Plug-In Question

Hi there.
I'm new to the use of visual effects and had some questions I just couldn't find anywhere... Perhaps it is because they are so basic, so my apologies if these are stupid questions. My projects have usually been on 16mm, but I recently moved to video and was exploring my options on getting the film look.
Firstly, I was looking into either Twixtor or Magic Bullet for deinterlacing and 24p conversion. Now to use these plug-ins, I first have to transfer my footage into After Effects correct? From what I understand, I have to use After Effects to use either of these plug-ins, and then transfer it back to FCP.
So at the moment I only have FCS2, but to use either of these programs am I looking at an investment in both After Effects and Twixtor/Magic Bullet?
Thanks for the help.

I'm definitely looking to get a Panasonic in the near future. All these programs are mostly for me to get accustomed to before I shoot a documentary this upcoming summer.
I'm still a little confused, and i think it is because my question is more basic than you think it is.
When you say that Twixtor/Magic Bullet are AE plug-ins that work in FCP, does that mean owning After Effects is necessary to use them? In other words, I have FCP. In order to use Twixtor do I need After Effects, then Twixtor?
Thanks for the quick response.

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got a question for all you peeps
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