1. What is Time Lapse Calculation?

Time lapse calculation helps determine the final video length when capturing events over extended periods. It's essential for planning photography sessions and ensuring proper storage capacity.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the time lapse formula:

Where:

• \( event\_duration \) — Total duration of the event in minutes
• \( interval \) — Time between shots in seconds
• \( fps \) — Frames per second in the final video

Explanation: The formula converts event duration to seconds, divides by interval to get total frames, then divides by fps to get video length.

3. Importance of Time Lapse Calculation

Details: Accurate calculation helps photographers plan storage needs, battery life, and understand how much real time will be compressed into the final video.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter event duration in minutes, interval between shots in seconds, and desired playback fps. All values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's a good interval for time lapse?
A: Depends on subject: 1-2 seconds for fast clouds, 5-10 seconds for slow clouds, 30-60 seconds for sunsets.

Q2: How does fps affect the result?
A: Higher fps makes smoother but shorter videos. Standard is 24-30 fps, cinematic look often uses 24 fps.

Q3: How many photos will I need?
A: Total photos = (event_duration × 60) / interval. For 1 hour at 5s interval: (60×60)/5 = 720 photos.

Q4: What's the relationship between interval and motion blur?
A: Shorter intervals capture more motion but may appear jerky. Longer intervals show discrete movement better.

Q5: How do I calculate storage needs?
A: Estimate photo count × file size (typically 20-30MB for RAW, 5-10MB for JPEG).