Time-Lapse Filming on iPhone
In the iPhone's Camera app, Time-Lapse mode captures footage by taking photos at set intervals (e.g., every 0.5 to 10 seconds) and then stitches them together into a video, typically played back at a standard frame rate like 30 frames per second (fps). This creates a sped-up effect, where longer recording times result in faster apparent playback because more real-world time is compressed into the same video duration. For example, a 1-hour recording might be condensed into a 30-second video, making motion appear much faster. Why the Replay Seems Faster for Longer Recordings - Dynamic Frame Capture : The iPhone adjusts the interval between captured frames based on recording duration. For shorter time-lapses (e.g., under 10 minutes), it might capture a frame every 0.5 seconds. For longer recordings, it increases the interval (e.g., every 8 seconds) to keep the final video length manageable (typically 20–40 seconds). This means a longer recording compresses more time, making the playba...