SilverWook said:

I was editing video tape in college in the late 80's, early 90's, and it was always 30 fps.

Not really what I meant. Broadcast video tapes. I'm not an expert so I don't know if I'm explaining it right.

Ever watch those Twilight Zone marathons and catch one of the few episodes that looks different, like a soap? Those were shot on tape instead of film to save money.

Edit: I hate to sound stupid, but I'm not even sure what I'm talking about anymore. I was sure I read somewhere that soap operas and othe broadcast stuff was shot at 60, but, honestly, I'm not sure. The Internet is not very informative in this area.

Were soap operas really shot at 30fps? They don't look like it.

Maybe finally seeing the Hobbit at 48 would clear things up.