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Top Five Dark Sky Locations in the UK

Skip to Section0.0.1 Reducing light pollution0.0.2 Dark Sky Reserve Areas0.0.3 International dark sky Park1 Top 5 stargazing hotspots in the UK1.0.1 1. Galloway Forest National Park, Dumfries & Galloway1.0.2 Dark Sky Discovery Sites1.0.3 1.Galloway Forest Park1.0.4 2. South Downs National Park1.0.5 Location of the darkest Skies1.0.6 3. Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales1.0.7 Amateur Astronomers Classes1.0.8 […]

Should I Hire a Professional or Shoot Time-lapse Myself?

Photographer Walking

Skip to Section1 What is your intended purpose?1.1 Commercial time-lapse projects1.2 Hobby and non-commercial time-lapse projects2 Do you have the equipment?2.1 Can’t I use a high-end smartphone?3 Do you have the expertise?4 Do you have video editing skills and software?5 Simple cost analysis When you are looking to have a time-lapse video produced,  it is […]

Time-lapse Flicker Removal Guide

Flickering Light Bulb

Skip to Section1 What is Time lapse Flicker?2 Eliminate Flicker3 Aperture Settings4 Raw file format5 Time Lapse Focus6 White Balance Settings7 ISO8 Shutter Speed Settings9 Off Set Long Shutter Speed10 But what if the light is changing in your scene?11 Still have flicker?12 Time Lapse Flicker software12.1 Using Software to help create your Time Lapses13 […]

RAW vs JPG – File Formats Explained

Raw Jpg File Format

Skip to Section1 What is the difference between JPG and JPEG2 What is the average JPG file size?3 What is the average RAW file size?4 RAW file type5 RAW versus JPEG If you’re not sure of the difference between raw vs jpg file formats, or you may be new to the raw file format. Read […]

Top 10 Astrophotography Locations in the USA

Night Sky Time-Lapse

Skip to Section1 Darkness is essential.2 Headlands, Michigan3 Cherry Springs State Park4 Cosmic Campground, Gila Wilderness5 Denali National Park6 Mauna Kea, Hawaii7 Big Bend8 Crater Lake National Park, Oregon9 Big Pine Key/Scout Key, Florida10 Acadia National Park, Maine11 Southeastern Utah11.0.1 Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah11.0.2 Arches National Park, Utah11.0.3 Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah11.0.4 Canyonlands […]

7 Essential Items For Time-Lapse Shooting

Photography Equipment

Skip to Section1 What equipment do I need to film a time-lapse video?2 A DSLR Camera Body3 A Camera Lens4 An Intervalometer5 A Tripod6 A Power Source7 An SD Card8 Neutral Density Filter9 Weather Protection10 Optional Items This guide covers a handful of essential items for time-lapse, if you’re just getting started, use this as […]

Time-Lapse Intervalometer Buying Guide

Stopwatch chronograph

Skip to Section1 What is a Time-Lapse Intervalometer?2 What To Look For In a Quality Time-Lapse Intervalometer2.0.1 Compatibility2.0.2 Features2.0.3 Build Quality3 Types of Time-Lapse Intervalometers3.0.1 Off-Brands3.0.2 Our Off-Brand Suggestions:3.0.3 For Nikon: Remote Wireless Intervalometer3.0.4 For Canon: Neewer LCD Timer Shutter Release Remote Control3.0.5 For Sony: Pholsy N10 Wired/Wireless Intervalometer3.0.6 Name Brands3.0.7 Our Name-Brand Suggestions:3.0.8 For […]

What’s The Best Tripod for Time-Lapse?

Photographer using camera tripod

Skip to Section1 Do I Even Need a Tripod?2 Understanding What Makes a Quality Tripod2.0.1 Build Quality2.0.2 Head Style2.0.3 Flexibility2.0.4 Load Capacity2.0.5 Size3 Our Top Tripods For Time-Lapse Photography What’s the best tripod for time-lapse? Looking for a tripod for shooting time-lapse with, but not sure which one’s right for you? let’s explore some of […]

Choosing a Camera Lens For Time-Lapse

DSLR Camera Lens

Skip to Section1 A Note On Creative Freedom2 Why Lens Choice Matters3 Choosing Your Lens3.0.1 Know Your Subject Matter3.0.2 Understand What Makes a Good Time-Lapse Lens Whether you’re just beginning to explore the art of time-lapse photography, or you’ve been doing it for years and are looking to take things to the next level, one […]