Choreographing A Fight Scene With A Hollywood Stuntman.Production Tips: Getting Started with Low-Budget Stunt Coordination.If you’d like to explore more about this type of slow motion videography, check out The Slow Mo Guys channel, then read more from these helpful articles on stunt choreography and safety. It’s important to keep in mind both safety and practicality when tackling slow motion for stunts, as you’ll need to be in control of every element of the situation to make sure your camera is properly framed, focused, and recording the exact high frame rate moves that you’ve carefully and meticulously planned. However, actually shooting slow motion for action and stunts is perhaps one of the most technically challenging feats on any production and, in part, why we see them more often in the biggest of big-budget films versus indie features and DIY shorts. As you can see in the video demonstration above, slow motion is a great tool to make these quick actions seem dangerous and dramatic, as the audience really gets more of a chance to appreciate what’s going on. And, that’s certainly true as slow motion is a signature look contained within these big-budget sequences. When one thinks of slow motion in film, their mind probably goes straight to the big-budget blockbusters and spectacular stunt sequences that happen with high stakes and in slow motion. So, while there are plenty of tips and tricks to read up on for how to shoot slow motion and high frame rate, we’re actually going to dive more into the theory of slow motion and the different ways you might want to utilize it in your film and video projects.

However, shooting slow motion footage can obviously be quite tricky, as it requires both the right equipment and a solid knowledge base into how slow motion - or high frame rate - videography must be conducted to look good. Whether it’s in a giant action sequence on an IMAX screen, or in the tiny moments of your favorite YouTube series on a smartphone, the effect of slow motion seems to always work and delight audiences of any size. There’s just something undeniably awesome about the slowing down of time. Here’s how you can expertly use slow motion and high frame rate in your film and video projects.

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