Video and Music – Copyright © 2011 SurfacedStudio Full tutorial here: www.surfacedstudio.com An instructional video on how to utilise the concept of shutter angle to make your DSLR video look like film! The tutorial covers the effect of shutter speed, how it impacts the look and feel of your footage and what exactly the term ‘shutter angle’ means. It then shows how you can use different shutter angles to give your DSLR video a specific, film like feel. If you like this video, please subscribe to my channel and follow me here: YouTube www.youtube.com Website www.surfacedstudio.com Twitter http
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Hehe, this is one of my early videos and besides the green screening had no type of colour correction whatsoever done to it XD I used desk lamps for the lighting so yeah, it’s a bit harsh on one side lol
don’t you think youre color corection is to bright
It looks like more of a ‘posterize time’ effect where in order to make the footage to look choppy it’s being played back at less than 24fps
Not 100%, but that’s kinda what it looks like to me. Some of the frames are fairly blurry as well to add to the ‘confusion’ feel
Hiya, i just wanted to know how they got his effect in saving private ryan – /watch?v=OqSg7WO4tT4&feature=fvwrel
^that really flickery motion, and ghosting of the image?
Thanks in advanced, a loyal subscriber
I find there’s always so many trade offs you have to make depending on the circumstances, I do quite like the 180 degree shutter angle look on my D7000 though and only use higher shutter speeds if there’s enough light and I want to give it an ‘adrenaline’ look. I love using shallow DOF (where appropriate) because it adds to the ‘quality film’ look you couldn’t get with a camcorder
But so many things depend on people’s taste and in the end you have to go with what you prefer
oh yea, now i checked.
the 5DmkII has this squared curtain-like shutter. its not circular at all.
Lemme just say that despite keeping things at 180 shutter angle-ive seen some 5D footage that just felt more filmy to me,because the DOP used higher shutter speed than 150 for the 24fps. That extra choppiness of the frames, and how objects move-felt nice!
Meaning= 150 felt even a bit smoothvideo-y like.
Tho,Problem is-shooting with indoors lighting.U Must use 150 or u get light flickering
Yes, 1 / framerate x 2 will give you 180 degree shutter angle
DSLRs don’t have a rotary shutter inside so we are basically simulating shutter angle by going backwards and setting the shutter speed to match the frame rate for whatever ‘feel’ we want 
180 degrees is really just the ‘standard’ (if there is such a thing) 
Some cameras change the shutter speed to control brightness when shooting in automatic mode (essentially altering shutter angle), best to film in manual mode if possible 
I think you are right
From what (little) I’ve found online, people tend to shoot at the shutter angle with the final frame rate in mind. E.g. when they film 30fps, they use a shutter speed of 1/60 to get 180 degrees shutter angle. When they film 60fps with intention of slowing it to 30fps in post, they shoot at 1/60 (essentially 360 degree shutter angle) so once slowed down it will match the feel of the non slow mo footage 
Wow ! what a nice & clear explanation with this video! thanks alot!
I admit im getting lost in calculations a bit…but, basically, i guess that the shutter shapeor cut out of, lets say, the 5DmkII is a steady one. It doesnt morph from 90 degrees to 180 to 240… right?
So basically we are Simulating shutter Angle here by going backwards for this process and controlling the shutter speed itself?
so shutter speed simulates shutter angle, then?
so x2 faster shutter speed of A framerate=180!
