Time-Lapse Videos: Five Beautiful Examples

posted on 26th August 2010 by Matthew Celia with the tags: "Photography", "Time-Lapse", "Video" .

Timelapse photography seems to have really taken off in the last few years, so I felt it was time to put together a showcase of some incredible timelapses from around the web. Some use a time-lapse dolly to create dramatic moves, but you can also do a lot in post as long as you have 1) and interesting subject and 2) great composition.

Anyway, the dedication that went into these following pieces is fantastic and I’m thrilled to share this round up with you all. Enjoy!

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Iceland, Eyjafjallajökull – May 1st and 2nd

In the right place at the right time and beautifully shot by Sean Stiegemeier.

Dulux Walls Ad – Director’s Cut

This ad for Dulux was a real undertaking. These were real people who’s sweat and hard work repainted everything you see.

Zoetrope Visions Timelapse

Several different locations and styles make this reel entertaining to watch. Cinematographer Brandon Alperin.

The Sandpit

This one is a little less traditional in that it uses a fake “tilt shift” lens filter to create the feeling of miniatures. Note, you can achieve this effect using filters in post, or get ahold of a tilt-shift lens to create this look in camera.

Orange RockCorps

This commercial (by director Dougal Wilson) is not quite a timelapse as much as it is a people lapse. Is that a term?

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Laura 3 Sep 2010
The Sand Pit and the Orange RockCorps are definitely my two favourites.
GBSJ 10 May 2011
Aha! Here is one more:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_F00y_O0sk0
jody 29 Aug 2011
check out this one
http://www.vimeo.com/28254943

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