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Unlike the newer models, the Hero3 and Hero3+ cameras don’t automatically create time lapse video. This thing is strong! (I even shot a driving time lapse and it stayed tight for two hours on top of a bus!) Tip: Since this shoot, I bought the Pedco UltraClamp. For this shoot, I used the SLR GorillaPod (pictured below). You’ll need to think about people-bumping, wind-blowing, and battery changing. If it moves a lot – you’ll need to start over. If it moves a little, it can be hard to watch. While this isn’t an on-camera settings, the success of your shoot depends on a stable camera mount. If you are planning on shooting a few time lapses in one outing, I recommend a 32GB card (at least).Īnd speed matters, that’s why I recommend the SanDisk Ultra card – in either 32 or 64GB. High-resolution images (shot every second or two) will fill up a small card quickly. You’re not going to want to skimp on your card size. I used Wasabi batteries for this shoot – they last longer and cost less than the GoPro brand.
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(You’ll see the hiccup in the video at 0:19.) Even without WiFi, 90 minutes is a long shoot and I had to change the battery after about an hour. Not only does this affect the final product – it wastes time in post-production. It drains the batteries faster – and if you have to change batteries during the shoot, it will affect the composition. I recommend that you don’t use the WiFi connection during a time lapse. Higher resolution images will unnecessarily fill up your card. I shot the still photos at 11MP (on the Hero3 Silver) – and it was higher than necessary.įor an HD video (1080P) 5MP image resolution is plenty. For a shorter time lapse, you can also shorten the interval (to 1-2 seconds). This was an ideal interval because the shoot was so long. This rate generated 484 images over 90 minutes. This time lapse was shot at 1 image every 10 seconds. GoPro Hero3 Timelapse Settings (Click to enlarge) 1.