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Timelapse

Time-Lapse Photography & Editing

Learn stunning time-lapses from the #1 time-lapse pioneer in the world

Drew Geraci Taught by Drew Geraci

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  • 36 lessons
  • 2h 32m runtime
  • 33 assets included
  • EN closed captions
  • ES subtitles

Overview

IT'S NOT AS EASY AS YOU THINK

Drew show the entire opening sequence for the hit show House of Cards shot by David Lynch. David hired Drew because of his technical expertise. It's the same reason why Steven Spielberg also hired Drew to shoot sequences in his latest movie. Learn from an industry pro on best practices.
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DIVERSIFY YOUR BAG OF SKILLS

With Drew’s comprehensive tutorial, you won't just be able to take stunning time-lapse photos and videos with ease. You'll also learn techniques that work for any location. From start to finish, this guide will give you all the tips and tricks you need to create beautiful time-lapses of your own.
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What you’ll learn

  1. 01 Choose bodies, lenses and motion control for time-lapse
  2. 02 Scout and set camera settings for evening and rooftop sequences
  3. 03 Shoot a day-to-night holy grail transition
  4. 04 Assemble sequences in After Effects and remove flicker
  5. 05 Repair damaged sequences with keyframed masks and frame blending

Curriculum

36 lessons · 2h 31m·9 chapters

01 Trailers & Extras 4 lessons · 3m
  1. 01 Time-Lapse Photography Trailer 2m

    Check out the video series on time-lapse photography with Drew Geraci and learn everything about time-lapse photography & editing.

  2. 02 Drew Geraci | Timelapse Cinematographer 12s

    Meet Drew Geraci! He is a professional photographer and a great time-lapse teacher. Watch and get to know more about him & his beliefs.

  3. 03 Add Time-Lapse To Your Portfolio 29s

    Drew Geraci breaks down the secrets of professional time-lapse photography and unfold the art of learning the same in this tutorial.

  4. 04 A Good Time-Lapse Is Stunning & Achievable 1m

    Drew will show you how to create stunning time-lapse photos that every PRO photographer should have in their bag of tricks.

02 1 - Getting Started 5 lessons · 22m
  1. 01 Introduction 2m

    Follow Drew Geraci as he explores the finest techniques for his time-lapse workflow. Learn everything about time lapse

  2. 02 Camera Accessories 6m

    Explore some of Drew Geraci’s favorite camera accessories and practices. Get to know the accessories type Drew uses for time-lapse.

  3. 03 Camera Bodies & Lenses 3m

    Join photographer Drew Geraci as he dissects his time-lapse photography equipment. He discusses the camera, lenses, and settings here.

  4. 04 Motion Control System 9m

    Drew Geraci will walk you through control gear for time photography in this section before entering the field.

  5. 05 Scouting 2m

    Learn about industry & what makes a good spot for time-lapse photography. Recognize benefits of scouting in producing the best time-lapse.

03 2 - Evening Time-Lapse 4 lessons · 15m
  1. 01 Location Breakdown 4m

    For a dynamic evening time-lapse, concentrate on the location’s essential features and consider what adds depth and visual interest.

  2. 02 Camera Settings 4m

    To achieve the best results for your time-lapse workflow, learn to identify the appropriate shooting mode, ISO, shutter speed, and interval.

  3. 03 Motion Control Settings 4m

    Watch photographer Drew Geraci as he manipulates his motion control system to create a fluid, dimensional shot by leveraging the keyframes.

  4. 04 A Retrospective 2m

    Drew Geraci will discuss location-finding best practices. Analyze his strategies and processes for finding and hitting the targets.

04 3 - Rooftop Time-Lapse 2 lessons · 10m
  1. 01 Location Breakdown (Rooftop timelapse) 3m

    Discover how to locate the ideal time-lapse setting for Drew Geraci’s rooftop. Learn to study the necessary scene, camera, and settings.

  2. 02 After Effects Assembly 7m

    Learn the best procedures for exporting your time-lapse into non-linear editing software as well as for web delivery.

05 4 - Day To Night Time-Lapse 9 lessons · 39m
  1. 01 Lightroom Adjustments 8m

    Utilize Lightroom to make exposure and color adjustments, sync one image, and export your image sequence for finishing in After Effects.

  2. 02 Dynamic Movement 5m

    Time-lapse Photography is completely based on movement. Motion inside the composition, from the subject to the environment.

