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VIEWING TIME LAPSE (cont.)
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To turn photo sequences into Time Lapse Video
PLOTSTALKER ACTIVITY SEARCH
Reasons you may want to create a video with your images:
• Makes it easier to e-mail your image sequences.
ACTIVITY SEARCH
• Allows you to select the range of images you want included, to eliminate uninteresting images.
The Search Feature will scan through your photos and automatically
look for changes in regions that you identify in Setup.
• Allows you to store the images as a video rather than a large number of images.
In search mode, the PlotStalker software scans through the .mlt photo file, stops
on a photo when changes are found in your identified region, and then highlights
1. Download time lapse images to Time Lapse Software.
the changes in blue. You can click anywhere in the video viewing area to remove
(see section on downloading images).
the blue highlights.
2. Click on File. You will see the screen image to the right.
ACTIVITY SEARCH SETUP
3. Choose a starting image (frame) and an ending
Click the Settings button to activate
image (frame). Note: The frame limit is 300.
the Region and Sensitivity settings
4. Choose the frame rate. Options include 1, 5, 10, 20,
for the Activity Search
and 30 frames per second (fps).
Note: The frame rate says how many images of a video are displayed every second a video is
played. The higher frame rate a video has the smoother movement appears in the video. However,
a higher frame rate video will create a larger file and will require more memory.
5. Choose the video resolution:
DEFINE SEARCH REGION
Note: The higher the resolution, the sharper the image. However, higher resolutions create
Provides the ability to search for
a larger file and will require more memory. VGA (640x480) / 720p / 1080p
changes in the photo in a specific
6. Choose frame filter: None, Low, Medium, or High.
region rather than the entire photo.
7. Click on Save the Video As. Name the video and choose the location file folder you wish
to save it in.
8. Click Start Video Export. The program will start to convert the images to video based on the
settings chosen above. The green bars will advance until the conversion is complete.
Click on the Set Motion Search Area Button.
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Note: Click on Cancel to abort the transfer.
Use the mouse to select and drag the red outline around the area you want to
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search for movement. This allows you to focus on a very precise area if
required.
To View Time Lapse Video
1. Find the video in the folder
Click OK button on the Settings Popup window to confirm your settings and
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you saved it into.
exit the menu.
2. Click on the video.
SENSITIVITY
3. The video will be open up
automatically in QuickTime
Set to High, Medium or Low - This sets the level of pixel change the program
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player. To install a free version
will detect. Note; a pixel change will occur with a color, intensity, lighting or
of QuickTime, follow the on screen
movement so this setting is critical to obtain the desired results.
instructions at www.apple.com/quicktime/download.
DEFAULT SETTINGS
4. Press play to view your time lapse video.
Click on Default button to return to the default values for Search Area and
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Sensitivity settings.
GPS Latitude - 000.000000 N
GPS Longitude - 000.000000 W
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Time Lapse Software
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QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS
Use the steps below as a guide to quickly set up your camera so it will function using the factory
default settings.
STEP 1
Slide the UNLOCK switch on the bottom of Camera and use the knob to pull the
Open camera cover. Press the battery chamber release button. Install 6 C-cell alkaline batteries.
slide-out Battery Tray. Install or eight(8) AA size alkaline or lithium batteries
Recommended for use: Duracell® or Energizer® batteries.
with polarities as indicated in the Battery Tray. Re-install the Battery Tray.
STEP 2
Thread the provided Mounting Strap through the Eyelets on the back of the
Insert SD Memory Card until you hear an audible click. Camera will not operate without SD Card.
camera and secure to a tree or pole approximately 36" from the ground as shown.
Slide the power switch to ON. Press the Menu button to switch the camera to Setup and set the
time and date.
Turn Camera on by sliding ON/OFF/IR TEST switch
STEP 3
to the ON position.
Mount camera in desired location using a mounting
Press the MODE button one time to get to the
strap. NOTE: Camera must be attached to a stable
Camera Setup Menu. Set Time and Date by pressing
object for motion detection to function properly.
ENTER, using UP/DOWN to adjust selected field,
STEP 4
LEFT/RIGHT to move to the next field and ENTER
Switch camera to IR Aim. Aim camera using motion
when done.
detection to determine target area. Walk in front of the
camera at the desired distance and the camera LED will
Press MODE button until MENU SELECTION
flash showing the covered area. Switch camera to ON.
screen is displayed. Use the UP/DOWN buttons
STEP 5
until the MAIN SCREEN option is highlighted
Slide the power switch to ON. Close cover. The
yellow. Press ENTER.
camera will operate using Default settings.
Your Camera will now automatically take pictures
You may also customize the settings if required.
whenever an animal is detected in range -based on
the default settings below.
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DEFAULT SETTINGS
Capture Mode
Photo Quality
General
Motion Detect
Photo Delay after each photo is taken
DATE/TIME:
01/01/99 12:00am
EVENT DELAY:
Motion Freeze
ERASE IMAGES:
NO
PHOTO OR VIDEO:
Multi Shot Count
CAPTURE MODE:
MOTION DETECT
PHOTO QUALITY:
Video Resolution
IR FLASH:
AUTO
MULTI-SHOTS:
Video Length
GEOTAGGING:
OFF
MOTION FREEZE:
Video Audio
CAMERA NAME:
MOULTRIECAM
VIDEO LENGTH:
Camera Name
Temperature
Info Strip printed on photos
Plot Frequency
Plot Duration
GPS Longitude & Latitude:
Default Setting
Delete All?
Security Code
D-333 Digital Game Camera
Eyelet
Mounting
Strap
TRAIL CAM (Still)
2.0 MP
Time Lapse
5 SEC
10 SECONDS
INTERVAL:
10 SECONDS
ON
PHOTO
MULTI PROGRAM:
2 PROGRAM
OFF
HIGH 2304 x 1728
PROGRAM 1 WAKE UP:
6 AM
VGA
OFF
PROGRAM 1 SLEEP:
9 AM
5 SEC
ON
PROGRAM 2 WAKE UP:
4 PM
ON
10 SECONDS
PROGRAM 2 SLEEP:
7 PM
MOULTRIECAM
PHOTO QUALITY:
HIGH 2304 x 1728
FAHRENHEIT
ON
15 SECONDS
3 HOUR
000.000000 N / 000.000000 W
NO
NO
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