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How To TIMELAPSE in DaVinci Resolve iPad

How To TIMELAPSE in DaVinci Resolve iPad

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In this article/video i will show you how you can create a Timelapse Video using DaVinci Resolve for the iPad. I will actually show you two ways, how you can achieve this. One method will use the build in sequence feature, and the other method will use the images number feature. Using Timelapse is a great way to enhance your videos. So let’s start using them even on an iPad. Enjoy learning.

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[Video] How To TIMELAPSE in DaVinci Resolve iPad

Step 1: Make sure to create a Folder for each Timelapse on the Files App

Make sure to always create a separate folder on the Files app for each Timelapse you want to create.
Make sure to always create a separate folder on the Files app for each Timelapse you want to create.

Step 2: How to copy images from Photos App to the Files App?

If your images are in the Photos app. Simply select all the images you need and then click the share icon.
If your images are in the Photos app. Simply select all the images you need and then click the share icon.
Click on “Save to Files” and navigate to the location folder.
Click on “Save to Files” and navigate to the location folder.

The Philosophy of creating a Timelapse with DaVinci Resolve iPad

In this tutorial i will show you two different methods on how to create a proper Timelapse using DaVinci Resolve. The core idea is, that you created the Timelapse using images. Digital Camera on a tripod that shoots many images over a longer timespan. That way each image has a higher Resolution than if you would just simply record a video.

Because that’s the thing with Timelapse you can always speed up a video and end up having a Timelapse as well. The YouTuber Casey Neistat is known for using that technique in his Vlogs. The advantage of doing it that way, if you record something interesting you can alway go back to normal speed and you have a video. Or in his case, he walks into the shoot and starts talking.

But the advantage of doing it with images is three fold:

  1. It is much less storage than recording a video. Imagine a video over 10 hours… you would not want that. And most cameras shout of after 30min anyway.
  2. You can use the perfect settings for each image. Let’s say you create a Timelapse from a city skyline at night. You could make each image with these beautiful stars then only is possible if you longer exposure an image. Btw. That is another advantage, because you can exposure longer. You can have beautiful images where the video would be to dark or to cluttered with noise.
  3. You end up with a higher resolution image. If the video you create is 4k but you shoot in 12 Megapixel or even 24 Megapixel an above. The image still has enough pixels so you can zoom into the images without losing pixel quality.

Because of that. The idea of both methods i show you today, will focus on creating first a Master Copy Video in the Full Resolution of your images. The only thing we do to that will be the Color Grading. Because with the amazing Color Tools from DaVinci you have the most impact, if you actually color grade the Photos. I will show you what i mean through out the Tutorial.

After that we render a Video in the original Resolution. And then bring this video into our edit. This has a couple of advantages. First it’s not so resources intensive and you can do all the speed up and change of zoom later without any lag. But you still have all the resolution to zoom in, without losing pixel quality. So let’s start.

Methode 1: Create Timelapse using Sequence in DaVinci Resolve iPad

In order to create Timelapse we need the MEDIA PAGE of DaVinci Resolve for iPad.
In order to create Timelapse we need the MEDIA PAGE of DaVinci Resolve for iPad.

Tip: If you don’t know how to get the other pages on the iPad read this article first: How to UNLOCK ALL PAGES in DaVinci Resolve for iPad Pro

The cool part about the media page, you can navigate your files on the iPad and go to the folder that has your Timelapse images.
The cool part about the media page, you can navigate your files on the iPad and go to the folder that has your Timelapse images.

How to toggle on the Sequence Feature in DaVinci Resolve iPad?

But we have one Problem. By default instead of showing us all the images in a sequence we see all the individual images.
But we have one Problem. By default instead of showing us all the images in a sequence we see all the individual images.
The Solution is to have the Sequence Feature toggled on. Then instead of all the individual clips you would see this Sequence Clip.
The Solution is to have the Sequence Feature toggled on. Then instead of all the individual clips you would see this Sequence Clip.
On the Desktop Version of DaVinci Resolve you would simply click on the three dots and click on “Sequence”. But that is missing on the iPad.
On the Desktop Version of DaVinci Resolve you would simply click on the three dots and click on “Sequence”. But that is missing on the iPad.
Open the shortcuts menu (Option + Command + K) and under the category Media Storage you have to give “Individual” and “Sequence” a new Shortcut.
Open the shortcuts menu (Option + Command + K) and under the category Media Storage you have to give “Individual” and “Sequence” a new Shortcut.

Make sure you are using the Proper Naming Structure for your images.

Important: In order that Sequence is working you have to make sure that your images are properly named. Like in a sequence. 1, 2, 3, etc. Also 4567, 4568, 4569 is working.
Important: In order that Sequence is working you have to make sure that your images are properly named. Like in a sequence. 1, 2, 3, etc. Also 4567, 4568, 4569 is working.

