Time Lapse Photography

Time-lapse photography is a technique whereby the frequency at which frames are captured is much lower than the rate at which they will be played back. If for example, a process is recorded at two frames per second (2 fps), it will play back fifteen times faster than the real motion when played at a normal playback rate of 30 frames per second (30 fps).  (30 fps / 2 fps = 15).  Time-lapse photography is the opposite of slow motion photography. Time lapse photography helps us see processes that are normally too subtle to notice, such as the apparent movement of the sun and stars or clouds in the sky.  

Time Lapse - Automatic (short time frame)

Time Lapse - Manual (long time frame)

Sample Videos (Dr. Herr)