Unless the new firmware has changed things, the Apple TV can't even do high def (i.e. 720p or higher) at the TV standard 30fps. At 30fps the max resolution playback of the device is 960x540. Shows would have to run at 24fps to attain 720p.
Most movies would be but this article is talking about TV shows which I assume are usually 30fps in the US unless they're tring to look "cinematic". I don't know the mechanics of converting an HD 30p or 60i show to 24fps but I expect it means dropping or blending frames. Hardly a desirable solution.
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Unless the new firmware has changed things, the Apple TV can't even do high def (i.e. 720p or higher) at the TV standard 30fps. At 30fps the max resolution playback of the device is 960x540. Shows would have to run at 24fps to attain 720p.
Are most of these movies shot at 24fps?
Most movies would be but this article is talking about TV shows which I assume are usually 30fps in the US unless they're tring to look "cinematic". I don't know the mechanics of converting an HD 30p or 60i show to 24fps but I expect it means dropping or blending frames. Hardly a desirable solution.