'Timelapse Recorder' allows you to compress a long period of time into 30-120 sec of fast-motion video.
Before adding the recorder, please check 'Video Recording' pre-requisites and requirements. If the 'Video Recording' feature is enabled, and your camera meets all requirements, follow the steps below to add and configure the recorder:
- Sign in to your Ozolio Dashboard.
- Open 'Recorders' at the top of the Dashboard.
- Click the Blue '+Add Recorder' button on the top right-hand side of the page.
- In the opened dialog:
- Enter 'Recorder Name' (for internal purposes only).
- Select 'Recorder Type' - 'Timelapse'.
- Click on "Add Recorder".
- In the recorder settings dialog:
- Check 'Recorder Enabled'.
- Select your preferred 'Recorder Mode'.
- 'Manual' mode allows you to start/stop the recording manually.
- 'Schedule' mode allows you to schedule recording session(s).
- In 'Target Camera', select the camera you wish to record.
- Select the preferred 'Capture Rate.' Note: A smaller rate records slower and provides longer timelapses.
- Check 'Recorder Enabled'.
- If you have selected 'Schedule' mode:
- Configure the Time Ranges and Date Ranges sections as preferred.
- Configure the Time Ranges and Date Ranges sections as preferred.
- If you wish to prevent your viewers from controlling the camera during the recording session:
- Expand 'Advanced Options'.
- Check 'Lock Control'.
- Optionally, specify the name of the preset position. The recorder will move the camera to this position automatically.
- Scroll down and press 'Save Changes', then return to 'Recorders'.
- If you have selected 'Manual' mode, you can start or stop recording immediately using the 'Actions' menu or via the recording toolbar.
See examples and learn about other recording methods in the following article:
Three ways to record a live stream from a camera.
For more information about the utilization of recordings, please review the following article:
How to utilize the recorded media content.