Time-lapse films

Frame-by-frame film was first used in 1872 when photographer Edward Muybridge took a series of photographs to resolve a dispute about whether a horse lifts all its hooves off the ground while running. The debut screening of a video compiled from these photographs took place in 1897 in the French art film "Carrefour de l'Opéra." This event marked the beginning of the development of modern time-lapse, or as it was called at the time, "zeitraffer" filming. In 1909, time-lapse filming was first used to address scientific questions. From that moment, the technology gained popularity in various fields of activity, primarily, of course, in cinematography. By the 21st century, the widespread availability of digital cameras and action cameras led to the emergence of a whole genre of scenic videos composed of frames obtained through time-lapse and hyperlapse technology (time-lapse filming in motion), accompanied by musical arrangements.

Nature fascinates and inspires. It seems to challenge operators, artists, and creators in their attempts to capture its ever-changing beauty. There is no other technology like time-lapse that can fully showcase the vibrant colors of a sunrise or sunset, the magic of tides, and the wonder of changing seasons without tiring the viewer. Inserts of natural time-lapses will enhance any film and allow you to reveal your project from an unexpected angle. For example, if you are building excellent homes with large scenic terraces, let clients see now what will be available to their view after purchasing the property. This will make them dream and accelerate their decision-making process regarding the deal.

One of the amazing capabilities of time-lapse technology is to demonstrate the germination of a seed and the growth of a plant in a short format. For example, this video shows 17 days in the life of a bean in just one minute. Such time-lapses can be part of laboratory experiments, advertising plots for agricultural companies, or even artistic exhibitions. TimeTechnology cameras captured the birth of exhibits (plants) during the "Spring 21" exhibition at the Marina Gisich Gallery, after which the project author Ivan Karpov decided to include the footage in an educational film for young botanists.

Drying is a method of processing meat that was invented by one of the earliest methods and remains one of the most effective to this day. The product is dehydrated at temperatures up to 40 degrees Celsius. As a result, not only the appearance but also the chemical composition of the meat changes. TimeTechnology cameras captured this process. Ultimately, 45 days of filming were condensed into a 15-second video. We conditionally named this video "Meat vs. Time." However, both players here seem to be on the same team. With the help of time-lapse, the dried meat producer anticipated customer questions about the technology and created interesting content.

Time-lapse is a young and modern technology. Its applications are diverse. It is equally suitable for an industrial factory and an informal event. TimeTechnology cameras filmed the process of creating an art object for the exhibition "Fairy Tale Land Streetartia" at the Museum of Street Art in St. Petersburg. In a 2-minute video, you can see how Italian artist Luca Zamok creates an image on a 1,500 square meter wall. He dedicated his work to Russian fairy tales, choosing Baba Yaga, Vasilisa the Wise, and the heroes as characters.

TimeTechnology has developed a unique time-lapse filming technology to showcase city panoramas. Now, with professional cameras, it is possible to film not only time-lapse construction but also skylines, visually present the advantages of locations and premises, and demonstrate beautiful views from observation decks, restaurant windows, apartments, etc.

It took one minute to showcase two years of construction of the Physical Culture and Sports Complex (FOC) in the Khabarovsk region – from laying the foundation to handing over the completed facility for operation. This concise representation of events was made possible by using professional time-lapse cameras that can be installed both inside and outside the building

Filming industrial facilities is a responsible task that requires careful planning and adherence to safety requirements. Not every piece of equipment can meet such high standards.

Professional cameras from "TimeTechnology" are certified and designed in accordance with all rules and regulations for manufacturing equipment for industrial facilities. Unlike makeshift cameras, they will pass any fire and technical safety checks and will not let you down when implementing the most complex projects.

The filming of the "Scarlet Sails" celebration took place in 2018 in St. Petersburg. Professional time-lapse cameras captured the preparation process, the ceremonial part, and the subsequent dismantling of the structures after the event. Thus, everyone had a chance to peek behind the scenes of the celebration and see the massive work that precedes any concert

The time-lapse technology is like a guardian of time. It transforms days, weeks, months, and even years into minutes while preserving the ability to observe the events occurring in the frame in detail, without missing the slightest details. What if the hero of the time-lapse is the clock itself? For example, the chimes of the Peter and Paul Fortress, which have been watching over beautiful St. Petersburg for more than two and a half centuries.

Time-lapse of the KAD junction, captured from a bird's-eye view. Creating such videos requires unconventional solutions. In this case, filming was conducted with a quadcopter over several hours. The advantages of aerolapses are obvious: instead of a static image, you get moving video with the possibility of using interesting angles from above.

Time-lapse walk through one of the most visited art museums in the world – the State Hermitage Museum. The museum's collection includes about three million works of art and monuments of world culture, from the Stone Age to our century. A whole day spent within the museum walls is condensed into one minute of time-lapse video.

Demolishing is not building, but even in this case, time-lapse filming can be beneficial. See what a dynamic and engaging video was created from the process of demolishing a historic building in St. Petersburg. The work lasted more than a week, and we showcased it in just one minute! These shots, taken with professional time-lapse cameras, are part of the construction company's portfolio.