(1) (FPS) See
first-person shooter.
(2) (
Frames
Per
Second) The measurement of the speed of motion sequences such as movies, TV and animation. Although motion seems continuous, it is actually a rapid sequence of static images called "frames." The simulation of realistic movement requires at least 15 fps. Movies are shot at 24 fps, while video is captured at 24, 30 and 60 fps. See
DTV,
rate stretch tool and
deinterlace.