News ‘Tis the Season for Festive Time-Lapses

Christmas celebrations have already swept the Internet off its feet, dominating search results and social media since yesterday morning. One day into December and the country is already wishing the next three-and-a-bit weeks away!

From the daily dose of joy that the constant #adventcalendar trend on Twitter is bringing, to the announcement of the UK’s favourite Christmas song (it’s so obvious, so no prizes for guessing!), early signs suggest it’s going to be a little more than 12 days of Christmas this year.

Even Britain’s older Christmas tree will be spruced up with decorations for the first time in over 100 years.

So to start off the final month in 2014, we’ve pulled together some fantastic festive time-lapse videos for you to enjoy.

Snowman Building Time-Lapse

In this video from COBRA Time-Lapse and DIY, watch the complete process of building a 70 inch snowman in the mountainous village of Basinka, Lebanon. The video documents each step of the build from packing the snow and stacking the layers to assembling the final details. The straightforward process highlights both the effort and fun that went into creating this winter figure.

Set against the backdrop of Basinka’s snow-covered terrain, the video also offers a look at the village’s natural setting during winter. The surrounding landscape adds depth to the experience, showing what it’s like to take on a DIY project in such a location. This build wasn’t rushed. The final result is the outcome of careful planning and teamwork.

Colorado Snow Melt Time-Lapse

This video by Andrew Brown, captures the gradual melting of snow in Evergreen, Colorado over a four day period. Set in a residential area surrounded by natural scenery, the footage shows how snow slowly disappears as temperatures rise and weather conditions shift.

Each day reveals noticeable changes in the landscape. What begins as a thick, unbroken layer of snow slowly gives way to patches of grass, wet ground, and flowing water. The video highlights the natural pace of seasonal change without added effects or commentary.

Evergreen, located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, experiences a range of weather throughout the year. This video focuses on one of those transitions from winter to early spring and offers a look at how snow responds to changing conditions in a mountain town.

The footage is presented without interruptions, allowing viewers to observe the melting process in full. Whether you are interested in weather patterns, seasonal shifts, or the passage of time in nature, this video offers a simple and steady visual record.

As the time-lapse of snow demonstrates, capturing gradual natural processes requires reliable equipment, careful planning, and an understanding of environmental conditions. At Time-Lapse Systems, we are the UK’s leading provider of time-lapse services, trusted by clients across a wide range of sectors. Our systems are built to perform consistently, whether installed on a remote mountain site, an urban construction project, or in extreme climates where conditions can change rapidly.

We operate nationwide across the UK, delivering full-service time-lapse solutions that include system design, installation, monitoring, and post-production. Our approach is focused on long-term performance, which is why our equipment is engineered to handle challenging environments including high humidity, low temperatures, and limited access locations. Beyond the UK, our work extends to international sites across the Middle East, the Caribbean, and even the Antarctic. These regions each present unique technical demands, but our systems are designed to function in both hot and cold extremes, as well as isolated or logistically complex areas.

Whether it’s capturing snowmelt in the Highlands, solar farm installations in the desert, or research work in polar regions, Time-Lapse Systems delivers high-quality, dependable time-lapse imagery. With a team experienced in both environmental and industrial applications, we ensure every project is supported from start to finish.