Limelight
What is Frame Rate?
Frame rate is the number of still images, or frames, shown each second in a video, measured in frames per second (fps). Higher frame rates look smoother.
Frame rate measures how many frames a video plays each second. Common values are 24, 30, and 60 fps. Because motion is made of many still images shown in quick succession, more frames per second make movement look smoother and less choppy.
Frame rate is separate from resolution. Resolution is how many pixels are in each frame, while frame rate is how many frames pass per second. A recording can be high resolution but low frame rate, or the reverse, and each affects perceived quality differently.
In screen recordings, smooth cursor motion and animations depend on a steady frame rate. Limelight is a lightweight native macOS screen recorder, so it captures your screen at a smooth frame rate and even smooths the cursor motion for you, then exports a finished, cinematic video — with its spotlight, keystrokes, and drawing baked in.
Why Limelight
- ▸Frame rate is frames per second shown in a video
- ▸Higher fps such as 60 looks smoother than 24 or 30
- ▸Frame rate is independent of resolution, the pixel count per frame
- ▸Limelight records at a smooth frame rate and even smooths the cursor motion
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FAQ
- What frame rate is best for screen recordings?
- 30 fps is common and smooth enough for most demos, while 60 fps looks smoother for fast motion. Limelight captures at a smooth frame rate and smooths the cursor on top of that.
- Does Limelight record at a smooth frame rate?
- Yes. Limelight records your screen itself at a smooth frame rate and smooths the cursor motion, then exports a cinematic video with its visuals baked in.