Usage & Tips

Preventing Flickering in Your Movie

Flickering is often a result of desynchronization between the shutter speed/frame rate of the camera and the frequency of the AC power that the lights are plugged into. To reduce or eliminate flickering, try the following solutions:

1. Adjust Shutter Speed:
   • Use a shutter speed/frame rate that is slower than the AC power frequency.
   • In the U.S., AC power is 60 cycles per second. Try shooting with a frame rate lower than that - 30 fps, 29.97 fps, 24 fps, or 23.98 fps - and a shutter speed slower than the AC power frequency.
2. Use Natural Lighting:
   • Whenever possible, use natural light sources to avoid conflicts with artificial lighting.
3. Use Continuous Lighting:
   • When using artificial lighting, choose continuous light sources instead of fluorescent or incandescent lights.
   • Continuous lighting provides consistent light output and minimizes flicker.

By implementing these techniques, you can significantly reduce or eliminate flickering in your movie.