Design
This 'Layer-Lapse' Video of Boston Is a Lesson in Relativity
A new spin on time-lapse tech shows city features at distinct times of day, all in one frame.
Time-lapse photography of cities is cool, if a little tired by now. While condensing the madness of Times Square on New Year's Eve into a 2-minute video produces a fun change in perspective, at this point the thrill is gone.
But what happens when you time-lapse a city without regard for the 24-hour clock? Instead of buildings, parks, and commuters moving in unison from morning to midnight, you could show distinct city features at different times of day, all in one frame.