I'm in the midst of a time lapse project that involves the construction of a building that will eventually house a Saturn V rocket. This is my first time lapse effort! My primary camera, a Nikon D200, is mounted in front and just to the side of where the building is going up. I'll use one, maybe 2 others, to capture the actual moving of the 36-story tall rocket into the building next year. I'm trying to find software, other than Quick Pro, to merge the individual images together for editing since I'll be editing in shots from the other cameras at some point along the way. Thanks for the article.
I've been fascinated by time-lapse for nearly 50 years. When I was a kid, my dad had a movie camera with single-frame capability. We used to do animations with toys, driving model cars around roads drawn on a chalkboard that appeared in front of the toy car and disappeared behind. Fun!
This is nearly 15 minutes long, made up of over 5,000 frames. Titles and effects were done in Photoshop, a frame at a time. The large version is 1.2GB!
Submitted by Jan Steinman on Tue, 03/25/2008 - 09:49.
I am going to try to record using a Ricoh r10 camera a fungi growing over 12 hours. Any ideas to make this a success. I am a little worried over exposure over this period.
Regards
Brian Harvey Australia
email fungi ( remove this )@1earth.net
Gday, I am looking for a manufacturer of a similar type of weather proof box. Yuo say you made your own...care to elaborate or let me know if anoyone helped? I have a visual device I need to secure into a weatherproof container so that it will still be viewable inside.
Can you help?
Please contact Dave Clare ASAP at talktotlc@hotmail.com
Nikon DSLR series such as D200, D300, D3 etc also have built-in time-lapse.
You mentioned connecting the DigiSnap to a Coolpix camera via a USB cable and that it received its time of day from the camera. I have a DigiSnap, which I would like to use witha Coolpix 5000. Do you connect the Digisnap directly to the camera using a USB to Serial adapter? Where does the terminal emulation program come into this?
I have just started to get into and study all the time lapse stuff. I think it is some of the coolest stuff. Thanks alot for this article and good job....now for the semester project of a weather (thief) proof box.
Thanks!
I ordered an electronic intervalometer which will be used on my Canon Eos 450 with 17-40 f4.0 L. I was wondering if there are timeschedules and tips how to make a timelapse while the camera is going from one side to the otherside (do you make 5 pictures then on 1 position, then another 5 pictures of the next position or is it (for example) 1 picture on 1 position each 25 seconds (or whatever time interval you use in this matter). If i am correct, you always need to use the same diafragma right (f11 for example with the exposure time on automatic)?
If someone has info or tips, pls mail them to fotografieforum@gmail.com
It sounds like you have been successful in this process! I am glad that I found this article, it is very helpful and inspiring. I initially learned of this process when I heard Robert Harrison's story on NPR, photos from space. I would like to create a time lapse video (put together with digital stills) to document the growth of flowers in Deckers, Colorado. How would you recommend going about this in the most economical way? Which camera/how do you program it? I would have to make sure it's waterproof because I plan to leave the camera outside for one wee or more. Thanks so much for your help!! Anna K. annalouisekaye@gmail.com
Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences in this field. I am just getting ready to get started in this fascinating subject. Your sharing is much appreciated.
Hello, and thank you for this inspiring and informative article (I'm still amazed by the ability of the internet, combined with the good will of people like yourself - to bring me the right piece of information when needed!)
About a year ago I've made an indoor time lapse of 5 hours, depicting a bread rising / swelling in an oven. Then I got hooked, as many mentioned here...
I am about to create a year long, outdoor time lapse for an artistic project, and the system you've built for the barn's built time lapse matches all my demands.
Could you please advice me on the total costs for the construction of the box? (I am currently applying for funding for this project and need to write an estimated cost for the whole project)
if possible, please mail your reply to rassava[at]yahoo.com
Many thanks!
Meital
Google "CHDK" and you will find open source (free) software which will allow your camera (only applies to Canon compacts) to function as a time-lapse camera + a motion detection camera.
Hi , I am an electrical contractor and have just been awarded a job involving the construction of a new service station , my client has approached me to set up a pole and camera to develop a time lapse movie of the construction progress over a six month period . I have seen what you have done and i am very impressed and interested to learn how to do such a thing . I have no dramas with power supply but lack the knowledge of what type of camera and equipment to use . If I could ask for a few minutes of your time to contact me with this information it would be grately appreciated . I would insist on paying you for this time . My contact details - michaelinfo@hotmail.com Look forward to working with you .
Nice article, thanks for posting! I made a very basic time lapse using only Gorillacam (iPhone app) and VirtualDub (free windows) and posted a how-to as well as the result here:
http://thinkontheclock.com/photography/how-to-time-lapse-w-ipod-touch-or-iphone-gorillacam-virtualdub/
Date: Jan 19, 2012 18:00 EST
Title: Reviving an old Coolpix 5400 for Time Lapse Photography
By: MikesMultiMedia
Remarks Follow:
I was about to ebay my old Nikon Coolpix 5400 and started wondering about what it can do now which may be useful. A couple of years ago I used it as a random time lapse camera at events I was photographing. I'd put it somewhere high and spread the photos out at a reasonable rate of capture.
