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timelapse-creator

Combine image sequences into timelapse videos with customizable frame rates.

86|18|Updated Dec 14, 2025
Search Tags:#video editing#video creation#moviepy#timelapse#frame rate#image sequence
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dkyazzentwatwa/chatgpt-skills --skill timelapse-creator-dkyazzentwatwa
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: timelapse-creator
Source: https://github.com/dkyazzentwatwa/chatgpt-skills/tree/main/timelapse-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dkyazzentwatwa/chatgpt-skills --skill timelapse-creator-dkyazzentwatwa

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires moviepy, pillow, numpy, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation of timelapse videos from sequences of images, simplifying a complex video editing task.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Image Sequence to Video: Combines a series of images into a single video file.
  • Customizable Frame Rate: Allows setting the desired frames per second (FPS) for the output video.
  • Sorting Options: Automatically sorts images by filename or timestamp for correct sequence.
  • Quality Control: Supports various video codecs and resolutions for optimized output.
  • Use Case: You have thousands of photos from a construction project taken daily. Use this Skill to compile them into a short timelapse video showing the project's progress over time.

Quick Start

Use the timelapse creator to make a video named 'project_timelapse.mp4' from the images in the '~/project_photos/' directory at 24 frames per second.

Frequently Asked Questions about timelapse-creator

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a timelapse video from an image sequence?▼

You can create a timelapse video by combining a series of images into a single video file with a customizable frame rate. This process automatically sorts images by filename or timestamp to ensure the correct playback sequence.

How do I set the frame rate when generating a timelapse video from photos?▼

You can set the frame rate by specifying the desired frames per second (FPS) for the output video. Customizable FPS settings allow you to control the playback speed of your image sequence.

Can I use moviepy to compile thousands of construction photos into a progress video?▼

Yes, moviepy is used to compile thousands of time-series images into a progress video. This task supports creating event montages and visual storytelling from large sequences of project photos.

Does this timelapse creation process support different video codecs and resolutions?▼

Yes, the timelapse creation process supports various video codecs and resolutions. These quality control settings allow you to optimize the output video file for different needs.

Do I need pillow and numpy to generate a timelapse from images?▼

Yes, pillow and numpy are required for image processing and video encoding alongside moviepy. These dependencies handle the underlying image manipulation and array operations.

What is the best way to automate timelapse video creation from a directory of images?▼

The best way to automate timelapse video creation is to use a script that combines images from a specified directory into a video file. This approach simplifies the complex video editing task by processing the entire image sequence automatically.

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