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luxbrand · 25-01-2009, 17:38

Stumbled upon a few time-lapse videos on flickr recently and gave it a bash this evening. Nothing special, but I plan to go out and about and get more interesting locations. The only downside for now is that I need to bring my Macbook Pro with me and connect the camera to it as this is one of 2 ways to have the camera shoot in set intervals. Another was is to buy some type of remote timer and attach it to the camera. Anyway, here's my first attempt:

Sunset in Kayl - Time-lapse on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Brought 420 still images into After Effects and exported as an MP4 video. That 16 second clip took 70 mins to shoot. Luckily you are able to set it up and walk away from it while it takes it's shots. I'll be bringing a book when I venture outdoors.

Tom_E · 25-01-2009, 17:59

Good effort fella, it's working ok.

Could have done with a far more interesting sky and exposure though, but I know it's not easy/always possible this time of year.

Shiro · 25-01-2009, 21:33

Looks good, though another hour or so may have been nice, until it got dark. But either way, good first shot.

The software you used - that is part of the software that your camera came with?

I had to laugh that it was 420 frames.

luxbrand · 26-01-2009, 05:13

Could have done with a CPF too LOL

I did want to keep shooting until it went dark, but the software stopped responding for some reason. I thought the camera battery was dead but it was still full. Was a bit pissed off to be honest.

420 frames is a lot alright, but making it into an MP4 took around 15mins including the render in After Effectss

And yes, it's the Canon EOS utility software that came with the camera.

Tom_E · 26-01-2009, 05:18

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Originally Posted by luxbrand

Could have done with a CPF too LOL

I did want to keep shooting until it went dark.

A CPL is the answer to life, the universe and everything.

I think shooting from late afternoon until the sun goes completely down would be the way to go, time-consuming stuff though.

luxbrand · 26-01-2009, 06:48

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Originally Posted by Tom_E

A CPL is the answer to life, the universe and everything.

I think shooting from late afternoon until the sun goes completely down would be the way to go, time-consuming stuff though.

Definitely time consuming. If you're doing it, then it needs to be in quite a spectacular location or with lots of interesting things moving. Otherwise it will look a bit bland, like my first attempt above.

This guy on the other hand had something good to work with:
Melbourne docks timelapse on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Shiro · 26-01-2009, 08:32

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420 frames is a lot alright

That's not why I was laughing! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/420_(cannabis_culture)

Rik · 26-01-2009, 08:35

might try this with the camera pointing at my kid destroying the livingroom. should be funny.

CharmingMan · 26-01-2009, 08:50

thats great, i like that, how long did it take to do, must have been sat about for a while?

luxbrand · 26-01-2009, 09:18

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Originally Posted by Shiro

That's not why I was laughing! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/420_(cannabis_culture)

Haha.

Charming, I let the camera click away for about an hour. I was watching TV while that was happening.

I just bought one of these as it's cheaper than getting surrounded by hoodies, getting beaten up and having my Macbook Pro and camera stolen.

Phottix TR-80 C1 programmierbarer Timer LCD: Amazon.de: Elektronik

CharmingMan · 26-01-2009, 09:28

I take it you were somewhere near the camera though?

I recon you should do the next one in a train station, that would have some interesting coming and going

Shiro · 26-01-2009, 09:55

This has me wanting to go out and try it! I may have to do it.

Shiro · 26-01-2009, 09:59

Quote:

might try this with the camera pointing at my kid destroying the livingroom. should be funny.

Do it. Should be a pretty humorous.

luxbrand · 26-01-2009, 10:26

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Originally Posted by CharmingMan

I take it you were somewhere near the camera though?

I recon you should do the next one in a train station, that would have some interesting coming and going

The only way I was involved in the shooting was setting the camera on the tripod, launching the software, entering the settings and clicking the Start button. Then popping my head in every now and again to listen for the shutter going off to make sure it was still going. I had thought about the train station location and it's more practical now that I'll have the timer. My girlfriend suggested somewhere in Paris the next time we go to see her parents.

luxbrand · 27-01-2009, 11:22

For anyone interested in doing some time-lapse, there's a few handy tips in this video tutorial:
Time-Lapse Tutorial :: digitalartwork - Multimedia Journalism

And a nice guide here:
Photojojo » The Ultimate Guide to Time-Lapse Photography

luxbrand · 18-03-2009, 06:08

Had another pop off of this last night. Kinda underestimated how long it would take to melt and ran out of battery just before the final stages of melting. Also got some light fluctuations even though I set white balance to manual.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/luxbrand/3365363802/

Shiro · 18-03-2009, 07:38

Cool. Shame about the battery though.

