User Manual

Save as new pre-set
If you want to save your settings and use the again on other shoots you can save a preset. This
will add a new preset to the timelapse menu.
Start
Once you have been through these settings you can hit start and your timelapse will begin.
Advance Setup
See section 12.0 for further details.
9.0 Timelapse with video camera
When using a video camera with the Genie there is no link between the Genie and the camera.
You will need to set up the timelapse functions on your video camera using the instructions pro-
vided by the manufacturer.
Once you have setup the video camera to record a timelapse you should enter the video mode on
the Genie.
- Select video from the main menu, then select ‘New recording’
In this menu you can adjust the settings for the capture time as well as the angle (panning move-
ments) or distance (linear movements) that the genie will move.
- Press the Left or Right buttons to set the capture time to the total recording time you would
like to capture your timelapse for.
- Press the Left or Right button to set the angle or distance of travel you would like the genie to
move throughout your timelapse.
- Press ‘OK’ on the movement setting to change the direction of the movement.
- Once you have started the timelapse recording on your camera, press ‘OK’ on start in the
Genie menu.
The Genie will slowly rotate over the capture time.
10.0 Auto start / countdown
In the recording mode menu select Auto Start to enter the settings.
Timer
Select countdown timer using the left/right button to set a countdown time before the recording
starts.
Countdown timer
Sets the time before your chosen recording will start.
Mode
Select either timelapse or video according to what type of recording you would like to take.