How many frames per second do you need for your surveillance project? It depends. Thirty frames per second, used by televisions in the U.S.,is the gold standard, but it’s often unnecessary, says Aaron Chesler, NiceVision’s director of sales for the Eastern region. But video quality with 15 fps is usually good enough he says. With 15 fps, you also use only half as much bandwidth and disk space (measured below in units).Some typical frame rates:Speed: 3.75 fpsVideo quality: Jumpy Uses: Commercial buildings, branch banks, ATMsStorage required: 1 unit Speed: 15 fpsVideo quality: fairly smoothUses: Most applications (for example, train stations, airports, trading floors, call centers)Storage required: 4 unitsSpeed: 24 fpsVideo quality: smooth to the human eye, real-time Uses: U.S. moviesStorage required: 6 unitsSpeed: 30 fpsVideo quality: real-time Uses: U.S. televisions, casino gaming floors,high-security government areas, militaryStorage required: 8 unitsSee for yourself: One of these short videos was shot at 3.75 frames per second.The other was shot at 15 frames per second. Video clips provided by NiceVision Related content feature Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2023 Fears of recession, rising interest rates, mass tech layoffs, and conservative spending trends are likely to make dealmakers cautious, but an ever-increasing need to defend against bigger and faster attacks will likely keep M&A activity steady in By CSO Staff Sep 22, 2023 24 mins Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions brandpost Unmasking ransomware threat clusters: Why it matters to defenders Similar patterns of behavior among ransomware treat groups can help security teams better understand and prepare for attacks By Joan Goodchild Sep 21, 2023 3 mins Cybercrime news analysis China’s offensive cyber operations support “soft power” agenda in Africa Researchers track Chinese cyber espionage intrusions targeting African industrial sectors. By Michael Hill Sep 21, 2023 5 mins Advanced Persistent Threats Cyberattacks Critical Infrastructure brandpost Proactive OT security requires visibility + prevention You cannot protect your operation by simply watching and waiting. It is essential to have a defense-in-depth approach. By Austen Byers Sep 21, 2023 4 mins Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe