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Slow motion video for high-speed engagement

Capture viewers with stunning slow motion footage that makes an everyday moment feel epic and cinematic. Slow motion evokes a feeling of awe, turning the mundane into extraordinary and elevating great moments into a jaw-dropping spectacle. Discover slow motion footage that can turn any project into something amazing. Shot by contributors around the world, the best slow motion footage can be found on Shutterstock.

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About slow motion videos and stock footage

Slow motion footage is not a video clip slowed down, but a special type of footage that uses a high-speed camera where the footage is then slowed down after processing to reveal incredible visuals. This is why the slow motion settings on cell phones open in a separate menu, because the way the footage is captured is not typical of video standards. Slow motion clips are incredibly popular because they make everyday moments feel special and are visually engaging. Shutterstock makes searching for slow motion videos easy. Need a slow motion video for your next project? Search for exactly what you need. Find millions of clips, including slow motion footage of people walking, animals running, and slow motion falling rain. Even better you can use advanced filters to narrow your results based on length, frame rate, and more.
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Questions about slow motion videos


What is a slow motion video?

The best slow motion footage is not just a regular clip slowed down, but footage captured at a high frame rate and slowed down during playback. A standard video is captured at 24-30 frames per second. Slow motion footage is captured anywhere from 50 frames per second up to 12,500 frames per second. The more individual frames capture makes for a smoother slow motion playback. Slow motion videos can make something that may be over in an instant like light a match, and can show you the details your own eyes miss from the initial spark to the ignition of the flame.


What is royalty-free slow motion footage?

Royalty-free video slow motion videos are stock footage clips that you can use in your videos, commercials, or television presentations without having to pay royalties for each use. With the purchase of Shutterstock’s royalty-free license, you can download royalty-free slow motion videos of people running, wild weather, and celebrations to use right away in your projects. Shutterstock compensates contributors fairly, so you don’t have to worry about paying them. You can use these royalty-free slo mo footage clips multiple times after paying a single fee.


How do I find high-quality slow motion video clips?

High-quality slow motion footage is captured by contributors that understand the technical challenges of filming moments at rates over 300 frames per second. Slow motion capture requires high-resolution cameras and a lot of light. The best contributors have brought their amazing slow motion video to Shutterstock, where you can discover and license these slo-mo videos for any project.


What makes slow motion footage mesmerizing?

If you find yourself getting lost in the visuals of slow motion video, you are not alone. Slo-mo videos are mesmerizing for their ability to show things you normally see in new ways. These clips can help you cherish small moments or can show you things you’ve never seen before. From the inside of the crashing wave to the inside of a spinning blender, slow motion footage shows the world with new eyes, giving viewers a glimpse of all the moments they miss in a fraction of a second.


What are the most popular slow motion videos?

There are many types of slow motion videos. One of the most popular categories is people, where their movement can be captured in captivating ways. Find slow motion clips of people running, walking, dancing, eating, and working. Man’s best friend is also a popular category, with slow motion footage of dogs and animals of all kinds often trending. Another always trending category is weather, with slow motion rainfall, snowfall, and clouds. City life also tops the charts, with slow motion footage of cars, traffic, taxis, and crowds walking the street.

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How to slow videos down

  • In video editing software or apps, import your footage and add it to your timeline. Right-click on the clip and adjust the Speed or Duration of the clip. You can choose to either slow down or speed up your footage using these tools.

  • You can also apply a speed ramp effect to move from slow motion footage to normal speed, or vice versa.

  • If you notice choppy playback, make sure that the footage was captured at a frame rate over 50 frames-per-second for better results. Slowing down footage that was captured at only 24-30 fps can feel choppy or appear to stutter. The more frames per second, the more versatility you have to edit the footage.

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