Slow motion tips?

Can anyone give me an idea of how to pull off the slow motion look that can often be seen in music videos. I plan on capturing a shot of singer looking into camera and singing and want it to look like it's in slow motion, yet it is in sync with the music.
suggestions?

Hi -
Get a copy of the song sped up 200%.
Film the singer lip-syncing to the 200% track with a camera capable of shooting 60 fps.
Play the video shot at 60 fps at 30 fps, it will now appear slow mo but the singer will sync-able with the music track played at normal speed (100%).
MtD

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