Sunset Time Lapse Project
by Sydney Gieseman
Why Is This Important?
I believe that my project is an important way to inform my classmates about the world around us. The videos I make as well as the information I provide will teach my classmates about nature and how our sun cycle works. This is good information for anyone who is interested in nature or photography.
Facts about this topic
-The sun is 4.6 billion years old
-As the seasons change, the sunrises become later and the sunsets become shorter or vice versa. Most people don't understand why this works.
-This is caused by the orbit of the Earth around the Sun
-Long ago, before recorded time, summer solstices and daylight savings were the way that many people figured out what season it was
-Time lapses are a form of photography and cinematography that allows the makers to display a gradual change very quickly
-Time lapses take lots of precision and dedication to create
Why Did I Choose This Topic?
I chose to do this topic because I have always loved photography and cinematography. I specifically enjoy taking pictures of nature and recording the different changes that we see in our diverse seasons in Minnesota. Through this project, I am allowed to do something that I love while creating a very rewarding end product: a video of sunsets and sunrises that show the changes that occur throughout the seasons. I get to inform my classmates about nature and the variation that happens in our sun cycle. Although it may not seem interesting to some, I can guarantee that the end product will be worth seeing.
What I've learned & Accomplished
- Interacted with other classmates through interactive schoology assignments
- Collaborated with our classroom rows to give feedback
- 10 Things You Should Not Do in a Time Lapse: http://www.enriquepacheco.com/10-things-you-should-not-do-in-time-lapse/
- -Researched videos:
- http://topsy.com/s?q=timelapse
- http://www.britannica.com/art/time-lapse-cinematography
- http://photographyblogger.net/winter-night-timelapse/
- I learned that creating a time lapse takes precision and patience. It is important to be consistent and use a tripod and other professional equipment.
Examples of Sun Cycle Time Lapses
The most stunning timelapses of sunrises and sunsets around Sydney, Australia.
A gift of time lapse, from sunrise, to sunset, to night
TIME LAPSE :: Beautiful Ocean Sunrises & Sunsets (1080p FULL HD)