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Updated Fun & Easy Masking Tricks in Filmora
Fun & Easy Masking Tricks in Filmora
Masking is a video effect that allows you to cut out a scene and use the overlay to duplicate, hide, modify, or reveal your video footage. Just think of it as cutting something on your video so you can see what’s in the bottom layer. So, without wasting time, let me show you how to mask a video in Wondershare Filmora . Let’s get started!
Free Download For Win 7 or later(64-bit)
Free Download For macOS 10.14 or later
Masking Trick 1:
First, you need to shoot footage to add the masking effect. To do that, find a doorway with enough space to walk back and forth before setting up a camera with a tripod facing the entrance. Make sure you set the camera at the center height of the door to prevent lens distortion.
With the tripod set up, film yourself walking behind the door toward the camera. Get close to the camera, then walk back to the door. Then, cross the doorway slowly before walking out of the frame. Now let’s get editing with Wondershare Filmora.
Step 1 Fire up Wondershare Filmora, then import the clip on the video editor. After that, move the clip to the timeline by merely dragging it. Add two clips on the first and second tracks.
Step 2 Now proceed to hide the first track before adding a freeze frame on the second track. To do that, move the playhead to find the starting scene with the door frame without your subject. Then, right-click the clip and tap Add Freeze Frame. After that, extend the freeze frame area and cut out the rest of the clip.
Step 3 Next, click the Effect button and find the Image Mask effect in the Utility folder. Now drag the effect to the top layer.
Step 4 Double-click the clip to open the video editing options, then choose a rectangle image mast under Video Effects. Ensure the mask is inverted by clicking the Invert Mask checkbox. Now adjust the mast to match the door frame before clicking Ok.
Step 5 Up to this point, unhide the first track, then find the scene where the subject appears on the door frame. On the first track, cut the clip before the subject appears on the stage before cutting the scene where the subject crosses the door frame for the second time on the second track. Now play the video to view your masking effect.
Masking Trick: 2
In the second masking effect, we want to create a subject walking in and outside a tree. To do that, find a tree with a clear background, then place your camera to film the center of the tree trunk where the subject will be walking.
Now film the subject walking from one side of the tree, stop for a second, and then turn back. They should repeat the same action, but this time they’ll walk forward outside the frame after the one-second stop. That’s all!
Step 1 Import the clip on Filmora, then add the footage on the first and second timelines. After that, hide the first track, then find the scene where the subject walks forward away from the tree in the second track. Cut off the area before that action.
Step 2 Next, click Effects, choose Utility, then drag the Image Mask effect on the second video track. Then, double-click the second clip, select Video Effects, and choose a rectangular option that masks the right side of the frame.
Now adjust the mask until it covers the entire right side of the tree. After that, unhide the first clip and move the second to match the first clip’s timing. You can also cut out everything outside the scene of the first clip.
Step 3 Play the video to see your subject walking in both directions of the tree.
Masking Trick 3:
For this masking illusion, we’ll create a video with a subject jumping over a house. So, set up your camera tripod on a low level in front of the building. You can also add a mark on the ground for your subject to know where to jump.
Now tell your subject to walk to the marker before jumping and walking out of the scene.
Step 1 Import the clip into Filmora and add it to the first and second tracks. Now hide the first track before finding the scene without the subject in the second track and add a freeze frame. After that, extend the freeze frame area and cut out the rest of the clip.
Step 2 Now, it’s time to customize the clip with a mask. To do that, head to the Utility folder under Effects and choose Image Mask. Click the Invert Mask box to invert the mask.
Step 3 Double-click the video track and choose an image mask under Video Effects. Note that you may need several combinations of masks to mask out the sky and leave the building. So, play around with different masking shapes until the sky is covered.
Step 4 After masking, unhide the first track on the timeline before playing the video to find the scene where the subject appears and cut off everything before that scene. Also, find the scene where the subject jumps in the air and cut the clip in the second track. Then, delete everything after that scene.
Step 5 Play the video to see your subject jumping over the building and walking away from the scene.
Conclusion
That was easy, right? Playing around with Filmora’s masking tools can create incredible masking illusions like the ones we’ve discussed. And don’t forget this video editor has many more creative possibilities. You should try these masking tricks!
Free Download For macOS 10.14 or later
Masking Trick 1:
First, you need to shoot footage to add the masking effect. To do that, find a doorway with enough space to walk back and forth before setting up a camera with a tripod facing the entrance. Make sure you set the camera at the center height of the door to prevent lens distortion.
With the tripod set up, film yourself walking behind the door toward the camera. Get close to the camera, then walk back to the door. Then, cross the doorway slowly before walking out of the frame. Now let’s get editing with Wondershare Filmora.
Step 1 Fire up Wondershare Filmora, then import the clip on the video editor. After that, move the clip to the timeline by merely dragging it. Add two clips on the first and second tracks.
Step 2 Now proceed to hide the first track before adding a freeze frame on the second track. To do that, move the playhead to find the starting scene with the door frame without your subject. Then, right-click the clip and tap Add Freeze Frame. After that, extend the freeze frame area and cut out the rest of the clip.
Step 3 Next, click the Effect button and find the Image Mask effect in the Utility folder. Now drag the effect to the top layer.
Step 4 Double-click the clip to open the video editing options, then choose a rectangle image mast under Video Effects. Ensure the mask is inverted by clicking the Invert Mask checkbox. Now adjust the mast to match the door frame before clicking Ok.
Step 5 Up to this point, unhide the first track, then find the scene where the subject appears on the door frame. On the first track, cut the clip before the subject appears on the stage before cutting the scene where the subject crosses the door frame for the second time on the second track. Now play the video to view your masking effect.
Masking Trick: 2
In the second masking effect, we want to create a subject walking in and outside a tree. To do that, find a tree with a clear background, then place your camera to film the center of the tree trunk where the subject will be walking.
Now film the subject walking from one side of the tree, stop for a second, and then turn back. They should repeat the same action, but this time they’ll walk forward outside the frame after the one-second stop. That’s all!
Step 1 Import the clip on Filmora, then add the footage on the first and second timelines. After that, hide the first track, then find the scene where the subject walks forward away from the tree in the second track. Cut off the area before that action.
Step 2 Next, click Effects, choose Utility, then drag the Image Mask effect on the second video track. Then, double-click the second clip, select Video Effects, and choose a rectangular option that masks the right side of the frame.
Now adjust the mask until it covers the entire right side of the tree. After that, unhide the first clip and move the second to match the first clip’s timing. You can also cut out everything outside the scene of the first clip.
Step 3 Play the video to see your subject walking in both directions of the tree.
Masking Trick 3:
For this masking illusion, we’ll create a video with a subject jumping over a house. So, set up your camera tripod on a low level in front of the building. You can also add a mark on the ground for your subject to know where to jump.
Now tell your subject to walk to the marker before jumping and walking out of the scene.
Step 1 Import the clip into Filmora and add it to the first and second tracks. Now hide the first track before finding the scene without the subject in the second track and add a freeze frame. After that, extend the freeze frame area and cut out the rest of the clip.
Step 2 Now, it’s time to customize the clip with a mask. To do that, head to the Utility folder under Effects and choose Image Mask. Click the Invert Mask box to invert the mask.
Step 3 Double-click the video track and choose an image mask under Video Effects. Note that you may need several combinations of masks to mask out the sky and leave the building. So, play around with different masking shapes until the sky is covered.
Step 4 After masking, unhide the first track on the timeline before playing the video to find the scene where the subject appears and cut off everything before that scene. Also, find the scene where the subject jumps in the air and cut the clip in the second track. Then, delete everything after that scene.
Step 5 Play the video to see your subject jumping over the building and walking away from the scene.
Conclusion
That was easy, right? Playing around with Filmora’s masking tools can create incredible masking illusions like the ones we’ve discussed. And don’t forget this video editor has many more creative possibilities. You should try these masking tricks!
Free Download For macOS 10.14 or later
Masking Trick 1:
First, you need to shoot footage to add the masking effect. To do that, find a doorway with enough space to walk back and forth before setting up a camera with a tripod facing the entrance. Make sure you set the camera at the center height of the door to prevent lens distortion.
With the tripod set up, film yourself walking behind the door toward the camera. Get close to the camera, then walk back to the door. Then, cross the doorway slowly before walking out of the frame. Now let’s get editing with Wondershare Filmora.
Step 1 Fire up Wondershare Filmora, then import the clip on the video editor. After that, move the clip to the timeline by merely dragging it. Add two clips on the first and second tracks.
Step 2 Now proceed to hide the first track before adding a freeze frame on the second track. To do that, move the playhead to find the starting scene with the door frame without your subject. Then, right-click the clip and tap Add Freeze Frame. After that, extend the freeze frame area and cut out the rest of the clip.
Step 3 Next, click the Effect button and find the Image Mask effect in the Utility folder. Now drag the effect to the top layer.
Step 4 Double-click the clip to open the video editing options, then choose a rectangle image mast under Video Effects. Ensure the mask is inverted by clicking the Invert Mask checkbox. Now adjust the mast to match the door frame before clicking Ok.
Step 5 Up to this point, unhide the first track, then find the scene where the subject appears on the door frame. On the first track, cut the clip before the subject appears on the stage before cutting the scene where the subject crosses the door frame for the second time on the second track. Now play the video to view your masking effect.
Masking Trick: 2
In the second masking effect, we want to create a subject walking in and outside a tree. To do that, find a tree with a clear background, then place your camera to film the center of the tree trunk where the subject will be walking.
Now film the subject walking from one side of the tree, stop for a second, and then turn back. They should repeat the same action, but this time they’ll walk forward outside the frame after the one-second stop. That’s all!
Step 1 Import the clip on Filmora, then add the footage on the first and second timelines. After that, hide the first track, then find the scene where the subject walks forward away from the tree in the second track. Cut off the area before that action.
Step 2 Next, click Effects, choose Utility, then drag the Image Mask effect on the second video track. Then, double-click the second clip, select Video Effects, and choose a rectangular option that masks the right side of the frame.
Now adjust the mask until it covers the entire right side of the tree. After that, unhide the first clip and move the second to match the first clip’s timing. You can also cut out everything outside the scene of the first clip.
Step 3 Play the video to see your subject walking in both directions of the tree.
Masking Trick 3:
For this masking illusion, we’ll create a video with a subject jumping over a house. So, set up your camera tripod on a low level in front of the building. You can also add a mark on the ground for your subject to know where to jump.
Now tell your subject to walk to the marker before jumping and walking out of the scene.
Step 1 Import the clip into Filmora and add it to the first and second tracks. Now hide the first track before finding the scene without the subject in the second track and add a freeze frame. After that, extend the freeze frame area and cut out the rest of the clip.
Step 2 Now, it’s time to customize the clip with a mask. To do that, head to the Utility folder under Effects and choose Image Mask. Click the Invert Mask box to invert the mask.
Step 3 Double-click the video track and choose an image mask under Video Effects. Note that you may need several combinations of masks to mask out the sky and leave the building. So, play around with different masking shapes until the sky is covered.
Step 4 After masking, unhide the first track on the timeline before playing the video to find the scene where the subject appears and cut off everything before that scene. Also, find the scene where the subject jumps in the air and cut the clip in the second track. Then, delete everything after that scene.
