A simple tool for creating timelapses in Blender. Currently, it is pretty basic, but I am planning to add more functionality. Current Functions:
- Turntable (demo here.) More info below.
Download the code from GitHub by clicking Code
and then download as .zip
. Don't unzip the download. In blender, open up your preferences by going to Edit > Preferences
. Choose the addon tab and click Install Add-On
. Locate the zip file on your computer and import it. The addon should show up in a box, and then just check the checkbox to activate it.
Now you are ready to use it. Currently Timelapse Tools only has a Turntable function. Here is the basics of what it does. The turntable is designed to be used in a seperate window from the one where you actually do the work.
Timelapse Tools can be found under the sidebar (press N
to see it) in the Tool
tab. You should see a header called Timelapse Tools
and open it if it isn't already. You should see some different options:
- Degrees of Rotation - How many degrees the turntable rotates around the z axis every interval.
- Wait Seconds - How many seconds per interval (How often the turntable moves)
- New Window - Opens a new window with only a View3D
- Start Turntable - Starts the turntable in the current window
- Cancel Turntable - Cancels all turntables
I use OBS for recording my timelapses. I just turn down the FPS so I don't have to record unnecessary frames (because I am going to speed it up anyways). I use a window capture source to record only the turntable window.
This is mostly just a personal project, and I haven't tested it thoroughly at all. But if you find it helpful and have a bug to report or a feature request, feel free to open up an issue! Thanks!