One common mixup is dropping clips from different sources into one timeline without conforming. A 60 frame clip on a 24 frame timeline will play fast unless interpreted.
Another is shooting slow motion but forgetting to set playback rate, so clips play at full speed.
Keeping shutter at 1/60 for all rates is a frequent error. At 60 frames, 1/60 gives more blur than needed and can feel soft in pans.
At 24 frames, 1/120 can cut blur too much and create jitter on motion.
Check rate, then check shutter, then check playback.
In your editor, check clip properties for true frame rate. Use interpret footage to set playback rate for high frame rate clips.
For shutter, use the double rate as a starting point and test a pan. Small tests save time.
The right frame rate for a shot comes down to clarity, motion, and how much realism fits the story you want to tell on screen each time.
Moving to 60 frames gives clearer motion for fast action, but it can also feel too flat for stories that rely on a softer film look now.
Shooting high frame rates for slow-mo can stretch time, but getting usable results means planning for light, shutter speed, and playback rate.
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