Time-lapse photography

Alex, Laura and Kirsty

Set-up1. All settings to manual2. Start shooting3. Keep camera/webcam still• For quick-moving objects, use a short interval

between photos (e.g. people walking use 2 s)• For slower moving objects use a longer interval

(e.g. clouds use 10 s)

Editing on iPhoto and iMovie1. Upload photos onto computer and open iPhoto2. Place photos into folder3. Open iMovie:

Select photos in iMovie from iPhoto

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Add photos and select 0:03 duration

Add sound...

Save file

VideoVelocity – record time-lapse video

Select recording device

Choose record interval

Choose playback speed

Video velocity using a camera

Set up on camera1. All settings to manual2. Start shooting3. Keep camera/webcam still4. Upload photos to computer

Create video from files

Select fast moving video

Select your photos

Use drop down menus on right to adjust number of photos per second

Press start capture on bottom right of screen to record film

Classroom uses:ChromatographyMetals rustingNeutralisation of acid/alkali Building site/people movingGermination of seeds/bending towards lightFruit and vegetable decompositionRecovery of un-watered plant after wateringColoured food dye taken up by white carnation (transpiration)Melting/freezing/boiling/evaporation of waterSunrise/sunsetSnail races/ants moving

Photos compiled using timelapse:

References:

Time-lapse science experimentsiMovieVideoVelocityPhotojojo (details on how to set up)BBC Nature video collections