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My first timelapse

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Algebra
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ok so this is my first timelapse. any tips like what settings and such? i used a canon hfs200 at 24 fps in the cine mode. this was shot over 30min. btw


Mar 4 2012 7:37PM
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gravel
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it was... alright.

tips:
- better composition - get that railing out of the foreground, it's detracting from the shot and distracting from what you want the focus of the shot to be
- color correction - it looked really bland, get into some CC to give it maybe a little more contrast, and maybe som more saturation, it was a bit dull
- speed - nobody wants to watch a timelapse that goes that slow. take the original and speed it up so it only lasts about 10-20 seconds

Mar 4 2012 8:19PM
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Algebra
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oooookay. it was my first so i just testing it out! i shall do that next time.... probably tomorow or tonight!
Mar 4 2012 8:39PM
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JamesH
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How big was the original file after filming for 30minutes at 24fps?
Mar 5 2012 2:14AM
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*pbartram*
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Ideally a timelapse should be composed of photos, this will give you better image quality and a smaller overall file size. Nice smooth movement though.
Mar 5 2012 2:04PM
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Algebra
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it wasnt too big actually, it only took up mabye half of my 8gb memory card. and okay i will try the photos too and such. anyone know if there is an automatic photo taking option on a canon hfs200?
Mar 5 2012 3:22PM
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EastCoast.
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Yeah I would go a little faster, but still nice job way better than my first!
Mar 5 2012 5:03PM
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Algebra
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hahah thanks!
Mar 5 2012 5:03PM
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NE.
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haha from the window of the mountain view hotel?
Mar 5 2012 7:38PM
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Algebra
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lol yeah. u can see the golden arrow across the street
Mar 5 2012 8:02PM
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Tamas
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nice one will. much better than the one i did over the summer.
Mar 5 2012 10:06PM
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