Time-lapse video is possibly one of the most underused technologies in digital journalism. Considering its many different uses and how relatively easy they are to create, it’s a shame more videographers and online media aren’t using them. Time-lapse videos have been covered before on this blog, but if you need more reasons to create one, check out the examples below:

1. Eyjafjallajökull

2. NASA: Time Lapse Video of BP’s Gulf Oil Disaster

3. Time-Lapse: A Day at a Walmart Store

4. Baseball game, fireworks time-lapse

More baseball-themed time lapse videos at Ewen Media

5. Tokyo time lapse

6. Southwest: Building a plane from start to finish

7. Go For Launch! Space Shuttle Movie

8. Le tour du monde en 80 secondes (Around the world in 80 seconds)

 
There are many different ways to create time-lapse videos. Start with Photojojo’s Ultimate Guide to Time-Lapse Photography or check out how to make a time-lapse with your DSLR. You can also stitch photos together to create one or check out iTimeLapse to create time-lapse videos with your iPhone.

 
Also on 10,000 Words:

• 12 Creative uses of time-lapse photography (and 4 ways to create it)
• Composite photography: A new twist to an old medium
• Creative and innovative uses of online video