How to shoot a Timelapse
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- Опубліковано 13 жов 2024
- This week I show you how I shoot a time-lapse sequence. I'll show you what you need, and how to go about doing it. Then next week I'll show you how to bring all the photographs together into a sequence.
To edit these into a video sequence, I go through the editing process in this video: • Timelapse editing
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To edit your timelapse together, check this video out next: ua-cam.com/video/FQduVS3iO3E/v-deo.html
And the modern Sony cameras now have an interval function built in, so if you want to see how to use that, click on this link: ua-cam.com/video/rZsZJc0LH34/v-deo.html
only 750 views ? WTF? You deserve 750K honestly :)
Haha! Thanks so much!! Slowly building up the subs and views....maybe in a few years time!
Not too worried about numbers, just enjoying making the videos and teaching people about photography and videography! 😁👍
Please do not stop making such wonderful content. As a Sony A7III user, I am stoked to get the most out of it, and everything you have put out helps!
Thanks so much for the words of encouragement!! Really appreciate it!!!
I’ve got lots more to come so keep coming back to check on my new videos!! 😁👍
Excellent as always!
Thanks very much Edward!
This may be 2 years old but still very helpful to learn time lapse especially on my Sony. Keep those tutorials coming.
Thanks very much!! 😁👍
Amazing Mike!
Thanks so much!!
Excellent. Very clear and logical info and advice. I find your voice and narration very well paced and moderated. Please do not be tempted to do what so many video makers are doing these days - d editing out ever break between breaths. For me this 'clever' technique produces videos that are so tedious to watch that I don't bother an click away. Looking forward to more of your videos as particularly interested in getting into Timelapse.
Thanks so much Peter...it's always good to have a few breath breaks so you as a viewer can ingest the information without a constant monologue...👍
Thanks for watching.😁
@@mikesphotography Thanks Mike, I will happily following your channel for timelapse tips and hopefully videos on other subjects later.
Thank you for the amount of detail you are putting into these videos.
No worries Leo, I hope they help!
Thanks for watching!! 👍
Great stuff, Mike. You are so clear and succinct, it is a pleasure to listen and learn. Big fan!!
That's great to hear, I'm so glad my tutorials are helping. Great to have you in the community!! 😁👍
Truly an excellent video, that demystifies timelapse so eloquently.
Thanks so much Brian!
good stuff mike,i am just starting to try this,its very easy to follow and helped me understand the process,thanks very much.
Great to hear Stuart! 😁👍
Wow! Another wonderfully informative video. Thanks for your work man!
Thanks Chris!! Much appreciated!! 👍
I got my a7iii last week and youre videos have been amazing. Ill share your page and subscribe. Thanks for the great info.
Thanks so much Sean!! ... and welcome to the club! 😁👍
Eheheh...kept following your links...You are great at explaining and showing things...great clarity and tone. I am likely buying a A7iii and your videos are very helpful. Thank you :)
Well I feel privileged to have a Jedi master sub!!
Thanks so much for the support and words of encouragement, I really appreciate it!! 😎👍
Do it! You won’t regret buying one. 😃
Went through all your videos. Your content and the presentation quality is absolutely top notch. Subscribed and I am sure lots more will too. Thank you for these videos.
Thanks so much! Your message gets me really amped to make more content and keep going with the weekly uploads. 👍 it’s hard work sometimes but I love making these videos and I’m learning so much in making them as well! Cheers! 😁
But for real your time lapse and hyperlapse vids helped me. Thanks much for the knowledge brother.
That's awesome to hear!! I'm glad you've learned something from them!! 👍
On Canon you can unscrew the lens a bit and it will lose the electric connection and won't touch the aperature. I can't guarantee it won't cause problems, but it shouldn't. To hold the aperature you will have to hold the DOF preview button before unscrewing. Good video, thanks. Your shot at 5:37 is amazing btw.
Haha! Yeah, I used to do this with the canon lenses, it seems really weird turning the lens just slightly. The first few times I did it, I really kept an eye on it!!
Thanks for the tip though, I completely forgot about that one!
Thanks man! That was taken at a place called Clee Hill in Central England. I was driving to Birmingham trying to find a location to shoot and I saw a big hill on the horizon so headed straight for it. Luckily there was a road to the top so I got out and had to shoot a timelapse as the clouds were flying by!!
dude !!you are super cool
Thanks so much!! 😁👍
Great info... looking forward to trying this out.
It’s a lot of fun, especially when you see the end result...😁👍
Again a very good video. You mention a follow up video about how you're creating the time lapse in an application and outputting it. I've looked through your catalog and can't see it, did I miss it? Please keep up the great content!
Thanks so much Andrew,
Yes, I have a video on editing timelapse...it’s such a big topic that I didn’t want to put it all in on tutorial.
