The Problem with Slow Motion

[@AdventuresInVideo]

Amateur: "how to..." Expert: "when to...." This is expert content right here.

[@Jasondeheus]

Yo!!!

[@eliostamm7393]

Very much agree! Great advice from Danny.

[@AimaOj.]

True that!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Ay thanks so much James!

[@plastic_pigeon]

It really is sir

[@abhyanshuchauhan5818]

"You're a star" "I love you"; this always feels like I have my mentor right in front of me guiding me through everything. Thanks again❤️

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha I mean it man! Thanks!

[@tejassetlur806]

The “I love you” at the end of every video oh my god 😭 WE LOVE YOU DANNY

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha I love you more!

[@DanSLewin]

This ☝️. The 120fps obsession doesn’t translate to feature films or documentaries. Great content as always.

[@DannyGevirtz]

For sure! Thanks!!

[@chrisjericho7973]

Its for product videos though not everything has to be cinematic lol

[@seanmondejar_]

With 24fps clips, the worry of "should i slow this down or nah?" simply disappears. It is what it is and we get to focus more on crafting and piecing the story together. Great video, Danny!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks Sean!

[@SallyLindberg]

never seen a video cover this topic before, very appreciated knowledge Danny!!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks Sally!!

[@CamberFilmSchool]

THANK YOU!!!! So glad someone else feels this way about planning these types of shots based on your story. Getting really sick of seeing “B-Roll” sequences filled with non-stop slow motion speed ramps.

[@JakeFrew]

So good, so helpful 🙏thanks as always for sharing your knowledge Danny 🤘I appreciate you heaps.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Ay thank you brotha!! Let’s hangout one of these days

[@siddhantmogaveera]

@@DannyGevirtz Idk why I am so excited about this I would literally kill to see you guys together... I mean like in a video or something haha

[@kmshairstay]

"You're a star, I love you" awwww Danny this made my day 🥺❤️

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha happy to hear it man!

[@nick_rotondi]

last few seconds of the video made my day. from feeling alone, and sad, to... happy, and felt appreciated. just to hear those words.

[@MikeLunc]

The OG background is back! Glad to see you are doing good. Keep the toe safe 😝

[@Emiliotakas]

I can't stop thinking how wonderful your videos are. EVERY time I watch them. Seriously Danny...WOW!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Aw man thank you so much!

[@heroaomedia]

Sooo good! A must watch for all the KZbinrs. One additional point is that using slow-motion becomes a crutch and slows down your progression as a filmmaker. A boring shot in slow motion can look nice but that same shot in 24fps will look boring. Really nice to see you bring attention to this!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks man!!!

[@chaseashbaugh2525]

Man, what you make aren't videos, they're experiences. Always love the vibe your stuff gives off.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks Chase!!

[@josephilip2136]

This is really eye opening. the "emphasis" actually never came to my mind. Thanks man. We really appreciate it

[@cammackey]

Also, this is why I love 48fps. A lot of the client work that I do revolves around run and gun stuff so 48fps in a 24 timeline looks way more natural than 60 while keeping my options open

[@DannyGevirtz]

Yeah still not the same tho haha

[@cammackey]

@@DannyGevirtz sadly not lol can’t beat that 24fps 180° blur

[@Turkeyrolls]

Danny, you're the Bob Ross of filmmaking. I love your passion and your willingness to constructively criticize film techniques. And your calm vibe is the best.

[@cammackey]

You’re a legend bro. One of the few true pros on here.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks man!

[@AveryCaudill]

This^^

[@JVOStudios]

People like you, Mark Bone, Jake Frew.... have transformed the game for me. So glad there are people giving advice other than the generic Sick B-Roll Videos out there (not judging, done more of these type of vids myself than id like to admit.) Love the content, especially the breakdowns of your music videos for Noah Guy.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks so much man!

[@howiemccormick]

my two favorites on KZbin: Danny Gevirtz and Josh Yeo... two totally different approaches and personalities but extremely well done. Very informative and very easy to follow because the content is informative and entertaining and visually compelling. Just wanted to say great job on everything you're doing.

[@GeorgeofEarth]

I know that we try not to focus on subs and views etc, but they count, and they're real people, and I'm stoked that you're going to hit 100k soon bro, you deserve it so much. Always so grateful for your videos! Sending love brother! Wish you lived in the uk

[@mammothmoonmedia1445]

The philosophy of WHEN to use something is extremely important! Danny you are killing the game 👌🏾

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks so much!

