Panasonic HVX200A Functions Guide - Page 32

4. What's a Variable Frame Rate? 4-3 Slow-Motion and Fast-Motion Effects Slow-Motion Effect 2.5 times slower when set to 60fps in 24p mode, two times slower when set to 60fps in 30p mode Dramatic Effects for Decisive Moments in Sports Competition Slow-motion is most commonly used to give a dramatic effect to crucial moments in sports scenes. To emphasize speed, a slower shutter speed is used to produce a soft focus. For example, a faster shutter speed can be used to make beads of perspiration drop like tiny balls of water. Making Objects Appear Huge in Science Fiction Works Slow-motion shooting has been used ever since moviemakers started producing science fiction films, with their monsters and other imaginary creatures and objects. By reducing the speed, the slow-motion effect makes monsters and miniature objects seem much larger. The degree of this effect can be adjusted by varying the shutter speed. Explosions and Implosions The slow-motion effect is also used to emphasize major moments in a movie. Although a fast shutter speed is commonly used to create a strong visual impression, a slow shutter speed can produce a highly distinctive effects during an implosions. Retrospective Scenes Slow motion can also be used to present imaginary scenes, such as recollections of the past. For these scenes, the slow-motion effect is often added with a change of color tone. The brightness is also sometimes adjusted, and the shutter speed is varied to achieve the intended effect. 29