Time Lapse

What is a time lapse ?

 A Time-lapse is where a camera takes alot of images of a subject with a gap  of time between each image. The gap can be anything from less than a second to a day or more. When the images are played back the gap of time is speeded up creating shorter time. 

What equiptment do you need ?

 You can take a time-lapse sequence with most cameras types, digital has made the process easier with the the large number of frames taken and the way to view as a movie with a computer. An important piece of equipment which enables you to set the camera up in a fixed position. When taking a time-lapse it is very important that the camera does not move or the effect well be spoilt. You can pan and zoom the camera, but it should be done as a slow sequence as part of the time-lapse.