Timelapse
Shooting Duration
Interval Between Shots
Desired Video Length
Day-to-Night Transition
Transition Settings
Ramping Method
Base Timelapse Settings
Slider Settings
Pan/Tilt Settings
Motion Style
Music Settings
Scene Settings
Video Output
Minimum camera resolution: 8.3 MP (16:9)
Results
Total Shots
720
Interval
5s
Video Duration
30s
at 24 fpsSpeed
120×
faster than real-timeJPEG Storage
5.8 GB
~8 MB/shotRAW Storage
28.8 GB
~40 MB/shotEV Range
12 stops
Rate
0.2 stops/min
Total Shots
720
Adjust Every
100s
for smooth rampingExposure Keyframes
| Time | EV | ISO | Shutter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0m | EV 14.0 | ISO 100 | 1/125 |
| 12m | EV 11.6 | ISO 528 | 1/125 |
| 24m | EV 9.2 | ISO 2786 | 1/125 |
| 36m | EV 6.8 | ISO 6400 | 1/54 |
| 48m | EV 4.4 | ISO 6400 | 1/10 |
| 60m | EV 2.0 | ISO 6400 | 1/2 |
Holy Grail Tips
- Use Aperture Priority mode with Auto ISO or manual ramping
- Software like LRTimelapse or qDslrDashboard can automate ramping
- Lock white balance to avoid color shifts
- Use a ND filter if starting in bright conditions
- Gradual 1/3 stop changes prevent flicker better than full stops
Total Shots
720
Slide/Shot
1.39 mm
Pan/Shot
0.125°
Tilt/Shot
0.042°
Motion Keyframes (ease)
| Frame | Slide | Pan | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| #0 | 0 mm | 0° | 0° |
| #72 | 2 mm | 1.8° | 0.6° |
| #144 | 8 mm | 7.2° | 2.4° |
| #216 | 18 mm | 16.2° | 5.4° |
| #288 | 32 mm | 28.8° | 9.6° |
| #360 | 50 mm | 45° | 15° |
| #432 | 68 mm | 61.2° | 20.4° |
| #504 | 82 mm | 73.8° | 24.6° |
| #576 | 92 mm | 82.8° | 27.6° |
| #648 | 98 mm | 88.2° | 29.4° |
| #720 | 100 mm | 90° | 30° |
Beat Duration
0.5s
Scene Duration
2s
Frames/Scene
48
Total Scenes
90
Total Frames
4320
Shooting Time
6h
Shots/Beat
12
BPM Sync Tips
- Cut on the beat for high-energy videos
- Use 4 beats per scene for typical transitions
- Match camera movement to musical phrases (usually 8 or 16 beats)
- Consider ramping speed for drops/builds in the music
Recommended Intervals
| Subject | Interval |
|---|---|
| Fast clouds, traffic | 1-2s |
| Slow clouds, crowds | 3-5s |
| Sunrise/sunset | 5-10s |
| Stars (static camera) | 20-30s |
| Construction, plants | 1-5m |
| Long-term projects | 10m-1h |
Tips
- Use manual exposure to avoid flickering
- Shoot in aperture priority only for sunrise/sunset transitions
- Fully charge batteries and bring spares
- Use a sturdy tripod and disable image stabilization
- Deflicker in post if needed (LRTimelapse, Adobe Premiere)