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CliffyByro
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so i want to have a go at making a timelapse, but having never done it before i'm not really sure what i need. i have a 500d and a tripod, and i know i need an intervalometer of some sort (advice on a good one would be appreciated). what else will i need?

sorry for sounding like such a noob
Aug 26 2011 12:41PM
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Mkvackay
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http://www.amazon.com/Aputure-Powershot-Compatible-Inexpensive-Intervalometer/dp/B003Y35VJA this is the exact intervalometer i have for my 7d. should be compatible with your 500d. it is a necessity to do a timelapse unless you are connected to your computer using EOS utility.
Aug 26 2011 1:24PM
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CliffyByro
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thanks man, what else will i need?
Aug 26 2011 6:16PM
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the.cheat
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nothing. just room on your card and enough battery to get you through whatever you're shooting. i suppose a grip couldn't hurt so you can double your shooting time, but a camera, tripod and intervalometer is all you really need. just make sure EVERYTHING is set manually to avoid flickering. don't forget about ISO and the WB.
Aug 26 2011 7:54PM
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AK_Media
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Its so funny, I just bought my intervalmeter today for my 7d. tc80n3. Going out tonight to try it out. I learned everything from philip bloom, man makes the DOPEST time lapses, look him up and his tutorial on time lapses
Aug 26 2011 8:27PM
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AK_Media
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That intervalometer again is a TC-80N3 made by canon, and again watch or read what philip bloom has to say about timelapse, he always uses a 7D for his tutorials
Aug 26 2011 8:30PM
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Dub_Digital
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get magic lantern and save the 15$ on a meter
Aug 26 2011 10:23PM
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the.cheat
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or get an intervalometer and get exposures past bulb, an external shutter release, etc. also i find the minimum 1 second delay from ml gives a stuttery look to some of my star trails
Aug 26 2011 11:01PM
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CliffyByro
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thanks guys that's really helpful. i'm unsure about getting magic lantern (i wasn't aware it worked on the t1i until now) but i'll think about it. i'll definitely get an intervalometer though.

another question: software. what's good for this? preferably free also
Aug 27 2011 8:28AM
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the.cheat
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i use quicktime pro, its super easy to upgrade for free. just google it
Aug 27 2011 11:34AM
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CliffyByro
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okay that seems a good option but i have to pay for it. any other options or should i just take the hit?
Aug 27 2011 12:21PM
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AK_Media
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just got it, pay for it, only 30 bucks
Aug 27 2011 2:27PM
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AK_Media
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http://vimeo.com/28527059
Sep 4 2011 3:46PM
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Mkvackay
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some good timelapses in there..

some of them are super shakey
Sep 4 2011 3:52PM
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AK_Media
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yeah, it was when I had the 70-200mm on my shitty tripod and a .14mph wind would shake it, need a new tripod
Sep 4 2011 3:55PM
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123+ski
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if you are on a mac, i think its called istopmotion, I have it on my old computer, pretty sure its free
Sep 4 2011 4:00PM
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CliffyByro
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so i bought quicktime pro (i'm on a pc) last week and my intervalometer is in the post, so hopefully i get something done pretty soon!
Sep 4 2011 4:18PM
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CliffyByro
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okay so this thread is old, but i have a problem.

i made a timelapse in quicktime pro, but when i play it back it's really jerky and doesnt play properly. i also exported it but when i play it back it's really badly pixellated.

someone help please?
Jun 30 2012 6:33PM
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gravel
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lrtimelapse + lightroom if you're down with getting lightroom from a pirate source. also, lrtimelapse enables "deflickering", so if you shoot the timelapse in an auto mode like A or P or AV or TV, it'll get rid of the flickering. plus you have incredibly good editing power because you can use lightroom. check it out!
Jun 30 2012 9:21PM
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PacificRimJob
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Here's the method I use. Pretty much to a T.


Jul 5 2012 8:10AM
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