Differences between NTSC and PAL
NTSC and PAL television standards are. You determine the image and sound data, are transmitted. In the United States and some other countries, the NTSC Format is mainly used, whereas in the Rest of the world is the PAL Format is used.
- Videos in the PAL Format video with frame rates of 50 fps (frames per second) or a multiple thereof. These are, for example, 25 fps, 50 fps or 100 fps.
- In the case of Videos in NTSC Format frame rates that are a multiple or divisor of 24 fps or 30 fps come about. Often 30 fps, 60 fps, 120 fps or 24 fps or 48 fps is here:.
- There are a few settings where the frame rate of PAL and NTSC are the same. Dis is done at 24 fps or 48 fps. This is because most of the movies show 24 frames per second.

GoPro: NTSC or PAL use?
When I use PAL and what is NTSC ?
Basically, you can film with your GoPro camera in both record formats. However, you should be aware of when Creating a video in an editing program, that you use only video clips with the same Format. If you try to use both formats in a movie, it can lead to jerkiness.
- Therefore, it is recommended, even if multiple cameras are used to film with your GoPro in either PAL or NTSC. Even if the frame rate is not the same (Ex. 25 fps and 50 fps), can create a cutting program from these Clips that a smooth Film.
- Tip: When shooting indoors, using artificial lighting, it is recommended in PAL, as it can lead to a strong Flickering in the Video. This Flickering comes from, since the frequency of the NTSC Format can be superimposed with that of the European electricity network.
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