Time-lapse photography might seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be a challenge. With the right gear and the right photography advice, you can master it in no time.
Disney has a reputation as being a pretty magical kind of place. There’s lovable characters roaming around, tons of entertaining shows to watch, and let’s not forget the rides. Ranging from twirling teacups to roller coasters, the popular theme parks are home to some of the coolest rides around. One lucky photographer spent an entire […]
Ever wonder what happens inside the Staples Center in between games? Did you know they hosted three home teams this year (The Lakers, The Clippers, and the Kings hockey team)? Thanks to a cleverly placed camera taking timelapse photos, you can watch six of the playoff games in about 1 1/2 minutes in a clever […]
Venice is a photographer’s paradise, a city of so many beautiful scenes, that it is hard not to find a great shot. However, what if you wish to avoid the cliche shots and shoot something very different? That is what photographer Joerg Niggli did when he created this stunning timelapse film of Venice from sunrise […]
For most photographers, Yosemite National Park will be forever associated with the great Ansel Adams. His iconic images have become a benchmark for landscape photographers worldwide. Technology and techniques have marched on since Adam’s day and one of the most dynamic and visually arresting trends in modern, digital photography is that of the time-lapse sequence. In this fantastic video, visual artist Shawn Reeder demonstrates his not inconsiderable talents in the field with his incredible sequences of Yosemite.
The team behind Finding Portland did a great job chronicling the beauty of the northwestern city in the timelapse video they compiled using 308,829 still images. Their gear list was equally impressive, shooting on a combination of Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 5D Mark III, Canon 7D, and Canon 1D Mark IVs. And that’s not to forget about the awesome […]
For those of you fascinated by the architecture in Dubai like I am, you’ll be pleased that photographer Richard Bentley has just released a timelapse after scouring the city for amazing compositions. Using his Canon 7D and some neutral density filters, he spent two and half weeks wandering the streets of Dubai and collecting thousands of photos which […]
There have been plenty of time lapse videos floating around the interwebs lately and it’s inspiring many photographers to give the medium a go. As with any photography, getting the lighting correct is crucial to the end result. Jay P. Morgan gives a walk through of the lighting setup he used when making a timelapse video. While your timelapse photography will probably be little different from Morgan’s, there’s still plenty of sound advice in the video. Some of it even translates into other styles of photography as well.
Josh Owens is making a career out of making timelapse videos. His appropriately titled film, NYC, demonstrates to us the talent that makes the job choice feasible. Under the Mindrelic moniker, Owens has made a number of New York City based timelapses. Have a look at NYC: To make this particular timelapse, Owens set up […]
Drew Geraci and Drew Breese are photographers to the core. Every day they take photographs purely for the joy of it. When you spend seven months of your time shooting one project, as they did when making the timelapse video, Asylum, your dedication to photography becomes obvious. The two battled asbestos covered rooms, squatters, and […]
City skylines have long been an interest of photographers and videographers alike. Dominic Boudreault is no exception. The Quebec based photographer compiled a dramatic timelapse using hundreds of thousands of individual photos he captured in locations ranging from Chicago to New York to Quebec. Beginning work in 2010, Boudreault set up his Canon 5D Mark II along with a Canon 14mm 2.8, 24mm 1.4, 135mm 2.0, 70-200mm 2.8 IS, and a Gitzo tripod in the various locations over the span of a year.
