Matthew Vandeputte is a creative director based in London with a passion for timelapse photography. His newsletter The Time Warper Weekly is the one and only newsletter for all things timelapse photography, tips, and techniques to learn and improve your skills. Join 5,000 fellow Time Warpers and start learning how to timelapse!
📸 A sad start to 2025 for timelapse motion control enthusiasts 📸
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Hello and happy New Year to you and yours ✨ I hope 2025 is bigger and better than 2024. Let's get cracking with some sad timelapse industry news below 🫠 Industry NewsIt's been a sad couple of years for timelapse motion control enthusiasts. Two years ago Dynamic Perception ceased operations (that's what it looks like at least, despite their website still being online). They were an early player in the timelapse slider game and were often seen in behind-the-scenes photographs of some of the most popular timelapse shooters out there. Shortly after, New Zealand based company Syrp was bought out by Videndum (the mega corporation behind Manfrotto). After making a few small content creator-focused products like the Joby Spin and Swing, Videndum ended up shutting down all Syrp operations. Then, last week, Rhino Camera Gear announced its closure on its website. Without much further official info, there are quite a few comments from the company owner Kyle under this article here. This leaves few "old school" timelapse moco players behind: Kessler Crane, Emotimo, Edelkrone, and Black Forest Motion. (If I missed any let me know) There are new ones popping up to replace the shuttered ones: Zeapon keeps adding smart sliders to the affordable market (I have yet to test their equipment), and Neewer has some plug-and-play equipment too. For now, I am still holding on to my Syrp 3-axis motion control kit using the carbon fiber magic carpet and the Genie Pan and Tilt head. If you want to learn more about motion control timelapse you can check out my e-book or course at the bottom of this email. Featured FilmAdrien Mauduit consistently impresses me with his gorgeous aurora timelapse work. Check out his latest aurora compilation on YouTube here. Featured GearZeapon recently announced the Micro4 Series slider. Read about it here: And find more information on the Zeapon website here. May the clouds be in your favor 🌥️ Matthew
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Matthew Vandeputte is a creative director based in London with a passion for timelapse photography. His newsletter The Time Warper Weekly is the one and only newsletter for all things timelapse photography, tips, and techniques to learn and improve your skills. Join 5,000 fellow Time Warpers and start learning how to timelapse!
Hello, how you doin'? We're at the end of March 2025, which is blowing my mind if I'm honest. It's been a packed start to the year, and I'm glad to announce some new free workshops and gear deals below. Gear Deals If you shop on Amazon make sure to check out the newly launched Spring Deals. This might be a nice time to stock up on hard drives or memory cards: Amazon UK, Amazon US More Free Workshops Sign up for a free webinar and timelapse masterclass here. (scroll down to my profile photo...
2025 so far has seen a lot of timelapse-related events and appearances, both online and offline. Last week I hosted an all-day event with Enlaps and The Timelapse Store where I talked about: The history of timelapse photography The business behind timelapse Pricing models for long-term timelapse shoots The past, present, and future of timelapse equipment And lots more Please use the chapters under the video to navigate through the three-hour recording here: Next week I am hosting two free...
Some exciting news further down this email :) I'm hosting a free webinar called The Art Of Timelapse Photography next week. Sign up here. The Ultimate Timelapse Course 2025 Update Do you want to know more about the gimbal vest I use for my high-speed hyperlapse shooting? Gimbal Vest Then here's some good news: I've added 23 new lessons to the course. You can get lifetime access with a $50 discount with code LETSGO50 at checkout here. Industry News DJI has announced the OM7 and OM7P phone...