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Variable Bit Rate vs Constant Bit Rate

Started Oct 12, 2014 | Questions thread
GuidoM New Member • Posts: 1
Re: Variable Bit Rate vs Constant Bit Rate

Hello everyone,

I have got a problem with the videos I shoot with my two Cubot Note S smartphones, and I hope someone can help.
This model shoots video in 3gp format which is not a constant frame rate format. When I play on phone or some player, it looks fine. But when I put the file into editing software, it just doesn't sync nicely. So, I have been suggested to use some other device to record or settings in my two mobiles. However, after looking into the settings, it seems there is nothing one can do to make the frame rate constant.

Some editors say one can fix this issue (basically, they say it is possible to convert a 3gp file constant frame rate), but I've never been lucky with that.

Now, since I need to buy two new smartphones to use as cameras, I was looking for something that shoots videos at a constant frame rate.

I hope to find a solution.

Thanks in advance.

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