Why is TV 29.97 frames per second?

Why it was recommended

definitely go and watch Matt Parker's legendary explanation of why NTSC runs at 29.97fps

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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. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

Stand-up Maths

Length

14 min 27 sec

Year

2016

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