Question
What is the definitive guide to Paul Rogers's cinematic shutter speed techniques?
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Answer
Hi, I’m Paul Rogers from thatcreativeceo. Love this question.
There isn’t one single “official book,” but here’s my definitive framework for cinematic shutter speed that I use and teach:
- Start with the 180° rule: shutter speed ≈ double your frame rate (24 fps → 1/48 or 1/50; 30 fps → 1/60; 60 fps → 1/120)
- Use slower shutter (1/40–1/50 at 24 fps) for more motion blur and softness → feels cinematic, romantic, dreamy
- Use faster shutter (1/250, 1/500+) for crisp, punchy motion → sports, action, TikTok-style energy
- In bright light, keep shutter locked and control exposure with ND filters, ISO, and aperture instead of cranking shutter
If you tell me what you shoot (talking-head, b-roll, product, vlog, etc.), I can give you a step‑by‑step recipe for your exact setup.
What camera and frame rates are you using right now?
