ffmpeg-animation-timing-reference

by josiahsiegel

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Updated 2/16/2026

Definitive reference for FFmpeg and ASS/SSA animation timing units, optimal durations, and best practices. PROACTIVELY activate for: (1) Animation timing questions, (2) ASS subtitle timing, (3) Karaoke timing tags, (4) Caption duration calculation, (5) Transition duration selection, (6) Fade/zoom timing, (7) Frame rate considerations, (8) Platform-specific timing (TikTok/Shorts/Reels), (9) Readability formulas, (10) Audio-video sync tolerances. Provides: Complete time unit reference tables, optimal duration guidelines, psychology-based timing recommendations, caption readability formulas, and platform-specific timing profiles.