On Tuesday, August 26, Instagram (a widely popular image and video social sharing app) debuted its latest creation, Hyperlapse. Hyperlapse is a standalone app (currently only available for iOS devices) that allows users to create beautiful, high quality time-lapse videos without having to remain still.
Check out Instagram's Hyperlapse introduction video below:
Upon reading the news of Hyperlapse (yes, I discovered it on the college’s Instagram feed), I immediately downloaded the app and tried it out. I journeyed down to the Hinds Community College bookstore to see how the app would work in a busy environment. My first attempt at hyperlapsing (is that a word yet?) left more to be desired. However, after a little practice, I got the feel of the tool. Users simply record video (horizontally or vertically) of a scene until they're satisfied with the length. Next, users can select a playback speed (1x to 12x) to see it come to life as a time lapse video. Users can then save the video to their camera roll or share it to Facebook and/or Instagram.
I’m having a lot of fun with Hyperlapse. I am excited to see how creative I can be using this tool. Check out a few of my “trials” below. Happy Hyperlapsing!
Students walking to class:
Public Relations Office:
