Glossary: Slow / fast-motion shot

The modern standard frame rate is 24 frames per second. Shooting more frames per second produces a slow-motion effect; shooting fewer frames per second produces a fast-motion effect.

 

From Rear Window

Frame 1: Lisa kisses Jeff in slow motion

 

From The Graduate

Frame 1: Mrs. Robinson's mouth moves in fast motion

From Trainspotting

Frame 1: Renton sits still as people around him move in fast motion

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