Different Types of Time-Lapse Videography

Westminster time-lapse videography is a popular filming technique picking up in popularity, even though it’s been used for many years. There are a plethora of styles of time-lapse photography in Westminster now being used in filmmaking, so you can pick the perfect one for your video project. We’ve put together a list of the various types of time-lapse videography that are often used in films today.

At Beverly Boy Productions, we like to use different styles of Westminster time-lapse videography in our videos, based on what you want. Reach out for help with full-service video production and time-lapse video services.

Here are 8 of the most common types of 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 set. The concept is to capture one scene over an extended period of time. Not a unique technique, it’s used for capturing things like sunrise, sunsets, moving traffic, clouds, and more. 

2.  Hyperlapse Videography

Hyperlapse videography is a more technical kind of Westminster time-lapse videography but it offers a “hyper” look for your videos that can be exciting when it’s done well. Some of the most mind-blowing scenes and shots can be captured using hyperlapse filming. This is accomplished by filming one point, even if it has a lot going on around it. The result are frames that look very similar to each other, even though the camera has shifted. 

3.  Plant Timelapse Videography

Just like it sounds, plant time-lapse videography will have you filming a plant over time. You’ll have to use the same camera for this type of technique for however long you want to capture the growth of the plant. 

4.  Holy Grail Time-Lapse Videography

Many types of Westminster time-lapse videography can be difficult to capture and this one of them. It calls for a thorough understanding of the technique for you to achieve success. Capturing shots at sunrise or sunset, exposure settings are set for the end result to be a captivating flickering sequence. 

5. Aerial Hyperlapse

Captured from the air, via drone, airplane, or helicopter, this type of time-lapse photography results in unique shots. Aerial hyperlapse takes shots from the air with the camera continuously positioned a set way on a particular point and its surroundings while capturing form various points. 

6.  Astro Timelapse

Filmed at night from dark place, the astro timelapse is one of many kinds of time-lapse videography that involves capturing astronomical scenes and events in the night sky. It’s often referred to as astrophotography or astrovideography.

7.  Focus Pull Time-Lapse

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

8.  Motion Control Westminster Time-Lapse

Motion control Westminster time-lapse video makers calls for expertise with various kinds of gear. But with this type of Westminster time-lapse videography, you’ll achieve some of the most versatile and fun to use shots.