Reolink cameras are characterized by the Time Lapse function. Explore differences of time-lapse functions in Reolink cameras and NVRs. Learn how Reolink Time Lapse offers unique benefits for capturing and viewing footage.

Applies to: All Reolink cameras and NVRs except Reolink Lumus, Reolink Duo PoE, Reolink Duo WiFi, Reolink Duo(battery), Reolink Duo 4G, Reolink cameras with hardware version IPC_513/IPC_515/IPC_517, Reolink NVRs with hardware version H3MB02/H3MB06/H3MB16.

1. Reolink Time Lapse introduction

2. Comparing Reolink Time Lapse in NVRs and Cameras

3. Reolink Time Lapse operation

Reolink Time Lapse introduction

Time-lapse photography, also known as time-lapse video, is a shooting technique that compresses time. It shoots a group of photos or videos Later, by connecting photo series or extracting video frames, the process of several minutes, hours, or even several years is compressed into a short period of time and played as a video. In a time-lapse video, the process of slowly changing objects or scenes is compressed into a short period of time, presenting a wonderful scene that is usually undetectable by the naked eye.

The process of shooting time-lapse photography with a camera is similar to making a stop motion animation (Stop Motion), connecting a single still picture in series to get a dynamic video. It is a means of recording at regular intervals and reproducing the slow-changing process of the scene with obviously changing images.

For example, the blooming of flower buds takes about 3 days and 3 nights, which is 72 hours. One frame of it is shot every half an hour, and the slight changes in the flowering movement are recorded in sequence. A total of 144 frames are shot, and then they are projected on a projector at a normal frequency (24 frames per second) within 6 seconds.

Comparing Reolink Time Lapse in NVRs and Cameras

For Reolink NVR: It exports NVR recordings (already exist) into time-lapse video. Cameras that do not support time-lapse can export time-lapse video as long as they support recording on the NVR.

For Reolink camera: It is a recording of future events.

Reolink Time Lapse operation

1. Are you interested in how to create a new time-lapse capture and how to set it up? Then you won't want to miss the information below:

2. Now that my time-lapse video has been successfully recorded, where could I view it? The link below will tell you:

3. I need to download this time-lapse video for other use. Can I do that? Of course, look at here:

4. I don't need to keep this time-lapse video anymore. How could I remove it for good? Click the link below and you will know.