What's it called · Film & video 17

Slow motion

Also called: Slow-mo

Recorded action plays more slowly than real time, revealing fleeting details or emphasizing movement and emotion.

Compare the splash and the drop leaving the water column with real-time playback.

Often confused with

• Time-lapse: Squeezes a long stretch of time into a few seconds
• Hit stop: Freezes for a few frames at the hit, then returns to full speed