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=Time Lapse Recording= | =Time Lapse Recording= | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | This guide will show how to set up continuous Snapshot recording for a Dahua recorder to enable the ability to export snapshot images and create a time lapse video. | + | This guide will show how to set up continuous Snapshot recording for a Dahua recorder and camera to enable the ability to export snapshot images and create a time lapse video. |
==Prerequisites== | ==Prerequisites== | ||
| − | * Dahua recorder | + | * Dahua recorder with camera added |
| − | * PC running Windows | + | * PC running Windows 10 |
==Video Instructions== | ==Video Instructions== | ||
| − | <embedvideo service="youtube"> | + | <embedvideo service="youtube">https://youtu.be/OivIZK9-lNw</embedvideo> |
==Step by Step Instructions== | ==Step by Step Instructions== | ||
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1. Log into the NVR | 1. Log into the NVR | ||
| − | [[File:Time Lapse Video Using Snapshot Guide - 1.jpg| | + | Select the '''Camera''' menu |
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| + | [[File:Time Lapse Video Using Snapshot Guide - 1.jpg|800px]] | ||
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| + | 2. Click Encode | ||
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| + | Select the Snapshot tab | ||
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| + | [[File:Time Lapse Video Using Snapshot Guide - 2.jpg|800px]] | ||
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| + | 3. Use the drop-down box to select the Channel/camera to record | ||
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| + | [[File:Time Lapse Video Using Snapshot Guide - 3.jpg|800px]] | ||
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| + | 4. Use the drop-down box next to Interval to select Custom | ||
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| + | [[File:Time Lapse Video Using Snapshot Guide - 4.jpg|800px]] | ||
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| + | 5. Enter a time range, in seconds from 8-3600 in the field. | ||
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| + | This will be the interval snapshots are taken. | ||
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| + | [[File:Time Lapse Video Using Snapshot Guide - 5.jpg|800px]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | Click OK to save | ||
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| + | [[File:Time Lapse Video Using Snapshot Guide - 6.jpg|800px]] | ||
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| + | 6. Click Setting > Storage | ||
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| + | [[File:Time Lapse Video Using Snapshot Guide - 7.jpg|800px]] | ||
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| + | 7. Select Schedule | ||
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| + | Select the Snapshot tab | ||
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| + | [[File:Time Lapse Video Using Snapshot Guide - 8.jpg|800px]] | ||
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| + | 8. Use the drop-down box to select the channel/camera | ||
| + | |||
| + | Click Setting | ||
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| + | [[File:Time Lapse Video Using Snapshot Guide - 9.jpg|800px]] | ||
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| + | 9. Select the days and time to record (all) and General record type selected | ||
| + | |||
| + | Click OK to save | ||
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| + | [[File:Time Lapse Video Using Snapshot Guide - 10.jpg|800px]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | Click OK to save | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[File:Time Lapse Video Using Snapshot Guide - 11.jpg|800px]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | 10. Select Record Mode | ||
| + | |||
| + | Enable the Snapshot for the Channel/camera number | ||
| + | |||
| + | Toggle to On | ||
| + | |||
| + | Click OK | ||
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| + | [[File:Time Lapse Video Using Snapshot Guide - 12.jpg|800px]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | The recorder and camera are now programmed to record snapshot images at the set time interval | ||
| + | |||
===Export Snapshot Images=== | ===Export Snapshot Images=== | ||
| + | 1. From Main Menu | ||
| + | |||
| + | Use the arrow to move to the second page of the menu | ||
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| + | [[File:Time Lapse Video Using Snapshot Guide - 13.jpg|800px]] | ||
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| + | 2. Select '''Backup''' | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[File:Time Lapse Video Using Snapshot Guide - 14.jpg|800px]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | 3. | ||
| + | Enter the parameters for the Backup: | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Storage Path:''' Select Local | ||
| + | '''Path:''' Click Browse and select a location on the computer | ||
| + | '''Record Channel:''' Select the channel/camera with recorded snapshot | ||
| + | '''Type:''' Download by File / Picture | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[File:Time Lapse Video Using Snapshot Guide - 15.jpg|800px]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | 4. Enter a date range using Start Time and End Time menu | ||
| + | |||
| + | File Format: JPG | ||
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| + | [[File:Time Lapse Video Using Snapshot Guide - 16.jpg|800px]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | 5. Click '''Search''' | ||
