Timelapse

I have a range of modern methods that can be used to speed up time.

For capturing action lasting up to an hour or so, for example clouds, sunsets and crowds a conventional camcorder can be used and the footage then speeded up to the desired length in the edit suite.

For longer sequences there are several options. The first option is to use an XDCAM camcorder with a timelapse function, this is often the simplest option, but the cameras are large expensive decices so this may not always be the most cost effective approach.

Another option is to use one of my adapted digital stills cameras with my special serial control unit and large memory card. The camera is comparatively low cost, the picture quality excellent (even suitable for Hi-Def or Film use) and the frame rates can be adjusted across a wide range. By using a high resolution camera the image can also be "panned and scanned" to add movement to the timelapse sequence. Another advantage is the low power consumption of the entire system, buy using a special low power mode the camera and controller will run for up to 10 hours on a standard internal battery. For longer periods external power packs can be used or I can even provide a solar powered option for very long sequences.