[MEncoder-users] settings to convert ATSC HDTV 1080i30 to 720p24

[Scott Larson]

On Wed, 2007-05-30 at 18:45 -0700, RC wrote:
> Yes.  You have to determine whether the video is interlaced or telecine
> before you start encoding.  

All American dramas are shot on film or HD video at 24 fps. 

I believe all American comedies broadcast in HD are all shot at 24 fps
at the moment or at least I can't think of any exceptions. It's pretty
easy to tell the difference between telecined 24 frames per second and
interlaced 60 fields per second.