What Makes Light Paint App Timelapses Simple
- Automatic interval calculation
- Built-in stabilization
- One-tap video creation
- Smart scene detection
- No complex settings to adjust
- Instant sharing capabilities
Creating Your First Timelapse
1
Choose Timelapse Mode
Open Light Paint App and tap on "Timelapse" mode. The app will automatically prepare the camera with optimal settings for your scene.
✨ Auto-Detection Features:
- • Analyzes your scene for the best interval timing
- • Adjusts camera settings for lighting conditions
- • Enables stabilization automatically
- • Sets appropriate video quality
2
Set Up Your Shot
Position your iPhone with a clear view of the scene you want to capture. Make sure your phone is stable and won't be disturbed.
Best Subjects:
- • Moving clouds
- • Sunsets and sunrises
- • Traffic and city movement
- • People walking in busy areas
- • Flowers blooming (longer timelapses)
Setup Tips:
- • Use a tripod or stable surface
- • Ensure good lighting
- • Frame your shot with movement in mind
- • Check battery level before starting
- • Make sure you have enough storage
3
Start Recording
Simply tap the record button and let Light Paint App do the work. You'll see a timer and frame counter so you know how your timelapse is progressing.
While Recording:
- • Don't move or touch your iPhone
- • Keep the scene well-lit
- • Monitor the progress indicator
- • Be patient - good timelapses take time
Recording Times:
- • Quick scenes: 2-5 minutes
- • Cloud movement: 10-30 minutes
- • Sunsets: 30-60 minutes
- • Traffic: 5-15 minutes
4
Stop & Save
When you're satisfied with the length, tap stop. Light Paint App will automatically process your timelapse and save it to your camera roll.
🎬 Automatic Processing:
- • Compiles all frames into smooth video
- • Applies stabilization if needed
- • Optimizes playback speed
- • Saves in high quality format
- • Ready to share immediately
Great Timelapse Ideas
Weather & Sky
- • Moving clouds
- • Sunrise/sunset
- • Storm approaching
- • Star movement (night)
- • Changing weather
Urban Life
- • Busy intersections
- • People in public spaces
- • Construction work
- • City lights at dusk
- • Public transportation
Creative Ideas
- • Cooking/food prep
- • Art creation process
- • Plants growing
- • Shadows moving
- • Tide coming in/out
💡 Pro Tips for Amazing Timelapses
Planning:
- • Scout your location beforehand
- • Check weather conditions
- • Plan for adequate lighting
- • Ensure stable phone placement
- • Bring a power bank for long shoots
During Recording:
- • Never move the phone once started
- • Keep the lens clean
- • Monitor battery and storage
- • Be patient - good shots take time
- • Record longer than you think you need
Keep Exploring
Now that you can create timelapses, try the other simple modes in Light Paint App