I’ve just finished a new tutorial looking at all four DJI Hyperlapse modes: Free, Circle, Course Lock and Waypoints.
I filmed the examples around Bognor Regis seafront, using each mode for a different subject—including the sea around a groyne, clouds along the beach, a circle around the bandstand and a Waypoints route along the promenade filmed by day and at night.
I’ve also included a free settings guide and an Excel calculator for working out the required photographs, filming time and approximate travel distance before arriving on location.
Video:
I’d be interested to hear which Hyperlapse mode you use most—and whether you normally let DJI create the finished film or process the individual photographs yourself.
Thanks Chris.
I used stabilization and rolling-shutter correction in post, although they only made a modest difference. I didn’t add motion blur, but I can see how a light amount might soften the movement between frames—particularly on the sideways shots. I’ll give that a go in that on the next one.
Have you ever run into write speed errors whilst doing 30sec hyperlaspe.
Ive not fiddled with all the modes yet, your video may well change that but i’ve tried a couple of static shots of roundabouts and noticed quiet a noticeable drift. Again, your vid has given me ideas
hanks Nik, glad the video has given you a few ideas! I haven’t run into a write speed error during a 30-second hyperlapse myself. If it happens regularly, I’d check the card’s write speed and try a shorter run to see whether it only happens on longer captures.
I’ve noticed drift in static hyperlapses too, especially over a long sequence. Even small position changes become quite obvious when the frames are played back quickly. I tried stabilising mine in post, but it only helped a little. Which drone and card are you using?
The fact that it works with internal storage is a useful clue. I’d try the same 30-second Hyperlapse once on internal storage and once on the card, with identical settings. If the warning only appears with the card, formatting it in the drone would be my next step. It’s also worth checking what photo format Hyperlapse is actually saving; your 50 MP setting for ordinary stills may not be the setting it uses. Let me know what you find.
You’re technically correct, Chris Although as there is no separate Timelapse option on the Mini 5 Pro. I was referring to a static shot made using Hyperlapse while the drone hovers. Same result for the viewer, even if DJI calls the mode Hyperlapse.
