Timelapse for Beginners
Timelapse for Beginners
Learn to create a captivating time-lapse
A timelapse is a series of still images come to life. See how filmmakers, photographers, and other artists learn to create these awe inspiring, time bending, art works using a standard camera, tripod, and a computer. Believe it or not, anyone can do it!
Learning to make timelapses can be broken down into two segments: “capture” and “post-production”. In this workshop students will be guided through both aspects with in-person and hands-on, learning tools. You’ll finish with critically important experience and technical know-how. And.. have some fun learning!
Pre-Workshop :
Recommended: Timelapse Explained (Online): Students will be introduced to important steps that compromise the timelapse photography process. This will include a a critical walk thru of making a time-lapse, what gear you’ll need, and how to best prepare. Students will also receive practice photos with which to practice making their own timelapse before the in-person portion of the workshop.
This online class is available as a recording for those who cannot attend the livestream
In-Person Workshop:
Hands on Learning: Meeting at our studio and after brief introductions, we’ll review the essential steps and make an easy and fun timelapse inside. The group will then depart for a nearby location in and around the Seaport area to capture an outdoor timelapse. With instructors on hand, students will learn the key methods to create the best possible time-lapse.
Editing: After a brief meal break, we'll review the necessary steps to organize image files, then begin using software to process the images into timelapses. We’ll review ways to improve and enhance our clips using simple but helpful tools.
Continued Engagement: After the class concludes students will receive resources to continued feedback from the instructors and their fellow students.
Prerequisites:
Timelapse Explained (or equiv. required)
Requirements:
DSLR, mirrorless, or advanced point & shoot camera that has "manual mode"
Spare battery (important)
Laptop computer (for editing portion of the class)
Adobe Lightroom Classic (free trial link here)
Free time-lapse software: (LRtimelapse)
An intervalometer (information will be emailed on this item)
A sturdy tripod (at least 24” in height)
Recommended:
Comfortable shoes (~1 miles of walking)
2 lens options
Notepad and pen/pencil
An ~8-16 stop ND filter for your lens (information will be emailed on this item)
