Today though, Chris shares with DIYP readers some of the tests he regularly makes to show how different frame rates affect final footage. Some of the tests are absolutely stunning, especially when they involve liquids, fire or explosions that are hard to fully see with the naked eye.

Capturing high-speed footage is not an easy task, the fast frame rate demands high shutter speeds, which in turn require a lot of light. If you want to get an idea on how crazy it can get, check out this setup:

A post shared by Chris Vanderschaaf (@chrisvtv) Of course, not all setups are that complex or light-demanding, but generally, the faster you go, the more light you need. Here are the promised eye-candy tests from Chris.

Wine

Wine

Wine

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Liquids

Liquids

Liquids

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Balloon vs. face

Balloon vs. face

Balloon vs. face

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Fire

Fire

Fire

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Basketball

Basketball

Basketball

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This can’t be fun

This can’t be fun

This can’t be fun

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Parkour

Parkour

Parkour

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Candy

Candy

Candy

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What did I just see?

What did I just see?

What did I just see?

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Piggybank Smash

Piggybank Smash

Piggybank Smash

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Candy on speaker

Candy on speaker

Candy on speaker

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Helicopter

Helicopter

Helicopter

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Poring soda

Poring soda

Poring soda

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A test

A test

A test

And to end with a test by Chris: Can you guess the fps? It’s not 1000

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