Interlace Consecutive Frames - in After Effects (CS4)

hi
In Premiere there is an "interlace consecutive frames" option in the field render settings which is useful for resolving field judder problems in certain downloaded mpeg files. Unfortunately I need to use these files within an AEX composition and I can't find an equivalent field setting in AEX anywhere. Can anyone help?
thanks

It doesn't exist. You will have to use plug-ins like RevisionFX' FieldsKit or mimic it by manually combining compositions with doubled framerates, and possibly tricks like using Venetian Blinds to create the interlace pattern.
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