Setting frame rate in DAZ Studio animation?

EightiesIsEnough

If I wanted to allow a DAZ Studio animation to run smoothly, what frame rate would be more suitable?

And what path would I have to take in order to set the frame rate?

Thomas Windar

You can set the frame rate in the timeline tab. 
Window -> Panes(tabs) -> Timeline. 
You should find FPS in the lower right corner. Just change the number to what you want there. 

As for the FPS.
24 is generally enough.
30 is the "gaming" version of :cinematic".
60 makes it look like a game.

I usually would suggest 24. More than that is generally overkill for normal animations. Not to mention you render twice the amount of frames. 
You should probably research FPS and how it affects motion - just to make an informed decision that is not "well that guy on the forum said 24". 

hphoenix

24 FPS is Motion Picture Film frame rate.  Without motion blur and careful camera motion movement control, it will appear 'jerky' in fast-moving action scenes.

30 FPS is Video frame rate.  The above applies as well, to a lesser degree.

60 FPS is considered Gaming target frame rate.  The actual 'gaming' target is to meet or exceed the vertical refresh of the monitor (usually 60 - 75 Hz).

72 FPS is IMAX Motion Picture Film frame rate.  They human eye won't pick up the 'individual frames' problem in all but the most high-speed action.

Video files get bigger as frame rate increases.  So there are trade-offs.  The basic rule is you want a frame rate the is one of the above, and one in which in action sequences don't appear 'jerky'.  30 FPS is typical, though using motion blur in scenes of fast-moving action is required to keep it looking right.