Creating hyperlapse video The best camera gear for it

The best camera gear for making hyperlapse video

      A single image will capture a discreet moment, however stringing dozens or hundreds together into a time-lapse will tell an hourslong story in one spectacular sequence. begin with something easy, like tracing a flower’s bloom over the course of a morning, and, with a bit practice, you’ll be able to catch additional complicated and captivating motion, like the stars wheeling across the night sky. Here’s what you wish to fast-forward time like a professional.

1. Camera

       The 24.2-megapixel sensor on Nikon’s D5600 DSLR is large enough to capture spectacular night skies that won’t be overwhelmed by ugly pixel noise, and also the enclosed zoom lens is ideal for covering landscapes. $900

2. Control

      The Pulse Camera Remote sits atop your camera and communicates via Bluetooth with a phone app. Use it to dial in detailed commands, just like the interval between every shot and also the timeframe you want to shoot. $99

3. Rotating Mount

     Add an additional layer of motion to your time-lapse videos with the Syrp genie mini, a motorized turntable that rotates the camera as it’s shooting. It’ll build even a static scene, like a cityscape, look more dramatic. $249

4. Tripod

     Few things ruin a well-shot sequence faster than a wobbly camera. The aluminum MeFoto RoadTrip Classic weighs just 3.6 pounds and supports over seventeen pounds of gear, creating it burly enough for your whole rig. $200
This article was originally printed within the September/October 2017 Mysteries of time and space issue of popular Science.