Time-Lapse Recording
SmartVision is a modern software solution for video surveillance, compatible with any IP cameras that support RTSP or HTTP streaming. It offers advanced features to enhance security and monitoring efficiency.
One of these features is time-lapse recording, which significantly saves disk space. The fewer frames per minute you record, the less memory is required to store the video data.
One of these features is time-lapse recording, which significantly saves disk space. The fewer frames per minute you record, the less memory is required to store the video data.
Setting Up Time-Lapse Recording
In the settings of the IP cameras, go to the "Recording" section. On this page, you can configure the time-lapse ("Record video in timelapse mode") and continuous video archive recording parameters. It’s easy to enable or disable the time-lapse feature and adjust key settings for optimal system performance.
Time-Lapse Recording with an IP Camera
In the "Advanced Options" section, you can define two key parameters:
- FPS for Time-Lapse: This is the number of frames that will be recorded per minute. By default, it is set to 2 frames per second, which significantly reduces the amount of data stored. You can select a lower FPS to save disk space or increase it if more detail is required.
- Duration of Video Segments: This is the duration of each continuous recording file. By default, it is set to 300 seconds (5 minutes), but the interval can be increased based on the stability of the camera and network.
Advantages of Time-Lapse Recording
Time-lapse recording can significantly save hard drive space, especially in scenarios where the scene is relatively still. Reducing the number of frames per minute lowers the data storage requirements while still providing an overall overview of events.
At the same time as the time-lapse, the system can perform continuous recording and capture events (e.g., motion detection) with high quality and frame rates. This allows for storing detailed video of significant events, as well as the overall time-lapse for long-term storage or quick review.
The time-lapse feature is especially useful for locations with prolonged static monitoring, such as warehouses, parking lots, or areas with low activity. You get a balanced solution between quality and data volume, while still maintaining the ability to analyze important moments.
Time-lapse recording can significantly save hard drive space, especially in scenarios where the scene is relatively still. Reducing the number of frames per minute lowers the data storage requirements while still providing an overall overview of events.
At the same time as the time-lapse, the system can perform continuous recording and capture events (e.g., motion detection) with high quality and frame rates. This allows for storing detailed video of significant events, as well as the overall time-lapse for long-term storage or quick review.
The time-lapse feature is especially useful for locations with prolonged static monitoring, such as warehouses, parking lots, or areas with low activity. You get a balanced solution between quality and data volume, while still maintaining the ability to analyze important moments.