TED-Ed: Slowing down time (in writing & film) - Aaron Sitze

The video explores the phenomenon of certain memories feeling longer than they actually are, such as car accidents or first kisses. It explains how filmmakers create slow motion by taking more frames and suggests that writers can achieve a similar effect by using more descriptive details in their narratives. The video provides examples of how to slow down time in writing to capture important moments and create tension.

Why is it not enough to simply state that time slowed down in writing?

What are some examples of moments in life that take longer than they actually do?

What advice does the text give for creating tension in writing?