The Mysterious Case of the Frame Rate That Wouldn't Change 🕵️
In the world of 3ds Max, there's a phenomenon as common as it is frustrating: adjusting the frame rate in every possible menu and the final render still insists on staying at 30 fps. It's as if the software had a secret pact with the devil of animation to drive users crazy.
The Two Places Where Frame Rate Really Matters
To tame this rebellious parameter, you need to act on two fronts:
- Time Configuration (Customize > Preferences): This is where the heartbeat of your animation is defined.
- Render Settings: Where you must ensure there's no sneaky codec overriding your settings.
A render at 30 fps when you wanted 24 is like ordering coffee and being served tea: technically it's a hot beverage, but it's not what you expected.
The Infallible Solution for Perfectionists
Veterans from foro3d.com recommend the safest method:
- Render as an image sequence (PNG, EXR, etc.)
- Compose the video in Premiere, After Effects, or DaVinci Resolve
- Enjoy the exact frame rate you wanted from the beginning 🎬
This process may seem more laborious, but it prevents your final video from looking like a silent movie sped up by mistake.
The Dark Side of Codecs
Some video formats are like rebellious teenagers: even if you tell them exactly how to behave, they'll do whatever they want. Popular codecs like H.264 sometimes completely ignore your frame rate settings. That's why the image sequence is the path of the wise.
And remember: if after all this your animation still doesn't obey, you can always say it's an experimental artistic effect. 🤪