adding a clock to show real time in a time lapse video

I am trying to do a time lapse video but I want to have a clock that shows the amount of real time that has passed in it

Posted on Jun 30, 2017 7:16 AM

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Jun 30, 2017 9:42 AM in response to bicyclephd

Hi,


iMovie doesn't accept plug-ins, so no possibility of adding a time clock that way.


You can make one yourself, however. Record a close up of a clock, such as the stop watch on your iPhone, and then insert it into iMovie using the Picture in Picture feature. I realize that for a time lapse movie it might be a long recording.


If it is not feasible to make one for youself, you may be able to buy a time clock video or app on line and insert it into iMovie with Picture in Picture. Try doing a Google search.


Some people have downloaded a time clock from You Tube, to insert by Picture in Picture, but be sure to respect copyrights. Just go to You Tube and search Count up Timer.


Hope this helps.


-- Rich

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