time-interval between each frame shot is different. A stop motion video is a series of still images capturing a scene where the interval of state-of-change for the scene i.e. First, time-lapse and stop-motion are not the same. There is usually some confusion when it comes to differences between a time-lapse and stop motion video. In situations where the researchers presence is either not required or could affect the participant’s behavior, a time-lapse video recording mechanism may be set-up in advance, the video can be recorded during the activity and the researcher can view the recording later. The researcher and the videographer can be different. This equipment can be set-up in the same scenario with different users or different scenarios with the same users or user groups.

The equipment required to record a time-lapse video is a camera (many phone cameras come equipped with time-lapse recording capabilities), a tripod and a remote. Time-lapse videos can be easily combined with other design research methods such as interviews, guided tour, task analysis, to record user experience or interaction with a prototype, a digital or non-digital products and services. Time-lapse video is an observation-recording tool that can be employed by researchers to record, review and analyze user behavior or actions in specific scenarios.

A video normally comprises of 24-30 frames per second (fps) which means that a 5 second video shot at 15 fps, is made up of 75 photos (frames). A video is a series of pictures stitched together to give the impression of continuous motion.

We’ll start by understanding some basics.

Moving time lapse tool