Time Lapse

Calculate interval, clip length, and memory for time lapse

Calculate

Event Duration (minutes)

Interval (seconds)

Frame Rate

Image Size

Clip Length

30s

Shooting Duration

1h 0m 0s

Interval

5.0s

Speed Up

120x

Total Photos

720

Memory Needed

5.6 GB

Frame Rate

24 fps

Recommended Intervals

Subject	Interval
Clouds (fast moving)	1-3 seconds
Clouds (slow moving)	5-10 seconds
Sunrise/Sunset	3-5 seconds
Stars/Milky Way	20-30 seconds
Star Trails	30-60 seconds
Traffic/City	1-2 seconds
Crowds/People	1-3 seconds
Plants growing	5-15 minutes
Construction	5-30 minutes
Moon movement	5-10 seconds
Sun shadows	30-60 seconds
Weather changes	30-60 seconds

Tips

• Use manual exposure to avoid flickering
• Lock white balance for consistent colors
• Use an intervalometer or camera's built-in timer
• Calculate memory needs before starting
• Bring extra batteries for long sessions
• Use a sturdy tripod and weight it down
• Shoot in RAW for maximum editing flexibility
• Consider a 25% buffer for total photos needed