Time Lapse Explained

Time Lapse in Dash Cam

The time-lapse mode is integrated with the parking mode to record time-lapsed videos while your car is parked. Time-lapse refers to a mode of video recording enabling a camera to record at 1FPS (one frame per second). Upon playback, at a standard 30FPS, everything appears to be rolling faster than the average speed, which is called time-lapse video. That is, each one-minute video recorded covers a 30-minute period. This time-lapse feature practically helps you save your time while watching extensive footage – such as two hours long parking footage.

Note:

The low framerate mode is similar to the time-lapse recording function, but the difference is that there is no 5-minute entry mechanism for time-lapse recording, which will be directly turned on after setting.

How Does It Work?

Frame rate is the number of pictures/frames that appear in the video every single second. In the most straightforward explanation, the frame rate is nothing but the playback speed of the video -- they are the same thing.

In a time-lapse video, the frame rate or the playback speed is decreased -- hence, when the video is played at a regular speed (30 frames per second), time seems to be moving faster, which is called lapsing.

The formula for calculating video duration is:

[Normal Recording Time = Time Lapse Recording Time (Sec) x Recording Frame Rate FPS/Time Lapse Option]

When time-lapse is selected, the camera will record according to your selection of 1FPS/5FPS/10FPS/15FPS.

For example, if you select 1 FPS and the current video resolution framerate is 30FPS, the recorder will generate a 30FPS video per second. A low frame rate mode can greatly preserve the integrity of the video and save space on the memory card.

How do I benefit the most from the time-lapse video?

1. Time-lapse is considered as a leisure activity setting and not for use in order to collect evidence

2. Helps to save your memory card space if less capacity

3. Practically save your time by speeding up the recorded long-duration videos.

Automatically Halt The Time-lapse Recording

Additionally, when impacts are detected, the dashcam creates a buffered Event video.

For example, suppose anybody crashes your vehicle while time-lapse parking mode is turned ON. In that case, the camera will automatically switch to normal recording mode ON for 1 minute -- to capture every crucial detail.