What Shutter Speeds to use for Video


This is a video I published on YouTube. Everything applies to the GH5 as well: For more information, read this article that accompanies the video. As explained above, the typical rule of thumb is to have your shutter speed 1/twice the frame rate. In this next video I share with you how I used shutter ... Read more

This is a video I published on YouTube. Everything applies to the GH5 as well:

For more information, read this article that accompanies the video.

As explained above, the typical rule of thumb is to have your shutter speed 1/twice the frame rate. In this next video I share with you how I used shutter speeds from 1/30s all the way to 1/2000s for “The Character”, shot in the Portrait Style on the Panasonic GH5.

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Sareesh Sudhakaran is a film director and award-winning cinematographer with over 24 years of experience. His second film, "Gin Ke Dus", was released in theaters in India in March 2024. As an educator, Sareesh walks the talk. His online courses help aspiring filmmakers realize their filmmaking dreams. Sareesh is also available for hire on your film!

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