An Introduction to Time-Lapse Photography

Want to capture the passage of time in nature? Professional photographer and Expedition Leader Richard de Gouveia introduces you to time-lapse photography: the art of combining a series of still images into a short video that shows the environment in motion. Accelerating gradual movements not seen by the naked eye lets you “speed up time” — to visually convey slow transitions in a more rapid sequence. Richard will teach you all about what camera equipment and basic settings to use for time-lapse photography, how to edit your photos to produce a time lapse, and how to adapt your mindset to this unique style of photography. Whether you’re looking to display passing clouds, flowing rivers, flowers blooming, sunrises, sunsets, stars, or the northern lights, you’ll learn how to use your nature photographs to create compelling action stories that reveal the wild wonders you witness.


Originally presented May 19, 2021

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