Create Stunning Slow Motion Videos on Your iPhone: A Step-by-Step Guide

As of May 16, 2023, there are a variety of ways to record videos on an iPhone that are both enjoyable and of high quality. The incredible features of the camera on the iPhone make it an excellent tool for capturing amazing footage. Beyond standard recording mode, you can embrace two other modes for recording with an iPhone 5s or a newer model: slow motion and time-lapse.

The slo-mo video feature for the iPhone is perfect for capturing action shots, such as explosions or flowing water. Discover how to use the slow-motion feature on an iPhone and record amazing slow-motion videos in this article. The following topics will be discussed:

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• - Step by step instructions on how to record slow-motion videos with your iPhone
• - Tips for editing slow-motion clips in the Photos app

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Step 1: Capturing Slow-Motion Videos with an iPhone

Typically, slow-motion video is a feature reserved for costly, high-end cameras. However, iPhone 5s and newer models now offer this feature, which is simple to use, affordable, and truly entertaining. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to record slow-motion videos on your iPhone:

1. Open the Camera app on your iPhone.

2. Look at the bottom of the screen and you will see options like PHOTO, SQUARE, and PANO. Swipe to the right to find SLO-MO mode.

3. Click the red record button to begin capturing your slow-motion video.

4. When you want to stop recording, press the record button again.

5. After recording, the slow-motion video clip will be saved in the Photos app. You can choose which parts of the clip should be set to normal speed, and which ones should retain the slow-motion effect.

Step 2: Editing Slow-Motion Videos in the Photos app

Once your slow-motion videos are created, you can edit them using the Photos app on your iPhone. To access your slow-motion video clips in the app's Albums section, follow these steps:

1. Launch the Photos app on your iPhone.

2. Tap on Albums to find your Slo-Mo videos.

3. Select the video you want to edit and open it.

4. Click the Edit button to enter the editing interface, where you will see a timeline at the bottom of the video.

5. You can adjust the slow-motion effect by dragging the two black bold lines from side to side on the timeline.

6. To preview the edited clip, tap the blue button at the bottom of the screen.

By following these steps, you can take advantage of the slow-motion feature on your iPhone to capture incredible footage, and then edit it to perfection using the Photos app.

Important Considerations for Shooting Slow Motion Videos on Your iPhone

One of the best features of iPhones is the ability to capture slow motion videos. Here are some important facts to keep in mind while shooting slow motion videos on your iPhone:

Capture Screenshots - While shooting slow motion videos, you have the option to take stills. Simply tap the white button located at the bottom left corner of the screen to save a high-resolution snapshot in the Camera Roll folder with the recorded video.

Supported Slow-Mo Shooting Modes - Did you know that different iPhone models have varying slow motion recording modes? The iPhone 5s can only capture 720p at 120 FPS, while the iPhone 6/6 Plus/6s/6s Plus and iPhone 7/7 Plus can capture 720p at 240 FPS. But if you have an iPhone 8/8 Plus or iPhone X, you can even capture 1080p HD at 240 FPS.

Storage Space Used by Slow-Mo Video - Keep in mind that iOS devices from the iPhone 5s onwards record slow motion videos at 120 FPS. If you record slow motion videos at higher frame rates, they will take up less space. For instance, slo-mo video recorded at 1080p resolution at 120 FPS uses approximately 375 MB per minute storage space, whereas slow motion video recorded at iPhone resolution of 720p at 240 FPS uses approximately 300 MB per minute.

Is It Possible to Convert Normal Speed Video to Slow Motion? - If you've recorded a video in normal speed and want to turn it into a slow-motion video, or if your iPhone does not support slow-motion recording, don't worry! There are some third-party apps that can help you convert your videos to slow motion. Check out some of the video speed changing apps like SloPro or Slow Motion Camera Extreme for creating iPhone slow motion videos.

How to Convert Normal Speed Video to Slow Motion

SloPro is a powerful tool for creating iPhone slow motion videos. To use it, you simply launch the app and start recording. Once you are done, select the video from the library and tap the edit button at the top right corner. Next, highlight the part of the video you wish to slow down using the clip out and clip in button, and select the slow motion options between 500 FPS to 1000 FPS. You can slow the video down by 25%, 40%, or 50%. Then, tap Render and select the Optical Flow to get the best parameters. Finally, save the video and share it with your friends on Facebook, YouTube, or other social media platforms.

One thing to keep in mind, however, is that the free version of SloPro carries a watermark. If you want to get rid of it, you'll need to purchase the full version.

The free version of iPhone Slow Motion Camera Extreme offers ten seconds of free recording time along with watermark clippings. With this app, you can select a video from the Camera Roll or record a high-quality video. Then you can choose to slow the video down by 25%, 50%, or 75% by simply clicking on the corresponding sign. To add a song to your iPhone slow motion video movie, click on the music icon. Once you are done editing, tap on the share button and export your slow motion video directly to social networking platforms to share it with your friends.

Conclusion:

In addition to using mobile apps, you can also use desktop software like Filmora to create slow motion videos. Filmora allows you to adjust video speed from 0.01X to 100X, which provides more options for making slow-motion or fast forward videos. With just a few simple clicks, you can get a professional-quality high-resolution iPhone slow-motion video. Filmora is an excellent tool that makes video editing easy, creative, and trendy.

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