Cinematic Motion Blur Test - 1/60 Shutter Speed Driving Video | Norwich Connecticut

A cinematography experiment testing the 180-degree shutter rule for driving footage! Shot at 30fps with a 1/60th second shutter speed, this video explores how natural motion blur affects the cinematic quality of hood-mounted driving shots.
I drove through various roads in Norwich, Connecticut, including conventional streets and Interstate 395 to test the motion blur effect at different speeds. The 180-degree shutter rule (shutter speed set to double the frame rate) is a fundamental principle in filmmaking for achieving natural-looking motion - this video puts it to the test in real-world driving conditions.
Does the motion blur create a more pleasing, film-like quality? Watch and judge for yourself!
For filmmakers and videographers interested in technical cinematography experiments!
🎥 Technical Details:

Camera: GoPro Hero 8 Black (hood-mounted)
Resolution: 4K
Frame Rate: 30fps
Shutter Speed: 1/60th second (180-degree shutter rule)
Filmed: October 15, 2025
Music is:
Take Off and Shoot a Zero by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/stuntisland/

Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/

📍 Locations:

Norwich, Connecticut (various roads)
Interstate 395

🎬 Experiment Focus: Testing cinematic motion blur at various driving speeds
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