Archive for the 'Time-Lapse' Category

Bike-view Time Lapse

Sunday, May 21st, 2006

This image is one of approx. 200 sequentially-photographed still frames — shot approx. one frame / 0.25 sec. –  from a slowly-moving bicycle. The goal was an attempt to create a “unique” type of time-lapse sequence. I attached the camera to a horizontally-”mounted” tripod — the tripod was bungee-corded to the rear bike rack. In […]

Time Lapse

Sunday, July 31st, 2005

How to Create a High-Resolution Time-Lapse segment
Tools needed:
Digital Camera and remote control
Camera-Controlling Software (optional but recommended)
Advanced Batch Convert (ABC)
Apple Quick Time Pro (QT)
Digital Video Conversion Software (e.g. Ulead Video Studio, Canopus, Adobe, Pinnacle)
Procedure:
Camera
Basic:
Choose subject matter (e.g. clouds) and depress remote button at regular intervals (e.g. every 10 sec.) for a certain length of time. Exactly […]

Describe the four parts of any programmable logic controller (PLC)

Thursday, July 7th, 2005

Describe the four parts of any programmable logic controller (PLC):
All PLCs have four basic components: power supply, processor, input modules, and output modules. A fifth component, a programming device, is not considered a basic part since some PLCs will not have one if one of its programs are loaded from an EPROM chip.