Trolley Time Machine

[Todd Lambert]

So, I shot my second time on the old trolley system in Uptown Dallas tonight. My first time was two weeks ago and it was a bit of a learning experience. Tonight, I did much better and came away with some really nice shots for a time-lapse. I took about 1000 frames for this time-lapse which I'll post later when I get everything assembled. Overall, I'm very happy with it and I think it's really going to add a neat touch to my time-lapse film I'm working on.

What ya think?

I call this:

Trolley Time Machine



A bit about this trolley, it was originally built in 1909 in Philadelphia and named the Crescent Rose. It was then exported to Porto, Portugal where it was in service daily until 1978. It was then shipped back to the states where it saw service in San Francisco and was finally bought and brought to Dallas. All in all, this car has seen 97 years of use and it is just a beauty. It's affectionately nick-named "Rosie".

[ifly223]

Pretty cool effect. : )

[jeffro20]

I like it...it has a nice Steam Punk feel to it.

[Todd Lambert]

Thanks guys!

As an update, I made a short trailer with some of the footage I got last night.

Here's a time-lapse video (note: it's got sound, so turn speakers on or off as you prefer)

>>> http://vimeo.com/twilightscapes/timetrolley

[Jake]

That came out great Todd!

I've been wanting to venture into the city for some TL, now that school is started maybe I actually can.

[nate.smith]

Nice shot and the video is great!

[Todd Lambert]

Thanks Nate!

Jake, we definitely have to go do some stuff downtown. I've been working a bit by myself on some things, but it would definitely be easier/nicer doing it with someone else as there'd be less worrying on my part. It's tough enough to setup a single shot in places downtown at night without worrying about getting jacked or messed with, let alone setting up for time-lapse and sitting there for a couple of hours. Just asking to be messed with, hehehe.