What Is Time Lapse?

You may be thinking that time lapse is a video. Well technically it is....and it isn't! The final product is of course a video. It is however created by joining many photos (sometimes thousands) together to show the project in its entirety. Imagine an 18 month project condensed into 1 minute!

How is Time Lapse Used?

Time lapse can be used for documenting and for marketing. It can show the results of projects and experiments as well as full construction projects from start to finish.

Should I attempt Time Lapse on my own?

Of course you can attempt a time lapse project on your own. Perhaps you are running a small university project, or even recording your own diy at home. With a few google searches you will quickly discover the correct equipment, frame rates, iso settings and photo frequency to select. You will probably find the best location allowing for the travel of the sun and any seasonal obstructions. You will select the correct height based on the field of view of the lens and camera you have purchased and also calculate how often you need to download the footage and replace the batteries. As a general rule of thumb, the more expensive the equipment, the better the final result and the longer the battery and memory cards last. You may also need to purchase or rent a mast to old your camera if there is no suitable location. Remember to consider the duration of the whole project.

How do cameras differ and what should I look for?

If we use our selection of cameras as an example, you will see we have covered both the lower cost, more frequent attendance cameras through to 6k panoramic, solar powered options.

The key is to choose the camera that best suites your needs. If you are filming some equipment being set up, perhaps in an exhibition centre, then the lower cost option would probably meet your needs. If you are commencing a long term construction project, and you want your camera to remain in one position for many many months, then a solar powered camera with image upload over the 4G network would probably be a better option.

How do I create the final video?

Once you have all your images you will need to edit them into your final video. Perhaps some music (remember the licensing laws), some sharpening of the images, some removal of images when no progress was recorded (removing stagnant parts to final video). You may also want to add some panning movement to add a level of dynamic motion.

How can Skyshutter Help?

If you would like a fully managed solution with the right camera in the right location then we can help. With daily downloads on our premium camera, our portal can show progress on any given day.

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