Timelapse Ramp speed curve

Real time in, 8× through the middle, real time out.

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Speed range: 1× to 8×. Interpolation: bezier.

Best for

Shape

Real time for 15%, an eased ramp to 8× by 30%, a long 8× plateau to 70%, and a symmetric ease back to real time for the last 15%.

Why it works

A hyperlapse that starts and ends in real time is one shot with a story; one that starts at 8× is stock footage. The bookends give the viewer a before and an after.

How to shoot for it

Shoot the whole thing as normal video — this is for people who did not plan a timelapse. Lock exposure and white balance so the 8× section does not flicker.

Control points

AtSpeed
0%
15%
30%
70%
85%
100%

Tips

FAQ

How long a clip can I use?
Any length the browser can decode. A 5-minute 1080p clip at 8× exports in a minute or two on a recent laptop; the render runs locally so there is no upload time.

Use this curve in the editor