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Number of frames rendered in one second

Frame rate, commonly expressed in frames per second, is the frequency (rate) at which consecutive images (frames) are captured or displayed. This definition applies to film and video cameras, computer animation, and motion capture systems. In these contexts, frame rate may be used interchangeably with frame frequency and refresh rate, which are expressed in hertz (Hz). Additionally, in the context of computer graphics performance, FPS is the rate at which a system, particularly a GPU, is able to generate frames, and refresh rate is the frequency at which a display shows completed frames. Wikipedia →

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  1. Read the overview: Frame rateA 5-minute orientation
  2. Skim a recent paper: Frame-Level Rate Control for Geometry-Based LiDAR Point Cloud CompressionInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: Computer NetworksThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: Kilohertz frame-rate two-photon tomographyCited 177 times
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📖 Definitions

Noun The measurement of how quickly an imaging device can produce unique consecutive images called frames, most often expressed in frames per second (often abbreviated "fps") or, equivalently, hertz (Hz).

🗂️ The subject at a glance

  1. Human vision
  2. Film and video
  3. Computer games
  4. Timings
  5. Frame rate up-conversion

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🆕 Influential since 2022

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