Different Types of Time-Lapse Videography

Virginia Beach time-lapse videography has been in use for years, but recently, it’s picked up in popularity. With the various kinds of time-lapse photography in Virginia Beach now available, there are so many ways to use it in your projects. Take a look at these various options for time-lapse videography that are commonly used in films today.

At Beverly Boy Productions, we like to use the various options for Virginia Beach time-lapse videography in our videos, based on what our clients want and are looking for. We also provide full-service production along with time-lapse video services.

Here are 8 of the most commonly asked for time-lapse techniques that we use at Beverly Boy Productions.

1.  Basic Time-Lapse Videography

With the basic time-lapse shot, the camera and settings are fixed. The concept is to capture a scene over a period of time so that the footage can then be shown over a period of time. You’ll find that while this technique isn’t especially unique, it’s great for shooting sunrise, sunsets, moving traffic or clouds, and shadows as well. 

2.  Hyperlapse Videography

Hyperlapse videography is a more technical kind of Virginia Beach time-lapse videography but it provides a “hyper” look for your videos that can be exciting when it’s done well. The reality is that some of the most amazing scenes are done with this type of technique. You’ll point the camera at a focal point, even if there’s a lot going on around it, and the end result is that every frame looks the same or at least, very similar, even though the camera has been changing perspective. 

3.  Plant Timelapse Videography

With this option, plant time-lapse videography involves capturing plant growth over time. You’ll want to use your camera for this kind of time-lapse over the period of time that it takes to capture the plant growth. 

4.  Holy Grail Time-Lapse Videography

Many types of Virginia Beach time-lapse videography can be challenging to capture. The holy-grail requires expertise to achieve the end result of a flickering sequence captured at sunrise or sunset. You’ll need to get the exposure settings just right but the end result is fascinating.

5.  Aerial Hyperlapse

This term is used to describe the kind of time-lapse photography that captures scenes from the air, from a drone to a helicopter and airplane.  Aerial hyperlapse captures shots by shooting at one point and its surroundings with the camera positioned in a set way, while the plane or drone moves from point to point. 

6.  Astro Timelapse

Filmed at night from a darker spot, while pointing towards the sky, the camera can capture some incredible astronomical scenes. It’s also known as astrophotography or astrovideography.

7.  Focus Pull Time-Lapse

A form of time-lapse videos that is used to shoot at a focus ring and offers the ability to adjust as you go. An advanced style of time-lapse, it’s often used with motion control time-lapse videography.

8.  Motion Control Virginia Beach Time-Lapse

Motion control Virginia Beach time-lapse video makers may call for a lot of gear but the end result for this style of Virginia Beach time-lapse videography are some amazing and fun to use shots.