1. What is Time Lapse Calculation?

Time lapse calculation helps determine the final video length when capturing photos at set intervals over a period of time. It's essential for planning photography sessions and ensuring the resulting video meets desired length requirements.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the time lapse formula:

Where:

• \( event\_duration \) — Total time being captured (hours)
• \( interval \) — Time between shots (seconds)
• \( fps \) — Frames per second in final video
• 3600 — Conversion factor (seconds per hour)

Explanation: The equation calculates how many photos will be taken during the event duration, then determines how long the video will be when played back at the specified frame rate.

3. Importance of Time Lapse Calculation

Details: Accurate time lapse calculation is crucial for planning photography sessions, ensuring proper storage capacity, and achieving the desired final video length for projects.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the total event duration in hours, interval between shots in seconds, and desired playback frame rate (typically 24-30 fps). All values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How does interval affect the final video?
A: Shorter intervals create smoother videos but require more photos and storage. Longer intervals create more dramatic time compression but may appear choppy.

Q2: What's a typical interval for different subjects?
A: Clouds: 2-10 seconds, Sunrises: 5-30 seconds, Construction: 1-10 minutes, Plant growth: 5-60 minutes.

Q3: How much storage will I need?
A: Multiply the number of photos by your camera's file size (RAW: ~30MB, JPEG: ~5MB). The calculator helps estimate total photos.

Q4: Can I change the playback speed later?
A: Yes, but changing fps in post-production affects smoothness. Better to plan correctly during shooting.

Q5: What if my event duration is in days?
A: Convert days to hours (1 day = 24 hours) before using the calculator.