Moment Pro Camera App - Setting Frame Rates for Video

Setting frame rates for video has never been easier, inside the Moment Pro Camera app you can easily select which frame rate suits your scene best. Different frame rates yield different viewing experiences within your footage. Learn why and where to set frame rates for your next video!

​Moment Pro Camera App - Setting Frame Rates for Video

Frame rate greatly impacts the style and viewing experience of a video. Different frame rates yield different viewing experiences, and choosing a frame rate often means choosing between things such as how realistic you want your video to look, or whether or not you plan to use techniques such as slow motion or motion blur effects.

For example, movies are usually displayed at 24fps, since this frame rate is similar to how we see the world, and creates a very cinematic look. Video that’s broadcast live or video with a lot of motion, such as a sporting event or video game recording, will often have a higher frame rate, as there’s a lot happening at once and a higher frame rate keeps the motion smooth and the details crisp. On the other hand, people who create animated GIFs will often sacrifice detail for a smaller file size and choose a low frame rate.

A frame rate is the number of pictures your camera takes per second, which then gets converted into a motion picture. It's also important to know the difference between shutter speed and frame rate. Shutter speed is measured by the length of the exposure for each given motion picture, and the frame rate is the measured by the number of motion pictures taken per second. So, a video shot in 24p is made up of 24 individual frames.

Here is my rundown for shooting in variable frame rates:

• 24 fps - this is common in major motion pictures as it translates the footage to have a cinematic feel to it. I use this when shooting static shots from a tripod like during an interview or expert video. By panning, tilting, or following the action when shooting in 24p it will cause motion blur, which can take away from the subject you're shooting. I shoot all my interviews and expert videos using 24 fps, then switch to 30 or 60 fps when shooting my BROLL.
• 30 fps - this is the safest mode to shoot in, as it will prevent motion blur, and give you pretty good looking video. 30p is great for most shooting situations, but lacks any real "style" like that of 24p. Panning, tilting and following motion in 30 fps is okay, if you're just starting out, shoot everything in 30 fps until you get comfortable with the camera, etc.
• 60/120 fps - when you set your camera to shoot these high frame rates, you're doing so to capture a unique look. High frame rates are common in reality TV and Vlog videos, as it gives a very real look to the video as the amount of frames present are doubled or tripled. You can also use high frame rates to capture super smooth slow motion video. It's common to shoot high frame rates during your BROLL, to then later go into your editing software and interpret the footage to be slow motion vs. fast motion. The end result as I mentioned is super smooth slow motion footage, which can add real impact or emotion to your final video.

FPS At A Glance: 

• 24fps = cinematic feel, best for static shots
• 30fps = everyday video, crisp footage
• 60fps = shooting sports, used for slow motion
• 120fps = used for slow motion
• 240fps = super slow motion, stop time itself

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