Timelapse Calculator

Timelapse Calculator MCP Connector for Claude

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Plan precise timelapse sequences, storage needs, and golden hour windows.

3 tools Official Updated Oct 1, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner

The Timelapse Calculator MCP server is a precision utility for photographers and filmmakers. It bridges the gap between real-world events and cinematic playback by calculating exact camera settings. Use compute_timelapse_plan to determine your shot interval, total frames, and storage requirements based on your target clip duration and FPS. With compute_playback_duration, you can predict the final video length from a known sequence of shots. Additionally, use lookup_golden_hour_window to identify optimal lighting periods for specific geographic regions, ensuring your production captures the most aesthetic solar transitions.

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3 tools expose this connector's capabilities to your AI agent.

lookup_golden_hour_window

Provides solar transition durations for specific regions

compute_timelapse_plan

Calculates how to configure a camera for a timelapse

compute_playback_duration

Determines video playback duration based on captured images

See how to talk to your AI agent using Timelapse Calculator.

I want to record a 30-minute sunset. I want my final video to be 20 seconds long at 24 FPS. Each photo is about 5MB. What should my interval be?

To capture a 30-minute sunset for a 20-second clip at 24 FPS, you need to take a shot every 12.5 seconds. This will result in 144 frames and approximately 720 MB of storage used.

I have 300 photos taken at 5-second intervals. If I play them back at 30 FPS, how long will the video be?

A sequence of 300 photos with a 5-second interval played at 30 FPS will result in a final clip duration of 50 seconds.

How long is the golden hour window in the US-WEST region?

The expected golden hour duration for the US-WEST region is 45 minutes.

Use the `compute_timelapse_plan` tool. By providing your event duration, target clip length, and average frame size, it will output the total storage required in MB.

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