Gallery: 10 Mesmerizing Time-Lapse Videos
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Time-lapse photography has been around for over 100 years. It allows viewers to see time progressing without having to wait around for it to happen, a la *Koyaanisqatsi* or *Baraka*. It also reveals the way the world works on a scale that's invisible to the unaided eye. With the use of high-quality DSLR cameras, computer-driven timers and tripods, it’s never been easier to achieve these images. Professionals and hobbyists alike are creating stunning views of our world — from the cosmos to the Truckasaurus. Here are 10 of our favorite recent time lapse films for your viewing pleasure (please excuse some of the over-the-top music). Feel free to point out any of your own favorites in the comments. __Above:__ Time-Lapse: Quebec City Winter 2010 ----------------------------------- Filmmaker [Dominic Boudreault](http://www.dominicboudreault.com/) takes us on a time-lapse journey through his hometown of Quebec. These surreal images were captured in January through April of 2010.
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Time-Lapse: Aurora Borealis in Finnish Lapland 2011 --------------------------------------------------- [Flatlight Films](http://www.flatlightfilms.com/) shows us a unique look at the northern lights during the winter of 2011. Shot in several locations in the Finnish Lapland and filmed with DSLR cameras and remote pan/tilt heads to capture the entire horizon.
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Pan-Lapse: Billy Goat Hill, SF ------------------------------ Filmmaker [Ken Murphy](http://www.murphlab.com/) shows an interesting view from Billygoat Hill, a neighborhood of San Francisco. Ken used a motorized camera mount set to make a single revolution in 90 minutes, capturing images at five-second intervals.
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Time-Scapes: Rapture -------------------- Filmmaker [Tom Lowe](http://www.timescapes.org/) shows us a clip from his upcoming film *Timescapes*, a modern portrait of the American Southwest.
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Time-Lapse: Stars in Motion --------------------------- See the path of the stars and rotation of the Earth over ancient temples and old structures in Greece. This time-lapse collection took [Chris Kotsiopoulos](http://www.greeksky.gr/) two years to assemble.
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Time-Lapse: Metal Heart ----------------------- Everyone loves a Truckasaurus! Filmmaker [Keith Loutit](http://keithloutit.com) shows us a new perspective of a monster truck … and its fans.
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Mauna-Lapse: From Sea to Summit -------------------------------- Mauna Kea is located at 13,796 feet and offers some amazing time-lapse moments. Captured by the [Upthink Lab](http://upthink.tv). Aloha!
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Time-Lapse: Tall Painting ------------------------- Who knew spilling paint could be so beautiful? Brooklyn-based filmmaker [Dave Kaufman](http://youtube.com/user/RaveLikeDave) speeds up time to bring an artist’s work to a new perspective.
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Time-Lapse: One Year in 40 Seconds ---------------------------------- Ever wonder what one year in Norway would look like in 40 seconds? [Eirik Solheim](http://www.eirikso.com) documented every day of the year to get this fresh perspective on time.
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Time-Lapse: Where Are We Going? -------------------------------- Filmmaker [David Coiffier](http://www.facebook.com/pixelsrevenge) takes us on a time-lapse journey around the planet. Shot in Paris, NYC, Tuscany, Normandy and Australia, to name a few.