How to create a new Timeline from a Sequence Clip?

Then use the shortcut for “Sequence” and instead of all the single images you can drag & drop the sequence clip into your media bin.
Then use the shortcut for “Sequence” and instead of all the single images you can drag & drop the sequence clip into your media bin.
When you select the sequence clip and open the Metadata tab you see the resolution of your Timelapse.
When you select the sequence clip and open the Metadata tab you see the resolution of your Timelapse.
In order to preserve the Resolution, we are going to create a new Timeline from the Sequence Clip. Right click and choose “Create New Timeline Using Selected Clips…”
In order to preserve the Resolution, we are going to create a new Timeline from the Sequence Clip. Right click and choose “Create New Timeline Using Selected Clips…”
In the next window make sure to deselect the “Use Project Setting” Checkbox. Give it a name and under the tab Format change the Resolution to the Timelapse resolution.
In the next window make sure to deselect the “Use Project Setting” Checkbox. Give it a name and under the tab Format change the Resolution to the Timelapse resolution.
In your CUT PAGE or EDIT PAGE you will see now the one Timelapse clip.
In your CUT PAGE or EDIT PAGE you will see now the one Timelapse clip.

How to Color Grade a Sequence Timeline?

Before we export that Timelapse change your color correction now. Because now you still have the most pixel information about your images.
Before we export that Timelapse change your color correction now. Because now you still have the most pixel information about your images.

Final Step: Export your Master Copy of your Timelapse

After you are done you can export this Timelapse as your Master Copy of the Timelapse.
After you are done you can export this Timelapse as your Master Copy of the Timelapse.

Important: Like i explained before. Besides the color Grading we don’t change anything in this Master Copy. You can if you want, but i would bring in the rendered Video into your Project and do all the other adjustments like “speed up” and “zooming” in the actual project.

Methode 2: Create Timelapse using Images in DaVinci Resolve iPad

For solution two create a new bin in the Media Pool. Simply right click in an empty area of the Media Pool and select “New Bin”.
For solution two create a new bin in the Media Pool. Simply right click in an empty area of the Media Pool and select “New Bin”.
Drag & Drop all the images into this Bin.
Drag & Drop all the images into this Bin.
Also here make sure that the Naming of the Images is in a sequence like 1, 2, 3 etc.
Also here make sure that the Naming of the Images is in a sequence like 1, 2, 3 etc.

How to open the DaVinci Resolve Preferences Menu on iPad?

Open the Shortcuts menu and give “Preferences…” under the Category DaVinci Resolve a shortcut.
Open the Shortcuts menu and give “Preferences…” under the Category DaVinci Resolve a shortcut.

How to change the Standard Still Duration on DaVinci Resolve iPad?

Use the shortcut to open the DaVinci Resolve Preference Menu. Navigate under User to Editing and scroll down. Here you will find all sorts of default settings. Also the “Standard still duration”. Which by default is set to like 10 or 20 seconds. Change it to frames with the value 1. Because each image of our Timelapse should be 1 frame.
Use the shortcut to open the DaVinci Resolve Preference Menu. Navigate under User to Editing and scroll down. Here you will find all sorts of default settings. Also the “Standard still duration”. Which by default is set to like 10 or 20 seconds. Change it to frames with the value 1. Because each image of our Timelapse should be 1 frame.

How to create a new Timeline from multiple images?

Now we are going a Timeline with the Timelapse resolution. Same like before. Select all clips and right click and choose “Create New Timeline Using Selected Clips…”.
Now we are going a Timeline with the Timelapse resolution. Same like before. Select all clips and right click and choose “Create New Timeline Using Selected Clips…”.
Change the Resolution to match the Timelapse resolution.
Change the Resolution to match the Timelapse resolution.
In your timeline you will see now all the images placed.
In your timeline you will see now all the images placed.

How to Color Grade a Timelapse with multiple images?

In order to color correct all at once i add an adjustment clip from the effects tab over all the images.
In order to color correct all at once i add an adjustment clip from the effects tab over all the images.
Select the Adjustment clip and open the Color Page.
Select the Adjustment clip and open the Color Page.
Do all your Color Correction in this step.
Do all your Color Correction in this step.

Final Step: Export the Master Copy of your Timelapse

Finally export the Master Copy of your Timelapse.
Finally export the Master Copy of your Timelapse.

Important: Like i explained before. Besides the color Grading we don’t change anything in this Master Copy. You can if you want, but i would bring in the rendered Video into your Project and do all the other adjustments like “speed up” and “zooming” in the actual project.

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