Remember when everyone shot weddings at 60fps for that 'cinematic' look?

I just saw a new videographer's highlight reel from a Boston wedding, and the whole thing was in slow motion. It felt like a dream, sure, but you couldn't feel the energy of the day. I learned the hard way after my first three gigs that mixing in 24fps for the real-time moments gives the edit a heartbeat. Does anyone else get tired of the everything-in-slo-mo trend?

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beth1472mo ago

It just loses all the real feeling.

eva_moore2mo ago

You're right, @beth147, it becomes a copy of a copy and the soul gets lost. It's like trying to describe a color to someone who's never seen it. You can list the facts, but you can't share the actual experience. Where's the heart in that?

abbyp6122d ago

A buddy of mine shot his cousin's wedding last summer and every single clip was slowed down. The bride tripped on her dress coming down the aisle and he stretched it out like it was some artsy moment instead of just a funny memory. The family still jokes about it, but the video feels more like a weird music video than their actual day.

nathan_smith1mo ago

After those first few all-slo-mo edits, I started using 24fps for the walking down the aisle and the toasts. It lets you hear the laughter and see the quick glances, which brings back the actual pace of the day.