Step 5 Play the video to see your subject jumping over the building and walking away from the scene.
Conclusion
That was easy, right? Playing around with Filmora’s masking tools can create incredible masking illusions like the ones we’ve discussed. And don’t forget this video editor has many more creative possibilities. You should try these masking tricks!
Free Download For macOS 10.14 or later
Masking Trick 1:
First, you need to shoot footage to add the masking effect. To do that, find a doorway with enough space to walk back and forth before setting up a camera with a tripod facing the entrance. Make sure you set the camera at the center height of the door to prevent lens distortion.
With the tripod set up, film yourself walking behind the door toward the camera. Get close to the camera, then walk back to the door. Then, cross the doorway slowly before walking out of the frame. Now let’s get editing with Wondershare Filmora.
Step 1 Fire up Wondershare Filmora, then import the clip on the video editor. After that, move the clip to the timeline by merely dragging it. Add two clips on the first and second tracks.
Step 2 Now proceed to hide the first track before adding a freeze frame on the second track. To do that, move the playhead to find the starting scene with the door frame without your subject. Then, right-click the clip and tap Add Freeze Frame. After that, extend the freeze frame area and cut out the rest of the clip.
Step 3 Next, click the Effect button and find the Image Mask effect in the Utility folder. Now drag the effect to the top layer.
Step 4 Double-click the clip to open the video editing options, then choose a rectangle image mast under Video Effects. Ensure the mask is inverted by clicking the Invert Mask checkbox. Now adjust the mast to match the door frame before clicking Ok.
Step 5 Up to this point, unhide the first track, then find the scene where the subject appears on the door frame. On the first track, cut the clip before the subject appears on the stage before cutting the scene where the subject crosses the door frame for the second time on the second track. Now play the video to view your masking effect.
Masking Trick: 2
In the second masking effect, we want to create a subject walking in and outside a tree. To do that, find a tree with a clear background, then place your camera to film the center of the tree trunk where the subject will be walking.
Now film the subject walking from one side of the tree, stop for a second, and then turn back. They should repeat the same action, but this time they’ll walk forward outside the frame after the one-second stop. That’s all!
Step 1 Import the clip on Filmora, then add the footage on the first and second timelines. After that, hide the first track, then find the scene where the subject walks forward away from the tree in the second track. Cut off the area before that action.
Step 2 Next, click Effects, choose Utility, then drag the Image Mask effect on the second video track. Then, double-click the second clip, select Video Effects, and choose a rectangular option that masks the right side of the frame.
Now adjust the mask until it covers the entire right side of the tree. After that, unhide the first clip and move the second to match the first clip’s timing. You can also cut out everything outside the scene of the first clip.
Step 3 Play the video to see your subject walking in both directions of the tree.
Masking Trick 3:
For this masking illusion, we’ll create a video with a subject jumping over a house. So, set up your camera tripod on a low level in front of the building. You can also add a mark on the ground for your subject to know where to jump.
Now tell your subject to walk to the marker before jumping and walking out of the scene.
Step 1 Import the clip into Filmora and add it to the first and second tracks. Now hide the first track before finding the scene without the subject in the second track and add a freeze frame. After that, extend the freeze frame area and cut out the rest of the clip.
Step 2 Now, it’s time to customize the clip with a mask. To do that, head to the Utility folder under Effects and choose Image Mask. Click the Invert Mask box to invert the mask.
Step 3 Double-click the video track and choose an image mask under Video Effects. Note that you may need several combinations of masks to mask out the sky and leave the building. So, play around with different masking shapes until the sky is covered.
Step 4 After masking, unhide the first track on the timeline before playing the video to find the scene where the subject appears and cut off everything before that scene. Also, find the scene where the subject jumps in the air and cut the clip in the second track. Then, delete everything after that scene.
Step 5 Play the video to see your subject jumping over the building and walking away from the scene.
Conclusion
That was easy, right? Playing around with Filmora’s masking tools can create incredible masking illusions like the ones we’ve discussed. And don’t forget this video editor has many more creative possibilities. You should try these masking tricks!
How to Make A Jaw-Dropping Time Lapse Video?
Are you looking for a handy tutorial that will give you a full-fledged time lapse video? Well, here’s some two cents of what would be the ideal guide that you shall refer to! Learn more about the complete steps involved in making your time lapse video. Find out more here:
Part 1: What is Time Lapse?
1. Technical basics of Time Lapse Photography and Videography
Time-lapse is a specialized type of shot that can be achieved in-camera, through editing, or a combination of both. Time-lapse is a technique where frames are shot much slower than a normal rate (e.g., 24 frames per minute instead of per second).
Professional time-lapses are a series of raw photos even though they are sometimes perceived as videos. In a nutshell, a time-lapse is a short video that processes by revealing the evolution of a series of events, invisible to the eye.
The simplest and most useful formula is time per frame (TPF), multiplied by frames per second (FPS), multiplied by 60 seconds. Using this formula will tell you how long to record to end up with your desired time lapse length or “recording time” (RT). TPF x FPS x 60 = RT
2. What is a Time-lapse video used for?
The use of time-lapse photography and video is an excellent storytelling technique since compelling stories are essential to effective marketing. A time-lapse can also offer excellent insight into the advancement of developmental projects.
① Scientific research
- Time-lapses may be utilized to spread the word about scientific investigations to a wide audience. You can use time-lapse photography to gain money by selling the material of interesting scientific investigations to documentary makers or instructional websites.
- Scientists can visualize processes that would be challenging or sometimes even impossible to study in real life, thanks to time-lapse photography
② Individual enjoyment
Time-lapses are also utilized by filmmakers for scenes requiring extended durations of time with little significant activity occurring during the shot (such as night slowly turning into day).
③ Commercial use
- Time-lapse videos are a wonderful instrument for enhancing the perception of your brand because they are. As a result, many consumers find it interesting.
- Time-lapse videos are the epitome of the old saying that “good things come in small packages” for any brand.
3. How to Make a Time-lapse video?
Start with a stable tripod or surface and adjust the settings on your phone camera or DSLR. Use slow shutter speed, use still mode, and don’t forget to use the timer. Find a stable surface and place your camera this way, you can get your hands on a creative time-lapse video.
Part 2: Record or Shoot Your Time-Lapse Video
1. Select Your Subject
The best way to create a time-lapse video is to pick your subject very carefully. Movement is the most crucial factor to consider while selecting a time-lapse subject. Any movement—whether it be caused by people, animals, vehicles, water, clouds, or anything else—can create an exciting and captivating time-lapse.
- Some of the iconic ideas of filming a time-lapse include:
- A stunning glimpse of the day and night cycle of life at sea.
- Construction of a building from ground till its completion
- Capturing the traffic movement
- Ice melting
- Sun setting
- A great shot of a galaxy
2. Prepare Right Equipment
Choose your equipment before heading out to capture time lapses. There are several options available for time-lapse cameras and applications, ranging from basic and affordable to sophisticated and pricy.
① Camera
You cannot make a time-lapse without owning a camera, whether it is a mobile phone, a compact, or a DSLR. The quality of the final result will be as good as the quality of the equipment you use.
- Smartphone camera apps (iPhone/Android)
All good smartphones now possess a built-in camera with good optical quality, for example: recently Apple Company launched its new iPhone 14 with a magnificent 48-megapixel camera. By using such cameras we have been able to produce really good pictures, although not in negative conditions, such as those with low-light, etc.
For apple: use IguanaLapse or TimeLapse to create your great time-lapses
For Android: use Time-Lapse – Lite
- Point-and-shoot cameras
Even though smartphone cameras have taken over in this digital era, it is still not possible to say that point-and-shoot cameras are not doing their magic. A point-and-shoot camera is really handy.
Some examples of point-and-shoot cameras which are best for creating fun time-lapse videos include Olympus Tough TG-6, Nikon Coolpix W300, Fujifilm XP140, Panasonic Lumix ZS70 / TZ90, and many others in the list.
- Action cameras
Action cameras, also known as action cams are compact, rugged, handheld, or mountable digital cameras that are designed to capture what you see when you are immersing in a movement. The action camera is usually mounted to your helmet, chest, handlebars of a bike or motorcycle, or tripod to record life.
The best action cameras for creating time-lapses include GoPro Hero11 Black, Insta360 ONE RS Twin Edition, DJI Action 2, DJI Pocket 2, and GoPro Hero9 Black.
- DSLR cameras
This is the best choice in terms of cost/benefit: it produces excellent results and high image quality. The best and top-rated DSLRs for creating terrific time-lapses include Nikon D850, Canon 80D, Canon EOS 90D, Sony A7 III, and others.
② Tripod/Gimbal/other stabilizers
Owning a solid and stable tripod is essential for the success of a time-lapse video. A good tripod will support the load without any problems and will keep the arsenal stable for the duration of the shooting session. The best way to use a tripod for filming a time-lapse is to use orient on a tripod that is quite high (at least 170cm).
Some best tripods used to record time-lapses include BONFOTO B671c, Patekfly Flexible Tripod, Sirui Easy Traveler ET-2204, and Vanguard Alta Pro 263AB 100.
A gimbal is a tool that uses motors and intelligent sensors to support and stabilize a camera. The best gimbal and other stabilizers used to film time-lapses include Moza Air 2, DJI RS 2, Zhiyun Crane-2S, Benro RedDog R1, iKan EC1 Beholder, and Feiyu AK4500.
③ Intervalometer/other camera shutter triggers
An intervalometer is a small device able to trigger the shutter of your camera every ‘n’ second, ‘n’ times (also infinite). It can be external, or as we saw earlier, integrated into the camera.
Some of the best intervalometer include Nikon Integrated Intervalometer. With a Nikon D3, you can go into Shooting Menu, and then activate” Interval Timer Shooting”.
3. List Pro Tips for Time-lapse Recording
- Make sure batteries are fully charged
- Set interval to match the movement in the scene
- Select music before shooting the time-lapse
- Use your backup camera
- Shoot in manual mode to avoid flicker
- Lock down focus
- Shoot in RAW format
- Add motion to the time-lapse
- Get comfortable, shoot longer
- Avoid bumping or moving the tripod
- Show shadow movement
- Use apps to plan your shots
- Shoot lots of images
Part 3: Edit Your Time Lapse Video
1. 3 Best Ways to Create Time Lapse from Photos
① Windows Photos App (Windows)
If you are using Windows, you probably are familiar with the general features of the Photos App. One of its distinguishing features is to import the photos and create a mind-blowing time-lapse out of those photos. To create time-lapse on your Windows Photos App, you must follow some simple steps:
- Open the Windows Photos app and import the pictures which you want to transform into a time-lapse.
- Go to Menu > Edit > Speed. For proper time-lapse, select a speed between 4x and 12x.
- Go to Save movie > save the video on your desktop or other device and you’re done with filming a great time-lapse video.
② QuickTime Player (Mac)
In your Apple devices (iPhones, iPads, and MacBook), you can create time-lapses by converting an image sequence to a movie or time-lapse video in QuickTime Player. For this, follow the simple steps and you will get a great time-lapse at the tip of your fingertips.
- Go to QuickTime App on your mac devices and open File > open image sequence.
- Select the image sequence folder and choose media.
