Timelapse & Hyperlapse
Creative time manipulation capturing Canada's beauty across hours, days, and seasons.
Timelapse and hyperlapse capture condense extended periods into dynamic visual sequences, revealing patterns of change in weather, construction, crowds, and landscapes. From storm systems rolling across the Rocky Mountains to sunrise over Banff National Park, the CN Tower lit against the Toronto skyline, and aurora borealis in the Yukon, these techniques add temporal dimension to documentaries, commercials, and brand films shot across Canada.
We coordinate timelapse and hyperlapse production with motion control systems, weatherproof housings, and experienced operators familiar with Canadian conditions. Our team manages equipment deployment, power supply, security, and retrieval across Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, and remote wilderness locations, handling extreme cold, heavy snowfall, and the long daylight/darkness cycles that come with high-latitude shoots.
Complete Timelapse Services
From quick day-to-night transitions to multi-year construction documentation, we capture time in ways that enhance your visual storytelling.
Traditional Timelapse
- • Day-to-night transitions
- • Weather & sky capture
- • Urban & architectural
- • Nature & landscape
- • Event compression
Hyperlapse
- • Moving camera paths
- • City exploration
- • Architectural reveals
- • Journey sequences
- • Smooth stabilization
Motion Control
- • Motorized sliders
- • Pan-tilt systems
- • Focus ramping
- • Programmable paths
- • Precision repeatability
Long-Term Projects
- • Construction timelapse
- • Seasonal changes
- • Growth documentation
- • Multi-month capture
- • Remote monitoring
Timelapse Expertise
What's the difference between timelapse and hyperlapse?
Traditional timelapse captures time from a fixed position, compressing hours into seconds. Hyperlapse adds camera movement through space, creating dynamic sequences where the camera travels along Toronto's waterfront or through Vancouver's Stanley Park while also compressing time.
What equipment do you use?
We use professional cinema cameras and DSLRs optimized for timelapse, motorized motion control systems for smooth movement, and specialized software for exposure ramping, deflicker, and post-processing. All gear is cold-weather tested for Canadian conditions.
Can you do day-to-night transitions?
Yes, we specialize in 'holy grail' timelapse—smooth transitions from day to night with seamless exposure ramping. The CN Tower, Vancouver's coal harbour, and Montreal's Old Port are popular subjects where this technique shines.
How long can a timelapse project run?
We handle projects from single-day shoots to multi-year installations. For long-term projects like construction documentation in Toronto or Vancouver, we provide winterized weatherproof housings, remote monitoring, and regular maintenance visits. Parks Canada permits are required for national park installations.
What resolution do you capture?
We typically capture at resolutions higher than final delivery—often 6K or 8K for 4K delivery. This provides flexibility for reframing, stabilization, and future-proofing. We'll recommend appropriate resolution based on your deliverables.
Do you handle post-production?
Yes, timelapse post-production requires specialized techniques including deflicker processing, exposure smoothing, color grading, and stabilization. We deliver polished, ready-to-use sequences in your required format.
Need Timelapse Services?
Tell us about your timelapse vision and we'll create stunning time-based content.