The build a log video was done with a kensington webcam and bundled software. If I was going to do a timelapse today I'd get a used Canon and appropriae shareware (google timelapse). I came across several while I was searching for something to compress several hours of video into a short segment. Apparently the Canon interfaces thru a USB connection and is the camera of choice for time lapse stuff. Sorry I can't be more help.
Skip
--- In harryproa@yahoogrou
>
> G'day,
> What software and how did it interact with the Canon camera?
>
> I have just heard that I will be getting one of the first 6m China
> built production harrys sent to me at our new house. With this, my
> daughters yet to be finished 5m and my yet to be started Solitarry, I
> will have enough proas to keep me amused for a while.
>
> So, Elementarry is for sale. It has a trailer, 2 sails, one mast and
> needs a paint job, which could be done before it leaves, if required.
> There are a bunch of spare rudders and bits and pieces I would throw
> in with it. Freight from here to most ports in a 40' container is
> about $Aus5,000. Doug's 5m is sitting on my front lawn as well and is
> for sale as well. This could fit in the same container.
>
> Any interest, let me know.
>
> regards,
>
> Rob
>
>
>
> On Fri, May 8, 2009 at 9:29 PM, proaskip <skipj@...> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Thanks, the software I used came with the webcam and didn't require any
> > input once it was started except to turn off when a building session was
> > done. I suspect there's been some changes/improvement
> > since the time lapse was done.
> >
> > cheers,
> > Skip
> >
> > --- In harryproa@yahoogrou
> >>
> >> Definitely worth it, judging by the videos. Nice boats too.
> >>
> >> How do you organise the timing, or does it require someone to push the
> >> button every half hour or so?
> >>
> >> regards,
> >> rob
> >>
> >> On Fri, May 8, 2009 at 8:00 AM, proaskip <skipj@> wrote:
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >>
> >> >> Thanks. Anyone have any advice about a suitable web cam and how to
> >> >> set it up? Won't be much to see for the first 2 weeks as it will all
> >> >> be panel making, but after that it should be plenty of action.
> >> >>
> >> > I'd recommend a used Canon Digital camera, they apparently interface
> >> > well
> >> > with most timelapse shareware and have a lot more dynamic range than a
> >> > typical 'webcam'.
> >> >
> >> > Set the camera up off to one side rather than straight on axis. I found
> >> > it a
> >> > real hassle to remember to fire the computer up and run the camera
> >> > routine
> >> > when going down to do an hour or two of work in the evening. But it was
> >> > worth it, once.
> >> >
> >> > http://www.youtube.
> >> >
> >> > http://www.youtube.
> >> >
> >> > cheers,
> >> > Skip
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >
> >
>
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