Animation Frame Calculator
Duration to Frames
Calculate total frames from duration and frame rate
Frames to Duration
Calculate duration from frame count
Animation Timing
Calculate frame holds and exposure sheets
Formula
Total Frames = Duration (seconds) × FPS | Unique Drawings = Total Frames / Hold Frames | Duration = Frames / FPS
Frequently Asked Questions
What FPS is best for animation?
24 FPS is the film standard and most common for animation. 12 FPS works for limited/web animation. 30 FPS is standard for video. Higher FPS (60+) creates smoother motion but requires more frames.
What does animating on 2s mean?
Animating 'on 2s' means each unique drawing is held for 2 frames. At 24 FPS, this gives 12 unique drawings per second. This is the standard for most traditional and anime animation, cutting workload in half.
How many drawings for 1 minute of animation?
At 24 FPS on 1s (full animation): 1,440 drawings. On 2s: 720 drawings. On 3s: 480 drawings. Disney-quality animation typically uses 18-24 drawings per second.
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