I started also looking at web cam options (like I really do a lot of webcaming - not), and then I ran into a couple of articles discussing time lapse photography (TLP) (like this one) which then discussed cameras capable of TLP.
Moreover, I began wondering what other features of this camera could be exploited to put it to some creative good use. I do recall that Nikon makes camera control software (never used) which may provide some remote "security" camera style operation around the house (back deck stuff) - landscapers, dogs pooping in back common area grass - traffic patterns in our townhome community - so yes, this looks like an interesting "reviving" of the life of this old Coolpix 5400. Mind you its been in a box for about 3 plus now.
Battery power would be another issue (other than exposure issues, and start - stop times (during daylight hours for best exposure practices).
I didn't like the idea of using a power adapter depending on 120v outlet "somewhere" so the external battery power is more up my interest alley. Perhaps a 12v source (motorcycle, or that power jump starter automotive product which is portable and self containted with a built in lighter outlet for the "converter" which could be adjusted for the camera's power requirements.
Next would be the housing - to avoid insect issues and moisture issues as well and other environmentals such as dust, temperature).
I'd like to see if I could install it on a remote controllable device to adjust its framing as needed (so you didn't ahave to do it mannuall - because, it will be most likely put somewhere not to easy to get too daily (roof top attic hole, or other area that provides a good view of soemthing.
The battery seems shot for the camera anyway, and I can't tell if its recharging properly - so that is an issue.
I've also noticed you have a wide angle lens on your coolpix - what is the brand / model/ cost... if possible.
So, got to go, thanks for the article, and I hope this comment provides some useful insightful feedback.
16 month T/L project underway
I'm in the midst of a time lapse project that involves the construction of a building that will eventually house a Saturn V rocket. This is my first time lapse effort! My primary camera, a Nikon D200, is mounted in front and just to the side of where the building is going up. I'll use one, maybe 2 others, to capture the actual moving of the 36-story tall rocket into the building next year. I'm trying to find software, other than Quick Pro, to merge the individual images together for editing since I'll be editing in shots from the other cameras at some point along the way. Thanks for the article.
More time-lapse
I've been fascinated by time-lapse for nearly 50 years. When I was a kid, my dad had a movie camera with single-frame capability. We used to do animations with toys, driving model cars around roads drawn on a chalkboard that appeared in front of the toy car and disappeared behind. Fun!
I've done a fair bit since then, including some documentation for a step van that I painted: http://www.bytesmiths.com/Van/PaintMovie.php
I also was an instructor in a natural building program, and did a five-week sequence of building a cob (mud & straw) art studio. Unfortunately, I had battery problems near the end, and it gets choppy: http://www.Bytesmiths.com/Personal/Natural_Building_Skillbuilder_Small.m...
This is nearly 15 minutes long, made up of over 5,000 frames. Titles and effects were done in Photoshop, a frame at a time. The large version is 1.2GB!
i wnt to learn more...
i am so much interested and willing to learn
Time lapse for Mushrooms
I am going to try to record using a Ricoh r10 camera a fungi growing over 12 hours. Any ideas to make this a success. I am a little worried over exposure over this period.
Regards
Brian Harvey Australia
email fungi ( remove this )@1earth.net
time-lapse outdoor setup
Could you provide more instructions on how you built your weather proof box?
Use a DSLR
You can get 4k quality from a standard DSLR: http://www.adamjuniper.com/blog/2009/05/time-lapse-made-easy/
Weatherproof box
Gday, I am looking for a manufacturer of a similar type of weather proof box. Yuo say you made your own...care to elaborate or let me know if anoyone helped? I have a visual device I need to secure into a weatherproof container so that it will still be viewable inside.
Can you help?
Please contact Dave Clare ASAP at talktotlc@hotmail.com
Many thanks
Outdoor time-lapse
Very informative article! It has given me some news ideas. Here is one of my beginners attempt at t time-lapse: Valley Clouds and Lake Time Lapse, with camera settings
DigiSnap
Nikon DSLR series such as D200, D300, D3 etc also have built-in time-lapse.
You mentioned connecting the DigiSnap to a Coolpix camera via a USB cable and that it received its time of day from the camera. I have a DigiSnap, which I would like to use witha Coolpix 5000. Do you connect the Digisnap directly to the camera using a USB to Serial adapter? Where does the terminal emulation program come into this?
I'd greatly appreciate your help.
Regards
Behzad Olia
Time Lapse.
I have just started to get into and study all the time lapse stuff. I think it is some of the coolest stuff. Thanks alot for this article and good job....now for the semester project of a weather (thief) proof box.
Thanks!
Timeschedules
Great website and nice timelapse movies!
I ordered an electronic intervalometer which will be used on my Canon Eos 450 with 17-40 f4.0 L. I was wondering if there are timeschedules and tips how to make a timelapse while the camera is going from one side to the otherside (do you make 5 pictures then on 1 position, then another 5 pictures of the next position or is it (for example) 1 picture on 1 position each 25 seconds (or whatever time interval you use in this matter). If i am correct, you always need to use the same diafragma right (f11 for example with the exposure time on automatic)?
