The kitchen timer twist that makes a great timelapse videos

If you are like me, the first time I saw this I was reminded of an egg timer. Essentially it is, just they have removed the smaller numbers and added a tripod camera screw. It is a simple concept that works and this is my take on the first steps in the world of time-lapse.

The beauty is it has a screw mount on the bottom and top so can be used on a tripod and is compatible with any standard camera, even your phone/action cam (with an adapter).

Time-lapse photography?

If you have seen a video before of time going fast, such as a blue sky with clouds racing by or a sunset video, it is a timelapse. It basically means taking a  lot of photos or a really long video, then speeding it up to show time passing faster than reality.

Have an egg timer at home? DIY one yourself!

I have not tried but there are plenty of photos of others, so if you already have a flat top timer get out the blue tac or screwdriver and make your own custom one.

How to make an egg timer time-lapse.

Really simple; we used an action cam to make a time-lapse; the app for many cameras have options for photo speed. We set ours to take a photo every 5 seconds, started the recording, wound the timer then let it sit for half an hour each time. Check your camera has a timed shutter, if it does not you can record a video for the entire time, but you might need to plug in the charger and have a big memory card.

The egg timer can’t do everything!

• When compared to time-lapse lapse equipment not inspired by kitchen items, these limitations surface;
• It does not have adjustable timing so 15 mins are always 45 degrees and 1 hour covers the full 360-degree range. If you like the standard effect it is still a great option and gives some amazing results, of course, you need a good location.
• It cannot handle heavy cameras.

I’m blown away by how amazing my shots came and eager to visit some nice looking places and really produce some cool time-lapse effects.

If you have seen the creative potential for this style of photography and are ready to begin making some of your own videos, check out the egg timer timelapse page for the full details or make your own.