- Adjust the quality of the movie by clicking on the options and choosing the resolution, frame rate, and video format.
- Click ‘open’ and time-lapse will be ready for access.
③ Filmora (Windows & Mac)
Through Wondershare Filmora software, it is now possible to drag your favorite image sequence into the timeline and transform it into a cool-looking time-lapse. If you’re looking for easy and efficient software to create attractive time-lapses, Filmora is your best go-to software. Using drag-and-drop, you can create time-lapse effects with Filmora’s built-in slow/fast motion effects. Filmora has over 150 free filters available for you if you wish to apply filters to your movie.
Filmora Video Editor creates a masterpiece for your video with the easiest interface for Windows & Mac users. Wondershare created the Filmora family of video editing and production software. Products on Filmora are available for a variety of users, from novice to expert. A timeline, preview window, and effects library are some of Filmora’s common features. These may all be accessed and managed using a drag-and-drop interface. Both Windows and macOS machines can use the Filmora software library.
How to Create a Time-lapse using Filmora
To create a time-lapse from photos in Filmora software, follow the mentioned steps:
Step 1: Download and install Wondershare Filmora
Go to google chrome and download the setup for Filmora. Install into your desktop.
Free Download For Win 7 or later(64-bit)
Free Download For macOS 10.14 or later
Step 2: Launch Filmora video editor
After downloading and installing, launch the Filmora timeline and import the photos to the media library.
Step 3: Preview and adjust the photos.
Drag the images down to the timeline and move the pointer to reset and order the images according to your required time-lapse video. Don’t forget to resize and match the sizes of all the pictures so make a uniform time-lapse.
Step 4: Adjust the Speed
Select one of the photos in the timeline and right-click. Click on Speed and Duration > Custom Speed panel > Duration > change the duration of the photo to 00:00:00:01 and hit OK.
Step 5: Add effects and audio
Even though this step is optional, still it is recommended that to make your time-lapse more presentable, go to effects and choose your favorite pre-set. Go to Audio menu to choose from the music library or add your own custom audio by importing audio file into the timeline.
Step 6 Render and Export media
Export your file after rendering it in the full screen. Always check if there are any additional changes required before exporting the media file.
Step 7: Save into your desktop
Change the video format and video and audio parameters such as Bit Rate, Encoder, and Resolution of the video.
Other software for creating time-lapse
Besides Filmora, there are some interesting options for the users which involve:
o iMovie
o LRTimelapse
o Lightroom
o Adobe Premiere Pro
o After Effects
o Photoshop
2. 3 Best Ways to Convert Video to Time Lapse
① Filmora（Windows & Mac）
Filmora offers yet another very distinguishing feature through which it can convert video footage into an excellent time-lapse video. This feature of Filmora empowers the users and boosts their content and increases audience engagement as well.
In a few simple steps, you can get a creative time-lapse on your windows and mac devices.
- Download and install Filmora 11
- Launch Filmora timeline on your device and import the footage to the media library
- Drag your video onto the video column in the timeline. Select the loaded video and click the “Play” button. While playing the video, drag the slider bar at the start time and hit the “Split” icon to cut out the part you want to do time-lapse editing.
- Right-click on the video clip in the timeline to select Speed and Duration. Find the Speed option and drag the slider bar to the right to increase the speed.
- Click the Play button to preview the result. Filmora now supports up to 100x fast motion and 0.01x slow mo.
- Export your video
② Lapse It Pro (Android & iPhone)
One of the top apps for time-lapse photography is Lapse It Pro. A collection of further time lapses made by other people is available on Lapse It. You can post your videos and favorite those of others while using this social function, which also lets you watch other people’s videos. Through user control, the software makes the smartphone’s capacity to record time lapses as effective as possible.
The lapse It pro version is currently not free, although the Lapse its app is free and it is available on both, Android and Apple.
Steps to Use Lapse It Pro:
- Download the app on your android or apple device
- Configure the time interval between the shots and set a time or photo-based limit while clicking pictures.
- Adjust the resolution of your camera before taking pictures.
- Take a lot of pictures through the app using your device’s inbuilt camera
- Edit the order of the pictures
- Stitch the pictures together to form a time-lapse
- Add filters and adjust color settings
- Render and preview
- Export the file to your device
③ Invideo (Online)
InVideo is a do-it-yourself (DIY) video creation platform that enables users to turn their ideas into videos in real time. The platform lets users create, edit, preview, and share videos with team members. It’s a fantastic solution for combining your time-lapse footage into an amazing video project.
InVideo provides three distinct methods for creating videos:
- Text-to-Video: Upload your footage and let InVideo turn it into a series of scenes that you can customize
- Blank Templates: Start with a stripped-down template and craft an amazing video from scratch
- Premade Templates: Pick a template from an extensive library of premade templates
Steps to Use InVideo:
To create a time-lapse through InVideo, follow the mentioned steps:
Step 1. Download and install InVideo
Step 2. Sign up and sign in to your InVideo account
Step 3. Upload your footage to the ‘Add your media files here’ tab.
Step 4. Do not upload footage exceeding 200 MBs.
Step 5. Click ‘Next’ and you will be redirected to the Storyboard.
Step 6. Preview all your scenes in Storyboard mode. Rearrange them, add new ones in between, and delete any that you don’t want to use in your project. You can also duplicate scenes if necessary.
Step 7: You can also add captions to your scenes. To view all the captions you’ve created, go to the Scripts tab. You’ll be able to customize your captions further in the Advanced Editor mode.
Step 8. To add audio files to your video, go to the Music tab.
Step 9. Edit your video by clicking on Advanced Editor.
Step 10. Apply filters and review the timeline, export, save the video and you’re good to go.
3. Which Way is Right for You to Edit a Time-Lapse Video?
There are many ways to edit a time-lapse video, with varying degrees of success. Each application and software has its pros and cons. Although some best and most useful methods to create and edit time-lapse videos have been discussed earlier in this essay it is crucial to highlight that Filmora is regarded as software that possesses almost all the assets that we need while we edit our time-lapse videos.
Through Filmora, you can effortlessly make a pro-level time-lapse video either from still images or existing video. Most of the software would offer only one feature at a time so it is tremendous that Filmora lets you easily access multiple options to create a seamless time-lapse video in a spur of some minutes.
Besides multiple ways to create time-lapse, Filmora also offers basic & advanced editing features for time-lapse production. After creating a time-lapse in Filmora, you can drag through the multiple post-production editing features which include: Split Screen, Keyframing, Motion Tracking, Speed Ramping, Screen Recorder, Instant Mode, Pre-set Templates, and Auto Beat Sync. And many others.
Besides these ways of editing your time-lapses, Filmora also offers no disturbing pop-up ad experience while editing which provides a smooth editing platform for editors.
Part 4: Share & Enjoy the Best Time-Lapse Video
1. Share Your Quality Time-Lapse Video Across Social Platforms
Time-lapse & social media serve as the perfect combination in today’s times when social media publicity has become an incredibly important avenue for businesses. You can share your time lapses on different social media platforms including:
- YouTube
When people talk about today’s most popular social sharing websites, YouTube often gets left out of the conversation in favor of sites like Facebook and Twitter. But don’t be fooled: YouTube has a lot going for it.
By uploading your time-lapses on YouTube, you can create a YouTube link and share it with your friends and social circle so they can easily access your content, you can get found in search by uploading your own written transcript about the time-lapse, adding an end screen or cards to promote your time-lapse video, and add creative effects to your time-lapses with YouTube Enhancements.
- TikTok
TikTok is a social media platform for creating, sharing, and discovering short videos. The app is used by young people as an outlet to express themselves through singing, dancing, comedy, and lip-syncing, and allows users to create videos and share them across a community.
Since the duration of the time-lapse videos is mostly kept short, TikTok is the best app to approach if you want to increase your audience engagement.
The Meta app, Instagram is the most used app as per 2022 statistics. Through this app, people used to update their day-to-day routine and check-ins by uploading pictures. Now, the platform has added a ‘Reels’ section which plays the short videos to keep the audience hooked to the app, more than ever.
Upload your time-lapses on Instagram as Reels and see your content boost within hours.
2. Promote Your Time-Lapse Video on Popular Websites
Professional video editors and photographers who are looking for a paid platform to promote their business can access the most widely used and reliable websites which include the following:
- Shutterstock
With this app on your mobile phones and other devices, you can Transform Your Marketing Campaigns, Social Media, Websites, and Designs. Uploading your time-lapse content to earn good money on Shutterstock will work best in your favor.
- Pond5
Pond5 is the world’s largest marketplace for HD & 4K stock video, plus millions of music tracks, SFX, motion graphics, and images. Signing up and posting your time-lapse to promote your digital work can be a good choice if you’re looking for earning money online.
- Adobe Stock
Adobe Stock is a new service that provides designers and businesses with access to millions of high-quality, curated, royalty-free images and videos. This is also a good choice for professional photographers and videographers to post their time-lapses.
- Getty
Getty is an American visual media company and is a supplier of stock images, editorial photography, video, and music for business. By uploading your time lapses on this platform, you can be provided with exceptional opportunities to engage employees, entertain clients, and promote your brand.
3. Enjoy the Attractive Time-Lapse Video Examples
Over the internet, you will find numerous creatively designed time-lapses but a few of them still top the list. Some of the iconic time-lapses created to date include the following:
- Multiverse By Hiroshi Kondo, a mind-bending TimeLapse video of Taiwan
- Paris Day & Night by Teeter-Totter-Tam is a 5-minutes TimeLapse journey through one of the prettiest cities in the world, Paris from day to night.
- Solar Panel Installation from a Crane - David Dupuy
- Death Is the Road to Awe is a sample of TimeLapse video footage from that film shot in the American Southwest.
Part 5: FAQs – Time-Lapse Video Creation
① How to easily make a time-lapse video like a pro?
Most smartphone cameras have their time-lapse feature built in. To shoot your time-lapse video, simply open up the camera on your phone and select the “Time-Lapse” feature.
Place your phone in a secure spot where it won’t move around a lot. Then, tap the record button to start recording your time-lapse. When you’re done, tap it again. Your video will play back compressed into a shorter period for a time lapse effect.
PRO TIP: If you’re planning to make a landscape video, turn your phone so your time-lapse video is wide instead of tall
② What are the best time lapse editors or software?
The top five Best Free TimeLapse Software include:
- Wondershare Filmora- Windows and Mac
- Adobe Premiere Pro – Professional software
- Final Cut Pro – Mac software for time-lapse videos
- iMovie – User-friendly
- LRTimelapse – Sophisticated tool for more experienced users
③ Can I speed up or slow down a time-lapse video using Filmora?
Filmora also allows you to adjust the duration of the video clip to change the video speed. After importing the video clip to the timeline, right-click it and choose Speed and Duration to open the custom speed pop-up. Go to the Duration section and you will see the original duration of the video. Adjusting the duration of the video longer will add a slow-motion effect to the video. Changing the duration of the video to a shorter time will speed up the playback speed of the video. Just directly input the number in the field to speed up/slow down the video.
④ How to make my time-lapse video look better?
- Using a Slow Shutter
One solution to making your time lapses look more natural is to use a slow shutter so that each frame has a bit of motion.
- Blend in Video
Capture a time-lapse with fast movement and then mask in video with slow movement, maybe I could have the best of both worlds.