If someone has info or tips, pls mail them to fotografieforum@gmail.com
Thanks!
Greetz,
Arcus.
Excellent post
Brian, this was both very informative and entertaining. Thanks for sharing your efforts.
It sounds like you have been
It sounds like you have been successful in this process! I am glad that I found this article, it is very helpful and inspiring. I initially learned of this process when I heard Robert Harrison's story on NPR, photos from space. I would like to create a time lapse video (put together with digital stills) to document the growth of flowers in Deckers, Colorado. How would you recommend going about this in the most economical way? Which camera/how do you program it? I would have to make sure it's waterproof because I plan to leave the camera outside for one wee or more. Thanks so much for your help!! Anna K. annalouisekaye@gmail.com
Time lapse
Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences in this field. I am just getting ready to get started in this fascinating subject. Your sharing is much appreciated.
costs of the waterproof box
Hello, and thank you for this inspiring and informative article (I'm still amazed by the ability of the internet, combined with the good will of people like yourself - to bring me the right piece of information when needed!)
About a year ago I've made an indoor time lapse of 5 hours, depicting a bread rising / swelling in an oven. Then I got hooked, as many mentioned here...
I am about to create a year long, outdoor time lapse for an artistic project, and the system you've built for the barn's built time lapse matches all my demands.
Could you please advice me on the total costs for the construction of the box? (I am currently applying for funding for this project and need to write an estimated cost for the whole project)
if possible, please mail your reply to rassava[at]yahoo.com
Many thanks!
Meital
Thank you
Very interesting and clear
Google "CHDK" and you will
Google "CHDK" and you will find open source (free) software which will allow your camera (only applies to Canon compacts) to function as a time-lapse camera + a motion detection camera.
Terry Dillon
Just what i'm looking for
Hi , I am an electrical contractor and have just been awarded a job involving the construction of a new service station , my client has approached me to set up a pole and camera to develop a time lapse movie of the construction progress over a six month period . I have seen what you have done and i am very impressed and interested to learn how to do such a thing . I have no dramas with power supply but lack the knowledge of what type of camera and equipment to use . If I could ask for a few minutes of your time to contact me with this information it would be grately appreciated . I would insist on paying you for this time . My contact details - michaelinfo@hotmail.com Look forward to working with you .
Michael R
Nice article!
Nice article, thanks for posting! I made a very basic time lapse using only Gorillacam (iPhone app) and VirtualDub (free windows) and posted a how-to as well as the result here:
http://thinkontheclock.com/photography/how-to-time-lapse-w-ipod-touch-or-iphone-gorillacam-virtualdub/
Cool
about the trigger? what type of intervalometer did you use? did you use something like this? (mechanical intervalometer: http://tempusALL.bymac.org )
Sorry guy. Only the last 14
Sorry guy. Only the last 14 lines were worth reading.
All the other material here is out-of-place.
Humbly,
Geomusician.
Reviving an old Coolpix 5400 for Time Lapse Photography
Date: Jan 19, 2012 18:00 EST
Title: Reviving an old Coolpix 5400 for Time Lapse Photography
By: MikesMultiMedia
Remarks Follow:
I was about to ebay my old Nikon Coolpix 5400 and started wondering about what it can do now which may be useful. A couple of years ago I used it as a random time lapse camera at events I was photographing. I'd put it somewhere high and spread the photos out at a reasonable rate of capture.
I started also looking at web cam options (like I really do a lot of webcaming - not), and then I ran into a couple of articles discussing time lapse photography (TLP) (like this one) which then discussed cameras capable of TLP.
Moreover, I began wondering what other features of this camera could be exploited to put it to some creative good use. I do recall that Nikon makes camera control software (never used) which may provide some remote "security" camera style operation around the house (back deck stuff) - landscapers, dogs pooping in back common area grass - traffic patterns in our townhome community - so yes, this looks like an interesting "reviving" of the life of this old Coolpix 5400. Mind you its been in a box for about 3 plus now.
Battery power would be another issue (other than exposure issues, and start - stop times (during daylight hours for best exposure practices).
I didn't like the idea of using a power adapter depending on 120v outlet "somewhere" so the external battery power is more up my interest alley. Perhaps a 12v source (motorcycle, or that power jump starter automotive product which is portable and self containted with a built in lighter outlet for the "converter" which could be adjusted for the camera's power requirements.
Next would be the housing - to avoid insect issues and moisture issues as well and other environmentals such as dust, temperature).
I'd like to see if I could install it on a remote controllable device to adjust its framing as needed (so you didn't ahave to do it mannuall - because, it will be most likely put somewhere not to easy to get too daily (roof top attic hole, or other area that provides a good view of soemthing.
The battery seems shot for the camera anyway, and I can't tell if its recharging properly - so that is an issue.
I've also noticed you have a wide angle lens on your coolpix - what is the brand / model/ cost... if possible.
So, got to go, thanks for the article, and I hope this comment provides some useful insightful feedback.
mikesmultimedia