[@ArvindRajan]

the whisper *bye* at the end almost had me in tears danny

[@DannyGevirtz]

Hahahaha

[@NisankaeNsp]

Danny’s the best channel I found in a long time - to get inspired in every video he drops! ✊🏾🙏🏾

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha thanks bro!

[@wongasaur]

LOVE this - 240fps is definitely overused on KZbin and so glad you’re sharing this! Totally agree with the point that shooting most of your stuff in 24fps keeps things grounded in reality

[@justinashlye]

All last night I talked to my lady about how I really don't like slow motion & how it's become the easy default for those who can't make normal speed make sense. But there is a time & place without a doubt. Preach!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Hahaha amazing thanks bro!

[@diazalbn]

I'm glad I found this channel, you are the best teacher for me.

[@floetic]

Great video. Just to add. In situations where someone may be hyper aroused / acutely stressed, time perception is thought to somewhat slow down in the brain. So for acute moments, slow motion actually may reflect the way someone would experience that moment.

[@filmrollstroll2003]

Totally agree on you here and using when necessary on certain areas and shots. It’s always tough when clients tend to throw out the ol 120fps suggestions back to back to back 😅

[@devonbaird]

I've often fallen into the 120 fps trap when filming. Then when im editing feel like i have nothing real nothing that connects. Love the Video!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha many of us do! Thanks man!

[@viinceblais]

Finally someone who breaks down valid reasons not to shoot slowmo. Love it bro! Hope the foot is healing well : )

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks Vince!

[@niallgardens]

Every week you publish a video that is fun, meaningful, and makes me think, so thank you! As someone starting out with video in 2020, the content you create is a big help, because it’s not just the typical ‘here’s my fave settings’ etc... it’s got depth. 🙏😃

[@DannyGevirtz]

Aw thank you man!

[@andy_connell]

This was so helpful! Thanks Danny, I feel like the wedding film industry is saturated with slow mo wedding clips so it's awesome to hear/see a different perspective

[@tavakessler]

This perfectly relates to KZbins obsession with ‘cinematic’ footage. I’ve definitely contributed to this problem, but so often slow motion and ‘cinematic’ are synonymous, but as you revealed, a fully slow mo film is completely unappealing and removes a lot of story

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks man!

[@ShavonSmith]

As a filmmaker, I am learning the importance of connecting your film to your audience, whether emotional or mental you want to use these tools you have to achieve that.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Def man! Thanks!

[@ShavonSmith]

@@DannyGevirtz No problem man, your video made me realize that.

[@rexykoh]

Always had that itch about seeing too much slow motion and I've no idea why. Thank you for giving me answers I didn't even know i needed.

[@catherineelisephotography]

You answered a questioned that's been swirling through my head for a long time. Thank you Danny. Extremely helpful.

[@DannyGevirtz]

So pumped to hear that! Thank you!

[@sebastiank7956]

Thank you for sharing this. Definitely felt this way for a long time, but not a youtubers talk about it. If you emphasize everything, you emphasize nothing. Love all the other tips. Keep up the great content.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks man!

[@NicholasBremby]

I have this problem only in weddings because every moment to me is important. But I switch it up during certain shots

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha I use to shoot all wedding exclusively in slow mo to make the edit easier haha

[@makestuffmike]

Well yeah the feel of a wedding is kinda surreal and fairytale (or at least that’s the feel that is desired I think?) so a ton of slow mo can be more appropriate I would think for most weddings.

[@Braxtonwallis]

Holy crap this is the video I needed two years ago. Amazing as always Danny ❤️

[@kbmats]

I blush a lil every time Danny says i luv u

[@DannyGevirtz]

Hahaha I mean it every time

[@LukeHarrisVids]

as someone who is new to all this video stuff and stresses over this decision while out shooting all the time, this was insanely helpful and made me say "duh!" to myself. thanks danny!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha awesome man! Thanks!

[@TheUtopianWanderer]

The only filmmaker here that speaks to my heart! Love you too man!

[@jayteylee]

I resonate with this so much, I used to just shoot everything in slow motion but I've come to realise that it's important to pick and choose when to use it! Thanks for the amazing tips Danny, great video as always!! :)

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks so much Jay!

[@justtinashe]

I honestly have come to a stage where slow motion more of a situational thing and I really agree with you Danny! Love your videos and keep inspiring! ❤❤ I've learnt a lot from you.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks so much bro!

[@justtinashe]

@@DannyGevirtz We're all one giant community! ❤ We appreciate you everyday Danny.

