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We all know that high speed cameras can create gorgeous slow-motion effects when it comes to filmmaking. But that’s not all that’s involved. The Marmalade, a film company that specializes in slow-motion filming, has released a beautiful and informative new video on their techniques. For example, before the company knows whether or not flat storyboard drawings will work on film, they head to their studio and test out their ideas. They repeatedly test all of their processes – bottles crashing to the floor, for example, to be sure that the idea transfers well over to film. It’s not all about film when it comes to slow motion. Marmalade also has custom made rigs that spin, turn, crash – you name it, so that every effect is perfect. They’ve also got a model laboratory that can make any kind of dummy prop, including food items that look absolutely real. They’ve also …