- Use filters
You can use Filters to spruce up the content with the time-lapse.
- Add Audio
Audio is an essential part if you want to leverage the content reach of your time-lapse video.
Conclusion
Time lapse videos are among the most powerful marketing tactics available in the mass media age of today. Similar to aerial photography, time-lapse videos can tell an engaging story for a low production cost, and they can be viewed fast by the audience. Filmora has helped the professionals as well as the beginners in the photography and videography to boost their content through online platforms.
This article will guide you through the most useful software and ways to promote your content and boost your audience engagement through creating mind-blowing time-lapses. Software like above mentioned ones take extremely little time and focus to comprehend the tale in a time lapse, which is a huge advantage in today’s competitive industry.
Free Download For macOS 10.14 or later
Step 2: Launch Filmora video editor
After downloading and installing, launch the Filmora timeline and import the photos to the media library.
Step 3: Preview and adjust the photos.
Drag the images down to the timeline and move the pointer to reset and order the images according to your required time-lapse video. Don’t forget to resize and match the sizes of all the pictures so make a uniform time-lapse.
Step 4: Adjust the Speed
Select one of the photos in the timeline and right-click. Click on Speed and Duration > Custom Speed panel > Duration > change the duration of the photo to 00:00:00:01 and hit OK.
Step 5: Add effects and audio
Even though this step is optional, still it is recommended that to make your time-lapse more presentable, go to effects and choose your favorite pre-set. Go to Audio menu to choose from the music library or add your own custom audio by importing audio file into the timeline.
Step 6 Render and Export media
Export your file after rendering it in the full screen. Always check if there are any additional changes required before exporting the media file.
Step 7: Save into your desktop
Change the video format and video and audio parameters such as Bit Rate, Encoder, and Resolution of the video.
Other software for creating time-lapse
Besides Filmora, there are some interesting options for the users which involve:
o iMovie
o LRTimelapse
o Lightroom
o Adobe Premiere Pro
o After Effects
o Photoshop
2. 3 Best Ways to Convert Video to Time Lapse
① Filmora（Windows & Mac）
Filmora offers yet another very distinguishing feature through which it can convert video footage into an excellent time-lapse video. This feature of Filmora empowers the users and boosts their content and increases audience engagement as well.
In a few simple steps, you can get a creative time-lapse on your windows and mac devices.
- Download and install Filmora 11
- Launch Filmora timeline on your device and import the footage to the media library
- Drag your video onto the video column in the timeline. Select the loaded video and click the “Play” button. While playing the video, drag the slider bar at the start time and hit the “Split” icon to cut out the part you want to do time-lapse editing.
- Right-click on the video clip in the timeline to select Speed and Duration. Find the Speed option and drag the slider bar to the right to increase the speed.
- Click the Play button to preview the result. Filmora now supports up to 100x fast motion and 0.01x slow mo.
- Export your video
② Lapse It Pro (Android & iPhone)
One of the top apps for time-lapse photography is Lapse It Pro. A collection of further time lapses made by other people is available on Lapse It. You can post your videos and favorite those of others while using this social function, which also lets you watch other people’s videos. Through user control, the software makes the smartphone’s capacity to record time lapses as effective as possible.
The lapse It pro version is currently not free, although the Lapse its app is free and it is available on both, Android and Apple.
Steps to Use Lapse It Pro:
- Download the app on your android or apple device
- Configure the time interval between the shots and set a time or photo-based limit while clicking pictures.
- Adjust the resolution of your camera before taking pictures.
- Take a lot of pictures through the app using your device’s inbuilt camera
- Edit the order of the pictures
- Stitch the pictures together to form a time-lapse
- Add filters and adjust color settings
- Render and preview
- Export the file to your device
③ Invideo (Online)
InVideo is a do-it-yourself (DIY) video creation platform that enables users to turn their ideas into videos in real time. The platform lets users create, edit, preview, and share videos with team members. It’s a fantastic solution for combining your time-lapse footage into an amazing video project.
InVideo provides three distinct methods for creating videos:
- Text-to-Video: Upload your footage and let InVideo turn it into a series of scenes that you can customize
- Blank Templates: Start with a stripped-down template and craft an amazing video from scratch
- Premade Templates: Pick a template from an extensive library of premade templates
Steps to Use InVideo:
To create a time-lapse through InVideo, follow the mentioned steps:
Step 1. Download and install InVideo
Step 2. Sign up and sign in to your InVideo account
Step 3. Upload your footage to the ‘Add your media files here’ tab.
Step 4. Do not upload footage exceeding 200 MBs.
Step 5. Click ‘Next’ and you will be redirected to the Storyboard.
Step 6. Preview all your scenes in Storyboard mode. Rearrange them, add new ones in between, and delete any that you don’t want to use in your project. You can also duplicate scenes if necessary.
Step 7: You can also add captions to your scenes. To view all the captions you’ve created, go to the Scripts tab. You’ll be able to customize your captions further in the Advanced Editor mode.
Step 8. To add audio files to your video, go to the Music tab.
Step 9. Edit your video by clicking on Advanced Editor.
Step 10. Apply filters and review the timeline, export, save the video and you’re good to go.
3. Which Way is Right for You to Edit a Time-Lapse Video?
There are many ways to edit a time-lapse video, with varying degrees of success. Each application and software has its pros and cons. Although some best and most useful methods to create and edit time-lapse videos have been discussed earlier in this essay it is crucial to highlight that Filmora is regarded as software that possesses almost all the assets that we need while we edit our time-lapse videos.
Through Filmora, you can effortlessly make a pro-level time-lapse video either from still images or existing video. Most of the software would offer only one feature at a time so it is tremendous that Filmora lets you easily access multiple options to create a seamless time-lapse video in a spur of some minutes.
Besides multiple ways to create time-lapse, Filmora also offers basic & advanced editing features for time-lapse production. After creating a time-lapse in Filmora, you can drag through the multiple post-production editing features which include: Split Screen, Keyframing, Motion Tracking, Speed Ramping, Screen Recorder, Instant Mode, Pre-set Templates, and Auto Beat Sync. And many others.
Besides these ways of editing your time-lapses, Filmora also offers no disturbing pop-up ad experience while editing which provides a smooth editing platform for editors.
Part 4: Share & Enjoy the Best Time-Lapse Video
1. Share Your Quality Time-Lapse Video Across Social Platforms
Time-lapse & social media serve as the perfect combination in today’s times when social media publicity has become an incredibly important avenue for businesses. You can share your time lapses on different social media platforms including:
- YouTube
When people talk about today’s most popular social sharing websites, YouTube often gets left out of the conversation in favor of sites like Facebook and Twitter. But don’t be fooled: YouTube has a lot going for it.
By uploading your time-lapses on YouTube, you can create a YouTube link and share it with your friends and social circle so they can easily access your content, you can get found in search by uploading your own written transcript about the time-lapse, adding an end screen or cards to promote your time-lapse video, and add creative effects to your time-lapses with YouTube Enhancements.
- TikTok
TikTok is a social media platform for creating, sharing, and discovering short videos. The app is used by young people as an outlet to express themselves through singing, dancing, comedy, and lip-syncing, and allows users to create videos and share them across a community.
Since the duration of the time-lapse videos is mostly kept short, TikTok is the best app to approach if you want to increase your audience engagement.
The Meta app, Instagram is the most used app as per 2022 statistics. Through this app, people used to update their day-to-day routine and check-ins by uploading pictures. Now, the platform has added a ‘Reels’ section which plays the short videos to keep the audience hooked to the app, more than ever.
Upload your time-lapses on Instagram as Reels and see your content boost within hours.
2. Promote Your Time-Lapse Video on Popular Websites
Professional video editors and photographers who are looking for a paid platform to promote their business can access the most widely used and reliable websites which include the following:
- Shutterstock
With this app on your mobile phones and other devices, you can Transform Your Marketing Campaigns, Social Media, Websites, and Designs. Uploading your time-lapse content to earn good money on Shutterstock will work best in your favor.
- Pond5
Pond5 is the world’s largest marketplace for HD & 4K stock video, plus millions of music tracks, SFX, motion graphics, and images. Signing up and posting your time-lapse to promote your digital work can be a good choice if you’re looking for earning money online.
- Adobe Stock
Adobe Stock is a new service that provides designers and businesses with access to millions of high-quality, curated, royalty-free images and videos. This is also a good choice for professional photographers and videographers to post their time-lapses.
- Getty
Getty is an American visual media company and is a supplier of stock images, editorial photography, video, and music for business. By uploading your time lapses on this platform, you can be provided with exceptional opportunities to engage employees, entertain clients, and promote your brand.
3. Enjoy the Attractive Time-Lapse Video Examples
Over the internet, you will find numerous creatively designed time-lapses but a few of them still top the list. Some of the iconic time-lapses created to date include the following:
- Multiverse By Hiroshi Kondo, a mind-bending TimeLapse video of Taiwan
- Paris Day & Night by Teeter-Totter-Tam is a 5-minutes TimeLapse journey through one of the prettiest cities in the world, Paris from day to night.
- Solar Panel Installation from a Crane - David Dupuy
- Death Is the Road to Awe is a sample of TimeLapse video footage from that film shot in the American Southwest.
Part 5: FAQs – Time-Lapse Video Creation
① How to easily make a time-lapse video like a pro?
Most smartphone cameras have their time-lapse feature built in. To shoot your time-lapse video, simply open up the camera on your phone and select the “Time-Lapse” feature.
Place your phone in a secure spot where it won’t move around a lot. Then, tap the record button to start recording your time-lapse. When you’re done, tap it again. Your video will play back compressed into a shorter period for a time lapse effect.
PRO TIP: If you’re planning to make a landscape video, turn your phone so your time-lapse video is wide instead of tall
② What are the best time lapse editors or software?
The top five Best Free TimeLapse Software include:
- Wondershare Filmora- Windows and Mac
- Adobe Premiere Pro – Professional software
- Final Cut Pro – Mac software for time-lapse videos
- iMovie – User-friendly
- LRTimelapse – Sophisticated tool for more experienced users
③ Can I speed up or slow down a time-lapse video using Filmora?
Filmora also allows you to adjust the duration of the video clip to change the video speed. After importing the video clip to the timeline, right-click it and choose Speed and Duration to open the custom speed pop-up. Go to the Duration section and you will see the original duration of the video. Adjusting the duration of the video longer will add a slow-motion effect to the video. Changing the duration of the video to a shorter time will speed up the playback speed of the video. Just directly input the number in the field to speed up/slow down the video.
④ How to make my time-lapse video look better?
- Using a Slow Shutter
One solution to making your time lapses look more natural is to use a slow shutter so that each frame has a bit of motion.
- Blend in Video
Capture a time-lapse with fast movement and then mask in video with slow movement, maybe I could have the best of both worlds.
- Use filters
You can use Filters to spruce up the content with the time-lapse.
- Add Audio
Audio is an essential part if you want to leverage the content reach of your time-lapse video.
Conclusion
Time lapse videos are among the most powerful marketing tactics available in the mass media age of today. Similar to aerial photography, time-lapse videos can tell an engaging story for a low production cost, and they can be viewed fast by the audience. Filmora has helped the professionals as well as the beginners in the photography and videography to boost their content through online platforms.
