MiguelQuiles Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 I was sharing my vlogging setup with my videographer recently and was surprised they hadn't heard that you can shoot slow motion video easier using S&Q mode. Which method of slow motion do you prefer? Personally, I like S&Q for the ability to replay the clip in slow motion in camera. This way, I know I definitely got the shot. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonygale Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 I use S&Q more often, but I like that you can record audio if you don't use S&Q. So it just depends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHenderson Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Same. I like not having high frame rate clips that I won't use. I shoot a lot of 4x4 off road content so I'll shoot one on sticks with audio in real time and hand hold in S&Q 120 for the cool shots. Then cut the two together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew_Geraci Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 If sound isn't important, S&Q is the way to go. If you want to be able to have both slow-motion capabilities and audio capabilities then shooting 60/120p natively is the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrywarfield Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 I know this post has been up for a little while but I think it's a good one. I find myself using standard slo-mo for the flexibility. I know you SHOULDN'T use your slo mo clips for talking head pieces, but when you are running and gunning it's easy to forget to flip back to your 24/30fps option. I have had it happen more than once. Being able to still save my vlog by having a regular slo-mo clip WITH sound that can be played back at regular speed is game changing. Is dropping 1080p 120fps talking head into a 24p timeline ideal for the "cinematic look"? Lol HEAVENS NO, but in a pinch, it certainly saves the dayS&Q has the frame and data rate cooked in. Standard Sony slo-mo has the data they're available to use IF you want to slow it down, but you don't have to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atolavisuals Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 I've been enjoying S&Q more these days so I can have the simplest pleasure of seeing what I shot in slomo and going "oOOOOooooOo...got it!" 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LensBrew Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 I haven't worked on videos yet, But my cameras are set for S&Q for my slow motion needs. From the technical side, you'd lose sound, but "slow" sound would be weird. Not to mention, most slow motion videos that I watch get added sounds and melodies for the emotional effect. That's how I saw my need and plan for slow motion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pm-r Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 S&Q mode is intoxicating but... I once shot an entire toast at a wedding where the Bride's Dad was talking about her. The issue is that in S&Q there is no audio captured, so I had to trash that whole testimonial which would have been nice to have given the family! Now that the a1 allows for 120P in 4K and the new a7RV allows 4K in 60P, I don't use S&Q mode much anymore as those frame rates give me excellent slo-mo even past 50% speed. I know also that Amber and Garret (eyenamics.com) shoot all their weddings at 60P for this reason, cause you never know when some action that you are capturing will look better in slo-mo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pm-r Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 I know this post has been up for a little while but I think it's a good one. I find myself using standard slo-mo for the flexibility. I know you SHOULDN'T use your slo mo clips for talking head pieces, but when you are running and gunning it's easy to forget to flip back to your 24/30fps option. I have had it happen more than once. Being able to still save my vlog by having a regular slo-mo clip WITH sound that can be played back at regular speed is game changing. Is dropping 1080p 120fps talking head into a 24p timeline ideal for the "cinematic look"? Lol HEAVENS NO, but in a pinch, it certainly saves the dayS&Q has the frame and data rate cooked in. Standard Sony slo-mo has the data they're available to use IF you want to slow it down, but you don't have to. exactly!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrywarfield Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 S&Q mode is intoxicating but... I once shot an entire toast at a wedding where the Bride's Dad was talking about her. The issue is that in S&Q there is no audio captured, so I had to trash that whole testimonial which would have been nice to have given the family! Now that the a1 allows for 120P in 4K and the new a7RV allows 4K in 60P, I don't use S&Q mode much anymore as those frame rates give me excellent slo-mo even past 50% speed. I know also that Amber and Garret (eyenamics.com) shoot all their weddings at 60P for this reason, cause you never know when some action that you are capturing will look better in slo-mo. Exactly bro. Id rather have that sound and just have to slow it down in post. it's literally one command to retime it in most NLE's. Also, yeah S&Q can give higher bitrates than standard slo mo, but the bitrates are already high enough for YouTube content and even for production work as long as there is no bitrate requirement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobKrist Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 I find S&Q, at 1 frame per second, is a great way to shoot quick, in-camera timelapses. I use the regular frame rates for shooting slow motion and have the S&Q pre-set to 1 fps when I want to knock off a quick timelapse in camera. Saves me a ton of time in post creating the timelapses, which I rarely use for more than 5-10 seconds. I like having the option of choosing to make a 60 or 120fps slow-mo or not after the fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyMakai Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 I used to shoot regular 60-120fps with audio, but I'd be changing the speed of every clip for the benefit of saving audio I rarely used. And, reviewing a clip that I was going to slow down anyway, it would only play back in real time in camera.So, these days I tend to shoot 120fps S&Q in camera. It's fantastic, as I can check my shots in camera. Only issue I've noticed is that the FX3 does NOT play back with a monitoring LUT. So, despite being able to record with a monitoring LUT, playback in camera will still be in Log. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrywarfield Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 I used to shoot regular 60-120fps with audio, but I'd be changing the speed of every clip for the benefit of saving audio I rarely used. And, reviewing a clip that I was going to slow down anyway, it would only play back in real time in camera.So, these days I tend to shoot 120fps S&Q in camera. It's fantastic, as I can check my shots in camera. Only issue I've noticed is that the FX3 does NOT play back with a monitoring LUT. So, despite being able to record with a monitoring LUT, playback in camera will still be in Log.Fair point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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