Hi, I have recently made some shots for timelapse movie (still in progress) using ML v2.3 FPS override feature + "low light" mode to record flowing water. I find FPS override with speeds of 3.0 - 0.2 fps very useful for not very much demanding timelapse, where fast workflow is necessary. The video result + some remarks are on my fotoblog page and one of video shots is also embedded here.
http://lederfotoblog.blogspot.com/2012/08/flowing-water-magic-lantern-v23.html
Thanks for watching!
Michal Leder
Drops on your lens! :)
Cool footage. Equipment?
Hi. I wanted drops to be there. In fact they are on the Cokin filter. Anyway everything was wet (it rained additionally).
Equippment is EOS 600D + Sigma 10-20 mounted on custom-built motorized slider via super clamp and Manfrotto magic arm.
(http://www.leder.lap.pl/waterfall_and_slider1.jpg)
(http://www.leder.lap.pl/waterfall_and_slider2.jpg)
Good setup and the video is an excellent example of ML 2.3 video time-lapse. Thanks for the contribution.
Quote from: MichalLeder on August 16, 2012, 10:32:45 PM
Hi. I wanted drops to be there. In fact they are on the Cokin filter. Anyway everything was wet (it rained additionally).
Equippment is EOS 600D + Sigma 10-20 mounted on custom-built motorized slider via super clamp and Manfrotto magic arm.
(http://www.leder.lap.pl/waterfall_and_slider1.jpg)
(http://www.leder.lap.pl/waterfall_and_slider2.jpg)
Sweet motorized slider setup! Do you have any details about your build? Looks pretty sweet. And if you're willing to take it hear water, I'd assume it's pretty well made :)
I've been looking at adding a motorized setup to my Cinevate Atlas 10 without buying their $1000+ setup :P
Hi Travis, sorry for replying a bit late.
The slider is built on standard industry Alu profiles (40x40mm) with 8mm gutter.
Power is delivered by a DC motor (not step-motor) continuously. A small and simple gearbox is built in.
Power is transmitted by a 6mm screw, nothing precise, just a threaded industry stick. It all appeared to be very smooth in motion.
The rest of parts is custom built. Check out m entry blog dedicated to this device, where you can find most of the technical details.
Overall cost was approx. 300-400$.
http://lederfotoblog.blogspot.com/2012/08/motorized-timelapse-slider-building-and.html