How to shoot a 360-degree time-lapse video with your phone

Photojojo's Camalapse is one way to shoot a 360-degree time lapse video.

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Editors' note: This guest post is part of a five-part series on Photojojo's best photography tips. Check out the rest of Photojojo's tips here.

Time-lapse videos aren't just for pros. With the right accessories and apps, you can shoot, edit, and publish a 360-degree time lapse with just your phone. Let Photojojo guide you through the setup.

What you need:

• Tripod


• Your phone


• Rotating tripod attachment (like the Camalapse)


• Smartphone tripod mount (like the Glif, or your own DIY solution)

1. Pick your subject Maybe you've thought about what you'd shoot if you made a still time-lapse video, but a 360-degree time-lapse video is a whole different beast.

What looks awesome in a nonmoving time-lapse won't necessarily look awesome in a rotating one, so think about what would make for a captivating 360.

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