background: so i've been lacking motivation recently, and i think it's because i moved away from my main critique community, so i'm returning to this awesome forum in search of some help to improve my work and regain some motivation so i don't feel like a POS all the time.
my main question: what can i do to improve my timelapses? the no. 1 thing i want to do is add cam motion, but that's expensive (unless you have some low-budget DIY tips for this?), so let's take that as read and help me improve in other aspects please
specifically, i'd be interested in hearing tips on how people do day to night timelapses, i did this one trying to manually adjust the shutter speed over time by solely monitoring the in-camera light meter and trying to keep it consistent (i shoot on a t3i with nikon manual lenses 24f/2.8 and 50f/1.4 mostly because i like the sharpness of these lenses, plus they're super affordable):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdXxDISW4_I
but really i'd like to be able to go from sunset to stars in motion, for example this to star trails:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FeBCEhxnlA
i've also done some manual rack focusing that i thought would be effective in keeping my visuals interesting, but i still feel like something is missing...:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yizrXOY-IjU
i also have a related inquiry for those who do timelapse/long exposures. what will be easier on my camera: ultra long exposure (2+ hours) or repeated shutter clicks in 10-20 second timelapses? i like to do star trail photos on bulb mode because i've never had much success in stitching 30 second exposures together https://www.flickr.com/photos/103901963@N07/14402236600/in/set-72157645518331920
anyway, if you're a timelapse afficionado, i'd love your help to elevate my work to the next level. if you want to see more timelapse, explore my youtube, i have probably 15 up there
my main question: what can i do to improve my timelapses? the no. 1 thing i want to do is add cam motion, but that's expensive (unless you have some low-budget DIY tips for this?), so let's take that as read and help me improve in other aspects please
specifically, i'd be interested in hearing tips on how people do day to night timelapses, i did this one trying to manually adjust the shutter speed over time by solely monitoring the in-camera light meter and trying to keep it consistent (i shoot on a t3i with nikon manual lenses 24f/2.8 and 50f/1.4 mostly because i like the sharpness of these lenses, plus they're super affordable):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdXxDISW4_I
but really i'd like to be able to go from sunset to stars in motion, for example this to star trails:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FeBCEhxnlA
i've also done some manual rack focusing that i thought would be effective in keeping my visuals interesting, but i still feel like something is missing...:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yizrXOY-IjU
i also have a related inquiry for those who do timelapse/long exposures. what will be easier on my camera: ultra long exposure (2+ hours) or repeated shutter clicks in 10-20 second timelapses? i like to do star trail photos on bulb mode because i've never had much success in stitching 30 second exposures together https://www.flickr.com/photos/103901963@N07/14402236600/in/set-72157645518331920
anyway, if you're a timelapse afficionado, i'd love your help to elevate my work to the next level. if you want to see more timelapse, explore my youtube, i have probably 15 up there
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