Slow Motion Articles
The Science Behind Slow Motion Video
Slow motion video works by capturing more frames per second than will be played back. When these extra frames are played at normal speed, time appears to slow down...
Read Full ArticleChoosing the Right Frame Rate
Different frame rates produce different slow motion effects. Learn how to select the perfect frame rate for your project...
Read MoreCreative Uses of Slow Motion
Beyond technical applications, slow motion can be a powerful creative tool in storytelling and visual arts...
Read MoreTechnical Aspects of Slow Motion
Frame Rate vs. Shutter Speed
While frame rate determines how many images are captured per second, shutter speed affects motion blur in each frame. For optimal slow motion:
- Use a shutter speed of at least 1/(2x frame rate) to reduce blur
- Higher frame rates require more light due to faster shutter speeds
- Consider using neutral density filters in bright conditions
Storage Considerations
High frame rate video generates significantly more data than standard video. A 1-minute clip at 120fps contains 4x as many frames as 30fps, requiring:
Fast memory cards
Large storage capacity
Powerful editing hardware
Did You Know?
The first high-speed camera was developed in the 1870s by Eadweard Muybridge to settle a bet about whether all four feet of a galloping horse leave the ground simultaneously. This early slow motion technology captured motion at 1/1000 of a second!