Different Types of Time-Lapse Videography

Sunrise time-lapse videography is a top technique these days and with various types of time-lapse photography in Sunrise now being offered in the world of filmmaking, there are so many ways to use this type of service for your project. We’ve put together a list of the various types of time-lapse videography that are commonly used in films today.

At Beverly Boy Productions, we often use different types of Sunrise time-lapse videography into our videos based on what our clients are hoping to create. We offer full-service production with our time-lapse video services, so get in touch today. 

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Here are 8 of the kinds of time-lapse techniques that are used at Beverly Boy Productions.

1.  Basic Time-Lapse Videography

With the basic time-lapse shot, both camera and settings are fixed. The technique isn’t particularly special but it’s great for using it for moving traffic, sunrise, or clouds. You capture a scene over a period of time, then exhibit it over a period of time. 

2.  Hyperlapse Videography

Hyperlapse videography is a more technical kind of Sunrise time-lapse videography, but it provides a “hyper” look for your videos that can be quite exciting when it’s done well. In fact, some of the most mind-blowing scenes and shots can be done with hyperlapse filming. Achieved by pointing the camera at a specific focal point, regardless of what is going on around it, each shot looks just like the frame before it, or at least very similar. 

3.  Plant Timelapse Videography

As you can imagine, plant time-lapse videography is a technique that involves a plant and its growth. Set the camera to film over a period of weeks or months, based on the type of plant growth you want, and you’ll achieve the results desired in plant timelapse videography.

4.  Holy Grail Time-Lapse Videography

Many kinds of Sunrise time-lapse videography are actually somewhat challenging to capture, especially the holy grail time-lapse which calls for an understanding of how to capture it. With this style of time-lapse, shots can be achieved at sunset or sunrise, with the idea being to capture a flickering sequence with exposure settings set just right. 

5.  Aerial Hyperlapse

This term is used to describe the type of time-lapse photography captured from an airplane, helicopter, or drone. Aerial hyperlapse takes shots from the air with the camera constantly positioned a set way on specific items from various perspectives. 

6.  Astro Timelapse

Filmed at night from a dark spot, the astro time-lapse is a great type of time-lapse videography that involves capturing beautiful scenes in the night sky. Astro time-lapse may also sometimes be called astrophotography or astrovideography.

7.  Focus Pull Time-Lapse

A form of time-lapse videos that involves filming the focus ring and offering the ability to adjust as you go, this advanced form of time-lapse is best used with motion control time-lapse videography.

8. Motion Control Sunrise Time-Lapse

Motion control Sunrise time-lapse video makers calls for top-notch gear and expertise but the end result is a type of Sunrise time-lapse videography that is versatile and fun to use.