At what FPS is slow-motion video typically recorded?

Slow-motion video is typically recorded at higher frame rates than standard playback speeds to create the effect of smooth, dramatic movement when played back at normal speed. While standard video might be recorded at 24fps or 30fps, recording at 120fps allows for a significant amount of slow-motion playback when the footage is slowed down.

When footage recorded at 120fps is played back at the standard rate of 24fps, the action is slowed down by a factor of five, resulting in highly detailed and fluid slow-motion footage. This method is often used in sports, action scenes, and artistic cinematography to emphasize movements and details that would otherwise pass too quickly for the viewer to appreciate. Recording at this higher frame rate ensures that there is enough information captured to maintain visual quality and clarity when slowed down, which is essential for the effectiveness of the slow-motion effect.