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Timelapse is a beautiful tool if you want to show change, emphasize progress over a longer period, or capture some precious moments flying by. But what if we could add camera motion to it and literally move through space, underlining the smooth flow of passing time? In the freshly added Part II of the MZed course \u201cCinematic Timelapse\u201d<\/a>, photographer and filmmaker Drew Geraci focuses precisely on this technique and talks us through the basic key points of how to master a motion control timelapse. Heads up, magic ahead!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

If you\u2019ve ever seen the opening credits for the series \u201cHouse of Cards<\/a>\u201d, then you\u2019re already familiar with Drew\u2019s work. He is a master in cinematic timelapse, working for such clients as HBO, Sony, Apple, Discovery Channel, and others. Fortunately, he generously shares his knowledge with us as well: from how to choose the right timelapse intervals<\/a> to what gear and best post-production workflows are out there. <\/p>\n\n

Below, we share several snippets of what motion control timelapse offers for leveling up your cinematography. You can watch the whole comprehensive (and beginner-friendly) course on MZed.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

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Drew Geraci in Cinematic Timelapse: Part II. Image source: Drew Geraci \/ MZed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Visible benefits of motion control timelapse<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

But first, back to basics. There are different ways to bring motion into your timelapse, and the one we\u2019ll be talking about here involves motorized systems (different sliders and heads). Among them are the ones that offer multi-axis control, as well as the roll-axis. (If you\u2019re a beginner, please don\u2019t let those terms scare you off). Of course, nowadays you can even use drones like the new DJI Inspire 3<\/a> to make repeatable motion-controlled movements, but that\u2019s not the point of today\u2019s discussion. <\/p>\n\n

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Motion control rig example. Image source: Drew Geraci \/ MZed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

So, let\u2019s imagine you set up a camera on such a rig, and let it flow through the scene while capturing thousands of photos \u2013 why? What benefits do motion control systems unlock? Clearly, the following:<\/p>\n\n