Dec 04

chasejarvisTECH: Three Timelapse Toys

Timelapse shots have achieved ubiquity, yet it's still a technique I get asked about on the reg. I've touched on the timelapse How-To in past posts, but I'm touching base again with a new look at what has become must-have. I love using timelapse in my work. Alternating between real time, slo-mo and timelapse contributes to the temporal tug on the viewer, which keeps them present and guessing. Cloud movements and dipping suns... read more ›
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Sep 04

Time-lapse Photography on the Quick & Dirty [tech]

_How many seconds of time-lapse video can be produced in two hours? _How do you set up your camera for time lapse? _What kind of gear do you need? _What kind of results can you get with a $200 camera vs a $5,000 camera? I sat at the top of Signal Hill in Capetown, South Africa a few weeks ago to shoot some timelapse for a video project I'm working on. In the process, I... read more ›
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Jun 11

Inspiring New York City Time Lapse: The Manhattan Project

I'm headed back to New York city this week. The city has a unique way of pushing photographers and filmmakers to be more creative. The constant pulse of visual inspiration is motivational. My own work has been given the occasional Big Apple boost - in fact, it was just one year ago that I wrapped up my Dasein: An Invitation to Hang installation at the Ace Hotel. The mini-doc and some of my conclusions on... read more ›
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Sep 02

9 Reasons to Go Wild This Weekend

Damn if the weather this summer hasn't alternated between drought conditions and torrential storms. One week the plants are wilting, the next, they're looking for a snorkel, trying their damnedest not to drown. Sorta the same with people. For us USA'ers, this weekend is a holiday weekend, but regardless where you are, this weekend largely marks the beginning of a seasonal shift. As such, I've found 9 reasons that you should get off your arse,... read more ›
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