Frame Rates

Frame Rates

1 second	24 frames
10 seconds	240
A 30 second animated advert (example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k56kgP2-4_A                                                 )	720
1 minute	1,440
A 10 minute children’s animated TV programme (               https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IexoJu3TMWM                  )	14,400
A 30 minute animated TV programme (                  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgbCeTrIjmk&list=PLFqE9CmeXFUysR3qRT8KEWh2XQhtEJTUq                                  )	43,200
A 90 minute animated feature film  (     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyJ-H34KAH0                                                   )	129,600

On traditional film, the frame rates are often around 24 fps, whereas digital frame rates are 30 fps. We can see a moving image from as little as 16 fps however the higher the frame rate, the more frames would be required therefore making it more costly for filmmakers.

Peter Jackson, who directed The Hobbit, shot the film at 48 fps which is twice the normal speed (24 fps). Although this made it more costly, the film came out in a much more clearer and detailed picture as opposed to containing motion blur.