Slow motion has become one of the most interesting features of mobile cameras. Each time we can record with higher resolution and in better conditions. But to guarantee good videos you have to take into account a number of basic factors. Today we review some key aspects when recording slow motion videos with your mobile.
This recording mode has been present in many mobiles for many years. Logically, with each passing year, the quality of the cameras improves, and all this makes the task easier. But not all of us have state-of-the-art phones, so you have to be inventive to be able to make the best videos possible.
Choose the format well
Depending on the mobile we have, we will be able to record at one speed or another. Logically, the more “fps” or frames per second we record, the more space the video will occupy in the phone’s memory, and the more time it will take to process it.
Normally the shooting window is directly related to the recording quality . The more frames per second, the smaller it is, and vice versa, if we choose a lower quality, the shooting window will be more extensive.
Plan well what you are going to record
Many times we record videos that we have not planned, and chance can result in good footage. But considering that a video of this type only collects a very small fraction of time, you must be clear about what you are going to record in this way.
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Light is essential
When you record videos in slow motion, at least with a mobile, you have to keep in mind that the main enemy of this type of recording is low light. To record this type of videos a low ISO is necessary, so when the light begins to lack the video will be recorded, but the less light there is we will notice a greater flicker in each frame .
So it is always essential to have enough light to be able to record the video correctly. If your mobile has certain limitations in its camera, it would be necessary to discard the recording of slow-motion videos in low light.
Movement is key
Logically, a slow motion video without movement does not make sense, but it must be clear that these movements are magnified when we are recording a video of this type. To record something in slow motion and that it looks good, we must bear in mind that the movements we record must be fast, abrupt .
Only in this way can truly surprising situations be seen when playing the video. This is something that would be associated with the first point, that of planning what we are going to record. The splashes are very grateful for this type of videos, the quick movements of the smallest, the pets.
Take your phone away from the heat and don’t prolong the recording too much
Recording video in slow motion is a process that consumes many resources of our phone . So many that it can heat up quickly if we are in a hot environment. And since chances are you’re shooting videos in full sun, be very careful about prolonging the recording too long. This could lead to a rapid rise in temperature and the closure of the photo camera app by the operating system itself to safeguard security.