Frames rate is an important technical aspect that you need to learn when getting started with video projects. It refers to how many individual frames are shown per second in a piece of footage, measured in frames-per-second (fps).
The choice of frame rate significantly affects the look and feel of your video. Ultimately, it depends on your creative goals, technical needs, and the environment in which you're working.
Comparing Frame Rates
Here’s a brief overview of these options:
24fps is the cinematic standard, widely used in Hollywood films. It gives footage a slightly motion-blurred, film-like quality that viewers subconsciously associate with movies. It’s ideal for storytelling, drama, and any project where a cinematic look is desired.
30fps is commonly used for TV, online videos, and live broadcasts. It produces slightly smoother motion than 24fps and is better suited for casual content like vlogs or interviews. In the US, it also aligns more closely with the 60Hz power cycle of indoor lighting. As such, choosing this frame rate will reduce flickering or strobing effects from artificial lights.
60fps and higher (like 120fps or 240fps) offer very smooth motion and are great for sports, video games, and fast action. Higher frame rates are also ideal for slow-motion playback, as they allow you to slow down footage without losing visual clarity.
In many cases, you will use a single frame rate for a project, but you can vary it depending on the needs of a scene. Don’t be afraid to experiment beforehand so you understand the benefits and feel that each frame rate provides.
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