  3. 03 After Effects Assembly 5m

    Using one of the rooftop time-lapse angles, learn how to composite 2 different time-lapses. Follow Drew & learn the time-lapse composition.

  4. 04 Flicker Removal 3m

    The expert in this tutorial will demonstrate how to remove unwanted light from an image and make it look appealing.

  5. 05 Dynamic Movement 4m

    Movement is a crucial component of excellent and dramatic time-lapse photography. Learn how to create a camera move in post-production.

  6. 06 Lightroom Adjustments 4m

    Drew Geraci will teach you how to edit adjustments in keyframes. Walk through each step of the Lightroom time-lapse post-production editing.

  7. 07 LR Timelapse Prep 4m

    Here in this video, you will learn tips and tricks to manage day and night transitions in the time-lapse from Drew Geraci.

  8. 08 LR Timelapse Keyframing 4m

    Discover the day-to-night transformation with Drew Geraci’s time-lapse. Learn about the editing techniques for time-lapse exposures.

  9. 09 After Effects Assembly 3m

    Watch the tutrorial & learn how to assemble your day to night transition time-lapse using Adobe After Effects.

06 5 - Live Action Composite 3 lessons · 12m
  1. 01 Location Breakdown 4m

    Watch this video and discover Drew Geraci method, advice, and techniques for taking the mesmerizing time-lapse.

  2. 02 After Effects Assembly 4m

    Use Adobe After Effects to assimilate live video into your time-lapse. Learn to put together your hybrid time-lapse composite.

  3. 03 Masking & Cropping 4m

    Welcome to the masking and cropping tutorial. Utilize time-lapse photography and live action video to produce a fantastical composite.

07 6 - Motion Control Composite 3 lessons · 14m
  1. 01 Location Breakdown 2m

    Drew Geraci discusses the ideal methods for time-lapse photography at the new site and the camera’s basic motion control settings and scene.

  2. 02 After Effects Assembly 4m

    Here in this tutorial, learn to use Adobe After Effects to build a composition with the time-lapse photo sequence & video

  3. 03 Frame Matching 8m

    Drew Geraci will lead you through the strategies and tactics you need to make stunning time-lapses in this post-production time-lapse video.

08 7 - Time-Lapse Repair 3 lessons · 25m
  1. 01 Keyframing Masks 7m

    Discover how to use time-lapse and video to construct a sequence. The editing guide will teach you how to make beautiful time-lapse videos.

  2. 02 Frame Removal & Blending 8m

    This video guide to editing workflow with Drew Geraci will give you all the tips and tricks to create beautiful time-lapses of your own.

  3. 03 House of Cards Intro 10m

    Learn from Drew Geraci about his approaches to capturing the hundreds of time-lapse sequences for the handsome gig work for the Netflix.

09 8 - Photographer Insights 3 lessons · 11m
  1. 01 Midtown New York 6m

    Drew Geraci will take you through some of his earliest portfolio pieces. Learn the value of winning bigger jobs and personal projects.

  2. 02 Corona Extra 3m

    Learn about Drew’s most well-known time-lapse project with Corona. See how Drew overcame a challenging commercial project for Corona Extra.

  3. 03 Marketing 2m

    In this final segment, hear best practices on how to monetize your time-lapse photography work and earn hundreds of dollars with footage

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Drew Geraci

Your instructor

Drew Geraci

Time-Lapse Photographer

Drew Geraci is an award-winning creative who specializes in motion time-lapse photography, video production, and aerial videography and has been in the industry for over 15 years. He's a US Navy veteran, worked as the Director of Multimedia Production for the Washington Times in Washington, DC, and is the owner of District 7 Media. His passion for HDR time-lapse photography lead him to create the iconic opening sequence to Netflix's House of Cards. He strives to produce the highest quality productions for clients including Apple, NFL Films, NIKE, Discovery Channel, Red Bull Media, HBO Documentaries, ESPN, Corona Extra's 'Luna Corona' Promos, PBS's Frontline, and more.

Questions

How do I access the course after buying?
Every course streams in the PRO EDU app at learn.proedu.com. Use the email from your order; the ‘forgot password’ link on the login page sets your password the first time.
Is this course included in the Pro Plan?
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What software do I need?
The software for this course is listed above the lesson list; most courses use Photoshop or Lightroom, and the lessons show the exact version.

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