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Now that our TVs have reached the next level in terms of resolution in the form of 4K, and contrast thanks to high dynamic range, the next
refers to the number of still images (frames) flashed on screen per second, creating the illusion of a moving image
even a current wave of thinking that all cinema should be shot at a higher frame rate in order to provide a richer visual experience.At the
moment though, HFR content is mostly being touted as a desirable feature for gaming, sports, and documentaries where tracking motion is more
important than a cinematic finish.What is high frame rate (HFR)High frame rate is a slightly nebulous term at the moment, but refers to a
is capable of processing 1000fps, maybe even more.An image shown at even 48fps allows us to process far greater depth and detail
give away that the actors are standing on a set.HFR refers to a frame rate higher than 25fps for motion pictures and 30fps for all other
outputsBut of course this is a problem that doesn't affect documentaries, sports broadcasts or games
In these mediums, the more visual information you have, the better.The amount of content available in HFR is slowly increasing, and TV
and refresh rate, especially as one fps translates to one Hz (the measure of frequency for a TV refreshing), but while fps will always
directly translate to number of frames on the screen per second, Hz can relate to any change on-screen.Panasonic's OLEDs boast up to 2200Hz
refresh rateThis disparity means that manufacturers like Panasonic can claim that their TVs have a refresh rate of 2200Hz, while still only
are currently very limited options when it comes to getting HFR content to your set
4K HDR Blu-ray is capped at 60fps (which is still high, but not game-changing), the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X can output at 60fps, and the Xbox
only options at the moment are to have the content downloaded onto a USB-stick (which no-one does) or use a games console that increases the
