I thought it was worthwhile to write about this here, as it’s not often I do one of these. I decided (after putting the lights on the tree), that a timelapse of the tree being decorated would make a cool video.

I set the 400D with the Sigma 10-20 on a tripod, and started with a composition containing a table, filled with all the decorations, and then the fire in the background with the tree, which looks ‘christmassy’. I changed the composition towards the end to be with the tree more central, as it was unnecessary to keep the table in when it’s empty.

Anywho, I have written up about timelapses, HERE, optimistic post before I had the 400D, and I feel I have posted up some of my attempts before. This one worked well I think, so, let me know what you think, and I may work on a guide as to how I do these at least, when I have some time, tell me if you think it’s worthwhile!

So, here’s the video, I recommend you actually click through it to the vimeo site, and watch it in HD, but if you can’t be bothered, or have a slow Internet connection, feel free to just watch it here

Decoration of the Tree from Charlie Styr on Vimeo.

Merry Christmas!

Charlie -