1. What is the GoPro Time Lapse Calculator?

The GoPro Time Lapse Calculator helps you determine the final length of your time lapse video based on your shooting parameters. It calculates how long your time lapse clip will be when played back at normal speed.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the time lapse formula:

Where:

• \( event\_duration \) — Total duration of the event you're capturing (seconds)
• \( interval \) — Time between each frame capture (seconds)
• \( fps \) — Frames per second in the final video

Explanation: The equation calculates how many frames you'll capture during the event, then determines how long those frames will play at your chosen frame rate.

3. Importance of Time Lapse Calculation

Details: Accurate time lapse calculation helps you plan your shots, estimate storage needs, and achieve the desired final video length.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the total duration of your event, the interval between shots, and your desired playback frame rate. All values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's a good interval for time lapse?
A: Depends on the subject: 1-2 seconds for fast clouds, 5-10 seconds for slow clouds, 30-60 seconds for sunrise/sunset.

Q2: How does FPS affect my time lapse?
A: Higher FPS makes the video smoother but requires more frames (shorter intervals or longer events).

Q3: What's the relationship between interval and clip length?
A: Shorter intervals create longer clips (more frames) but may make slow subjects appear too slow.

Q4: How much storage will I need?
A: Storage depends on resolution and total frames. At 12MP, each JPEG is ~5MB, so 1000 frames = ~5GB.

Q5: Can I change the speed after shooting?
A: Yes, but only by skipping frames (making it faster) or duplicating frames (making it slower).