🎬 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙃𝙚𝙘𝙠 𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙁𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙍𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚?

We all record video on our phones. But have you actually looked at the settings? One of the settings that can impact the quality is 𝙛𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚.

Basically your frame rate is how many individual pictures (frames) make up one second of your video.

Your phone is probably set to 30 FPS by default. Totally fine for most videos, but if you’ve ever wondered why Hollywood movies look smoother or more “cinematic,” it’s because they’re usually filmed at 24 FPS. That setting gives motion a more natural, human feel, like what your eyes expect to see.

Want to record something in slow motion?

You’re going to want up to 60 FPS (or higher). Then, when you slow it down during editing, you get that super smooth effect without it looking choppy. (Fun fact: soap operas are filmed at 60 FPS too, which is why they look so different.)

***Quick tip: Open your phone → Settings → Camera → Look for “Frame Rate.” You’ll usually see options like 24, 30, or 60 FPS right at the top.

If you’re using 4K 60 FPS on an iPhone, just know it might look a little choppy depending on your lighting or movement.

Next time you hit record, ask yourself what vibe you’re going for:

🎥 Cinematic = 24 FPS

🎬 Standard = 30 FPS

🐢 Smooth slow motion = 60 FPS+

Small adjustment. Big difference.

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