This article will guide you through the most useful software and ways to promote your content and boost your audience engagement through creating mind-blowing time-lapses. Software like above mentioned ones take extremely little time and focus to comprehend the tale in a time lapse, which is a huge advantage in today’s competitive industry.
Free Download For macOS 10.14 or later
Step 2: Launch Filmora video editor
After downloading and installing, launch the Filmora timeline and import the photos to the media library.
Step 3: Preview and adjust the photos.
Drag the images down to the timeline and move the pointer to reset and order the images according to your required time-lapse video. Don’t forget to resize and match the sizes of all the pictures so make a uniform time-lapse.
Step 4: Adjust the Speed
Select one of the photos in the timeline and right-click. Click on Speed and Duration > Custom Speed panel > Duration > change the duration of the photo to 00:00:00:01 and hit OK.
Step 5: Add effects and audio
Even though this step is optional, still it is recommended that to make your time-lapse more presentable, go to effects and choose your favorite pre-set. Go to Audio menu to choose from the music library or add your own custom audio by importing audio file into the timeline.
Step 6 Render and Export media
Export your file after rendering it in the full screen. Always check if there are any additional changes required before exporting the media file.
Step 7: Save into your desktop
Change the video format and video and audio parameters such as Bit Rate, Encoder, and Resolution of the video.
Other software for creating time-lapse
Besides Filmora, there are some interesting options for the users which involve:
o iMovie
o LRTimelapse
o Lightroom
o Adobe Premiere Pro
o After Effects
o Photoshop
2. 3 Best Ways to Convert Video to Time Lapse
① Filmora（Windows & Mac）
Filmora offers yet another very distinguishing feature through which it can convert video footage into an excellent time-lapse video. This feature of Filmora empowers the users and boosts their content and increases audience engagement as well.
In a few simple steps, you can get a creative time-lapse on your windows and mac devices.
- Download and install Filmora 11
- Launch Filmora timeline on your device and import the footage to the media library
- Drag your video onto the video column in the timeline. Select the loaded video and click the “Play” button. While playing the video, drag the slider bar at the start time and hit the “Split” icon to cut out the part you want to do time-lapse editing.
- Right-click on the video clip in the timeline to select Speed and Duration. Find the Speed option and drag the slider bar to the right to increase the speed.
- Click the Play button to preview the result. Filmora now supports up to 100x fast motion and 0.01x slow mo.
- Export your video
② Lapse It Pro (Android & iPhone)
One of the top apps for time-lapse photography is Lapse It Pro. A collection of further time lapses made by other people is available on Lapse It. You can post your videos and favorite those of others while using this social function, which also lets you watch other people’s videos. Through user control, the software makes the smartphone’s capacity to record time lapses as effective as possible.
The lapse It pro version is currently not free, although the Lapse its app is free and it is available on both, Android and Apple.
Steps to Use Lapse It Pro:
- Download the app on your android or apple device
- Configure the time interval between the shots and set a time or photo-based limit while clicking pictures.
- Adjust the resolution of your camera before taking pictures.
- Take a lot of pictures through the app using your device’s inbuilt camera
- Edit the order of the pictures
- Stitch the pictures together to form a time-lapse
- Add filters and adjust color settings
- Render and preview
- Export the file to your device
③ Invideo (Online)
InVideo is a do-it-yourself (DIY) video creation platform that enables users to turn their ideas into videos in real time. The platform lets users create, edit, preview, and share videos with team members. It’s a fantastic solution for combining your time-lapse footage into an amazing video project.
InVideo provides three distinct methods for creating videos:
- Text-to-Video: Upload your footage and let InVideo turn it into a series of scenes that you can customize
- Blank Templates: Start with a stripped-down template and craft an amazing video from scratch
- Premade Templates: Pick a template from an extensive library of premade templates
Steps to Use InVideo:
To create a time-lapse through InVideo, follow the mentioned steps:
Step 1. Download and install InVideo
Step 2. Sign up and sign in to your InVideo account
Step 3. Upload your footage to the ‘Add your media files here’ tab.
Step 4. Do not upload footage exceeding 200 MBs.
Step 5. Click ‘Next’ and you will be redirected to the Storyboard.
Step 6. Preview all your scenes in Storyboard mode. Rearrange them, add new ones in between, and delete any that you don’t want to use in your project. You can also duplicate scenes if necessary.
Step 7: You can also add captions to your scenes. To view all the captions you’ve created, go to the Scripts tab. You’ll be able to customize your captions further in the Advanced Editor mode.
Step 8. To add audio files to your video, go to the Music tab.
Step 9. Edit your video by clicking on Advanced Editor.
Step 10. Apply filters and review the timeline, export, save the video and you’re good to go.
3. Which Way is Right for You to Edit a Time-Lapse Video?
There are many ways to edit a time-lapse video, with varying degrees of success. Each application and software has its pros and cons. Although some best and most useful methods to create and edit time-lapse videos have been discussed earlier in this essay it is crucial to highlight that Filmora is regarded as software that possesses almost all the assets that we need while we edit our time-lapse videos.
Through Filmora, you can effortlessly make a pro-level time-lapse video either from still images or existing video. Most of the software would offer only one feature at a time so it is tremendous that Filmora lets you easily access multiple options to create a seamless time-lapse video in a spur of some minutes.
Besides multiple ways to create time-lapse, Filmora also offers basic & advanced editing features for time-lapse production. After creating a time-lapse in Filmora, you can drag through the multiple post-production editing features which include: Split Screen, Keyframing, Motion Tracking, Speed Ramping, Screen Recorder, Instant Mode, Pre-set Templates, and Auto Beat Sync. And many others.
Besides these ways of editing your time-lapses, Filmora also offers no disturbing pop-up ad experience while editing which provides a smooth editing platform for editors.
Part 4: Share & Enjoy the Best Time-Lapse Video
1. Share Your Quality Time-Lapse Video Across Social Platforms
Time-lapse & social media serve as the perfect combination in today’s times when social media publicity has become an incredibly important avenue for businesses. You can share your time lapses on different social media platforms including:
- YouTube
When people talk about today’s most popular social sharing websites, YouTube often gets left out of the conversation in favor of sites like Facebook and Twitter. But don’t be fooled: YouTube has a lot going for it.
By uploading your time-lapses on YouTube, you can create a YouTube link and share it with your friends and social circle so they can easily access your content, you can get found in search by uploading your own written transcript about the time-lapse, adding an end screen or cards to promote your time-lapse video, and add creative effects to your time-lapses with YouTube Enhancements.
- TikTok
TikTok is a social media platform for creating, sharing, and discovering short videos. The app is used by young people as an outlet to express themselves through singing, dancing, comedy, and lip-syncing, and allows users to create videos and share them across a community.
Since the duration of the time-lapse videos is mostly kept short, TikTok is the best app to approach if you want to increase your audience engagement.
The Meta app, Instagram is the most used app as per 2022 statistics. Through this app, people used to update their day-to-day routine and check-ins by uploading pictures. Now, the platform has added a ‘Reels’ section which plays the short videos to keep the audience hooked to the app, more than ever.
Upload your time-lapses on Instagram as Reels and see your content boost within hours.
2. Promote Your Time-Lapse Video on Popular Websites
Professional video editors and photographers who are looking for a paid platform to promote their business can access the most widely used and reliable websites which include the following:
- Shutterstock
With this app on your mobile phones and other devices, you can Transform Your Marketing Campaigns, Social Media, Websites, and Designs. Uploading your time-lapse content to earn good money on Shutterstock will work best in your favor.
- Pond5
Pond5 is the world’s largest marketplace for HD & 4K stock video, plus millions of music tracks, SFX, motion graphics, and images. Signing up and posting your time-lapse to promote your digital work can be a good choice if you’re looking for earning money online.
- Adobe Stock
Adobe Stock is a new service that provides designers and businesses with access to millions of high-quality, curated, royalty-free images and videos. This is also a good choice for professional photographers and videographers to post their time-lapses.
- Getty
Getty is an American visual media company and is a supplier of stock images, editorial photography, video, and music for business. By uploading your time lapses on this platform, you can be provided with exceptional opportunities to engage employees, entertain clients, and promote your brand.
3. Enjoy the Attractive Time-Lapse Video Examples
Over the internet, you will find numerous creatively designed time-lapses but a few of them still top the list. Some of the iconic time-lapses created to date include the following:
- Multiverse By Hiroshi Kondo, a mind-bending TimeLapse video of Taiwan
- Paris Day & Night by Teeter-Totter-Tam is a 5-minutes TimeLapse journey through one of the prettiest cities in the world, Paris from day to night.
- Solar Panel Installation from a Crane - David Dupuy
- Death Is the Road to Awe is a sample of TimeLapse video footage from that film shot in the American Southwest.
Part 5: FAQs – Time-Lapse Video Creation
① How to easily make a time-lapse video like a pro?
Most smartphone cameras have their time-lapse feature built in. To shoot your time-lapse video, simply open up the camera on your phone and select the “Time-Lapse” feature.
Place your phone in a secure spot where it won’t move around a lot. Then, tap the record button to start recording your time-lapse. When you’re done, tap it again. Your video will play back compressed into a shorter period for a time lapse effect.
PRO TIP: If you’re planning to make a landscape video, turn your phone so your time-lapse video is wide instead of tall
② What are the best time lapse editors or software?
The top five Best Free TimeLapse Software include:
- Wondershare Filmora- Windows and Mac
- Adobe Premiere Pro – Professional software
- Final Cut Pro – Mac software for time-lapse videos
- iMovie – User-friendly
- LRTimelapse – Sophisticated tool for more experienced users
③ Can I speed up or slow down a time-lapse video using Filmora?
Filmora also allows you to adjust the duration of the video clip to change the video speed. After importing the video clip to the timeline, right-click it and choose Speed and Duration to open the custom speed pop-up. Go to the Duration section and you will see the original duration of the video. Adjusting the duration of the video longer will add a slow-motion effect to the video. Changing the duration of the video to a shorter time will speed up the playback speed of the video. Just directly input the number in the field to speed up/slow down the video.
④ How to make my time-lapse video look better?
- Using a Slow Shutter
One solution to making your time lapses look more natural is to use a slow shutter so that each frame has a bit of motion.
- Blend in Video
Capture a time-lapse with fast movement and then mask in video with slow movement, maybe I could have the best of both worlds.
- Use filters
You can use Filters to spruce up the content with the time-lapse.
- Add Audio
Audio is an essential part if you want to leverage the content reach of your time-lapse video.
Conclusion
Time lapse videos are among the most powerful marketing tactics available in the mass media age of today. Similar to aerial photography, time-lapse videos can tell an engaging story for a low production cost, and they can be viewed fast by the audience. Filmora has helped the professionals as well as the beginners in the photography and videography to boost their content through online platforms.
This article will guide you through the most useful software and ways to promote your content and boost your audience engagement through creating mind-blowing time-lapses. Software like above mentioned ones take extremely little time and focus to comprehend the tale in a time lapse, which is a huge advantage in today’s competitive industry.
Free Download For macOS 10.14 or later
Step 2: Launch Filmora video editor
After downloading and installing, launch the Filmora timeline and import the photos to the media library.
Step 3: Preview and adjust the photos.
