When you choose to capture a cherished memory on video, keep in mind that a potent camera resides in your pocket. The distinction between iPhone and Android becomes insignificant, particularly with newer devices. Straight out of the box, your smartphone offers substantial potential for photo and video tasks. However, as you become more familiar with your equipment, the outcomes will improve significantly.
In the context of video, it coincidentally turns out that there’s a straightforward camera setting adjustment available on both iPhones and Android devices. This tweak can significantly enhance the smoothness of your recorded videos. The crucial step is to shoot at 60 frames per second (fps) instead of 30fps.
Shooting videos at 60fps on your iPhone or Android device doesn’t require professional skills or even a deep interest in photography. According to ZDNet, you might stumble upon the 60fps video recording mode on your iPhone unintentionally. However, upon reviewing the footage, you’ll quickly notice a remarkable improvement in the quality of your clips.
At that moment, you’ll begin to wonder why your videos have suddenly become smoother than before. The reason behind this improvement lies in increasing the frames per second captured by the camera. By adjusting a single setting, you essentially double the frames, leading to visible results, particularly when viewing the videos on larger screens.
Doubling the fps has its drawbacks, as the resulting video file will be larger compared to a standard 30fps clip. Another crucial consideration is the resolution of the video. Recording at 4K 60fps will consume significantly more storage space than using the 1080p 30fps setting.
In the video below, various shooting modes on an iPhone 11 are compared, ranging from the default 1080p 30fps to the higher settings of 4K 60fps. The choice of using an iPhone 11 is deliberate because capturing smooth videos doesn’t necessarily require the latest model, particularly on iPhones. Apple has placed significant emphasis on video capture, giving them an edge over Android devices in previous years.
With a grasp of the fundamentals, you’re now ready to enable 60fps directly from the Camera app on your iPhone. No need to navigate to the Settings app.
Simply open the Camera app, switch to Video mode, and locate the number “30” in the top right corner. Tap on it to change it to “60.” Likewise, you can follow a similar process to switch from HD to 4K for video recording.
The crucial aspect to achieve smoother video clips is to raise the frames per second.
For Android users, you can achieve the same outcome by accessing the Camera app. Once again, switch to Video mode and then tap on the settings to choose your preferred resolution and fps settings.
Similar to the iPhone, recording at higher resolutions and increasing the frame count will lead to larger video file sizes. For most recordings, regardless of the platform, sticking to HD (1080p) and 60fps is recommended. However, the choice ultimately rests with you.
