Time-lapse photography is a technique whereby the frequency at which film frames are captured (the frame rate) is much lower than that used to view the sequence. When played at normal speed, time appears to be moving faster and thus lapsing. For example, an image of a scene may be captured once every second, then played back at 25 frames per second. The result is an apparent 25-times speed increase. Time-lapse photography can be considered the opposite of high speed photography or slow motion. [Wikipedia]
Commissions are undertaken to create time-lapse photography, whether to show change over an hour, a day, a week, a month or year(s). The resulting images can be provided as images or composed as an animated movie in any video format from DVD quality through to HD and for display on online.
There are a few examples here, some done for fun and some for clients. Commissions undertaken at home and abroad, studio based or on location. There are many more available in our archive for purchase under licence, please ask us for any particular subjects.
Trabucco, Gargano, Italy
A time-lapse sequence by Alex Rowbotham, the sun rises behind a trabucco, an old aparatus for traditional fishing, in Gargano, Italy.
Alpine Larch Trees
A time-lapse sequence by Alex Rowbotham, clouds pass over alpine larch trees in the valley of Trafoi, Italy.
Madatschspitze, Trafoi, Italy
A time-lapse sequence by Alex Rowbotham, an hour passes over Madatschspitze, Trafoi/Stevio Pass, Italy.
Schloss Goldrain
An afternoon over-looking the garden of Schloss Goldrain/Castel Coldrano, Val Vensota, Italy. A time-lapse sequence by Alex Rowbotham.
Trafoi Church
A time-lapse sequence by Alex Rowbotham, a summer afternoon by the church of St.Maria in the Trafoi valley, Alto Adige, Italy.
Colosseo Quadrato, Rome
Time-lapse sequence by Alex Rowbotham, the sun sets on Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana, or Colosseo Quadrato, EUR, Rome, Italy.
Trafoi Night Sky
A time-lapse sequence by Alex Rowbotham, clouds and stars of the night sky above Madatschspitze and Trafoi valley, Alto Adige, Italy.
Castel Coldrano
Late evening shadows on the north side of Schloss Goldrain/Castel Coldrano, Val Vensota, Italy.
Stormy Night Ahead
A storm is brewing on the coast of Apulia (Puglia), Italy.
Castel Coldrano
Schloss Goldrain/Castel Coldrano, Val Vensota, Italy. A time-lapse sequence by Alex Rowbotham.
Movement of Colour
A clip of the DVD made for Aalsmeer Bloemenveiling in the Netherlands. At the time it was the largest flower auction in the world. I utilised time-lapse for several sequences.