35mm film finishing on HD - 23.98 or 24?

What settings do I use to set up an Avid/FCP project as far as frame rate for a film shot on 35mm and being onlined to High Def?

HD has many framerates. 59.94, 29.97, 23.98. You have to choose one. 59.94 and 23.98 are the most common. You need to figure out how you want to finish this...what format. D5? HDCAM? HDCAM SR?
But if it was film telecined to HD, then downconverted, use the 23.98 framerate. If the HD master was 23.98.
Question: If you are editing with Avid Express Pro HD, why are you asking questions on the FCP helpsite?
Shane

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