No, it was not shot 24p. It’s at 29.97 fps.
I believe the goal is a film look. (Unfortunately, I got the client’s instructions through a co-worker so the details aren’t totally clear.)
Of course I wanted to look into giving them exactly what they asked for (the 3:2 pulldown) before resorting to a film-look filter.
I have a number of tricks up my sleeve to achieve a film-look. I don’t own the Nattress filters, but have seen them. I didn’t realize they were so affordable. I may just pick them up anyway.
But what can be done, pulldown-wise, to something shot 30 fps to make it more filmy? Is that not what reverse telecine does?
I’d like to know this is impossible before I give the client an alternative to what he specifically asked for.
Thanks,
Kenny