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| + | [[File:Time Lapse Video Using Snapshot Guide - 17.jpg|800px]] | ||
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| + | 6. The results of the search will be displayed. | ||
| + | |||
| + | Click the top box to select all items | ||
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| + | [[File:Time Lapse Video Using Snapshot Guide - 18.jpg|800px]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | Click Backup | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[File:Time Lapse Video Using Snapshot Guide - 19.jpg|800px]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | Once the operation is complete, the snapshots will be in the folder set as Path | ||
===Create Time Lapse Video=== | ===Create Time Lapse Video=== | ||
| + | 1. Open the folder the snapshots are at on the computer | ||
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| + | [[File:Time Lapse Video Using Snapshot Guide - 20.jpg|800px]] | ||
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| + | 2. Select all videos, then right click and select the option ''Create a new video | ||
| + | '' | ||
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| + | [[File:Time Lapse Video Using Snapshot Guide - 21.jpg|800px]] | ||
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| + | 3. The images will be loaded in the software. | ||
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| + | [[File:Time Lapse Video Using Snapshot Guide - 22.jpg|800px]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | Enter a name for the video | ||
| + | |||
| + | Click OK | ||
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| + | [[File:Time Lapse Video Using Snapshot Guide - 23.jpg|800px]] | ||
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| + | 4. Select all the images and drag them to the Storyboard | ||
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| + | [[File:Time Lapse Video Using Snapshot Guide - 24.jpg|800px]] | ||
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| + | [[File:Time Lapse Video Using Snapshot Guide - 25.jpg|800px]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | 5. With all images selected | ||
| + | |||
| + | Click Duration | ||
| + | |||
| + | Select 1 second | ||
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| + | [[File:Time Lapse Video Using Snapshot Guide - 26.jpg|800px]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | All images should change to 1 second interval | ||
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| + | [[File:Time Lapse Video Using Snapshot Guide - 27.jpg|800px]] | ||
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| + | 6. Click Finish video to export | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[File:Time Lapse Video Using Snapshot Guide - 28.jpg|800px]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | 7. Click Export | ||
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| + | [[File:Time Lapse Video Using Snapshot Guide - 29.jpg|800px]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | 8. The video should export and can be played back as a time lapse video | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[File:Time Lapse Video Using Snapshot Guide - 30.jpg|800px]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:26, 8 February 2021
Contents
Time Lapse Recording
Description
This guide will show how to set up continuous Snapshot recording for a Dahua recorder and camera to enable the ability to export snapshot images and create a time lapse video.
Prerequisites
- Dahua recorder with camera added
- PC running Windows 10
Video Instructions
Step by Step Instructions
Configure Snapshot Recording
1. Log into the NVR
Select the Camera menu
2. Click Encode
Select the Snapshot tab
3. Use the drop-down box to select the Channel/camera to record
4. Use the drop-down box next to Interval to select Custom
5. Enter a time range, in seconds from 8-3600 in the field.
This will be the interval snapshots are taken.
Click OK to save
6. Click Setting > Storage
7. Select Schedule
Select the Snapshot tab
8. Use the drop-down box to select the channel/camera
Click Setting
9. Select the days and time to record (all) and General record type selected
Click OK to save
Click OK to save
10. Select Record Mode
Enable the Snapshot for the Channel/camera number
Toggle to On
Click OK
The recorder and camera are now programmed to record snapshot images at the set time interval
Export Snapshot Images
1. From Main Menu
Use the arrow to move to the second page of the menu
2. Select Backup
3. Enter the parameters for the Backup:
Storage Path: Select Local Path: Click Browse and select a location on the computer Record Channel: Select the channel/camera with recorded snapshot Type: Download by File / Picture
4. Enter a date range using Start Time and End Time menu
File Format: JPG
5. Click Search
6. The results of the search will be displayed.
Click the top box to select all items
Click Backup
Once the operation is complete, the snapshots will be in the folder set as Path
Create Time Lapse Video
1. Open the folder the snapshots are at on the computer
2. Select all videos, then right click and select the option Create a new video
3. The images will be loaded in the software.
Enter a name for the video
Click OK
4. Select all the images and drag them to the Storyboard
5. With all images selected
Click Duration
Select 1 second
All images should change to 1 second interval
6. Click Finish video to export
7. Click Export
8. The video should export and can be played back as a time lapse video
