8 Different Types of St. Petersburg Time-Lapse Videography

St. Petersburg Time-Lapse Videography is a technique that makes a difference in filmmaking. With many types of time-lapse photography in St. Petersburg now being used in filmmaking, it’s easy to use it for anything you want to work on. Take a look at the various options available for your production needs.

At Beverly Boy Productions, we like to use various styles of St. Petersburg Time-Lapse Videography in the videos that we produce, based on what our clients want to create. Talk to our producers about full-service 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 fixed. The concept is to capture a scene over a period of time so that you can showcase the footage over time. While it’s not a new concept, it makes for some great shots of traffic, clouds, sunrise, shadows, etc.  

2. Hyperlapse Videography

Hyperlapse videography is a more technical kind of St. Petersburg Time-Lapse Videography, but it offers a hyper look that can be fascinating when it’s done well. A technique used by shooting the camera at the same thing, the shots all appear the same or very similar despite the camera shifting throughout the shoot.

3. Plant Time-Lapse Videography

As you can imagine, plant time-lapse videography is a technique that consists of capturing plant growth over time. A few weeks or even months is how long you’ll need to leave your camera for this kind of shoot.

4. Holy Grail Time-Lapse Videography

Many types of St. Petersburg Time-Lapse Videography can be challenging to capture but the reality is that it’s worth it. It makes for some pretty fascinating scenes and while you’ll need to know how to expertly adjust exposure for the perfect flickering sequence at sunrise or sunset, when you achieve it…the holy grail is the perfect description.

5. Aerial Hyperlapse

Shots taken from the air are what this kind of time-lapse photography is referring to. Aerial hyperlapse can be done by drone, helicopter, or plane. Position the camera in one set spot, while it focuses on your target and its surroundings, as the aircraft is in flight, shifting perspective.

6. Astro Time-Lapse

Filmed at night from a dark place, this kind of time-lapse is used for capturing night scenes in the sky. Also known as astrophotography or astro-videography.

7. Focus Pull Time-Lapse

A form of time-lapse videos used to shoot the focus ring and allowing you to adjust as you go. Often used with motion control time-lapse videography, it’s a more advanced form of time lapse.

8. Motion Control St. Petersburg Time-Lapse

Motion control St. Petersburg time-lapse video makers need quality gear for this one. But out of the many kinds of St. Petersburg Time-Lapse Videography, motion control time-lapse provides you with incredibly unique shots.