Frame Rate

Recording Frame Rate

Select the recording frame rate (also referred to as the capture frame rate). The recording frame rate is the number of frames per second (fps) that are recorded. The recording frame rate is different from the project time base, which is the rate at which the footage will be played back.

The default recording frame rate is 23.98 fps. If you change the project time base, the recording frame rate automatically changes its value to match the project time base.

The maximum frame rate for each format is determined by several factors, including project time base, REDCODE, and Lookaround.

For more information about the maximum REDCODE settings for each common recording frame rate, see the DSMC Media Operation Guide.

Project Time Base

Select the project time base. The project time base is the rate at which the footage will be played back. The project time base displays in the lower left corner of the display.

The following project time bases are available:

• 23.98 fps (Default)
• 24.00 fps
• 25.00 fps
• 29.97 fps
• 47.95 fps
• 48.00 fps
• 50.00 fps
• 59.94 fps
• 60.00 fps

Varispeed

When a recording frame rate other than the current project time base is selected, the fps text turns yellow and the word Varispeed replaces the Audio Meter in the lower right corner of the display.

Audio is not recorded in Varispeed mode.