Video Shutter Speed -

This creates just enough motion blur so that movement looks smooth and "cinematic" rather than choppy or blurry. Frame Rate (fps) Recommended Shutter Speed Common Use Case 1/48 or 1/50 Standard cinematic film look Standard TV, news, and web video 1/120 or 1/125 High-action sports or intended slow-motion 1/240 or 1/250 Super slow-motion Why Shutter Speed Matters

Here lies the biggest challenge for new videographers: video shutter speed

| Setting | Result | Look & Feel | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | (e.g., 24fps at 1/30) | Too much motion blur | Dreamy, smeary, blurry during movement. Useful for action sequences or dream sequences. | | Faster (e.g., 24fps at 1/250) | Too little motion blur | Jittery, strobing, "Saving Private Ryan" war effect. Good for action sports or gritty scenes. | This creates just enough motion blur so that

If you use a cinema camera (Blackmagic, RED, Sony FX, Canon C-series), . Set it to 180° . The camera will automatically keep the correct shutter speed when you change frame rates. No math required. | | Faster (e