Jord · 22-04-2009, 20:37

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Originally Posted by Shiro

Cool. .

^ i see what you did there

Grant · 26-05-2009, 15:33

You might like to check this guys work out, it's really good and check out his other videos as he goes through how he achieved some of the things he did.

Death Cab for Cutie - Little Bribes on Vimeo

ben. · 03-06-2009, 06:21

The first one has considerable vignetting ...

25-01-2009, 17:38	#1 (permalink)
luxbrand Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Luxembourg Posts: 1,888	Time-lapse photography Stumbled upon a few time-lapse videos on flickr recently and gave it a bash this evening. Nothing special, but I plan to go out and about and get more interesting locations. The only downside for now is that I need to bring my Macbook Pro with me and connect the camera to it as this is one of 2 ways to have the camera shoot in set intervals. Another was is to buy some type of remote timer and attach it to the camera. Anyway, here's my first attempt: Sunset in Kayl - Time-lapse on Flickr - Photo Sharing! Brought 420 still images into After Effects and exported as an MP4 video. That 16 second clip took 70 mins to shoot. Luckily you are able to set it up and walk away from it while it takes it's shots. I'll be bringing a book when I venture outdoors. __________________ Design By Committee - Flickr - Brand

25-01-2009, 21:33	#3 (permalink)
Shiro Whitey Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Yokohama, Japan Posts: 7,232	Looks good, though another hour or so may have been nice, until it got dark. But either way, good first shot. The software you used - that is part of the software that your camera came with? I had to laugh that it was 420 frames. __________________ This space for rent. After Hours Japan

26-01-2009, 05:13	#4 (permalink)
luxbrand Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Luxembourg Posts: 1,888	Could have done with a CPF too LOL I did want to keep shooting until it went dark, but the software stopped responding for some reason. I thought the camera battery was dead but it was still full. Was a bit pissed off to be honest. 420 frames is a lot alright, but making it into an MP4 took around 15mins including the render in After Effectss And yes, it's the Canon EOS utility software that came with the camera. __________________ Design By Committee - Flickr - Brand

26-01-2009, 08:50	#9 (permalink)
CharmingMan Something Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,102	thats great, i like that, how long did it take to do, must have been sat about for a while? __________________ Bring down IE6! http://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/ http://www.formfiftyfive.com/

26-01-2009, 09:28	#11 (permalink)
CharmingMan Something Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,102	I take it you were somewhere near the camera though? I recon you should do the next one in a train station, that would have some interesting coming and going __________________ Bring down IE6! http://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/ http://www.formfiftyfive.com/

25-01-2009, 17:59	#2 (permalink)
Tom_E Game On™ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Garden of England Posts: 6,907	Good effort fella, it's working ok. Could have done with a far more interesting sky and exposure though, but I know it's not easy/always possible this time of year.

26-01-2009, 08:35	#8 (permalink)
Rik Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntly Gardens Posts: 8,603	might try this with the camera pointing at my kid destroying the livingroom. should be funny.

26-01-2009, 09:55	#12 (permalink)
Shiro Whitey Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Yokohama, Japan Posts: 7,232	This has me wanting to go out and try it! I may have to do it. __________________ This space for rent. After Hours Japan

27-01-2009, 11:22	#15 (permalink)
luxbrand Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Luxembourg Posts: 1,888	For anyone interested in doing some time-lapse, there's a few handy tips in this video tutorial: Time-Lapse Tutorial :: digitalartwork - Multimedia Journalism And a nice guide here: Photojojo » The Ultimate Guide to Time-Lapse Photography __________________ Design By Committee - Flickr - Brand Last edited by luxbrand : 27-01-2009 at 11:37.

18-03-2009, 06:08	#16 (permalink)
luxbrand Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Luxembourg Posts: 1,888	Had another pop off of this last night. Kinda underestimated how long it would take to melt and ran out of battery just before the final stages of melting. Also got some light fluctuations even though I set white balance to manual. http://www.flickr.com/photos/luxbrand/3365363802/ __________________ Design By Committee - Flickr - Brand Last edited by luxbrand : 18-03-2009 at 07:27.

18-03-2009, 07:38	#17 (permalink)
Shiro Whitey Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Yokohama, Japan Posts: 7,232	Cool. Shame about the battery though. __________________ This space for rent. After Hours Japan

26-05-2009, 15:33	#19 (permalink)
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: SW London Posts: 128	You might like to check this guys work out, it's really good and check out his other videos as he goes through how he achieved some of the things he did. Death Cab for Cutie - Little Bribes on Vimeo __________________ Flickr

03-06-2009, 06:21	#20 (permalink)
ben. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Prague Posts: 233	The first one has considerable vignetting ...

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