Complete Profiles Library
TimeLapsed comes with 25+ handcrafted and field-tested profiles. These profiles automatically configure optimal camera settings, frame blending modes, and effects for specific scenarios - no post-processing required.
Essential Profiles
Auto Mode
BeginnerThe easiest mode to use for standard capture. Allows the camera to automatically adjust settings with no image enhancements applied, providing you with the image as the camera captures it.
Manual Mode
AdvancedFull manual control over all camera settings including ISO, shutter speed, white balance, focus, and exposure compensation. Perfect for experienced photographers.
Light & Movement
Light Trails
Capture beautiful light trails from moving vehicles at night or in low light conditions with optimized frame blending.
- • Enhanced for nighttime capture
- • Medium frame blending length
- • Preserves background details
- • Perfect for traffic & vehicle lights
Light Painting
Create artistic light trails with handheld light sources. Perfect for writing words or creating shapes with lights.
- • Optimized for dark environments
- • Long frame blending length
- • Emphasizes light sources
- • Great for artistic expression
Vehicle Lights
Specialized for capturing traffic light trails from busy roads and intersections with balanced exposure.
- • Medium blending for movement
- • Nighttime optimized
- • Maintains building details
- • Best from elevated positions
Celestial & Nature
Star Trails
Capture the movement of stars across the night sky with extended frame blending and high ISO sensitivity.
- • Extended blending length
- • Higher ISO sensitivity
- • Dark environment optimized
- • Away from light pollution
Cloud Flow
Capture the dramatic movement of clouds across the sky with enhanced contrast and optimized exposure.
- • Enhanced contrast settings
- • Medium exposure times
- • Daylight optimized
- • Dramatic sky movement
Sun/Moon Tracking
Track celestial objects with AR overlay assistance for perfect alignment during sunrise, sunset, and moon phases.
- • AR tracking overlay
- • Celestial event optimized
- • Dynamic exposure adjustment
- • Perfect alignment assistance
Water & Atmospheric
Silky Water
Create smooth, silky water effects in rivers, waterfalls, and ocean scenes with optimal shutter speeds.
- • Long exposure settings
- • Motion blur for water
- • ND filter compatible
- • Perfect for waterfalls
Daytime Blending
Creative daytime effects with moving objects, using shorter blending to avoid overexposure in bright light.
- • Shorter frame blending
- • Lower exposure compensation
- • Bright ambient light
- • Ethereal daytime effects
Weather Phenomena
Capture dramatic weather events like storms, lightning, fog, and precipitation with specialized settings.
- • Weather-specific settings
- • Lightning detection
- • Storm movement tracking
- • Dramatic atmospheric effects
Creative & Artistic
Tilt-Shift
Create a miniature effect that makes real-world scenes look like toy models with selective focus blur.
- • Selective focus effects
- • Miniature world appearance
- • Elevated viewpoint optimized
- • Creative depth of field
Urban Architecture
Optimized for capturing cityscapes, construction progress, and architectural subjects with sharp details.
- • Sharp architectural details
- • Construction time tracking
- • Urban environment settings
- • Perspective correction
Hyperlapse Motion
Create smooth motion timelapses while moving the camera, with stabilization and motion compensation.
- • Motion stabilization
- • Moving camera support
- • Smooth transitions
- • Advanced motion tracking
Create Custom Profiles
Building Your Profile
- 1.
Configure Settings
Set up your preferred camera settings, frame blending parameters, and effects
- 2.
Test and Refine
Take a short test sequence to verify your settings work in your specific environment
- 3.
Save Profile
Tap the save icon and give your profile a descriptive name
Profile Tips
Naming Convention
Use descriptive names like "Golden Hour Cityscape" or "Stormy Beach Waves"
Backup Profiles
Custom profiles sync with iCloud and can be shared with other devices
Quick Profile Reference
| Profile | Best For | Time of Day | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Mode | Standard timelapses | Any | Beginner |
| Light Trails | Vehicle lights, traffic | Night | Intermediate |
| Star Trails | Astrophotography | Night | Advanced |
| Cloud Flow | Sky movement | Day | Intermediate |
| Silky Water | Waterfalls, rivers | Day/Dusk | Intermediate |
| Tilt-Shift | Miniature effect | Any | Advanced |
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