Time-Lapse Cinematography: A Tutorial Paper
Successful time-lapse cinematography can be accomplished by a geared-down continuous drive or by using an intervalometer with a stop-motion motor, rotary solenoid or internal spring motor with external escapement. Typical electronic intervalometer circuits and their limitations are compared with the motor-driven intervalometer for both exposure and timing. Requirements for photographic illumination, illumination to maintain the health of a plant over long periods, of maintaining pictorial composition during an extended “take,” exposure and interval selection and the desirability of multiple camera operation are discussed. Experience in time-lapse photography at Moody Institute of Science during the past 20 years and the type of equipment employed are described.
- Print ISSN
- 0361-4573
- Published
- 1967-02
- Content type
- Original Research
- DOI
- 10.5594/J09182