Hyperlapse (application)

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Hyperlapse, a video software application, is primarily designed to create hyperlapse and time-lapse videos. The 18.8 MB app supports a wide range of up to 27 languages, including but not limited to English, Spanish, French, and German. It allows users to record up to 45-minute videos in a single take, utilizing an image stabilization algorithm^[1] for a steady video output. The app also offers the flexibility of modifying playback speed from 1x to 40x, but lacks Instagram-like filter options. As of now, Hyperlapse is only available for iOS devices, although there is speculation about a future Android version. The app was notably used in the making of Fall Out Boys’ “Centuries” music video. However, as of March 1, 2022, Instagram^[2] has pulled the app from app stores.

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1. ↑ algorithm. A set of instructions or rules that are clearly defined and offer a solution to a specific problem or task is known as an algorithm. With roots tracing back to ancient civilizations, algorithms have undergone centuries of evolution and today play a pivotal role in contemporary computing. Techniques such as divide-and-conquer are utilized in their creation and their efficiency is assessed via metrics such as big O notation. Algorithms can be depicted in multiple ways, including pseudocode, flowcharts, or programming languages. To execute them, they are translated into a language comprehensible to computers, with the execution speed being influenced by the utilized instruction set. Depending on their design or implementation paradigm, algorithms can be categorized differently, and their level of efficiency can greatly affect processing time. In fields like computer science and artificial intelligence, the comprehension and effective application of algorithms is vital.

2. ↑ Instagram ( Instagram ) Instagram, a renowned social media platform, was initially launched in 2010 by innovators Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger. It originated as a check-in app known as Burbn, but later transitioned into a photo-sharing application, hence the name Instagram. The platform is globally acclaimed for its ability to share photos and videos, augmented by features such as hashtags, stories, and private messaging. Over the years, Instagram has seen substantial growth and transformation, broadening its reach to various operating systems and consistently integrating new tools and features. These additions encompass IGTV, Reels, and improvements to live streaming, all aimed at enriching the user experience. Instagram also prioritizes user safety, enforcing child protection policies and privacy safeguards. It has emerged as a crucial component in digital marketing, with advertising campaigns and influencer collaboration tactics.

Hyperlapse (application) (Wikipedia)

Hyperlapse is a mobile app created by Instagram that enables users to produce hyperlapse and time-lapse videos. It was released on August 26, 2014. The app enables users to record videos up to 45 minutes of footage in a single take, which can be subsequently accelerated to create a hyperlapse cinematographic effect. Whereas time-lapses are normally produced by stitching together stills from traditional cameras, the app uses an image stabilization algorithm that steadies the appearance of video by eliminating jitter. Unlike Instagram, the app offers no filters. Instead, the only post-production option available to users is the modification of playback speed which can range from 1x to 40x normal playback speed.

Hyperlapse

Developer(s)	Instagram
Initial release	August 26, 2014; 9 years ago (2014-08-26)

Stable release	1.3.4 / August 21, 2020; 3 years ago (2020-08-21)

Operating system	iOS
Size	18.8 MB
Available in	27 languages
List of languages English, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Norwegian Bokmål, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Vietnamese
Type	Video software
Website	hyperlapse.instagram.com

A video made with Hyperlapse

The app is only available on iOS devices, but Instagram suggested in August 2014 that an Android version would likely be made available in the near future. Fall Out Boy's music video for "Centuries" was filmed using the Hyperlapse app.

Hyperlapse was removed from app stores by Instagram as of March 1, 2022.

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