Shutter Speed

Alex Tigran · February 18th, 2013, 01:45 PM

Shutter Speed - 60?

Is this always the best shutter speed? I am filming instructional DVD's, no special effects needed.
Is 90 to 120 bad?

I notice that my paused frames are not as sharp as other videos that I see online, even with proper lighting.

Thank You

Adam Gold · February 19th, 2013, 11:00 PM

The answer, as usual, is "it depends."

The conventional wisdom is that 60 is generally the best for providing smooth motion under most circumstances, but if you are doing a lot of freeze-framing you might wish to mess around with other speeds and find if you like something else better. And much will depend upon how you're viewing the final picture, on what sort of screen, whether you're deinterlacing, and all that.

Best bet is to play around a bit and see what works for you.

If you're shooting with an FX1/Z1 you can't shoot any form of progressive, which you also might want to consider if you're going to be doing a lot of freezing.

I know, I know, not much help.....

February 18th, 2013, 01:45 PM	#1
Alex Tigran Tourist Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 3	Shutter Speed - 60? Shutter Speed - 60? Is this always the best shutter speed? I am filming instructional DVD's, no special effects needed. Is 90 to 120 bad? I notice that my paused frames are not as sharp as other videos that I see online, even with proper lighting. Thank You

February 19th, 2013, 11:00 PM	#2
Adam Gold Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woodinville, WA USA Posts: 3,467	Re: Shutter Speed - 60? The answer, as usual, is "it depends." The conventional wisdom is that 60 is generally the best for providing smooth motion under most circumstances, but if you are doing a lot of freeze-framing you might wish to mess around with other speeds and find if you like something else better. And much will depend upon how you're viewing the final picture, on what sort of screen, whether you're deinterlacing, and all that. Best bet is to play around a bit and see what works for you. If you're shooting with an FX1/Z1 you can't shoot any form of progressive, which you also might want to consider if you're going to be doing a lot of freezing. I know, I know, not much help..... __________________ "It can only be attributable to human error... This sort of thing has cropped up before, and it has always been due to human error."