Slow-motion video is a fun effect that can add a special cinematic look to your work, and did you know that there are multiple ways you can go about capturing it? In this video Sony Artisan of Imagery Miguel Quiles covers the difference between shooting slow-motion video natively, versus shooting it using Sony’s S&Q Mode. See below as he explains the pros and cons of each way. Watch more videos like this one on the Sony Alpha Universe YouTube Channel.
In this video Sony Artisan Miguel Quiles covers the difference between shooting slow-motion video natively, versus shooting it using Sony’s S&Q Mode.
Shooting In S&Q Mode
When you want to shoot slow-motion video, there are two ways to do it, each with their own pros and cons. The first way is to use Sony’s Slow & Quick “S&Q” Mode. On the Sony Alpha 7R V, which Quiles uses in the video, you can shoot anywhere from 1 frame-per-second all the way up to 4K 60p video. “The benefit of this mode is you’re able to record your video and immediately play it back in your camera in slow motion,” he explains. “When you get back to your computer to edit your video, the clip is already in slow motion so you don’t have to make any adjustments in post-production to slow it down.” The down side to S&Q Mode? Quiles says that in this mode you aren’t able to do any time mapping or capture audio.
Shooting In Slow Motion Natively
If you want to shoot native slow-motion video, Quiles explains that there’s an entirely different workflow. “On the Alpha 7R V you can shoot 4K 60p footage natively, which is pretty awesome. And even devices like the Xperia 1 IV, they can natively shoot 4K video in 60 frames-per-second and you can even go as high as 120 frames-per-second natively.” Since you’re capturing these frames individually, you can do a lot of cool things with them like time mapping to get some interesting effects. Your file sizes will be larger and you won’t be able to play back in camera, but you are able to capture audio with the footage which is a great bonus. You can learn more about this workflow from Quiles HERE.
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