GoPro MAX User Manual Tech Specs: Time Lapse
TIMEWARP VIDEO SPEED
You can increase TimeWarp video speed up to 30x to turn longer activities into shareable moments.
Use this chart to estimate the length of your videos. For example, recording at 2x speed for 1 minute will give you about 30 seconds of TimeWarp video. Recording at 2x speed for 4 minutes will give you approximately 2 minutes of TimeWarp video.
In HERO mode, you can select Auto to let your GoPro automatically set the speed for you. HERO mode also lets you tap 
to dramatically slow down your footage to real time, and then tap the button again to speed it back up.
Setting | Recording Time | Video Length |
|---|---|---|
2x | 1 minute | 30 seconds |
5x | 1 minute | 10 seconds |
10x | 5 minutes | 30 seconds |
15x | 5 minutes | 20 seconds |
30x | 5 minutes | 10 seconds |
Heads Up: Recording times are approximate. The video length may vary depending on the movement in your shot.
Setting | Examples |
|---|---|
2x–5x | Driving through a scenic route |
10x | Hiking and exploring |
15x–30x | Running and mountain biking |
📘PRO TIP: For the best results, try speeds 10x and up when shooting footage that may get bumpy.
TIME LAPSE INTERVAL
The interval sets how often your camera takes a shot in Time Lapse Video and Time Lapse Photo modes.
Available intervals are 0.5 (default), 1, 2, 5, 10, and 30 seconds; 1, 2, 5, and 30 minutes; and 1 hour.
Setting | Examples |
|---|---|
0.5–2 seconds | Surfing, biking, or other sports |
2 seconds | Busy street corner |
5–10 seconds | Clouds or outdoor scenes for long durations |
10 seconds–1 minute | Art projects or other lengthy activities |
1 minute–1 hour | Construction work or other activities that take place over an very long period of time |
Time Lapse Video Recording Time
Use this chart to determine the length of your videos. For example, recording for 5 minutes with a 0.5-second interval will give you 20 seconds of time lapse video. Recording for 15 minutes will give you 1 minute of video.
Setting | Recording Time | Video Length |
|---|---|---|
0.5 second | 5 minutes | 20 seconds |
1 second | 5 minutes | 10 seconds |
2 seconds | 10 minutes | 10 seconds |
5 seconds | 1 hour | 20 seconds |
10 seconds | 1 hour | 10 seconds |
30 seconds | 5 hours | 20 seconds |
1 minute | 5 hours | 10 seconds |
2 minutes | 5 hours | 5 seconds |
5 minutes | 10 hours | 4 seconds |
30 minutes | 1 week | 10 seconds |
1 hour | 1 week | 5 seconds |
📘PRO TIP: For the best results, mount your camera on a tripod or place it on a stable surface where it won’t wobble or shake. Use TimeWarp video to capture time lapse video when you’re on the move.
To learn more, see TimeWarp Video Speed.
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