{"id":30940,"date":"2017-03-10T07:00:45","date_gmt":"2017-03-10T12:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/?p=30940"},"modified":"2023-01-25T11:20:21","modified_gmt":"2023-01-25T16:20:21","slug":"how-to-shoot-slow-motion-videos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/how-to-shoot-slow-motion-videos\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Shoot Slow Motion Videos"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you\u2019re watching a movie, does a scene shot in slow motion capture your attention? A popular filmmaking technique, filming a video in slow motion sets the mood, creates a dramatic effect, enhances visual style, and increases tension in conflict and confrontation scenes.<\/p>\n

Want to learn how to shoot videos in slow motion to produce the same impact on your audience? We\u2019ve prepared answers to some of your most commonly asked questions about making slowmo effects in videos.<\/p>\n

Best Gear for Slow Motion Video<\/h2>\n

Before you can even start shooting in slowmo, you need to have the right tools: a digital camera<\/a> with a high-speed setting, lighting equipment<\/a>, a tripod or a monopod<\/a>, and a laptop for editing videos<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To get the perfect slow motion effect, we recommend the following shooting equipment:<\/p>\n

Sony Alpha a7S III Mirrorless Camera<\/a><\/h3>\n
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To produce a slow motion effect, you\u2019ll need to shoot at a high frame rate. Only cameras with a high-speed setting like the Sony Alpha a7S III have that feature. This Sony mirrorless digital camera supports 120fps shooting for 5x slow motion in full HD, making it one of the best slow motion cameras in the market.<\/p>\n

Flashpoint Zoom Li-on III R2 TTL Speedlight Flash for Sony Cameras<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Because of the need to shoot at a higher frame rate, the amount of light that passes through the shutter is reduced. For producing vivid and crystal-clear footage, you\u2019ll need a versatile and easy-to-operate speedlight<\/a> such as the Flashpoint Zoom Li-on III R2 TTL Speedlight.<\/p>\n

3POD Wander Aluminum Travel Tripod w\/3POD AB1 AB Series Aluminum Ball Head Kit<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Just like in photography, you need stability for your camera when recording a slowmo video. Aside from preventing shakiness and unnecessary blur in your footage, 3POD Wander Aluminum Travel Tripod \u00a0is portable and collapsible, so it\u2019s easy to bring along with you wherever you go.<\/p>\n

ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Post-processing is a crucial step in producing digital slow motion videos. Having an ultrabook as light and compact as an ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 allows you to edit your videos on the go. With an Intel Core i9-11900H Processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU\u00a0dedicated graphics combined with a 15.6-inch 10-point touchscreen display, this powerful device will make slow motion video editing a breeze.<\/p>\n

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How to Shoot a Slow Motion Video<\/h2>\n

Here are the step-by-step instructions on shooting a slow motion video using a Sony digital camera such as the Sony Alpha a7S II and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV:<\/p>\n

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  1. Press the Menu button.<\/li>\n
  2. Go to tab number 2.<\/li>\n
  3. Choose file format XAVC S HD.<\/li>\n
  4. Scroll down and go to Record Setting. Choose from either 120p 100M or 120p 60M.<\/li>\n
  5. Press the function button.<\/li>\n
  6. Go to the Movie\/HFR menu at the bottom right corner.<\/li>\n
  7. Choose HFR M for Manual so that you can have more control over your shots.<\/li>\n
  8. Make it a point to check if your shutter speed is double whatever your frame rate is.<\/li>\n
  9. If the value you need isn\u2019t available (let\u2019s say you\u2019re shooting at 120fps and setting your shutter speed to 240 is not an option), then choose the closest value.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    To know more about setting up your camera to shoot 120fps slow motion videos, watch this AdoramaTV episode hosted by Miguel Quiles:<\/p>\n

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    Shooting Slow Motion with the Sony A7SII: The Breakdown with Miguel Quiles<\/div><\/div>
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