FAQ: What is Time Lapse?

Time lapse photography is a technique that implies capturing a series of images at spaced intervals to record changes that take place slowly over time. When played at normal speed, time appears to be moving faster.

To create a time lapse, a camera shoots frames at intervals (for example, once every second) and then plays back these images at a normal frame rate (for example, 30 frames per second), making it look like time is speeding up.

Time lapse is commonly used in documentaries, nature films, urban development projects, and art installations to showcase changes over weeks, months, or even years in a condensed format.