Video Editing Glossary

Frame Rate

How many frames are shown per second (fps), affecting motion feel.

Frame rate is the number of images displayed each second. 24fps gives the classic cinematic motion, 30fps is common for web and broadcast, and 50/60fps looks smooth and is used for sports and slow motion. Shooting at a high frame rate lets you create smooth slow motion in the edit.

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