Why Did My Hyperlapse Come Out Shaky and Inconsistent?

Likely causes

• Inconsistent step distance between shots. uneven spacing along the route produces uneven motion in the final sequence, even if each individual frame is sharp.
• Not keeping the framing consistent frame to frame. a hyperlapse depends on each shot roughly matching the framing and orientation of the last — drifting angle or height between shots reads as shakiness.
• Too few shots for the total distance covered. too large a step distance for the route length produces large jumps between frames instead of smooth progression.

The fix

1. Use a consistent, planned step distance between shots rather than an inconsistent, by-feel pace along the route.
2. Keep framing and camera height as consistent as possible between shots, using a consistent reference point if available.
3. Check the calculated shot count for your route distance and step size before starting, and adjust the step distance if it's too sparse.