All you need to know about – Shooting timelapse, hyper-lapse, and slow-motion video (1)

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All you need to know about Shooting timelapse,
hyper- lapse, and slow-motion video
Have you ever wondered how to capture stunning
hyper-lapses, or slow-motion videos? If so, then
this blog post is for you! Here we will cover all
the basics of shooting construction timelapse,
hyper- lapse video, and slow-motion video. Well
discuss what each one is, the equipment needed to
shoot them, and tips on how to get great
results. So whether youre a beginner with no
experience or an experienced filmmaker looking
to broaden your skill set read on and discover
all the information you need about shooting
these amazing video techniques! By exploring time
and motion in video production, you can uncover a
secret realm that is usually hidden from our
eyes slow down the movement of quickly-moving
subjects or speed up longer events such as the
sunrise or clouds moving across the sky. Frame
rate determines how quickly or slowly video
footage records and plays back. Most commonly it
is set at 25 frames per second (fps) or 30fps.
Movies are generally recorded at 24 fps to give a
more cinematic feel while sports and news
broadcasts require crisper visuals so they are
regularly filmed at 30 fps. Despite this, either
option works well depending on your projects
needs. To capture slow-motion video, record at a
faster frame rate than you wish to play back for
example, recording 50 fps and then playing back
at 25 fps will result in a slowed-down effect. To
speed up the passage of time, the recording must
be done at a slower frame rate than the playback
speed. By taking 25 separate frames over an
extended period and playing them back at 25fps,
minutes, hours and even days can be condensed
into just one second of footage this is what
is used to create timelapse and hyper-lapse
videos. Check the example of construction
timelapse video we did for NESMA
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Traditional timelapse videos are captured on
tripods or motion control sliders so the camera
stays in one spot throughout filming but with
hyper-lapses, you need to move the camera
position between each photo which adds an extra
layer of complexity to the final product. The
Difference Between TimeLapse Video And
Hyperlapse Timelapse photography is a filmmaking
technique that captures the passing of time by
taking multiple still images at regular
intervals and then quickly playing them together
as a sequence. This allows viewers to observe
changes in the scene which would have otherwise
been impossible to view in real-time. To create
this effect, one must place the camera in one
fixed position and ensure it does not move for
an extended period. Hyperlapse video photography
is another type of construction timelapse
photography that utilizes film rather than still
images, allowing for more dynamic movement
shots. Rather than keeping the camera fixed in a
single spot, the photographer moves with the
camera while recording footage over an extended
period. Time lapses are incredibly versatile and
can be used to capture any number of events or
scenes such as a flower blooming, stars moving
across the night sky or even drastic changes in
landscapes over long periods of time. Artificial
lighting might be necessary if you want to
control the light levels as much as possible,
however, for something like landscapes or
cityscapes, it might be desirable to let natural
light change over time. Timelapse videos are
great for telling stories from afar entire
tales composed from thousands of individual
frames played together as video! Hyperlapse
photography differs from traditional timelapse
photography in that it allows for more creative
dynamic filming by utilizing three elements an
object to focus on, the direction of movement
relative to that object, and an anchor point that
remains constant throughout each frame captured.
This creates smoother transitions between each
shot as well as giving viewers a sense of motion
when watching them back as videos almost like
theyre flying through scenes! It also opens up
lots of possibilities when considering what kind
of projects you could use hyper- lapse
photography in anything from commercials and
construction sites to heritage buildings can
benefit greatly from its effects!
How To Shoot Time Lapse Video And HyperLapse If
youre shooting up close over a long period of
time, youll need to make sure that the lighting
conditions stay consistent by using artificial
lighting sources. On the other hand, when taking
landscape or cityscape shots, natural light
changes can become a key part of your footage. To
capture smooth footage without any jittering, an
essential tool is a tripod which keeps the camera
steady throughout the shot. For effective
hyper-lapse photography, three components are
required a subject and a track or path to
follow for instance approaching or moving away
from the object, sideways or in a circle around
it. In addition, an anchor point needs to be
chosen so that it will stay in the same spot for
every frame. This allows for smoother camera
movement rather than jerky movements. One way to
keep this point fixed is by highlighting it with
the same AF point each time or turning on the
cameras grid overlay feature.
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Various lenses can be used depending on different
scenes wide angle lenses such as Canon EF 24-
70mm f/4L IS USM (or its equivalents Canon RF
24-70mm F2.8L IS USM and Canon RF 24-105mm
F4-7.1 IS STM) are ideal for various subjects due
to its range of focal lengths. It is also
recommended not to shoot wider than 24mm as it
can result in perspective distortions at the
edges of the frame if there is a shift in
framing from one shot to another. Slow Motion
Video Timelapse and slow-motion video techniques
offer drastically different results. Timelapse
condenses footage, allowing viewers to
appreciate a longer span of time in a shorter
viewing period. Slow motion, on the other hand,
slows down motion that would usually be too rapid
to observe. Modern cameras have features designed
for both timelapse and slow-motion video shooting
methods. The Canon EOS and PowerShot ranges are
all equipped with slow-motion settings however,
higher frame rates are most commonly found when
recording at lower resolutions. For example, the
EOS R6 can record up to 120 frames per second
(fps) in Full HD or 50fps and 60fps at 4K
resolution. When shooting, the frame rate does
not need to match the output frame rate exactly
it can instead be slowed down during
post-production. The faster the frame rate when
capturing footage, the slower it will appear
when played back at regular speed. Playing With
Shutter Speed Shutter speed is an essential
factor in controlling exposure, as well as the
representation of movement in an image. When
shooting timelapse or hyper-lapse sequences, it
is important to use slower shutter speeds in
order to produce the desired blurring of moving
elements. This will give a much more dynamic and
cinematic look than if one were to use faster
shutter speeds that freeze all motion. An
effective way to determine the appropriate
shutter speed for video clips is called the
180-degree shutter rule, which implies that your
chosen shutter speed should be the inverse of
double the frame rate. For example, when
shooting at 25 frames per second (fps), you would
use a shutter speed of 1/50 sec for the desired
motion blur effect. The same rule can be applied
when recording slow motion footage at higher
frame rates if set at 100fps, setting the
shutter speed to 1/200 sec would produce optimal
results. Conclusion Even while taking stills at a
slower frame rate for timelapses or hyper-lapses,
sticking with this guideline will yield great
results until the interval between shots exceeds
four seconds after that point, maintaining a
longer shutter speed becomes more important than
following this rule. When shooting during daytime
hours, using Neutral Density (ND) filters will be
necessary to reduce light entering the lens and
achieve good exposures even with slower shutter
speeds. Using different techniques to capture
time and motion creatively can result in stunning
visuals from slow-motion videos to timelapses
and hyper-lapses so why not give our
construction monitoring system a go next time
you want to do any of these videos? Also Read
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ideo-for-a-construction-site/