Why video on a television is 29.97 FPS instead of 30 FPS
Drop Frame TimecodeDrop frame timecode dates to a compromise invented when color NTSC video was invented. Basically, the NTSC re-designers wanted to retain compatibility with existing monochrome TVs. Unfortunately, the 3.58 MHz (actually 315/88 MHz = 3579545.45 Hz) color subcarrier would
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