Whether you’re starting a construction project, capturing your garden bloom in the spring, or shooting a total solar eclipse, the planning stage is a crucial part of any project.

With the right rig, capturing a time lapse is a creative and rewarding experience. Cut out hours of research and headaches comparing cameras, mounts, settings, etc. We’ve done the work, shot amazing time lapses, and we’re here to share what we’ve learned.

Once you have your gear, it’s time to build your rig, test it out, and set everything in place where it will stay for the duration of the project.