Here’s the link: ua-cam.com/video/FQduVS3iO3E/v-deo.html
I’m also going to make a page on my website where I catalogue all of my videos into categories, with links, and in alphabetical order, so hopefully that’ll make it easier to find different tutorials. 👍
Hallo mike
i watched most of your videos , i like the
explanation and your way of the topic's introduction.
Im so grateful for the help and infos you provide on your channel !
i have also a question about the best camera Lens to shoot timelapse and milky way....
My camira sony a7iii
Thanks so much, it's great to hear my tutorials are helping.
You have a few different options depending on your budget. I've used the samyang 14mm as a budget lens and that is really good but does have a bit of distortion towards the edges. The laowa 15mm F2 is a fantastic lens but is a bit more expensive.
If you'd like a slightly narrower field of view then try either the 24mm samyang, the batis 25mm or the Sony gm 24mm.
They all do a fantastic job. I hope that helps. 👍
thank you so much about your help 👍👍👍👍🚀🚀🚀
Thanks broo
And thank you for watching. 😁👍
Learning so much thankyou. Even though the Sony RX100 miii has the Playmemories built in Time lapse app do you know if I can still use an external intervalometer so I can set a delay of hours, go to sleep in my tent whilst wild camping and it starts all by itself for say....2000 photos?
Hey Mark,
Yes, you can use an intervalometer with the RX100iii ... I found with my RX100ii that the buffer in the camera did struggle when I set it to 1 image a second. Once I had the interval at 3 seconds it was ok. Just something to be aware of before setting it all up.
Thanks for watching 😁👍
love your video great stuff have u got a video of taking pictures on stars on night as in a arc formation
Thanks very much Stephen! By an arc, I'm guessing you mean star trails? If so, then yes. ua-cam.com/video/Pq_3iZykbuo/v-deo.html
I hope that helps 😁👍
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Hi Mike, great videos. I had been looking around for a while now for how to go about a Timelapse with my RX100 VI and I've purchased that intervalometer you suggested so thanks for that. You mentioned it being important to use an ND filter to get the shutter speed down. If I was shooting an evening sky going to sunset and then a night sky I presume I wouldn't want an ND filter as it would be too dark? Thanks again
No worries, I’m glad I could help.
An Nd filter will work for a timelapse with a constant exposure value so for a day to night timelapse like you said, it’s better to not have one fitted. 😁👍
Also make sure you have a really fast sd card so the buffer offloads quickly. My rx100ii (I got the really old one) struggles unless I put a super fast card in it.
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@@mikesphotography Thanks Mike... As it was becoming dark would I need to start lowering the shutter speed? I'm not sure if that is even possible when doing it manually...
There’s a few ways you can do it...you can adjust it manually, you can leave it on auto or have it in say aperture priority and let the shutter speed lengthen up to 30 seconds...the only problem is you’ll have to adjust the interval as the exposure time lengthens...it is a pretty tricky timelapse to pull off...if you search for “day to night timelapse” or “the holy grape of timelapses” you’ll find a lot on the subject...the trick is getting rid of the steps your camera will produce as the shutterspeed changes...the software LRtimelapse helps...but if you shoot a sequence over 400 shots, you’ll have to get the paid version which is a little pricey.
Good luck with it and let me know how you get on. 👍
Lol...holy grape!! 😆🤦🏻♂️ I mean the holy grail of timelapses!
I was thinking it was going to be tricky, even without knowing about holy grapes 🤣 I will have a good read about day to night Timelapse and see what I can figure out. I have the arsenal camera remote, although not compatible with the RX100, does offer a Timelapse option. I might have a play using it also with the Sony a5000 or my Nikon D3200 or the sisters D90 and see if it has this "holy grail" option within the timelapse menu. Thanks again for all the pointers 👍🏻
heyyy brother... hope you are fine... I'm planning to buy a7iii but I'm a little bit confused as sony lenses are very costly and one more doubt that, if i use mount adaptor, will it affects the image quality and how... and one more thing will the a7iii process time-lapse video in camera or not... please do reply :) thanks in advance and your job is great.. i learnt a lot from you :)
Hey man, I’m good thanks and thanks for the support, I’m glad my videos are helping!
The Sony lenses are expensive but they are very good quality. I haven’t regretted any of the Sony lenses I have.
A mounted lens will not affect the quality as long as the lens itself is good quality. The L-series lenses from canon work really well with the sigma MC-11 adapter.
There is no timelapse function so you would have to buy an intervalometer and process timelpases on a computer after shooting a sequence of photos. It’s annoying but this way always gives me the best quality timelapses no matter which camera I use.
I hope that helps. 👍
@@mikesphotography Thanks bro for replying and quick response. Yes, your information helped me... I will look forward to your opinion :)
Hello Mike. Thank you for the informative and precise videos you are sharing here
What would the best interval to capture a timelapse for thd Aurora Borealis, Northern lights? Thank you.
