TimeLapsed 2.0 · Light Trails & Frame Blending

Hold the view you spent time finding.

A carefully framed night scene can change with a bumped tripod or an adjustment to the rig. TimeLapsed includes Anchor Lock to help correct mounted-camera bumps, along with saved-position guidance for returning to a reference view. They give you a way to protect and recover a composition you have already worked out.

iPhone · iPad · Apple Watch · English + 11 Languages

Anchor Lock & Position Recall

TimeLapsed Choose anchor points in the camera image
TimeLapsed Review and apply the selected anchors
TimeLapsed Anchor Lock controls during capture, with an illustrated scene beneath the captured camera controls
Choose anchor points in the camera imageReview and apply the selected anchorsCaptured iOS Controls · Illustrated Camera Preview

01 · Anchor Lock & Position Recall

Start with a mount that can hold the shot.

Stabilize the phone before enabling tools that help maintain framing. Secure the clamp, route accessory cables so they do not pull on the device and check the camera view after touching the controls. Anchor Lock is useful support for a mounted setup. It is not a substitute for a firm tripod or a way to recover every kind of movement.

Start with a mount that can hold the shot.

TimeLapsed Anchor Lock controls during capture, with an illustrated scene beneath the captured camera controls
TimeLapsed Saved-position guidance for returning to the frame, with an illustrated scene beneath the captured camera controls
Anchor Lock controls during captureSaved-position guidance for returning to the frameCaptured iOS Controls · Illustrated Camera Preview

02 · Anchor Lock & Position Recall

Keep a reference for the picture you want.

Saved-position guidance helps you bring the camera back toward a reference framing. That is useful when you need to check a lens, adjust an accessory or return to a previous view. Match the scene carefully before resuming work, paying attention to the foreground as well as the sky. A small change can become obvious in a long composite.

Keep a reference for the picture you want.

TimeLapsed Compare the current framing with the saved position, with an illustrated scene beneath the captured camera controls
TimeLapsed Anchor Lock modes on Apple Watch
Compare the current framing with the saved positionAnchor Lock modes on Apple WatchCaptured iOS Controls · Illustrated Camera Preview

03 · Anchor Lock & Position Recall

Separate framing from exposure and processing.

Camera profiles preserve settings, Horizon Mask manages the sky and foreground treatment, and position guidance helps with aim. Check all three after a disturbance rather than treating one tool as the whole setup. If the shot has moved too far, take time to reframe and review the accumulated result before continuing the capture.

Separate framing from exposure and processing.

TimeLapsed Compare the current framing with the saved position, with an illustrated scene beneath the captured camera controls
TimeLapsed Anchor Lock modes on Apple Watch
Compare the current framing with the saved positionAnchor Lock modes on Apple WatchCaptured iOS Controls · Illustrated Camera Preview

A Practical Workflow

  1. 01

    Secure the camera

    Mount the phone and check that cables and controls will not shift it.

  2. 02

    Save the framing

    Keep a position reference and use Anchor Lock for supported bump correction.

  3. 03

    Recheck after a change

    Review alignment, mask position and exposure before the take continues.

Inside the App

Tap a Screen for a Closer Look

Choose anchor points in the camera image
Review and apply the selected anchors
Anchor Lock controls during captureCaptured Controls · Illustrated Camera Preview
Saved-position guidance for returning to the frameCaptured Controls · Illustrated Camera Preview
Compare the current framing with the saved positionCaptured Controls · Illustrated Camera Preview
Anchor Lock modes on Apple Watch

Choose anchor points in the camera image

TimeLapsed Choose anchor points in the camera image

Questions About Anchor Lock & Position Recall

Will Anchor Lock replace a tripod?

No. It helps correct bumps in a mounted-camera setup. A secure mount is still the starting point for a long recording.

Does a camera profile restore where the phone is pointing?

A profile stores camera settings. Saved-position guidance is the tool for bringing the physical framing back toward a reference view.

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English + 11 More Languages

TimeLapsed 2.0 supports 12 languages across the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch experiences. Use the camera and tools in the language that works for you.

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Brazilian Portuguese
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Simplified Chinese
  • Hindi
  • Russian
  • Turkish

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