• Archives
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Earnings
  • Enterprise
  • About TechBooky
  • Submit Article
  • Advertise Here
  • Contact Us
TechBooky
  • African
  • AI
  • Metaverse
  • Gadgets
Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
  • African
  • AI
  • Metaverse
  • Gadgets
Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
TechBooky
Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
Home General App

Read about how the super cool “Hyperlapse” feature from Instagram works

Paul Balo by Paul Balo
August 28, 2014
in App, Internet, Mobile, Research/How to do it, Service news
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Unveiling the Superb “Hyperlapse” Feature From Instagram:

Hyperlapse by Instagram was deployed, aiming to revolutionize how you capture and share moving time-lapse videos. Primarily, time-lapse photography involves playing frames at a significantly swifter rate than their capture. You can now relish fleeting moments like sunsets or the rolling fog in mere seconds. The fascinating aspect of time-lapses lies in their capacity to highlight otherwise imperceptible patterns and motions in daily life.

Hyperlapses – a unique form of time-lapse where the camera also shifts – were previously challenging to capture, demanding meticulous planning, diverse camera mounts, and professional-grade video editing software. Hyperlapse’s objective was to streamline this process, incorporating a single record button for taking videos and easily selecting the playback rate post-capture. Fluid camera motion was guaranteed through the incorporation of a stabilizing algorithm known as Cinema (used in Instagram’s Video feature).

Video stabilization is critical to capture seamlessly fluid videos. In the movie industry, a harness worn by the camera operator aids in achieving this; it separates the camera and the operator’s body motions. However, with Hyperlapse, Instagram introduced Cinema that relies on the smartphone’s inbuilt gyroscope to eliminate unwanted hand movements during capture.

Cinema stabilization utilizes a pipeline that assimilates gyroscope samples and frames, producing a smooth camera motion devoid of unwanted jerks and bumps. Synthetic camera orientations are translated into our visual spectrum by the IGStabilizationFilter, countering camera shake. A crucial aspect identified in this process is the need to crop or zoom in for buffer space around the visible area, preventing the inclusion of empty regions in the final video.

The tool offers an interactive slider to select the time-lapse level post-recording. For beautifully fluid videos, the Cinema algorithm is adaptive, adjusting the zoom based on the recorded video’s shakiness. The tradeoff involves camera motion smoothness versus effective resolution. This algorithm effectively minimizes camera shake while maximizing resolution on a per-video basis.

The meticulous process of creating Hyperlapse concluded with an application that feels light, responsive, and induces a sense of creativity among users. With just a tap of a button, the Instagram community can now capture and share their moments in an exciting new way.

The content update was carried out to maintain its currency in 2025. Previous updates are no longer relevant.

Light edits were made in 2025 to improve clarity and relevance.

Related Posts:

  • A6A1BDD9-CD6F-4F7F-904A-AA80814330DC
    Instagram Rolls Out New Update Including Notes,…
  • WhatsApp-Video-Messaging_Header
    Meta Introduces In-Chat Short Video On WhatsApp —…
  • image
    Accelerated Reels on Instagram Like TikTok
  • Snapchat-Hopes-Scan-Can-Transform-it-into-a-Visual-Search-Engine-800×420
    Snapchat Rolls Out Director Mode, An Advanced Video…
  • article_full@1x
    Twitch Is Now Offering TikTok-like Video Stories
  • ray-ban-meta
    Meta's Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Gets Video Calling,…
  • 678d0a22fb092e001c190291
    Instagram Updates: 3-Minute Reels and New Profile…
  • 2021-10-28T192643Z_1192726397_RC27JQ9YT3Z8_RTRMADP_3_FACEBOOK-CONNECT-1-e1635453549966
    Facebook Shuts Down Live Shopping Feature To Focus On Reels

Discover more from TechBooky

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Paul Balo

Paul Balo

Paul Balo is the founder of TechBooky and a highly skilled wireless communications professional with a strong background in cloud computing, offering extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing wireless communication systems.

BROWSE BY CATEGORIES

Select Category

    Receive top tech news directly in your inbox

    subscription from
    Loading

    Freshly Squeezed

    • Bitchat Bluetooth Messaging App On App Store July 29, 2025
    • Edge Gets New Copilot Mode Feature Making it an AI Browser July 29, 2025
    • PayPal’s Crypto Payments Reduce International Fees by 90% July 28, 2025
    • Mastercard Launches A2A Protect to Target “Fast Fraud” July 28, 2025
    • Microsoft Cuts Ties with Rosneft-linked Indian Oil Company July 28, 2025
    • Musk Urged by US Senator to Stop S/East Asian Fraudsters using Starlink July 28, 2025

    Browse Archives

    July 2025
    MTWTFSS
     123456
    78910111213
    14151617181920
    21222324252627
    28293031 
    « Jun    

    Quick Links

    • About TechBooky
    • Advertise Here
    • Contact us
    • Submit Article
    • Privacy Policy
    Generic selectors
    Exact matches only
    Search in title
    Search in content
    Post Type Selectors
    • African
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Gadgets
    • Metaverse
    • Tips
    • About TechBooky
    • Advertise Here
    • Submit Article
    • Contact us

    © 2025 Designed By TechBooky Elite

    Discover more from TechBooky

    Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

    Continue reading

    We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.