Time & Tempo

Slow motion, time-lapse, freeze frames, and other manipulations of time.

5 techniques

Slow MotionOver-cranked capture played back slower to stretch time and impact.

Time-LapseSparse frames over long duration compressing hours into seconds.

Freeze FrameHolding a single frame to halt time for emphasis or commentary.

Speed RampingShifting playback speed within a shot for dynamic emphasis.

Elliptical TimeCutting that skips duration so story leaps forward without full coverage.