Time-Lapse by the Water at The Forks – DJI Action 5 Pro + ND32 + D-Log

Last updated: July 7, 2025

Time-Lapse by the Water at The Forks – DJI Action 5 Pro + ND32 + D-Log

Sometimes, all you need is a still camera, a moving sky, and a story told in fast-forward.

I set the DJI Action 5 Pro down near the water at The Forks, facing the riverwalk and open sky. With an ND32 filter and D-Log profile locked in, I let the camera roll while life unfolded in motion—clouds streaked overhead, people strolled by, and the city pulsed in the background.

🎥 The Setup

• Camera: DJI Action 5 Pro

• Mode: Time-Lapse (5-second interval, Wide FOV)

• Filter: ND32 (for soft, cinematic motion blur)

• Profile: D-Log (for grading flexibility)

• Mount: Low-profile tripod or flat rock

• Location: River’s edge, facing the Esplanade Riel bridge and skyline

The ND32 filter was essential. Midday sun was harsh, but this filter let me hold a slower shutter speed—perfect for smooth motion blur on passing people and clouds. Shooting in D-Log gave me plenty of room to bring out the colors and contrast later in post.

🌤️ Why It Worked

• Natural reflections off the water added depth

• Pedestrian movement created flow

• D-Log preserved highlights and detail in the sky

• The wide-angle view captured the river, bridge, and skyline in one shot

This kind of time-lapse is pure creative therapy—no dialogue, no pressure, just the world moving at its own pace.

Time-Lapse by the Water at The Forks – DJI Action 5 Pro + ND32 + D-Log

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Set it. Frame it. Let time do the rest. The DJI Action 5 Pro delivers serious cinematic vibes—even when you’re just sitting by the water.