TimeWarp
Also known as: GoPro TimeWarp, TimeWarp video
GoPro's stabilized moving time-lapse mode. It speeds up footage shot while walking, riding or driving and keeps it smooth with HyperSmooth stabilization.
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What it means
TimeWarp is GoPro's name for a Hyperlapse shot handheld or on a mount. You record while moving, the camera speeds the result up, and HyperSmooth stabilization smooths the motion so a bumpy walk turns into a gliding fast-forward shot.
It sits between a Time-lapse and normal video. Speed settings such as 2x, 5x, 10x, 15x and 30x decide how much time is compressed, while Auto adjusts the speed based on motion and the scene. Newer models also let you tap the screen during recording to drop to real speed and back.
How it works in practice
Good uses: the hike up to a viewpoint, a city walk, a long bike commute, a drive along a mountain road. 10x is a solid default for walking, while 15x or 30x suits driving and long rides. TimeWarp saves a normal MP4 that already plays at the sped-up rate, so it drops into any edit without extra steps.
A chest mount or helmet mount gives smooth, natural movement; point the camera in the direction of travel. Auto speed is handy when you do not know what is coming, since the camera adapts as the motion and scene change.
What to watch out for
TimeWarp does not record sound while sped up, so plan on music. The speed is also baked in: you cannot slow a 30x TimeWarp back down later, because the frames in between were never saved. If you are unsure, record normal video and use speed ramping in the edit instead.
Sharp turns and fast head movements still look jarring despite stabilization. Move smoothly, avoid looking around too much, and keep the horizon level - or enable Horizon Lock or horizon leveling where your camera supports it. Short TimeWarps of 10 to 20 seconds usually work better in a finished video than long ones.
How RawClip handles it
TimeWarp clips are regular MP4 files, so you can upload them alongside your normal GoPro footage and clips from other cameras. RawClip analyzes motion and action across the whole order, picks the moments worth keeping and cuts them to music in the finished highlight.