“We make sure that all the cameras are turned to RAW so we can maximize the amount of information we can pull from the files in post-production,” he says.
“It all affects the workflow so I need to find out if we're shooting 4K, 6K or 8K resolution.” For shoots that require maximum resolution, his main camera, the Sony α7R III, “It gives me 15-stops of dynamic range and really allows me the latitude to work in post without having to worry about losing certain areas of my image.“ (See more about Drew Geraci’s timelapse gear in What’s In My Bag: Drew Geraci’s High-End Timelapse Kit)Ĭamera setup is pretty straight forward and done with an eye to efficiency down the line. “The first thing I start with is figuring out what cameras I want to shoot on for the assignment, Geraci says.
Before The Shoot: Gear Selection, Camera Setup & How To Scout For Timelapse Geraci strictly follows this entire process because he knows that not only will it get him the results he wants, it will also save him a ton of time. As timelapse continues to boom in popularity, we reached out to Geraci to find out how a pro does it. There are a lot of elements to a timelapse and Geraci’s developed a workflow that makes the whole process work, from concept through to the final delivery.
As he’s traveled around the world to shoot his high-impact work for trend-setting film, television and commercial projects, Geraci has pioneered time-bending shooting and editing techniques. From a career that began with service in the US Navy, Geraci has gone on to create stunning timemapses that make you stare in wonder as the spectacle plays out before your eyes. Sony Artisan of Imagery Drew Geraci is one of the world’s leading timelapse filmmakers.