The **Public Lab Timelapse Kit**: fight polluters by catching them on film! _Above image via @glennwalquist -- [read more](/notes/glennwalquist/12-04-2016/monitoring-sargent-sand-mining-operation-in-ludington-michigan#c16131)_ A number of folks are working across the Public Lab network to set up cheap #timelapse cameras. Help out and hold polluters accountable! ## How it works It doesn't completely -- yet! We're testing this approach in a few places around the country, and looking to prove it out more. But the basic idea is to point a timelapse camera at a place where you hope to catch pollution happening, to collect evidence and to pressure them to stop. [](https://publiclab.org/system/images/photos/000/019/690/original/Screen_Shot_2017-02-28_at_2.34.17_PM.png) (above, timelapse of [blasting at a mountaintop removal site](/notes/LauraChipley/09-18-2015/hacking-trail-cameras-to-document-blasts-on-mountaintop-removal-sites#c16250) via @LauraChipley) This could be used at: * refineries * mine sites * industrial facilities * anywhere you can safely place the camera ## How to help We're collecting well-documented examples of this technique in action, and we need: * great photos of camera setups * example footage * easy instructions on how to share your images ## Questions [questions:timelapse] **** ## Try it out We're organizing meet-ups to assemble kits, test them out, document and install them, so that lots of people have a chance to learn how to do this and spread the word. The basic kit is based on: > $103 (with 16g SD card) [Crenova Trail Camera](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016OASTDY/) - 12 megapixel, 8 AA batteries (note that it's actually 5 megapixels, but it stretches images up to 12, unfortunately) Get in touch (jeff@publiclab.org) to organize a local group to assemble, document, and test, and report back how it goes. **** ## Activities [activities:timelapse] **** **Flyer handouts:** timelapse-kit-card.pdf and 4-up version for printing: timelapse-kit-card-4up.pdf **** [](https://publiclab.org/system/images/photos/000/019/546/original/tmp_15415-IMG_20170214_121228_354-1789056372.jpg) (Above, prototype box mock-up) ...
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| JohnSteedsRory | "For everyone who's on the market for trail cameras and is not sure which to buy then I can highly recommend this article https://www.outeroptics.co..." | Read more » | almost 5 years ago | |||
| LauraChipley | "@warren, thanks so much for this. Super helpful! " | Read more » | over 6 years ago | |||
| warren | "There are some really cheap cameras on the market now; similar seeming in specs, maybe better cameras, but as low as $55: $60: AKASO Trail Camera..." | Read more » | over 6 years ago | |||
| warren | "Hi, @bkleist - have you run the cameras for a while now? Caught anything good? We'd love to hear from you! " | Read more » | over 6 years ago | |||
| warren | "@xose, just a note about this great question that was posted over the weekend -- i'd love to hear more about your #raspberry-pi trail camera -- esp..." | Read more » | almost 7 years ago | |||
| stevie | "Hi there, wondering if you've been able to get the camera up and running? Think we might try to get one going in New Orleans to watch for stormwate..." | Read more » | almost 7 years ago | |||
| dswenson | "The lower seal of the camera encasement did get ~24 hours of prolonged exposure (partial submersion) to elevated water volume during last week's he..." | Read more » | almost 7 years ago | |||
| warren | "Wow yeah, i'd thought it was waterproof, but it's good to know (although too bad!) that heavy rains can damage it. Do you think it got submerged at..." | Read more » | almost 7 years ago | |||
| stevie | "Hi Dwight, wow sorry to hear it was damaged -maybe we should look into a different type of camera @warren . Would have been great to catch some of ..." | Read more » | almost 7 years ago | |||
| dswenson | "Hi Stevie, I'll attach some recent sedimentation examples. We've experienced heavy rain fall and flooding this month which caused moisture damage..." | Read more » | almost 7 years ago | |||
| stevie | "Hi Dwight! Have you tried to up the photos taken per day? catch anything interesting? " | Read more » | almost 7 years ago | |||
| bkleist | "Unfortunately the cameras had been giving us a lot of trouble, and have not yet been deployed. The good news is that I was able to figure out how t..." | Read more » | about 7 years ago | |||
| stevie | "Thanks for the post! Any updates on where the camera is? " | Read more » | about 7 years ago | |||
| dswenson | "Thanks Warren. Blasting events resonate landscape and concern! " | Read more » | about 7 years ago | |||
| stevie | "Wow! looks like you have a great spot for the camera! Thanks for posting " | Read more » | about 7 years ago | |||
| stevie | "Wow this thread is such a great resource! Thanks all for posting in! " | Read more » | about 7 years ago | |||
| marlokeno | "@warren A few notes about that green stuff. I've been looking into information on mine reclamation with our local sand mines, which are, unfortunat..." | Read more » | about 7 years ago | |||
| warren | "Also, I'm curious what the green stuff is applied near the roads; I've heard that "reclamation" can be selectively applied with invasive grass arou..." | Read more » | about 7 years ago | |||
| warren | "Oh, that's great to hear, @bkleist, and yes, you can use http://ifttt.com to get an email to trigger a text message. I'm happy to help you get that..." | Read more » | about 7 years ago | |||
| warren | "Oh, that's great to hear, @bkleist, and yes, you can use http://ifttt.com to get an email to trigger a text message. I'm happy to help you get that..." | Read more » | about 7 years ago | |||
| bkleist | "@Warren, I just watched the video you commented above and I love it. That is exactly what i want to do by using the trail camera. The Dylos setup i..." | Read more » | about 7 years ago | |||
| warren | "Hi @glennwalquist -- I'm curious if volume of sand could be measured using a 3d app like this: http://www.123dapp.com/catch Perhaps using some of..." | Read more » | about 7 years ago | |||
| warren | "That's great to hear, thanks. 4 months would indeed be great. Just came across this -- blasting caught on timelapse at a mountaintop removal site ..." | Read more » | about 7 years ago | |||
| warren | "Wow, I also want to point out at 0:49 seconds (in the compressed video) there is definitely blasting captured in the Vimeo video timelapse: " | Read more » | about 7 years ago |