Pulling The Plug

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Pulling The Plug

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Pulling The Plug and Connection

Sometimes pulling the plug can be even more important than plugging in. Know when to hold 'em, and know when to fold 'em is a truism, and as such pulling the plug is an important concept for editorial and advertising markets alike. To pull the plug is to terminate, to end, to move on, and to establish boundaries and limits.Sometimes old connections must be ended to facilitate creating new connections. When looking for a visual to dramatically illustrate such concepts this slo mo video can be a great answer. The splash of sparks adds a dash of drama and excitement, the slow twisting of the cord is fascinating to watch and provide a perfect background for a voice over or type communicating the product or service that helps in termination, boundary setting, ending, and starting over.

Pull the Plug, And A New Door Opens

Before a new door can open an old one must close, the plug must be pulled, and in effect, this slow motion video is a great metaphor and communication device for opening those new doors by pulling the plug on old or outdated and no longer useful pieces of ones life. Change happens, and one important aspect of dealing with change, is ending that which is no longer useful or relevant. This plug pulling is also pertinent to the Internet and social media. Plugging in to social networking is increasingly important for businesses, but it is also important to know when social media is wasting your time...and then it is important to pull that plug! Of course, this video can also illustrate the more literal aspects of the action, cutting power, turning off the use of energy, and the movement towards energy conservation.

Capturing Super Slow Motion Video of Pulling The Plug

This "plug pulling" was captured at 1900 frames per second using a Phantom HD Camera and GVS 9000 VTR hardware and software. The GVS solution made the process a pleasure. We were able to review our captured footage within seconds, and convert the files to Pro Res 422 on the fly. When shooting stock video clips basically on speculation, it is really important to be efficient; GVS made a huge contribution in that direction.

Sparks

Pull the plug is a familiar phrase, but how can we show pulling the plug in an effective and dynamic way when we want to utilize that iconic phrase in a motion or video presentation? Well, now that is not a problem. We captured a plug being pulled from a wall socket, complete with sparks, at 1900 frames per second in an HD video. We used a Phantom HD video camera utilizing GVS 9000 software and hardware that enabled us to view our captures virtually instantly and that converted our file to the Pro Res format on the fly.

Pulling the Plug, Ending It, Cutting It Off

Pulling the plug, ending it, cutting it off; These are all phrases that come into our lives constantly. There is a significant demand for visuals that can illustrate such themes in clear, concise and dramatic fashion. The universal metaphor of a plug being pulled crosses cultures, needs no words and is a quick and compelling read. The flash of sparks adds just that extra bit of drama and impact to this slow motion video. It is time to pull the plug on boring visual presentations and to utilize the dynamic slow motion video, either as stand alone presentations, or incorporated into new or existing communications.

Slow Motion Video Clips For Advertising, Editorial and Corporate Communications and Messaging

Slow motion video clips add impact and interest to all manner of communications be it advertising, editorial, or corporate in nature. Viewing something, even the ordinary, in a way we seldom if ever see, captures a viewers interest, cutting through the clutter and flying past the mundane and ordinary. Super slow motion brings the extraordinary to the ordinary and makes your communications more memorable, more attention-grabbing, and possibly more viral as well.