Flickering in time lapse
Aug 16, 2018 07:32:45 #
I’m new to time lapse. After doing my first one this morning, I made a few mistakes. One was not setting it up for long enough. I did 20 minutes and ended up having to do a second 20. So that I know how to fix. I was at f8, aperture priority. Shooting interval 2.5 seconds. ISO 100. I did it in JPEG which normally I wouldn’t do. But I’m on vacation and wasn’t sure how much room I would have on my memory cards for this (Nikon D7200). After reviewing the video, there is a lot of flicker. My main question is how to avoid this in the first place. But also is it possible to fix it now. Weather looks good for tomorrow morning as well. So I can do this again. Thanks for any help you all can give me!
Aug 16, 2018 08:01:12 #
If by flicker you mean light and dark it could be your choice of aperture priority automatic. If a white clouds move in and out of the scene it could be changing exposure up and down. Try setting a constant EV in manual mode.
Aug 16, 2018 08:04:33 #
aschweik wrote:
I’m new to time lapse. After doing my first one th... (show quote)
Yes, flickering can be an issue, but it can be eliminated.
Flicker -
https://www.learntimelapse.com/time-lapse-exposure-avoiding-flicker-and-dragging-shutter/
https://www.diyphotography.net/preventing-time-lapse-flicker-caused-mechanical-inconsistencies/
https://timelapsenetwork.com/mini-tutorials/what-is-flickering-how-to-avoid-correct-it/
https://www.4kshooters.net/2016/03/26/a-comprehensive-guide-on-how-to-de-flicker-your-timelapse-videos/
Many more time lapse links below. The more you know...
http://makeavi.sourceforge.net/
http://www.diyphotography.net/everything-ever-needed-know-shooting-editing-timelapse/
http://makezine.com/projects/how-to-capture-breathtaking-time-lapses-of-the-night-sky/
http://motion.resourcemagonline.com/2015/11/in-depth-tutorial-on-shooting-motion-star-timelapses/281/
http://www.haworth-village.org.uk/nature/time-lapse/tutorial/how-time-lapse.asp
http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-make-a-time-lapse-video-with-your-dslr/
http://content.photojojo.com/tutorials/ultimate-guide-to-time-lapse-photography/
http://www.joelefevrephoto.com/resources/MakingTime-lapseMoviesNotes.pdf
http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-shoot-and-process-a-time-lapse-movie-quick-method/
http://www.lightstalking.com/10-tips-on-time-lapse-photography-to-help-you-create-breathtaking-videos/
Aug 16, 2018 08:54:34 #
Thanks, tomfl101. I'll certainly be trying what you suggest. I think it's going to be trial and error for me (mostly error).
Jerry...thanks for the links! I did view some of those same flicker ones before I started. And I went back and re-read them after you sent them. I'll look into some of the software for de-flickering and see how it works. The other time lapse links will be handy, too. Bookmarking them now. Thanks, again!
Has anyone tried any of the de-flickering software?
Jerry...thanks for the links! I did view some of those same flicker ones before I started. And I went back and re-read them after you sent them. I'll look into some of the software for de-flickering and see how it works. The other time lapse links will be handy, too. Bookmarking them now. Thanks, again!
Has anyone tried any of the de-flickering software?
Aug 16, 2018 12:41:34 #
aschweik wrote:
I’m new to time lapse. After doing my first one th... (show quote)
Expose in manual, so its staying put!
Aug 16, 2018 19:19:07 #
aschweik wrote:
Thanks, tomfl101. I'll certainly be trying what y... (show quote)
I recommend using LRTimelapse. It can/will reduce/eliminate flicker. There are tutorials at the website and you download the program (limited to 400 shots without a license). Watch the tutorials and take notes on the procedure; it seems daunting at first but it isn't.
Aug 16, 2018 19:50:47 #
When you say flickering, do you mean that the time lapse flow was not smooth? I assume that, since it was a time lapse, your camera was on a Tripod? Was it windy? Did you have VR active on your lens?
Aug 16, 2018 21:12:47 #
Thanks hpucker99. I was reading about it and I think that's what I need. I'll try it when I get back from vacation.
Rgrenaderphoto, I think the flickering is due to the lighting changes since it was a sunrise. I'm new to this so I was reading Jerry's articles and some others, and some say aperture priority for sunrises while others say manual. In answering your questions, yes I used a tripod, and no wind. The lens I used (11-18mm) has no VR.
Thanks to you both for your replies. I have more learning to do!
Rgrenaderphoto, I think the flickering is due to the lighting changes since it was a sunrise. I'm new to this so I was reading Jerry's articles and some others, and some say aperture priority for sunrises while others say manual. In answering your questions, yes I used a tripod, and no wind. The lens I used (11-18mm) has no VR.
Thanks to you both for your replies. I have more learning to do!
Aug 16, 2018 21:21:05 #
aschweik wrote:
Thanks hpucker99. I was reading about it and I th... (show quote)
If you are shooting sunrises not pointed at the sun, then shooting manual will work. As the light gets stronger, you can either reduce the aperture or shorten the shutter time. LRTimelapse will recognize this as a "Holy Grail" sequence and compensate for the changes in shooting parameters.
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