There isn't a single way to make video look more like a film as there are a number of key elements that can contribute to achieving this look.
Firstly, during the editing process you can use colour correction order to make the footage look more like a film.However it is important that the colour isn't over done as this will make the film look amateur. If these is a heavy stylised look to each individual shot then this will make the video look more like a music video than a film. This means that after editing the film must still look natural and few lighting techniques that can be used to do achieve this are white balance and exposure. If these are altered correctly it will contribute to the footage looking professional. However with that said, feel free to add warmth or cool down your footage as needed to suit the mood of the film. You’ll also want to consider your black levels and contrast. Film can be noticeably lower contrast than video, and you can do a lot in post to achieve this look. First off you could try to simply reduce your contrast setting and then lift your black levels just a touch. Make sure that your blacks aren’t too dark in the wrong areas, and you will be well on your way to finishing your film look.
Secondly, film emulation is a technique that allows you to apply the look of a specific film stock to your footage, adjusting the colours and grain to match that of your chosen film stock. Like colour correction this technique can help make video look like a film if it isn't over done and is still kept natural.
An example of the difference this editing can make:
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A video to show how these techniques can be used within final cut is below:
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