Drag the images down to the timeline and move the pointer to reset and order the images according to your required time-lapse video. Don’t forget to resize and match the sizes of all the pictures so make a uniform time-lapse.
Step 4: Adjust the Speed
Select one of the photos in the timeline and right-click. Click on Speed and Duration > Custom Speed panel > Duration > change the duration of the photo to 00:00:00:01 and hit OK.
Step 5: Add effects and audio
Even though this step is optional, still it is recommended that to make your time-lapse more presentable, go to effects and choose your favorite pre-set. Go to Audio menu to choose from the music library or add your own custom audio by importing audio file into the timeline.
Step 6 Render and Export media
Export your file after rendering it in the full screen. Always check if there are any additional changes required before exporting the media file.
Step 7: Save into your desktop
Change the video format and video and audio parameters such as Bit Rate, Encoder, and Resolution of the video.
Other software for creating time-lapse
Besides Filmora, there are some interesting options for the users which involve:
o iMovie
o LRTimelapse
o Lightroom
o Adobe Premiere Pro
o After Effects
o Photoshop
2. 3 Best Ways to Convert Video to Time Lapse
① Filmora（Windows & Mac）
Filmora offers yet another very distinguishing feature through which it can convert video footage into an excellent time-lapse video. This feature of Filmora empowers the users and boosts their content and increases audience engagement as well.
In a few simple steps, you can get a creative time-lapse on your windows and mac devices.
- Download and install Filmora 11
- Launch Filmora timeline on your device and import the footage to the media library
- Drag your video onto the video column in the timeline. Select the loaded video and click the “Play” button. While playing the video, drag the slider bar at the start time and hit the “Split” icon to cut out the part you want to do time-lapse editing.
- Right-click on the video clip in the timeline to select Speed and Duration. Find the Speed option and drag the slider bar to the right to increase the speed.
- Click the Play button to preview the result. Filmora now supports up to 100x fast motion and 0.01x slow mo.
- Export your video
② Lapse It Pro (Android & iPhone)
One of the top apps for time-lapse photography is Lapse It Pro. A collection of further time lapses made by other people is available on Lapse It. You can post your videos and favorite those of others while using this social function, which also lets you watch other people’s videos. Through user control, the software makes the smartphone’s capacity to record time lapses as effective as possible.
The lapse It pro version is currently not free, although the Lapse its app is free and it is available on both, Android and Apple.
Steps to Use Lapse It Pro:
- Download the app on your android or apple device
- Configure the time interval between the shots and set a time or photo-based limit while clicking pictures.
- Adjust the resolution of your camera before taking pictures.
- Take a lot of pictures through the app using your device’s inbuilt camera
- Edit the order of the pictures
- Stitch the pictures together to form a time-lapse
- Add filters and adjust color settings
- Render and preview
- Export the file to your device
③ Invideo (Online)
InVideo is a do-it-yourself (DIY) video creation platform that enables users to turn their ideas into videos in real time. The platform lets users create, edit, preview, and share videos with team members. It’s a fantastic solution for combining your time-lapse footage into an amazing video project.
InVideo provides three distinct methods for creating videos:
- Text-to-Video: Upload your footage and let InVideo turn it into a series of scenes that you can customize
- Blank Templates: Start with a stripped-down template and craft an amazing video from scratch
- Premade Templates: Pick a template from an extensive library of premade templates
Steps to Use InVideo:
To create a time-lapse through InVideo, follow the mentioned steps:
Step 1. Download and install InVideo
Step 2. Sign up and sign in to your InVideo account
Step 3. Upload your footage to the ‘Add your media files here’ tab.
Step 4. Do not upload footage exceeding 200 MBs.
Step 5. Click ‘Next’ and you will be redirected to the Storyboard.
Step 6. Preview all your scenes in Storyboard mode. Rearrange them, add new ones in between, and delete any that you don’t want to use in your project. You can also duplicate scenes if necessary.
Step 7: You can also add captions to your scenes. To view all the captions you’ve created, go to the Scripts tab. You’ll be able to customize your captions further in the Advanced Editor mode.
Step 8. To add audio files to your video, go to the Music tab.
Step 9. Edit your video by clicking on Advanced Editor.
Step 10. Apply filters and review the timeline, export, save the video and you’re good to go.
3. Which Way is Right for You to Edit a Time-Lapse Video?
There are many ways to edit a time-lapse video, with varying degrees of success. Each application and software has its pros and cons. Although some best and most useful methods to create and edit time-lapse videos have been discussed earlier in this essay it is crucial to highlight that Filmora is regarded as software that possesses almost all the assets that we need while we edit our time-lapse videos.
Through Filmora, you can effortlessly make a pro-level time-lapse video either from still images or existing video. Most of the software would offer only one feature at a time so it is tremendous that Filmora lets you easily access multiple options to create a seamless time-lapse video in a spur of some minutes.
Besides multiple ways to create time-lapse, Filmora also offers basic & advanced editing features for time-lapse production. After creating a time-lapse in Filmora, you can drag through the multiple post-production editing features which include: Split Screen, Keyframing, Motion Tracking, Speed Ramping, Screen Recorder, Instant Mode, Pre-set Templates, and Auto Beat Sync. And many others.
Besides these ways of editing your time-lapses, Filmora also offers no disturbing pop-up ad experience while editing which provides a smooth editing platform for editors.
Part 4: Share & Enjoy the Best Time-Lapse Video
1. Share Your Quality Time-Lapse Video Across Social Platforms
Time-lapse & social media serve as the perfect combination in today’s times when social media publicity has become an incredibly important avenue for businesses. You can share your time lapses on different social media platforms including:
- YouTube
When people talk about today’s most popular social sharing websites, YouTube often gets left out of the conversation in favor of sites like Facebook and Twitter. But don’t be fooled: YouTube has a lot going for it.
By uploading your time-lapses on YouTube, you can create a YouTube link and share it with your friends and social circle so they can easily access your content, you can get found in search by uploading your own written transcript about the time-lapse, adding an end screen or cards to promote your time-lapse video, and add creative effects to your time-lapses with YouTube Enhancements.
- TikTok
TikTok is a social media platform for creating, sharing, and discovering short videos. The app is used by young people as an outlet to express themselves through singing, dancing, comedy, and lip-syncing, and allows users to create videos and share them across a community.
Since the duration of the time-lapse videos is mostly kept short, TikTok is the best app to approach if you want to increase your audience engagement.
The Meta app, Instagram is the most used app as per 2022 statistics. Through this app, people used to update their day-to-day routine and check-ins by uploading pictures. Now, the platform has added a ‘Reels’ section which plays the short videos to keep the audience hooked to the app, more than ever.
Upload your time-lapses on Instagram as Reels and see your content boost within hours.
2. Promote Your Time-Lapse Video on Popular Websites
Professional video editors and photographers who are looking for a paid platform to promote their business can access the most widely used and reliable websites which include the following:
- Shutterstock
With this app on your mobile phones and other devices, you can Transform Your Marketing Campaigns, Social Media, Websites, and Designs. Uploading your time-lapse content to earn good money on Shutterstock will work best in your favor.
- Pond5
Pond5 is the world’s largest marketplace for HD & 4K stock video, plus millions of music tracks, SFX, motion graphics, and images. Signing up and posting your time-lapse to promote your digital work can be a good choice if you’re looking for earning money online.
- Adobe Stock
Adobe Stock is a new service that provides designers and businesses with access to millions of high-quality, curated, royalty-free images and videos. This is also a good choice for professional photographers and videographers to post their time-lapses.
- Getty
Getty is an American visual media company and is a supplier of stock images, editorial photography, video, and music for business. By uploading your time lapses on this platform, you can be provided with exceptional opportunities to engage employees, entertain clients, and promote your brand.
3. Enjoy the Attractive Time-Lapse Video Examples
Over the internet, you will find numerous creatively designed time-lapses but a few of them still top the list. Some of the iconic time-lapses created to date include the following:
- Multiverse By Hiroshi Kondo, a mind-bending TimeLapse video of Taiwan
- Paris Day & Night by Teeter-Totter-Tam is a 5-minutes TimeLapse journey through one of the prettiest cities in the world, Paris from day to night.
- Solar Panel Installation from a Crane - David Dupuy
- Death Is the Road to Awe is a sample of TimeLapse video footage from that film shot in the American Southwest.
Part 5: FAQs – Time-Lapse Video Creation
① How to easily make a time-lapse video like a pro?
Most smartphone cameras have their time-lapse feature built in. To shoot your time-lapse video, simply open up the camera on your phone and select the “Time-Lapse” feature.
Place your phone in a secure spot where it won’t move around a lot. Then, tap the record button to start recording your time-lapse. When you’re done, tap it again. Your video will play back compressed into a shorter period for a time lapse effect.
PRO TIP: If you’re planning to make a landscape video, turn your phone so your time-lapse video is wide instead of tall
② What are the best time lapse editors or software?
The top five Best Free TimeLapse Software include:
- Wondershare Filmora- Windows and Mac
- Adobe Premiere Pro – Professional software
- Final Cut Pro – Mac software for time-lapse videos
- iMovie – User-friendly
- LRTimelapse – Sophisticated tool for more experienced users
③ Can I speed up or slow down a time-lapse video using Filmora?
Filmora also allows you to adjust the duration of the video clip to change the video speed. After importing the video clip to the timeline, right-click it and choose Speed and Duration to open the custom speed pop-up. Go to the Duration section and you will see the original duration of the video. Adjusting the duration of the video longer will add a slow-motion effect to the video. Changing the duration of the video to a shorter time will speed up the playback speed of the video. Just directly input the number in the field to speed up/slow down the video.
④ How to make my time-lapse video look better?
- Using a Slow Shutter
One solution to making your time lapses look more natural is to use a slow shutter so that each frame has a bit of motion.
- Blend in Video
Capture a time-lapse with fast movement and then mask in video with slow movement, maybe I could have the best of both worlds.
- Use filters
You can use Filters to spruce up the content with the time-lapse.
- Add Audio
Audio is an essential part if you want to leverage the content reach of your time-lapse video.
Conclusion
Time lapse videos are among the most powerful marketing tactics available in the mass media age of today. Similar to aerial photography, time-lapse videos can tell an engaging story for a low production cost, and they can be viewed fast by the audience. Filmora has helped the professionals as well as the beginners in the photography and videography to boost their content through online platforms.
This article will guide you through the most useful software and ways to promote your content and boost your audience engagement through creating mind-blowing time-lapses. Software like above mentioned ones take extremely little time and focus to comprehend the tale in a time lapse, which is a huge advantage in today’s competitive industry.
How to Put a Filter on a Video in iMovie
There are times when you record a video and find out that the light and color in the video have been up to the mark. The light could be too bright or too dark while there could be some color overlays in certain portion as well as the entire frame of the video. Thanks to the video editing apps, you can correct any lighting and coloration issues with different filters available to apply to your video.
If you are using iPhone or Mac, you can use Apple’s iMovie app easily. Therefore, you should know how to add filters on iMovie to get the desired output. iMovie app is available for both iPhone and iPad users as well as Mac users. You do not need prior experience in video editing to add filter to your videos to enhance and improve them. We will illustrate the steps on how to add filters in iMovie as well as suggest a better iMovie alternative.
