| Freeze Frame | |
| Display Text | Freeze Frame |
| Description | A "Freeze Frame" is one or more frames in an image sequence/video repeat without any change, showing the same information as the frames before and/or after it. |
| Impact | Freeze frames can create an unnatural stutter or skip in the on screen action. If freeze frames are frequent or extend over a long duration, it can make the content unwatchable. Freeze frames may indicate a render or encoding error. |
| Severity Assessment Guidance | |
| FYI | N/A |
| Issue | A freeze frame or a series of freeze frames cause a noticeable stutter or interruption in the motion of the on-screen action. |
| Blocker | Several freeze frames over an extended duration make it difficult to understand the creatively intended action within a scene/multiple scenes. |
| Solutions | |
| How to Prevent |
Freeze frames can often be caused by encoding or frame rate conversions. Use professional conversion hardware/software when changing from one frame rate to another. Avoid using a non-native frame rate source clip in a sequence of a different frame rate. |
| How to Fix |
Freeze frames must be replaced with correct frames to ensure smooth playback. If freeze frames are the result of a poor frame rate conversion, footage may need to be re-converted using an alternate method. |