NVR/Recording Setup/Time Lapse
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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
