WHY 120fps IS OVERUSED. FRAME RATE GUIDE: 60/120/180fps

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[whoismatt]

I remember the first time I used an FS700.... everything 240fps. EVERYTHING 😂

[toytube]

It's refreshing to get film advice on YouTube from someone who's had actual success and actual experience in the industry lol. Keep up the good work man! Love your videos!

[JesseDriftwood]

This is a video I've planned on making for the past year, but now I don't have to because you did a WAY better job than I could have.
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[jonnysundell]

I just subscribed and watching your videos has got me amped to film again and start telling stories with video.

[Maffoo]

But you're not talking about frame rate... you're talking about slowing stuff down by varying degrees, which can only become possible when you start shooting at higher frame rates.

[kangspike]

<Question>
- Should I use 120FPS for capturing a tennis/ping pong game instead of 60/24 FPS ?
<Summery>
24fps : Real Time - good for having audience relating to ur film because it's real life
60fps : Slow Human Movements - Slower than real-time.
120 : Smoke, Water, Basketball player, Fire flickering.
180 : Ppl Jumping off waterfall(Very fast motion). Used for when u want to slow downtime.

[markbone]

NOTE: this video is all in reference to a 24fps base playback. ALSO, What’s your favourite camera for slow motion?

[KeAiFu]

Just starting with video work and your explaination is very helpful - thanks!

[JusttJC]

This was incredible man, great explanation on when to actually use a type of slow motion as opposed to just slapping everything on 120fps and a colour grade on everything. Very useful thank you🙏🏾

[dynamicphotography_]

I can't believe how well you discussed this topic. The humor helps too. I have a lot to learn! I'm subbing!

[pcofranc]

Great examples BUT... you left off that some people shoot entirely at 60fps and plays at normal speed not slo mo. I guess your examples are 24fps time line and when dropping in 60/120/180 fps motion is slow?

[ThriftDiving]

This was super helpful! I'm just getting into studying cinematography to improve my YouTube channel and this was just what I needed to know! One quick question, though. At 120 fps, I start getting flickering in my recording when attempting this inside under fluorescent lights. Sounds like this is best used in outdoor spaces?

[nicolaslareau]

DO MORE GUIDES LIKE THIS! sorry that was a bit overdramatic but seriously I always come back to this video it really helps so any other guides would help too!!

[the.unwonted]

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[baihe]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:

00:43 🎥 Frame rates guide: 24 frames for real-time, 60 frames for regular human movements, 120 frames for fast human movements and elements like rain or fire, and 180 frames for super slow-motion and high-action movements.
03:21 🧐 Slow motion can make your video look cinematic, but overusing it can make the film feel slow and overdramatic.
04:43 🎬 Using 23.98 or 24 frames for real-time moments is crucial to maintaining sync sound and creating a connection with your audience.
06:11 🔊 Using 60 frames for important moments can create a contrast and make those moments more impactful.
08:30 🏹 Consider using 180 frames or above for scenes that need a surreal or impressionistic feel, such as kinetic actions or fast-moving elements.

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[lawrencemcfarling]

Excellent tutorial! Explains so much so well, with perfect illustrations, all in a brief moment of time. Thanks for sharing it! Now I need to practice what you've taught and make it a part of my video production work in appropriate ways!

[LugaresQuePassamos]

this lady in the pic confused with all this calculation, is a successful brazilian actress. Her name is Renata Sorrah. This expression of her was performed during a soap opera in 2004, and eventually turned into a meme. teh simply fact that put her face on your video made my day thankyou for everything.

[JordanThomasmedia]

You continue to deliver! As a guy that enjoys running, cool to see you use a running example to explain the frame rates. 🙌🏾

[kayliathequeen]

New filmmaker here. This is the first video I've seen that explains framerate in a simple easy to understand way. Thank you!

[firdauszainudin]

Deadpool: Please tell me you got that in slow motion
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