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Replacement for Time Lapse assembler?

 
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Apr 07, 2020 06:26 |  #1

Hi;
I've used Time Lapse assembler many times to create neat videos of star trails, heck 9 years now.
http://www.dayofthenew​dan.com …s/time-lapse-assembler-1/ (external link)
I tried using it and DOA, keeps crashing after I select the images and begin the processing.
Yea - I did complete restart of computer, all the usual stuff.

Sent Dan a note, any alternatives you guys are using?

Hi Dan - I’ve used your Time Lapse Assembler many times, and mentioned you & your software with link.

It has work fine many years, now macOS 10.14.6 not working.

Are you still supporting it, or retired from software?

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Apr 08, 2020 03:02 |  #2

Doing a search I found a few possibilities ...
https://www.topbestalt​ernatives.com/time-lapse-assembler/ (external link)
https://alternativeto.​net …are/time-lapse-assembler/ (external link)
https://neededapps.com​/gluemotion/ (external link)

If you've tried some of the apps in the links above I'd like to know have your feedback.
I'm ok for $20 or so on a decent app.
I use the MacOS, so that's a must.

Do people here even make time lapse sequences, or just me?
Possibly I'm in the wrong sub-forum to ask this Q, will ask in another.

added info: My workflow is this:
-setup camera for night photography, take anywhere from 300 to 3,000 images on a tripod
-Process them as a batch
-Use StarStax for star trails; save cumulative streaks also
-Make timelapse; add other effects ; sound/etc
>>My go to app. "Time Lapse assembler", is old/non supported
>>it was easy, could adjust fps to see what one was most pleasing, etc

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Feb 02, 2022 14:58 |  #3

[Update]
I now use GlueMotion Unlimited, worth.every.dollar

https://apps.apple.com …motion/id139685​1118?mt=12 (external link)

It can be tricky to create a great looking time lapse video because of unexpected interruptions and weather changes. GlueMotion is designed to reduce the stress associated with creating time lapse movies by automating image correction and deflickering as it works to create an end result that’s smooth as silk and looks exactly how you imagined it in your head. Plus, this tile lapse tool is compatible with a range of different formats that will suit any photographer, amateur or professional alike.


- IMPORT 100,000+ IMAGES


Although it’s easy enough for casual photography fans to use, GlueMotion was created with the professional photographer in mind. The app is powerful enough to handle tens, or even hundreds, of thousands of images in just about any image format you can throw at it: JPEG, PNG, and all RAW formats supported by macOS.


- BATCH EDIT IMAGES SEAMLESSLY


From cropping and rotating through to exposure, saturation, and highlights or shadows, the app allows you to batch edit your images in a way that improves your end product without the need to spend hours tweaking individual photos or the risk of missing some images out of the correction process. Set one or more keyframes to adjust the temperature and tint and GlueMotion will interpolate the values in-between the keyframes.


- AUTOMATE CORRECTIONS AND DEFLICKERING


Inconsistent brightness levels, caused by clouds or the position of the sun, can spoil an otherwise beautiful time lapse video. GlueMotion’s deflickering engine works to analyze your images and apply the appropriate brightness correction automatically, so you can avoid that unpleasant flickering effect.


- PREVIEW VIDEO AT DIFFERENT FRAME RATES


When the time comes to create your time-lapse, choosing a frame rate can be tricky. The application allows you to generate a preview video with variable frame rates. So you just need to drag a slider to choose the ideal speed before starting the final encoding.


- CHOOSE ANY FORMAT AND CONTAINER


GlueMotion offers a range of containers, including MOV, MP4, and M4V. There’s rarely any need to use additional software to switch between formats. However, the application also allows exporting only the frames or the brightness correction if you need to use another encoding software.


- EXPORT HIGH-QUALITY TIME LAPSE VIDEOS


Even though GlueMotion does a lot of the hard work for you, you don’t want to risk messing up the time invested in your time lapse video by putting out a grainy or fuzzy final product. Thankfully, that’s not a problem — you can export high-quality time lapse videos using H264, ProRes, or HEVC codecs without sitting around for countless hours.


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Feb 03, 2022 17:26 as a reply to  @ mtbdudex's post |  #4

Appreciate the update, thanks for posting back on this thread! Will check out GlueMotion for an upcoming project.


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