Last month we took you behind-the-scenes with Spanish cinematographer, timelapse master, and Shutterstock contributor Enrique Pacheco. This month, we’re taking you on another journey with Enrique, as he shares his advice and insight for aspiring timelapse photographers.
As an artist, Enrique “loves to share the knowledge,” and believes that “the more people creating art, the better for all of us.” Watch our “Timelapse Wisdom” video below to learn a few tricks from Enrique for creating stunning imagery, and scroll on for some key takeaways from the clip.
Enrique Pacheco's Timelapse Wisdom from Shutterstock on Vimeo.
Enrique’s Essential Gear
1. Mirrorless or DSLR camera with a full-frame sensor
2. Tripod
3. Remote intervalometer
4. ND filter
Tips to Remember for Shooting
1. Keep in mind the basic principles of photography.
2. Research your location in advance.
3. Always shoot more than you think you need.
4. Pay the most attention to composition, subject, and quality of light.
Tricks for Timelapse Photography
1. Add the right amount of motion blur by shooting at a lower shutter speed (dragging the shutter).
2. Plan your shoot around sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset.
3. Give yourself more flexibility in post by shooting in RAW mode.
4. Think like a still photographer; set up the perfect shot, then set your intervolometer and shoot 300 of them.
Check out Enrique’s full portfolio for more fantastic time-lapse clips »
You can also visit Enrique’s website to check out his blog, timelapse tutorials, and selected photo and video works.
Top image © Enrique Pacheco