[@TheNaturalMedia]

Things that you show and say are usually poetic! Thanks for sharing it with us! Love you man!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha thank you!

[@isaiahkazarovich]

Incredible advice! Thanks, Danny. It's really great to have concrete reasonings for when to shoot slow motion versus real time. I film weddings, and it's really difficult to make that split second decision about frame rate. These tips will definitely help me have a plan in mind before the wedding day begins.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks man!!

[@NateKillian]

I remember when i first bought a camera that was capable of 120 fps.... EVERYTHING was in slowmo lol........ Got old real quick lol. Thanks Danny. Great job as always.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha everyone does. Thanks man!

[@thomaszeman616]

Man thanks for this reminder. You couldnt time this video more perfect as im working on two documentary shoots right now. And yes i have this issue of not using slowmotion at the right time... thanks bro

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thank you dude!

[@thecilsproduction146]

So grateful I found your channel! Truly one of the best out there :)

[@DannyGevirtz]

Aw thank you so much!

[@misfitz3236]

Such a great take on this. I love hearing your thoughts, I feel the same way about slow motion being overused on youtube. So hearing you explain the beauty behind using slow motion at the right time is like music to my ears.

[@GawxArt]

Really useful! Thank you

[@DannyGevirtz]

Ay thanks bro!

[@CreativeRyan]

Well done bro!

[@JusttJC]

Yeah this was really useful for me, some of the things I started to notice when watching films now. Trying to understand when slow motion is action used in a cinematic film rather than "KZbin Cinematic" version. Useful tip on emphasis, thank you Danny!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks JC!

[@switchman9173]

I've never connected this much with a KZbinr. Thanks Dan

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha I love it man!

[@RobZeigler]

Really great insight, Danny. Felt like I was sitting down for a quality chat. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Amazing man! Thanks as always

[@jeremyude]

Great tips as always. You're right about weddings and commercial shoots and all these videos not really telling a story. What I think is difficult in short movies and documentaries is also how and when to get out of slo mo. The swap back to real speed can take out of the story if done badly.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Totally. thanks!!

[@lifeofseeb]

This is brilliance!! Love your content so much

[@lukestrege502]

I think about this all the time and you hit the nail on the head. Have to be specific.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha definitely man!

[@syafiraffi8424]

Wow never thought of it that way. Thank you so much! You’re a star and we love you too!!

[@themichaelgraeme]

Danny I loved this. So much. More love to you than before.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks Michael!

[@goranristic1986]

I couldn't agree more with you mate and that ending sentence is everything. You're awesome ! ✌️ ♥

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thank you brotha!

[@theGUEZtube]

love hearing your thoughts on style choices and technique with videos like this (also glad you touched on music videos being sort of an exception in some cases). This stuff really gets my brain going and challenges me to more closely scrutinize my work and approach things with more intention, so thank you. Keep 'em coming! i love you. too :)

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thank you Sean!

[@brian.durkee]

We love you too. Thanks for the words Danny 🥳

[@matthias.emminger]

Such a good video again, Danny! Keep rockin'

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks so much!

[@CasenFerg]

I never thought about that before. Thank you for teaching us when to do slow mo. This adds so much value to me.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks Casen!

[@ericinthewild]

Very eloquently put, Danny! Good stuff. Thank you for letting me reflect on this with you.

[@GriffinConway]

Great video Danny! This is a really good topic. I totally agree with you on the part of hearing the audio in sync with the visuals. What’s that saying? “Half of what you see is what you hear” or something like that lol. Anyways, great stuff bro!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Totally brotha! Thanks as always!

[@kyankuatois]

"You're a star, I love you"...That was such a lovely and disarming way to end the video haha. Actually made me kind of emotional 😅Great video🙏🏾❤

[@austinh7539]

Still Killing it, Danny!

[@tmcxp]

I was searching for this exact topic for a while, good stuff

[@andywakeman9806]

A gut decision for sure. Been really trying to make myself use real-time more. I think about if I want it to feel “live” or more like a memory.

[@talliestaljaard7415]

Yes please!! More motivation than effect. Love it!!!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thank you!

[@Unknownbrianzaste]

As a Veteran (An Infantry Veteran) - Tropic Thunder is a classic. As for slow motion, I like placing emphasis during a transition or a a shot right after cut. Depending on the scene, I like to also start off with slow motion, then go right back to normal speed. As for the storytelling process... I have only been able to use slow motion once in all of my KZbin videos! Because that was the only time it truly added to the story rather than just being a really cool shot.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Def man! Thanks!

