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Different ways to use shutter speed

Different ways to use shutter speed

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Different ways to use shutter speed

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So we know that for normal shooting and normal motion. we want to set our shutter speed to double our frame rate. But what about when we want to have a little more fun than normal motion? That's what I want to talk about in this movie. So first, let's look at how we can achieve freeze frames and slow motion in post production. By manipulating our shutter speed. Even if your camera doesn't have built in slow motion ability like that found on many higher end prosumer cameras. You can still achieve decent slow motion shots by adjusting your shutter speed. Then slowing down the footage in a non linear editing program such as Premier or final cut Pro. To do this, shoot only the particular scene to be slowed down at a very high shutter speed. Anywhere from 1/1000th on up. Whatever you've got, take it up as high as you can go. You might want to experiment first to see what works best for your camera in slow motion. The faster the action you want to slow down or freeze frame, the higher you…

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