Smart variable framerate

Uberprutser

So what exactly is so smart about the smart max 60fps output setting? And why is there not a max 50fps option? My camera only does 50pfs, like most in the 50hz regions.

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You can use the custom setting and export at a variable frame at 25 maximum 50 fps or use constant frame rate exporting at 50fps

Nat

Uberprutser

Yeah, but why is the 60 fps option called smart?

And when would you use a variable bitrate. Would it be a good idea to use a variable bitrate for footage without a lot of movement? (static tripod recordings)

To save some upload time.

borate

Note that the H264 codec, under the mp4 wrapper in a test here, produces a VBR export, even when CBR is specified.

Uberprutser

Still, I would like to know what's so smart about this option.

When exporting using this variable max 60 fps setting the files come out a bit smaller. Perhaps 5%

That can be a lot on a shit internet connection. It looks good to me.

But I'm not sure if it's smart to use this option. Since the footage I shot is only 50fps (I think variable 12.5 - 25 fps might be a better option)

Also for some reason it keep changing to the variable frame rate to (30 fps min / 60 fps max) setting. What's that about?

So, anyone out there, who can say something smart about using a variable frame rate?