GPU-Accelerated Video Editing
TimeLapsed includes a powerful Metal-based video editor that leverages your device's GPU for real-time effects, smooth playback, and fast rendering of professional-quality timelapses.
Editor Interface
Key Components
Multi-Track Timeline
- • Visual timeline with zoom controls
- • Drag-and-drop clip arrangement
- • Frame-accurate editing
- • Multiple video and audio tracks
Real-Time Preview
- • GPU-accelerated playback
- • Effects preview without rendering
- • Scrubbing with instant feedback
- • Full-screen preview mode
Inspector Panel
- • Clip properties and settings
- • Effect parameters
- • Transition controls
- • Audio adjustments
Metal GPU Processing
Core Editing Features
Timeline Editing
- • Cut, copy, paste clips
- • Trim with precision handles
- • Split clips at playhead
- • Ripple and roll edits
- • Magnetic timeline snapping
Transitions
- • Cross dissolve
- • Fade in/out
- • Wipe transitions
- • Zoom effects
- • Custom duration control
Visual Effects
- • Color correction
- • Speed ramping
- • Stabilization
- • Ken Burns effect
- • Custom filters
Audio Editing
- • Multi-track audio
- • Volume keyframing
- • Fade in/out
- • Audio ducking
- • Music library access
Color Grading
- • RGB curves
- • Color wheels
- • LUT support
- • Exposure adjustment
- • White balance
Export Options
- • 4K resolution
- • Custom frame rates
- • Multiple codecs
- • Social media presets
- • Batch export
Metal Framework Advantages
GPU Acceleration
Real-Time Processing
Effects applied instantly without pre-rendering
Smooth Playback
60fps preview even with multiple effects
Fast Rendering
Export times 5-10x faster than CPU
Optimized for Apple Silicon
Neural Engine
AI-powered stabilization and enhancement
ProRes Support
Hardware-accelerated ProRes encoding
Memory Efficiency
Unified memory architecture benefits
Advanced Editing Techniques
Multi-Clip Compositions
Create complex compositions by combining multiple timelapse clips:
- 1.Import multiple timelapse sequences
- 2.Arrange on timeline with overlaps
- 3.Add transitions between clips
- 4.Apply global color grading
- 5.Add synchronized music track
Dynamic Speed Control
Create dramatic effects with variable playback speed:
- •Slow down key moments
- •Speed up transitions
- •Create speed ramps with curves
- •Freeze frames for emphasis
- •Reverse playback sections
Professional Workflow Tips
Organization
- • Name clips descriptively
- • Use color labels for clip types
- • Create project templates
- • Save custom effect presets
Performance
- • Close other apps while editing
- • Use proxy files for 4K content
- • Render preview for complex sections
- • Export to SSD for speed
Export & Sharing
Social Media
Optimized presets for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube
Professional
ProRes, H.265, custom bitrates and resolutions
Cloud Export
Direct upload to iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive
Recommended Export Settings
Best Quality
- • Resolution: 4K (3840×2160)
- • Codec: ProRes 422 or H.265
- • Frame Rate: Match source
- • Bitrate: 50-100 Mbps
Best Compatibility
- • Resolution: 1080p (1920×1080)
- • Codec: H.264
- • Frame Rate: 30fps
- • Bitrate: 10-20 Mbps
Complete Your Workflow
Learn how to import footage and export your finished timelapses for maximum impact.