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Why NTSC TV runs at 29.97 frames per second

Stand-up Maths · Explainer · 14 min · 2016 · YouTube title: Why is TV 29.97 frames per second?
Why it's here

Go-to explanation whenever the strange 29.97 frame rate comes up, praised for its clarity and presenter.

What it covers

Matt Parker explains the history behind NTSC television running at 29.97 frames per second rather than 30, tracing it to the backward-compatible addition of color. He walks through the arithmetic behind the odd ratio.