time-lapse
der Zeitraffer
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time-lapse
A film or photographic sequence in which a slow process is shown at a greatly accelerated speed.
Der Zeitraffer zeigt, wie sich die Blüten innerhalb weniger Stunden öffnen.
The time-lapse shows how the flowers open over just a few hours.
in fast-forward
In a highly condensed and accelerated presentation or sequence.
Der Film erzählt die Geschichte der Stadt im Zeitraffer.
The film tells the city's history in fast-forward.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Zeitraffers |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Zeitraffer | – |
| accusative | den Zeitraffer | – |
| dative | dem Zeitraffer | – |
| genitive | des Zeitraffers | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Zeitraffer' (time-lapse) is made up of 'Zeit' (time) and 'Raffer' (something that condenses). 'Raffer' is related to 'raffen' in the sense of greatly shortening or compressing something, which helps explain the basic idea behind the word.
Der Zeitraffer macht sichtbar, wie schnell sich die Wolken bewegen.
The time-lapse makes it possible to see how quickly the clouds move.
In technical and filmmaking contexts, 'Zeitraffer' (time-lapse) frequently appears in compounds such as 'Zeitrafferaufnahme' (time-lapse shot), 'Zeitrafferfilm' (time-lapse film), and 'Zeitrafferkamera' (time-lapse camera). These compounds refer respectively to a recording, a film, or a device that uses this technique.
Mit der Zeitrafferkamera haben wir einen Zeitraffer vom Sonnenaufgang gedreht.
We used the time-lapse camera to shoot a time-lapse of the sunrise.
A condensed or accelerated presentation is often described using 'im Zeitraffer' (in time-lapse / in fast-forward). This fixed expression can also be used for narratives and developments presented in rapid succession.
Im Zeitraffer verfolgt der Dokumentarfilm die Entstehung eines neuen Stadtteils.
The documentary traces the development of a new neighborhood in fast-forward.
