Star rotation NE night sky timelapse (comp) 720p HD V06794

[s1mpl3k1d]

Stunning video! Can I ask how you do the effects on star trails? I know how to do static startrails but would love to know how do did the moving. It is phenomenal!

[jcmegabyte]

@s1mpl3k1d This technique is a complex process I developed myself, the details of which are a bit of a trade secret. Basically you have to "add" the individual still images together, one at a time, and then make those composited images into video clips... It takes lots of time and effort, but usually worth it! =) Thanks for checking it out!

[s1mpl3k1d]

@jcmegabyte That's what I was thinking. Thanks a lot for sharing your tips. I will try it one day.

[desinga]

Gorgeous!!!

[jcmegabyte]

Thanks so much! =)

[jcmegabyte]

Glad you enjoyed - thanks so much for watching! :-)

[Digitoolsheep]

Is that a campfire lighting up the trees? Looks like you refueled it about four times throughout the night.  Good times...

[jcmegabyte]

That's actually a neighbor's porch light - this was filmed right in a suburban neighborhood. The fade-out is partially caused by the compositing technique which produces some interesting effects on non-star objects and other light sources in the frame! :-)

[Digitoolsheep]

@jcmegabyte Rock on! What software do you use for this? I'm using some good freeware I found but it sucks... I'd really love to do this to some of my timelapse footage!

[jcmegabyte]

Some of the software I wrote myself, but I also use text editors, DOS batch files, and Excel spreadsheets to do the calculations and direct the software. It's quite a complex process. :-)

[Elleivier]

Love the stars....love the clouds....

[jcmegabyte]

The high clouds do add some interesting visuals to an already cool scene of star movement... Thanks for visiting! =)

[AlesTemple]

Its great video!

Good luck!

[vladimir2366fa]

Thanks you, Videos veyr nice, ５★★★★★

[jcmegabyte]

Thanks so much! =)