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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| warren | "Lots of cameras and updates on this thread: https://publiclab.org/notes/LauraChipley/09-18-2015/hacking-trail-cameras-to-document-blasts-on-mountai..." | 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 | "Awesome, i added this info to the new activities on configuring Mobius cams: https://publiclab.org/wiki/infragram-point-shoot#Activities Thanks!!! " | 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 | "Just found a good video for this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWRyZDxtZ1I " | Read more » | over 6 years ago | |||
| samwf | "@cfastie: The spam accounts are multiplying! Thanks again. I'll be collecting data in the field over the next few weeks. I'll let you know how I g..." | Read more » | almost 7 years ago | |||
| cfastie | "I think the answers to your latest questions depend a lot on the sfm software you will be using. Some online services don't use GPS data, so it won..." | Read more » | almost 7 years ago | |||
| samwf | "@cfastie: thanks again for your feedback! Re: cameras, I have access to a friend's Fujifilm X100s. It has a fixed focal length, and it's easy to p..." | Read more » | almost 7 years ago | |||
| samwf | "Thanks @LucyTaylor! It's a smartphone panorama. I took it on the morning of my birthday at Winspit Cove (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winspit). I..." | Read more » | almost 7 years ago | |||
| LucyTaylor | "All the science aside - that is a beautiful photo you have there at the top. A truly mesmerizing view. " | Read more » | almost 7 years ago | |||
| cfastie | "I think what you are proposing is quite realistic. Depending on the scale of your study areas (e.g., How tall are the cliffs?), this could be accom..." | Read more » | almost 7 years ago | |||
| samwf | "Thanks for the awesome feedback, Chris! Another way to tackle some of the problems presented by my project is to define a meaningful 'contour'. Fo..." | Read more » | almost 7 years ago | |||
| cfastie | "This looks like a great project. The photos used for structure from motion models should have a few characteristics: They should be high image qu..." | Read more » | almost 7 years ago | |||
| warren | "Found an online JavaScript based version -- a little rough but maybe it means we can expand this out and do it without installing anything: http://..." | Read more » | almost 7 years ago | |||
| warren | "What are you hoping to measure with it? " | Read more » | almost 7 years ago | |||
| warren | "Here are a couple leads! https://publiclab.org/notes/cristoforetti/06-22-2016/webvalley-2016-improved-compact-spectrometer https://publiclab.org/..." | Read more » | almost 7 years ago | |||
| stevie | "Awesome! I'll update the post with those edits. Thanks. " | Read more » | almost 7 years ago | |||
| gilbert | "On the main menu, press the down button continuously until you find "Time Lapse" option, which is beyond the immediately visible list of options. ..." | Read more » | almost 7 years ago | |||
| warren | "I've just bought a $40 GoPro look-alike that has WiFi, and will be testing it out at the Appalachia Barnraising. We'll check in once we've done thi..." | Read more » | almost 7 years ago | |||
| cherylh | "Thanks so much! Very helpful... I can post again once we've figured out which options we're going with. Cheryl " | Read more » | almost 7 years ago | |||
| cherylh | "Hi, thanks so much for these helpful responses! I can post again once we've figured out which options we're going with... Cheryl " | Read more » | almost 7 years ago | |||
| lot | "Hi! Did you tried FPV Cameras normally used in drones? Depends of the distance, can be very cheap (25$): https://www.banggood.com/FX-FX798T-5_8G-60..." | Read more » | almost 7 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 | |||
| warren | "Hi, Cheryl -- there's a little bit about cell-enabled trail cameras for remote #timelapse monitoring, here: https://publiclab.org/notes/LauraChiple..." | Read more » | almost 7 years ago |