Ever wondered by many professional YouTubers shoot video at 24 frames per second? You have probably heard it explained away as "the most cinematic" frame rate. You probably also heard that people can't see frame rates beyond about 30 fps. Well, that's wrong (ask a gamer if they notice the difference between 60 and 144 fps).

The real reason why 24 fps is so common is purely historical: It is basically the minimum frame rate that allows a moving image without annoying flickering. Video used to be shot on physical film, so keeping the frame rate as low as possible saved on film costs. Apparently it also helped with sound synchronisation.

Neither of these are valid constraints in the modern era. Sticking to 24 fps just makes panning shots look terrible due to judder, especially on a big screen. You are better off going for 50 or 60 fps depending on your region, which will deliver a far more fluid image.