but then if i shoot at 1/120, 60fps, then slow mo it in post to 30fps, will the final video get the same motion blur as shooting at 1/60, 30fps? thanks
You will have to shoot at 60fps because if you shoot at 30fps you won’t be able to really slow down the footage much and be left with a useful frame rate. If you shoot at 60fps and slow down to 24fps you can get nice 40% speed slow mo
If the light allows I would suggest to use 1/120 when shooting at 60fps (180 degree shutter angle). However it depends on what you’re going for – I’d just make sure you use the same shutter angle for all your slow mo and non slow mo shots 
I have a question… if I want to make a slow-mo video at 30fps from a 60fps footage, what shuter speed would you recommend? Or should I just shoot at 30 fps with shutter speed longer than 1/60 second? Thanks
thanks!really learn something from you
One thing that will cause flickering is setting your shutter speed too high. For example if you shoot at 1/100 or higher and there’s artificial light, you might notice flickering. This is caused by the fact that the electricity out of your power socket runs on AC and thus goes brighter/dimmer just that tiny bit about 200 times a second. So all your lights dim/brighten a tiny bit very fast. Using a high shutter can ‘capture’ that flickering so keep your shutter speed at 1/twice your frame rate
i learn from some one else about flicker..i do realize sometimes my video got flickering..but since i change my setting, the problem solved..i just wonder what actually cause flickering….i do agree that we need to change our setting depends on the situation..btw,hopefully u can make more tutorial on video using dslr and colour correcting using any software that you prefer =)
Which flickering are you referring to? Also, what camera setting is good to use depends totally on your situation. If you shoot at 30fps, then 1/60 shutter will give you 180 degree shutter angle = standard for film. F5.6, well, depends on what shot you want, how much brightness, how much DOF? ISO200 is generally good for low noise, but if it’s really dark you may have to increase it. It all depends – the best you can do is learn how they will affect your video and then make a decision
Hi! good video! i subscribed to your channel straight away!…I just wonder whats cause the flicker in video?I read some review mentioned that its good to use this setting 1/60 F5.6 ISO200
😀 Thank you!
A nice explanation of what is meant by 180 degree shutter angle !!!
I’d try to decrease the ISO instead or close down the aperture before going for the shutter speed as changing the shutter speed changes the ‘feel’ of the film :) If it’s still too bright after that you either have to reduce the light in the scene or just accept that your film might look intensified because you used a high shutter speed.
what if it is really light, and u need to put your shutter speed high to stop the video looking over exposed?
Wooo! Hope you have tons of fun with your new Canon T3! Glad you enjoyed the video
I have a Canon t3, arrives today from Amazon. Thanks for this helpful video man !!! thanks a lot !
Thank you!
Luke, your stuff is great. I agree the last shot is amazing. If I may ask, what was your fstop, shutter speed and ISO settings on that shot? I have a hard time getting such a wide depth of field with any kind of exposure level that’s working.
Also, selective sharpening is a great idea. Thanks!
Thanks for the tutorials. I was wondering if you use a special monitor and/or calibration method to make sure you are getting the most accurate color grading?
In my opinion, I think that first clip where you feathered the background before applying the letterbox…. that last feathering step made it look like it was fake. After the feathering it looks like the guy is sitting in front of a green screen, and the creek was CGI into it. Then again, thats just my opinion. I’m still a beginner that is learning and love the stuff you are teaching me about the different grains.
Because as soon as I uploaded it I discovered (through people commenting on that video) a MUCH easier workflow. Will actually be covered in a RED/Premiere tutorial I’m uploading today so make sure to check that one out!
Hey Luke, why did you take down your video about rendering and exporting? I thought it was very useful and I needed it
what are your computer specs?
Is it really strong or can I do all of this on a core 2 quad?
Looks Awesome!!
The preset link is dead, please post a new link
what cam was used?
i cant seem to find the presets, can you give another link? its says : Sorry, we can’t seem to find what you’re looking for.”
make this kind of workflow for Edius 6 also please!!!
Why 16 bit per channel ?
Great tutorial !!
Wow Fantastic introduction for this Film , sorry Can you tell me What are editing programs you work on them ?
Do u make also music video , or do you wanna make one please??
Very nice video, thank you!
match the video with ur comp setting
Fantastic tutorial, I’ve learned more about color grading techniques in the last 18min then in the last 6 months! After Effects is a powerful tool which I have yet to master, but your presets are dynamite and provide a jump start to perfect those great cinematic looks! What a time time to be an indie filmmaker! Thanks Luke for providing some inspiration and creative technical know how!
Hey Luke, great work. I was just wondering what the correct way you export your corrected files from AE, back into your timeline in your NLE?
Wow… awesome tutorial!!!
What picture style did you use for this?
I also just purchased the presets. Where is the download link?
I was wondering how you go about color grading your films. Do you drop the entire film into After Effects after you have it all edited together, or do you drop in single clips then edit them together after they have been individually color graded? Otherwise how do you colorgrade them exactly the same?
very helpful stuff