No worries Aziz.
Say with my f2 25mm on the a7ii, I’d be shooting at f2 iso 1000 with a shutterspeed between 4-15seconds. I’d then set the interval to about 2 seconds on the longer exposures and about 1 second on the shorter ones. It also depends on how fast your memory card is and how big the buffer is in your camera.
I hope that helps
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Haha! As always!! It's all about the Foos!!
I'm based in Dubai too and use Sony Alpha series camera. Ever have a photowalk or workshop here? Thanks.
Excellent! How are you getting on with the Sony’s? There are so many canon shooters here in Dubai so it’s good to meet a fellow Sony shooter!!
I’m in the process of setting up some workshops and will let you know as soon as they are all scheduled in.
If you go to my website www.boxheadmike.com, scroll to the bottom of my home page and sign up for the news letter, you’ll be the first to know as soon as the workshops are released.
Where in Dubai are you based?
I'll email you :)
The Canon T7i has the time lapse in the movie mode. Does the intervalometer actuate in this mode? Thanks
The timelapse modes tend to be just a built in intervalometer within the camera, so ono need for an external intervalometer in that instance. 👍
@@mikesphotography Thanks, Mike. But does the external activate the T7i while in the movive mode, not necessarily for time lapse
If you're using an external intervalometer, you need to set the camera to single shot and manual mode, with manual focus. This will get you a series of stills to stitch together into a timelapse sequence.
If you have it set to movie mode, it will just start and stop video recording everytime the intervalometer activates the shutter.
How do you determine the Aperture? Just set it accordingly to the scene? Or do you have a preferred Aperture?
It all depends on your other two settings, shutter speed and iso. I tend to set the aperture to about f8-f11 so I get a lot in focus in my timelapse, then set the iso to 100 and then set the shutter speed to get a good exposure.
Thanks for watching 😁👍
do you put the images together to make a video? if so how?
Yes. I have put a link in the description for my editing workflow. Here it is ua-cam.com/video/FQduVS3iO3E/v-deo.html
Thanks for watching 😁👍
Is Faster Shutter speed better than slower when i dont know what shutter speed fore a specific situation is needed?
The best bet is to test different shutter speeds to see what you like the most.
If you are short of time, you can use a faster shutter speed, but it will give a more stuttery look.
I just take the interval time and halve it for my shutter speed and that seems to work ok.
Dear Mike
I tried a timelapse of a sunrise today in Sri lanka. the shutter speed was kept half the interval and the interval was set to 10second. the long exposure made the light getting too much towards the end. any trick to avoid this please?
This is the problem with doing a timelapse of a sunrise, the light is changing all of the time. What camera did you shoot it with?
One way you can do it is to shoot in aperture or shutter priority and then even out the exposure jumps with a program called LRtimelapse.
Thanks for watching 😁👍
@@mikesphotography yes.....fortunately , I get the answers. When shoot sunrise put on appture priority. The question is, I still needed the ND filter? And I put ISO on auto?
You can do it with or without the Nd...the problem with using an Nd is that your iso levels will be super high before the sun has risen...but if you don't use an Nd, the movement in your timelapse might be a bit jittery after the sunrise.
The best bet would be to go and try out both so you can see which one you prefer. 👍
@@mikesphotography okeay sir, thank in advance
Hey Mike, thank you for your great tutorials! I'm wondering what I did wrong in the following timelapse ua-cam.com/video/5BhwkhhZMH8/v-deo.html I followed your tips, but there where three skipping parts (I deleted two). You can clearly see that the timelapse is skipping at 0:14. Used a Sony A73 on a tripod, intervalometer with 4 sec interval, with ND64 (6 stop) filter, 0,5 sec at f11, ISO 100, 34 mm. Also I used PhotoPills that says in the Timelapse feature that I would get 1,30 sec footage at 4 sec interval, 24 fps (used 24 fps in Premiere) in 2h 24 min. I only got around 50 sec? Best, Pascal
Hey Pascal,
That is a big skip isn't it.....I was trying to see if there were any similarities in the frames before and after the skip but none of the clouds look the same at all, which would suggest a big pause in the timelapse for some reason. Your shorter length timelapse would also suggest this has happened.
How many images did you get in total over the 2h 24m period?
@@mikesphotography Thank you for your feedback Mike. I used 1245 images in total. Still wondering what happened. I made another test timelapse, but now with 2586 images and no skipping ua-cam.com/video/k371_0AqMxk/v-deo.html I think the background trees are still not that sharp (and I mustn't use the spot removal tool for lens dirt). Is there some kind of guide for using the right shutterspeed in combination with a ND (64, 6 stops) filter? Do you have any tips to get my timelapses to a higher level? Best, Pascal
Thanks broo
No worries, thanks for watching. 😁👍