Time-lapse records

Keeping records of the details of each time-lapse set-up has served us well over the years. Important bits of information to note down are:

- Camera and lens type

- Intervalometer settings (shot intervals)

- Solar panel wattage (for outdoor shoots)

And at each maintenance visit:

- Battery voltages (for offline set-ups)

- Interval changes

- Any fixes that were needed and a brief description

- Amount of footage taken (for offline set-ups)

We can look back at these records, sometimes years later, to help us determine the best approach for current projects. 

For instance, if a similar job to a previous one comes in, I can look up the intervals we used, watch the final video back, and then decide whether to use more or less frequent shots.

Here's a bridge replacement video that benefitted from records of previous work.