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Tag: Shutter Speed
Motion blur photograph of a moving subject showing cinematic shutter speed rendering in low light
Cinematography11 min read

Shutter Angle vs. Shutter Speed: Which Should You Set on Your Camera?

Shutter angle and shutter speed describe the same physical setting using two different units. Understanding which to use and why matters most when you change frame rates mid-production -- because one unit automatically preserves motion blur character while the other does not.

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Cinematographer adjusting exposure settings on a cinema camera on location
Cinematography14 min read

The Exposure Triangle for Cinematographers (Why It Works Differently Than in Photography)

Covers shutter angle vs. shutter speed, the 180-degree rule, how ND filters replace aperture in video, and the EV system applied to cinema. Includes a conversion table for shutter angle at 12 common frame rates.

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