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Creating a timelapse video isn’t only about speeding up your video file but also to slowing it down if necessary.
In this post we will see how to slow down your timelapse, both in iPhone or desktop. In our post, we will cover the process with tools that are either already preinstalled in your computer or free. Enjoy!
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How to slow down a timelapse video on Mac
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To slow down your speedpaint video on Mac, check out these these steps:
- Open the app “iMovie”
- Press “Create New Project” and select “Movie”
- Drag and drop the video file into the timeline:
- Click on the clip and then press in the speed symbol or right click on your clip and press “Show Speed Editor”
- Select in the menu “Slow” and choose between the different % of speed reduction, till you’re happy with the result.
- Also, you can choose the custom option and a small circular knob will appear in the upper right corner of your clip. Click and drag the speed knob to the right, decreasing its speed. An icon of a turtle will appear on top of the clip, indicating the clip has been slowed down.
- Once you’re happy with the final speed, export the final video by going to “File ▸ Share ▸ File” and select the location where you’d like to save your edited timelapse.
How to slow down a timelapse video on Windows
To slow down your speedpaint video on Windows, check out these these steps:
- Open the app “Windows Photos”
- Import or open your recorded video file to Photos. To do that:
- Click on “New video Project”
- Add the timelapse you want to edit by going to the Project Library section and clicking the “+ Add” button.
- Add your recorded video from your PC.
- Click on “Place in storyboard” to add your video to the project storyboard.
- On the Storyboard section, click on the clip.
- Click on the “Speed” icon on top of the storyboard.
- Adjust the clip speed using the speed slider that shows up under the title “Set clip speed”. Slow it down till you are happy with the result.
- Finish and export your video.
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How to slow down a timelapse video on iPhone
There are different options you can consider to slow down your timelapse in your iPhone, but these are by far, our favourites:
iMovie
This app is completely free and really useful to slow down your timelapses.
- Open iMovie and create a new project
- Choose “Movie” and select the timelapse you want to edit
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- Click over the video and select the “Speed” icon below
- Move the slider to the left, slowing down the video till you are satisfied with the final result. Press Play anytime if you need you watch a preview
- Tap “Done” when finished and export or share your new timelapse!
Hyperlapse
This free app belongs to Instagram and has a built-in camera so you can shoot and edit your timelapses directly
- Open the app and tap and hold to focus exposure. Press the shutter button to start recording.
- Once you’ve recorded everything you wanted, press the shutter button again to stop recording.
- At the bottom of the screen, you will see a timelapse speed control bar; by default, the speed will be 6x, so to slow it down just drag the slider to the left till you find the speed desired.
- Press the green checkmark when you’re happy with the result.
- Export or share your video
Conclusion
In this tutorial guide, we’ve shown you step by step how to do a slow down a timelapse video.
First, you need to download the app you will need for this editing (like iMovie or Windows Photos), then, you need to follow the steps we’ve given you to slow down your video, resulting in the final timelapse.
We’ve also covered how to slow down timelapses on iPhone, which share several similarities with the process of slowing down a timelapse on desktop.
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It's extremely useful for designers, illustrators and digital creative professionals in general because it doesn't require you to record a full video and then speed it up – instead, it directly records the time-lapse! As easy as start-stop-timelapse! Have a look:
Since you're already reading blog posts like this one, you might enjoy using it! It may very well save you hours of hours in editing and video processing – and allow you to document your whole work process and put out cool original, content like crazy at no additional effort!
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Looking for a tutorial that shows how to make an incredible timelapse with your GoPro? Here it is, just for you! Buckle up!
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- 1 Taking a series of photos
If you’re willing to create a timelapse with your GoPro, you must take into account that there are two ways: taking a series of photos to place them into a sequence to create a video or shooting directly as a standard video.
Taking a series of photos
To make a timelapse from raw photos, first you have to actually shoot photos. A lot. So these are the steps to make the best out of this part:
Set your GoPro to capture timelapse footage
Before everything else, you have to set this mode in your GoPro:
- Click the top SHUTTER button to start recording.
- The camera’s red LEDs will blink to indicate that the camera is capturing footage, and the time counter will show the amount of timelapse video footage captured.
- Press again the top SHUTTER button again to stop your recording.
Select your frame
Take your time to select a good frame and set the desired exposure, taking into account that the better raw material you get, the better timelapse you will get. Choose an interesting point of view or a breathless landscape.
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Always use a Tripod
Your photos must be stable and shot from the exact same point all the time, so the tripod is a must if you’re looking to do a correct timelapse.
Apart of the tripod, you can need attachments and mounts, that normally can be found in the GoPro kit.
Don’t focus on tiny details, what counts is the series of photos
Don’t worry if some of the images you make are not perfect, because in the editing process you can remove them. Remember this, later you will always have time to delete, edit or modify, just focus in getting as much material as you can.
Always use a good Memory Card
Always make sure you have a memory card that can keep up with you, our recommendation is to have one that at least a 32GB Class 10 memory card. Maybe with a slower card you could be ok, but is safer not to take the risk as it won’t probably keep up with the incoming new images.
Take your time
To build a timelapse, you must accept that you will need a lot of shooting material, as for example, a 30 second video will need 90 minutes of shooting . If you want to calculate how much time of shooting material you will need, check out our timelapse calculator.
Take your time and make sure you don’t have to come back and shoot everything again. You won’t regret it!
Build a timelapse from the photos
Now that you have all the photos that you need for a timelapse, you must edit them and set them as a sequence to actually create a video.
To do this, check out our post How to create a timelapse from still images where you will find all the information you need!
Record a timelapse video directly
If you willing to create a timelapse shooting directly in video format, you must follow these steps with you GoPro camera:
- Turn on your GoPro camera
- Select ‘Video’ using the front button or through GoPro App
- Press the ‘Settings’ button on the side of your GoPro or through GoPro App
- Select ‘Timelapse Video Mode’ from the menu
- Set the settings, including interval time and other elements you want to refine. If you have doubts about this settings, check out our timelapse calculator for help.
- Once everything is set, press the top button to start shooting
Even if shooting video, we recommend you to follow the steps of the “shooting photos” option, to make sure you get the best material: frame your photo, use a good memory card, a tripod…
GoPro Night Lapse
From the GoPro Hero 4 and newer devices, Night Photo and Night Lapse modes are included, allowing you to use your camera for sunrise, sunset and night time shots with more clarity and definition.
Here you can find a video tutorial and the steps to follow to activate the night timelapse mode:
- Turn on your GoPro camera
- Select ‘Video’ using the front button
- Press the ‘Settings’ button on the side of your GoPro
- Select ‘Night lapse Mode’ from the menu
- Set the settings, including interval time and other elements you want to refine.
- Once everything is set up, press the top button to start shooting
Conclusion
So that’s all! We have reviewed everything you’ll need to create a great timelapse with your GoPro, being able to build a cool video and share it with anyone you want.
Oh, and by the way!
Are you already using Hustl?
This blog is run by Hustl, a Mac app that lets you record awesome time-lapse videos of your Mac screen.
It's extremely useful for designers, illustrators and digital creative professionals in general because it doesn't require you to record a full video and then speed it up – instead, it directly records the time-lapse! As easy as start-stop-timelapse! Have a look:
Since you're already reading blog posts like this one, you might enjoy using it! It may very well save you hours of hours in editing and video processing – and allow you to document your whole work process and put out cool original, content like crazy at no additional effort!
Check it out!