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

Applies to: Which Reolink Products Support Time Lapse

  1. Reolink Time Lapse Introduction
  2. Reolink Time Lapse Storage Location
  3. Comparing Reolink Time Lapse in NVRs and Cameras
  4. 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.

Reolink Time Lapse Storage Location

Time lapse videos are saved to the camera/NVR/Home Hub’s local storage, such as the microSD card or HDD in NVR/Home Hub. After recording, they can be viewed and downloaded from the Time Lapse section in the Reolink App/Client/NVR Monitor.

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.