Part 1. How to add filters on iMovie iPhone
If you have an iPhone, you are more likely to record a video with your iPhone. This is because the camera quality of iPhones is extremely good and there are various modes available for capturing different types of videos like slow-motion and time-lapse. Once you capture a video with your iPhone, you can edit the video and add filters to enhance the video quality using iMovie app available for iPhone.
You have to install iMovie app from App Store as it does not come pre-install. If you already have it installed, make sure you update it to the latest version to get all the filters. Here are the steps how to put a filter on a video in iMovie app.
Step1 Open iMovie app on your iPhone. Tap on Create Project option and tap on Movie on the next screen.
Step2 Select the video from your iPhone that you want to edit and add filters. After your selection, tap on Create Movie option located at the bottom.
Step3 Your selected video will now be available on the Timeline where you can edit your video. Tap on Filters icon located at the bottom-right corner.
Step4 You will see all the different filters available on iMovie app. You can also find a slider above each selected filter. You can adjust the filter to increase or decrease the filter intensity.
Step5 Tap on Play icon to check how the filter is looking on your video. Once you are satisfied, tap on Done option located at the top-left corner.
Step6 Tap on Share icon at the bottom and then tap on Save Video option to save the modified video on your iPhone.
Part 2. How to add filters on Mac iMovie
If you are someone who regularly makes videos for social media account or video streaming channel, you are more likely to record your video using a video camera and transfer the recorded video to you Mac for editing purposes. iMovie comes pre-installed on Mac, and therefore, once you have transferred the video, you can get started with editing and adding filters immediately. Here are the steps on how to add filters to iMovie on your Mac.
Step1 Launch iMovie from Applications folder. Click on Create New option to start a new Project.
Step2 Drag and drop the target video from Photos app to Desktop. Thereafter, drag and drop the video file from Desktop to the Timeline of iMovie project.
Step3 Click on the video clip on the Timeline and click on Crop Filter and Audio Effects icon above the Viewer.
Step4 Click on Clip Filter option and you will see different filters in a window to the left. Place the mouse pointer over the filters, and you will see the filter in the Viewer.
Step5 Once you are satisfied with a filter, click on that filter to apply it to the video clip.
Part 3. iMovie Alternative to add filters on Computer
There are several reasons iMovie filters may not always serve your purpose. For example, there is no way on how to add face filters on iMovie. The collection of filters is rather limited. If you are not satisfied with the filters available on iMovie, there are several iMovie alternatives available. We recommend Wondershare Filmora due to its vast collection of filters of all categories to enhance your video to the next level. Here are steps on how to add filters to your video using Filmora on your computer.
Free Download For Win 7 or later(64-bit)
Free Download For macOS 10.14 or later
Step1 Download and install Wondershare Filmora and it is available for Mac as well as Windows users. Open Filmora and click New Project.
Step2 Drag and drop video clips under Project Media folder. Thereafter, drag and drop video clips to Timeline.
Step3 Go to Effects from the top panel and click on Filters from the left panel. You will see all the different categories of filters.
Step4 Select any filter and drag and drop it on Timeline. You can stretch the duration of the filter as per your requirements.
You can also check Overlay> Utility option from the left panel to add face filters to your video in the same manner. If you want to save the modified video, click on Export button.
Conclusion
If you are an iPhone user or a Mac user, you can add filters to your video using iMovie app. You have to install iMovie app on your iPhone, but iMovie comes pre-installed on Mac. But there are limited filters available on iMovie and there is a lack of face filters which are trending in today’s viral videos. That is why we recommend Wondershare Filmora where there is a wide range of filters available to apply to your video conveniently as per your requirements.
Free Download For macOS 10.14 or later
Step1 Download and install Wondershare Filmora and it is available for Mac as well as Windows users. Open Filmora and click New Project.
Step2 Drag and drop video clips under Project Media folder. Thereafter, drag and drop video clips to Timeline.
Step3 Go to Effects from the top panel and click on Filters from the left panel. You will see all the different categories of filters.
Step4 Select any filter and drag and drop it on Timeline. You can stretch the duration of the filter as per your requirements.
You can also check Overlay> Utility option from the left panel to add face filters to your video in the same manner. If you want to save the modified video, click on Export button.
Conclusion
If you are an iPhone user or a Mac user, you can add filters to your video using iMovie app. You have to install iMovie app on your iPhone, but iMovie comes pre-installed on Mac. But there are limited filters available on iMovie and there is a lack of face filters which are trending in today’s viral videos. That is why we recommend Wondershare Filmora where there is a wide range of filters available to apply to your video conveniently as per your requirements.
2 Actionable Ways to Extract Subtitles From MKV Videos without Quality Loss
The subtitles are a great way of watching movies in a foreign language, but in several situations, you would need to extract or remove these subtitles from your MKV videos. For instance, if you are fond of watching movies with a clear screen, getting a clean video at times can be a task, and here the need to remove the subtitle SRT files arises. Some of the other possible reasons for removing the subtitles are synchronization issues, changing the subtitle language, using the extracted subtitles in other high-quality videos, incompatible codec issues, and more.
MKV is a popularly used multimedia format that is capable of containing multiple metadata including videos, audio, chapters, subtitles, and more. So, if you too have downloaded an MKV video having subtitles online or ripped it from a DVD. This article will help you to know the 2 actionable ways for extracting the subtitles. So, keep reading to learn about srt extractor tools.
Part 1: Not All Subtitles for MKV files Can Be Extracted (Hardsub Vs. Softsub)
As we have mentioned that there are tools and programs available that can help you remove the subtitle srt files, but here one thing needs to be remembered not all types of subtitle files can be extracted from the MKV videos. The reason for this lies in the type of subtitles used in the videos. So, first, let’s learn about subtitle types and their differences.
There are two major types of forms of subtitles- hardsubs (also known as hardcoded subtitles or open subtitles) or softsubs (also known as closed subtitles or softcoded subtitles).
Hardsubs are the subtitles that are burned in the image of the videos and thus cannot be extracted, removed, hidden, or disabled when the video files are played.
Softsubs are the subtitles that are added as external files to the video container as an independent stream and thus can be turned off, removed, or extracted.
So, what we guide here is for ripping softsubs from videos in MKV videos. Now, let’s dive into the details.
Part 2. 2 Actionable ways for extracting subtitles from MKV videos
There are two different ways by which subtitles can be extracted from MKV files.
Solution 1: Extract Subtitles from MKV Videos Online Extractors
If you are looking for a quick and simple solution for subtitle removal, online tools work as an apt choice. There are several browser-based programs available that works directly from your browser, are simple to use, and need no software download or installation. Below listed are popularly used 3 tools in the category.
This is a widely used online tool that allows extracting subtitle srt files from an array of video files including MKV, MP4, FLV, MOV, and others.
Key Feature
- Free to use online tool for srt extract.
- Support to a wide range of video formats including MKV, MP$, 3GP, FLV, and others.
- Support to a wide range of video languages.
- Allows extracting subtitles from a local video or using a video link.
Pros
- Simple and free tool.
- Support for multiple video formats
- Allows getting audio transcription.
- Support to Text Detection (OCR).
- Subtitles can be downloaded in SRT and VTT format.
- Option to preview the video.
- Offers 24X7 support.
Cons
- Internet dependency.
- Need to provide a valid email id for processing the files.
- The free version allows uploading videos of only up to 25MB.
- The free version has a slow subtitle extraction speed.
Best for: This online tool is best when you wish to extract subtitles not only from your local files but also from videos on video sites like YouTube and others. Using the tool, you can also add captions to YouTube, Facebook, and other sites.
This is a multitasking online tool that allows you to convert, edit, download, as well as extract subtitles.
Key features
- Allows downloading subtitles from local as well as online sites like YouTube, Facebook, DailyMotion, and more.
- Simple and user-friendly interface.
- Free to use browser-based program.
Pros
- No need for any software download or registration.
- Simple and quick file processing.
- Add URL or local files.
- Option to share with friends.
Cons
- Works only when the internet is available.
- Limited format supported for local files.
- Limited additional features.
Best for- When you want to extract and download subtitles from YouTube, Facebook, and other online sites in a simple manner, Savesubs works as the best tool.
Relied by all, Veed is a feature-packed tool for performing an array of video-related tasks including subtitle extraction.
Key features
- Free to use online tools for a variety of video tasks.
- Allows extracting and downloading subtitles from videos in an array of formats.
- Online videos from popular sites can be added.
- Allows to work manually or through auto-generated subtitles.
- Option to edit the subtitles if needed.
Pros
- Easy to use tool without any training required.
- Support to local, and online files.
- Subtitles support multiple formats including SRT, ASS, VTT, SSA, and TXT.
- Allows editing the subtitles and also choosing their font.
Cons
- Dependency on internet connectivity.
- The free version has a watermark on the processed files.
- With too many features and options, the interface may appear confusing to many.
Best for: Veed is an apt tool for users who want subtitles in an array of formats.
Steps for extracting subtitles
Above we have listed 3 online tools and the steps for extracting subtitles using them are more or less the same. To run you through the general process and steps, below we have listed the steps using Savesubs.
Steps to extract subtitles using Savesubs
Step1On your system browser and vist Savesubs .
Step2Next, add the video URL or enter any keyword related to the video for which you wish to extract the subtitles. Alternatively, you can also add local files by clicking on the
Select Files button. Click on the Download button.
Step3Tap on the Click here to extract button for the tool to start extracting the subtitles.
Solution 2: Rip Subtitles from MKV Video with Extractor Software
Though online tools are simple to use, they are dependent on internet connectivity and have limited additional features. So, if you want to extract SRT subtitles even when there is no network and with added functions, desktop software works as the best choice.
With a wide range of these extractor software available, selecting one can be a daunting task and to help you with this, we have shortlisted a few popular and reliable programs as below.
Popular among users across the globe, this free desktop software is known as “de-factor open source for closed captions”.
Key features of the software
- Allows extracting subtitles from a wide range of media files.
- Support to multiple formats including MKV, MP4, MPEG, and more.
- Free to use software with a user-friendly interface.
- Compatible with Windows, Linux, and OSX platforms.
Pros
- Simple to use free tool for subtitle extraction.
- Multi-platform support.
- A small and portable program that is fast in functioning.
Cons
- Software needs to be downloaded and installed on your system.
- Too many settings and features on the interface make it look crammed.
Best for: If you are looking for a free and open-source tool that can work on multiple platforms, CCExtractor is an apt choice.
For Windows and Mac users, VideoProc works as a great tool to extract subtitles from videos in MKV, MP4, VOB, AVI, and other formats.
Key features of the software
- Multi-tasking desktop software supporting subtitle extraction as well.
- Allows extracting subtitles from videos in an array of formats including MKV, AVI, MP4, and more.
- Multiple video editing options are supported like cutting, cropping, rotating, merging, and more.
- Also allows searching and adding subtitles files.
Pros
- Subtitles can be extracted from multiple video file formats. So, you can extract SRT from MP4 as well as other video formats.
- Subtitles can be downloaded and added in srt, ss, and ssa format in one go.
- Support for downloading subtitles for movies and TV shows in multiple languages.
- Multiple video editing options are supported.
Cons
- Lack tutorials which might take time for first-time users to understand the tool.
