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Video of the Day - Desert Timelapses
I think it's safe to say that the arrival of high quality, inexpensive digital SLR's is enabling more of us to see the world in a way we never thought possible. Today's Video of the Day from photographer Dustin Farrell is a breathtaking compilation of both day & night landscape timelapses from the great states of Utah and Arizona.
Using a Canon 5D Mark II with servo motors to take individual stills, Dustin pieced each frame together in Quicktime to create the finished product. If you've ever seen the renowned "Qatsi" films of the 80's (Koyaanisqatsi, Powaqqatsi) or Baraka, then these scenes might seem familiar. Still, it's amazing that relatively anyone can create similar images now without a million dollar budget.
Have you given timelapse photography a shot? We'd like to see it! Leave a comment below or submit your best stills to our Gadling Flickr Pool and it could be our next Photo/Video of the Day.
Filed under: Photos, North America, United States, Photo of the Day, Video
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Nonoy Mar 23rd 2011 6:07AM
Can this be made possible with digital cameras?
Stephen Mar 23rd 2011 11:23PM
Depends on the camera. Seems like Canon Rebels can, with the addition of a remote like this: http://www.amazon.com/Timer-Remote-Control-RS-60E3-Canon/dp/B003Q9RERY/ref=pd_rhf_p_t_3
Nonoy Aug 3rd 2011 5:23AM
I mean the Sony cybershot. Can this kind of video be created using Sony cybershot dsc-wx1? Or at least just close to this kind of video. I wish I can create something like this, just a simple one, using a Sony cybershot.
Stephen Mar 23rd 2011 11:23PM
I don't think the DSC-WX1 can photos in sequence using a timer. Usually it requires some sort of DSLR with a remote accessory.
Rick Mar 23rd 2011 5:21PM
Stunning! God is good
vidrazor Mar 23rd 2011 7:15PM
Sorry, but that a sophisticated production, and your average Joe is NOT going to be able to do something like that.
Stephen Mar 23rd 2011 11:25PM
Agreed - but with the right equipment and a few hours of practice, they could shoot something similar.
lisa Mar 23rd 2011 7:37PM
Mr. Farrel is a genius and took the time to get all this to show us...Thank you Dustin you should win some kind of award!!! Just beautiful!
joshua Apr 21st 2011 11:38PM
Very nice with hd computer an display my other pc in boot may of been why video hade a few secquences with shuttering looks as angel an frame movement no have changed of what networks can do , all ways some place to make better , nice