Summary What I did. Six tools (Futura Time Lapse, Photoshop, Affinity, DaVinci Resolve, Fiji, Hugin) were run on five photo series, from 8 to 298 images, with their default settings. Alignment was measured by an independent program and checked by eye. I make Futura Time Lapse, so I have a stake in this; the protocol and all files are available. No…
Shooting a long-term time‑lapse sounds simple.Pick a scene, come back regularly, take the same shot over weeks or months, and stitch everything together. In theory, it’s just consistency and patience. In reality, this is where most projects quietly fail.Not because of exposure.Not because of weather.Not because of gear.But because, months later, when it’s time to assemble the sequence…The images simply don’t…
Time lapse is a captivating technique that compresses the passage of time into just a few seconds. In 2025, the tools available for creating time lapses are more powerful, intelligent, and accessible than ever. Here’s a modern workflow designed to tackle common challenges and help you produce smooth, professional-looking videos—even on a limited budget. Define Your Workflow Problem: Without a clear…
Introduction For years, digital photography was simple: JPEG for quick sharing and RAW for professional editing. But today, with evolving technologies, sensors, and workflows, new formats have emerged, making the landscape richer—and more complex.This article is a modest attempt to share a personal synthesis. I was feeling a bit lost myself in the jungle of modern photo formats, and I wanted…
Introduction Aligning images is a crucial technique in photography and videography that enhances the quality and accuracy of visual content. Whether you're a professional photographer, a hobbyist, or a scientist, understanding the importance of image alignment can significantly improve your work. Let's explore some key reasons why we align images, along with real-life examples and software recommendations.Indeed, the motivations for alignment…
Introduction Creating a time lapse involves capturing a series of images over a period of time and stitching them together to show the progression of a scene. This technique is widely used in photography and videography to depict changes that occur too slowly to be perceived in real-time, such as the movement of clouds, the blooming of flowers, or the transition…
Introduction I have already written in former blogposts why there is a need to automatically align time lapse members whenshooting either during windy conditions or with a tele-lens and how my app FuturaTime Lapse can help.A few days ago, the version 3.0 of Futura Time Lapse hasbeen released, and it comes with several important new features. Let’s discusswhat is inside this new…
Summary You can now avoid downloading images from memory cards (CF /SD ....) to your computer by using your smartphone as a bridge to your cloud provider where you store your images. This article explains you how and what the limitations are. Introduction With your smartphone camera, you shoot, and the images can be automatically saved to a cloud service like…
Introduction Alignment of time lapse members can be necessary for different reasons: Wind can shake the tripod, For “long term time lapse” (weeks if not more), someone/something can bump into the support of the camera, Time Lapse can be shot handheld. https://youtu.be/YLCH8LaTliI Example of Time Lapse aligned with Futura Photo https://youtu.be/6Iv8h-zBMX0 Same Time Lapse, images not aligned I have already written a…
I have written an article in June 2022 about the same topic, and it is time to update it. Why shoot RAW + JPEG ? This question has been answered countless times (see sources below). But as a summary, I believe there are different kind of photographers who shoot RAW + JPEG :Those who don’t have the choice: with some devices,…