- A lot of users complain of lagging issues.
- Paid software.
Best for: If you are looking for a tool that not only lets you extract the subtitles but also performs other video editing functions, VideoProc will work great.
This is a free and open-source tool known for editing text-based subtitles. The most popular subtitle formats can be used. Preview of the subtitles in real-time or in design time, spell checking, translation mode and styles editing are some of the main features.
Key Features of the software
- Free and open-source tool under GNU public license.
- Allows editing text-based subtitles by converting, correcting, transforming, and converting.
- New subtitles can also be added using the software.
- Support to preview the subtitles in the design-time or real-time.
- Support additional features like style editing, spell-check, translation mode, and more.
Pros
- Free and open-source tool.
- Allows adding new subtitles as well as editing the existing ones.
- Allows using the popular subtitle formats.
- Feature to preview the subtitles in design-time or real-time.
Cons
- Software download is needed.
- Limited format support.
Best for: The tool is apt for users who need a free tool that can work on Windows as well as Mac systems.
How to extract subtitles using extractor software?
The main key steps for extracting the subtitles using desktop software may differ from tool to tool. Below listed are the steps using CCExtractor for your reference.
Steps to extract subtitles using CCExtractor
Step1Download and install the software on your system.
Step2Next, run CCExtractorGUI.exe and drag the video file to the program under the Input file tab.
Step3Next at the Output (1) tab choose output type as .srt and at the Output (2) tab select UTF-8 Encoding.
Step4Tap on the Execution tab bar and then click on the Start button. The program will start processing and the subtitle SRT file will be generated and will appear with the source video in the same folder.
Pro Tips: How do I Edit embedded SRT subtitles in MKV?
Above we have talked about the ways by which subtitles can be extracted from MKV files. But if you need to edit the embedded SRT subtitles in your MKV videos, professional software would be needed and here we recommend Wondershare Filmora as the best choice.
Wondershare Filmora is a versatile Windows and Mac-based video editing tool that supports a wide range of editing functions like visual effects, transitions, PIP, green screen, split screen, AI portrait, auto reframe, and screen recorder, masking, and many more.
The software supports multiple subtitles-related functions like editing embedded SRT files, speech-to-text, and text to speech.
Free Download For Win 7 or later(64-bit)
Free Download For macOS 10.14 or later
Steps to edit embedded SRT subtitles in MKV files using Wondershare Filmora
Step1Download, install, and launch the software on your system. In the Media Resources area import the SRT subtitles files.
Step2Next, right-click on the timeline and then choose Advanced Edit or double-click on the selected SRT file to clip.
Step3In the next step, multiple subtitle editing tasks can be done like – editing time code, changing the subtitles, add/remove/merge subtitle strips, and changing subtitle styles.
Step4Finally, choose the SRT file at the timeline and then right-click and choose Export Subtitle File.
Above are the brief steps for editing the subtitles. You can check the detailed steps at this link here.
Hot FAQs on Extracting SRT from MKV
Below listed are some commonly asked questions and their answers.
1. Except for SRT, what types of subtitle formats does MKV support?
The subtitle formats supported by the MKV file include SRT, PGS/SUP, VobSub, and SSA.
2. Can VLC extract subtitles?
Though VLC is a media player, it supports an array of additional features as well including subtitle extraction. Using the software, you can also add subtitles to the video.
3. How can I extract hardcoded subtitles from a video?
The only solution for extracting hardcoded subtitles from a video is by using the Optical Character Recognition (OTR) technology.
Final Words
We hope, we have answered all your queries and doubts related to subtitle extraction in the article above. The choice of choosing an online tool or a desktop software depends on your requirements and the subtitle file. For editing the subtitles, you can rely on Wondershare Filmora which is an excellent all-in-one video editing tool.
Free Download For Win 7 or later(64-bit)
Free Download For macOS 10.14 or later
Best for: This online tool is best when you wish to extract subtitles not only from your local files but also from videos on video sites like YouTube and others. Using the tool, you can also add captions to YouTube, Facebook, and other sites.
This is a multitasking online tool that allows you to convert, edit, download, as well as extract subtitles.
Key features
- Allows downloading subtitles from local as well as online sites like YouTube, Facebook, DailyMotion, and more.
- Simple and user-friendly interface.
- Free to use browser-based program.
Pros
- No need for any software download or registration.
- Simple and quick file processing.
- Add URL or local files.
- Option to share with friends.
Cons
- Works only when the internet is available.
- Limited format supported for local files.
- Limited additional features.
Best for- When you want to extract and download subtitles from YouTube, Facebook, and other online sites in a simple manner, Savesubs works as the best tool.
Relied by all, Veed is a feature-packed tool for performing an array of video-related tasks including subtitle extraction.
Key features
- Free to use online tools for a variety of video tasks.
- Allows extracting and downloading subtitles from videos in an array of formats.
- Online videos from popular sites can be added.
- Allows to work manually or through auto-generated subtitles.
- Option to edit the subtitles if needed.
Pros
- Easy to use tool without any training required.
- Support to local, and online files.
- Subtitles support multiple formats including SRT, ASS, VTT, SSA, and TXT.
- Allows editing the subtitles and also choosing their font.
Cons
- Dependency on internet connectivity.
- The free version has a watermark on the processed files.
- With too many features and options, the interface may appear confusing to many.
Best for: Veed is an apt tool for users who want subtitles in an array of formats.
Steps for extracting subtitles
Above we have listed 3 online tools and the steps for extracting subtitles using them are more or less the same. To run you through the general process and steps, below we have listed the steps using Savesubs.
Steps to extract subtitles using Savesubs
Step1On your system browser and vist Savesubs .
Step2Next, add the video URL or enter any keyword related to the video for which you wish to extract the subtitles. Alternatively, you can also add local files by clicking on the
Select Files button. Click on the Download button.
Step3Tap on the Click here to extract button for the tool to start extracting the subtitles.
Solution 2: Rip Subtitles from MKV Video with Extractor Software
Though online tools are simple to use, they are dependent on internet connectivity and have limited additional features. So, if you want to extract SRT subtitles even when there is no network and with added functions, desktop software works as the best choice.
With a wide range of these extractor software available, selecting one can be a daunting task and to help you with this, we have shortlisted a few popular and reliable programs as below.
Popular among users across the globe, this free desktop software is known as “de-factor open source for closed captions”.
Key features of the software
- Allows extracting subtitles from a wide range of media files.
- Support to multiple formats including MKV, MP4, MPEG, and more.
- Free to use software with a user-friendly interface.
- Compatible with Windows, Linux, and OSX platforms.
Pros
- Simple to use free tool for subtitle extraction.
- Multi-platform support.
- A small and portable program that is fast in functioning.
Cons
- Software needs to be downloaded and installed on your system.
- Too many settings and features on the interface make it look crammed.
Best for: If you are looking for a free and open-source tool that can work on multiple platforms, CCExtractor is an apt choice.
For Windows and Mac users, VideoProc works as a great tool to extract subtitles from videos in MKV, MP4, VOB, AVI, and other formats.
Key features of the software
- Multi-tasking desktop software supporting subtitle extraction as well.
- Allows extracting subtitles from videos in an array of formats including MKV, AVI, MP4, and more.
- Multiple video editing options are supported like cutting, cropping, rotating, merging, and more.
- Also allows searching and adding subtitles files.
Pros
- Subtitles can be extracted from multiple video file formats. So, you can extract SRT from MP4 as well as other video formats.
- Subtitles can be downloaded and added in srt, ss, and ssa format in one go.
- Support for downloading subtitles for movies and TV shows in multiple languages.
- Multiple video editing options are supported.
Cons
- Lack tutorials which might take time for first-time users to understand the tool.
- A lot of users complain of lagging issues.
- Paid software.
Best for: If you are looking for a tool that not only lets you extract the subtitles but also performs other video editing functions, VideoProc will work great.
This is a free and open-source tool known for editing text-based subtitles. The most popular subtitle formats can be used. Preview of the subtitles in real-time or in design time, spell checking, translation mode and styles editing are some of the main features.
Key Features of the software
- Free and open-source tool under GNU public license.
- Allows editing text-based subtitles by converting, correcting, transforming, and converting.
- New subtitles can also be added using the software.
- Support to preview the subtitles in the design-time or real-time.
- Support additional features like style editing, spell-check, translation mode, and more.
Pros
- Free and open-source tool.
- Allows adding new subtitles as well as editing the existing ones.
- Allows using the popular subtitle formats.
- Feature to preview the subtitles in design-time or real-time.
Cons
- Software download is needed.
- Limited format support.
Best for: The tool is apt for users who need a free tool that can work on Windows as well as Mac systems.
How to extract subtitles using extractor software?
The main key steps for extracting the subtitles using desktop software may differ from tool to tool. Below listed are the steps using CCExtractor for your reference.
Steps to extract subtitles using CCExtractor
Step1Download and install the software on your system.
Step2Next, run CCExtractorGUI.exe and drag the video file to the program under the Input file tab.
Step3Next at the Output (1) tab choose output type as .srt and at the Output (2) tab select UTF-8 Encoding.
Step4Tap on the Execution tab bar and then click on the Start button. The program will start processing and the subtitle SRT file will be generated and will appear with the source video in the same folder.
Pro Tips: How do I Edit embedded SRT subtitles in MKV?
Above we have talked about the ways by which subtitles can be extracted from MKV files. But if you need to edit the embedded SRT subtitles in your MKV videos, professional software would be needed and here we recommend Wondershare Filmora as the best choice.
Wondershare Filmora is a versatile Windows and Mac-based video editing tool that supports a wide range of editing functions like visual effects, transitions, PIP, green screen, split screen, AI portrait, auto reframe, and screen recorder, masking, and many more.
The software supports multiple subtitles-related functions like editing embedded SRT files, speech-to-text, and text to speech.
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Steps to edit embedded SRT subtitles in MKV files using Wondershare Filmora
Step1Download, install, and launch the software on your system. In the Media Resources area import the SRT subtitles files.
Step2Next, right-click on the timeline and then choose Advanced Edit or double-click on the selected SRT file to clip.
Step3In the next step, multiple subtitle editing tasks can be done like – editing time code, changing the subtitles, add/remove/merge subtitle strips, and changing subtitle styles.
Step4Finally, choose the SRT file at the timeline and then right-click and choose Export Subtitle File.
Above are the brief steps for editing the subtitles. You can check the detailed steps at this link here.
Hot FAQs on Extracting SRT from MKV
Below listed are some commonly asked questions and their answers.
1. Except for SRT, what types of subtitle formats does MKV support?
The subtitle formats supported by the MKV file include SRT, PGS/SUP, VobSub, and SSA.
2. Can VLC extract subtitles?
Though VLC is a media player, it supports an array of additional features as well including subtitle extraction. Using the software, you can also add subtitles to the video.
3. How can I extract hardcoded subtitles from a video?
The only solution for extracting hardcoded subtitles from a video is by using the Optical Character Recognition (OTR) technology.
Final Words
We hope, we have answered all your queries and doubts related to subtitle extraction in the article above. The choice of choosing an online tool or a desktop software depends on your requirements and the subtitle file. For editing the subtitles, you can rely on Wondershare Filmora which is an excellent all-in-one video editing tool.
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