[@darnellrobinson6967]

Very informational! Slow motion of an important action, and portrait slow motion is very incredible for those reasons, sort of like a character crying

[@DannyGevirtz]

I feel ya!

[@photoswithphones]

I've always wondered why your stuff is so slo-mo-less and now I understand. Great explanations as always. From now on I'm going to decide what's going to be slo-mo before I even go out to shoot so I don't over do it 🤟

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks man!

[@ZacharyBrown]

Loved it man! Really liked the wide/medium/tight examples, that really helps. I used to LOVE slow motion. Bought the gh5 specifically for that 180 fps lol and now I’m all handheld 24 fps but it has its place for sure! Thanks Dan!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thank you bro!

[@AimaOj.]

You're a star. I love you. It feels so real man.

[@abhyanshuchauhan5818]

This is the video i never knew i needed. Thanks Danny🙌

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha thanks man!

[@lorenzofratino.]

Keep it going danny, you are special, you are a source of inspiration. Greetings from Italy :)

[@jeremyude]

Hope you recovered from your fall :) Excited for the video!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Getting better every day! Thanks!

[@Martin.stokes]

You're a star, freaking love you!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha thanks man!

[@OfTwoLands]

I think I used 120 twice, food and surf doco. I still don't understand why 120 became a norm for so many people on youtube haha.

[@jibss]

I'm so glad you covered this. Slow-mo is definitely something I've seen being abused over the past couple of years.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Definitely man! Thanks!

[@Theaaronchris]

Loved this video bro! Great point of view from a real filmmaker and not a “youtuber”

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks man! Haha I consider myself both!

[@Theaaronchris]

@@DannyGevirtz but more importantly your still out in the field not just a studio.

[@tianjohn.gaming]

And once again, this was so helpful!! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@AaronFilmsStuff]

What do you mean man?!!! Slow motion and crazy whip transitions are all the rage, if you don’t do it you’re a nobody! Haha! I’m just kidding man. I’m glad you chose this as a topic, it’s such an overused technique nowadays. I feel like all the “epic” 120 b-roll sequences and “cinematic” videos have saturated the filmmaking world, at least her on KZbin! Like you I love using slow motion to emphasize certain things you wouldn’t normally see that way but I challenge myself to not shoot in high frame rates and actually tell a story. Another great video man!

[@hasnainshirazi8420]

You're the best Danny 💗

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks man :)

[@tylerdooghan]

I love that you covered this topic! I agree with you 100% Keep up the great work!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks Tyler!

[@betusemegnew48]

what a great topic to cover Danny.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thank you!

[@haryun494]

You are an awesome teacher! Thank you for this.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks so much man!!

[@jeremy76017]

I had to like this video on 2 accounts ! Thank you for your videos Danny !

[@DannyGevirtz]

Hahaha amazing thanks man!

[@MateenManek]

This is an amazing topic! And you nailed it. I know I’ll have to watch this video again and take a few notes. You’re the best, man!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thank you as always man!

[@ChaseMountains]

So good man! My camera doesn't even have slow motion but I´m watching this in preparation for when I do have a 100 fps or more cam.

[@cubswincubswinao]

The BMCC doesn’t have it and it’s one of the best budget cams you can buy. Screw slow motion it’s not cinema at all 🤓 the funny thing is that’s one of the 1st things clients ask for because it’s so trendy.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks Chase!

[@CyrionWillems]

I'm directing a feature right now and it only makes sense to use slow motion in 3 scenes in the whole film; and even for those I shoot takes in 24 frames as well just in case! Awesome video Danny!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks man Goodluck with the shoot

[@CyrionWillems]

@@DannyGevirtz Thanks a million Danny!

[@mainmaines]

YES DUDE. THANK YOU. I’ve been saying this and getting a lot of flack from my friends who drop all this cash on cinema cameras and only shoot slow-mo. Put that shit in 23.98!

[@88elemental]

Wow man, you really inspire me on cinematography. Thank you so much for your awesome content I appreciate you a lot as a human being, I subscribed for the tips but damn your videos and the way you show things are such a whole new level that I just keep watching this channel. Again thank you so much and greetings from Mexico!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Amazing man! Thanks!

[@dna8269]

Excellent video and spot on of course. For 120, the only exception I think would be product video shooters and possibly music video shooters that want the ultra slow b-roll mixed in (see that a lot in Hiphop videos right now)

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thank you!!

[@MarcosRomero]

Well done as always. Needed to hear this for my stuff. Thanks dude.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks dude!

[@V_GALIN]

I would never have thought of this! Unreal :)