Timelapse Calculator Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Plan precise camera settings and solar windows for cinematic timelapse production.
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Why people use Timelapse Calculator
Timelapse Calculator for Precise Cinematic Shot Planning
This Connector handles all that math for you. Just tell your AI client the goal, and it gives you the exact interval, frame count, and storage needed. You get a production plan instead of a bunch of calculator tabs.
What Vinkius changes
That it turns your creative goals into a concrete shot list and technical setup.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Planning a city sunset
A photographer wants a 30-second sunset clip at 24 FPS.
- Real-world use case 02
Checking raw footage
An editor has 500 photos and needs to know if the final video fits their transition window.
- Real-world use case 03
Remote location scouting
A filmmaker needs to know the golden hour duration for a specific region to plan a shoot.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete Timelapse Calculator capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Timelapse Calculator.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through Timelapse Calculator.
- 01 Capability
Compute timelapse plan
Calculates the exact camera settings needed for a specific timelapse shot. It provides shot intervals, total frames, and storage requirements.
- 02 Capability
Lookup golden hour window
Provides solar transition durations for specific geographic regions. Use this to identify the best lighting windows for your production.
- 03 Capability
Compute playback duration
Determines the final video playback length based on your captured images and frame rate. This helps you plan your edit before you start.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Timelapse Calculator to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Timelapse Calculator from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AB8KIk2c09frzjm1sxjeP8VYXU5tDZht1NFnudqW/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Timelapse Calculator, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Timelapse Calculator for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AB8KIk2c09frzjm1sxjeP8VYXU5tDZht1NFnudqW/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Timelapse Calculator URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Timelapse Calculator in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"timelapse-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AB8KIk2c09frzjm1sxjeP8VYXU5tDZht1NFnudqW/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Timelapse Calculator
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Timelapse Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"timelapse-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AB8KIk2c09frzjm1sxjeP8VYXU5tDZht1NFnudqW/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Timelapse Calculator
Ask Copilot: "Using Timelapse Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"timelapse-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AB8KIk2c09frzjm1sxjeP8VYXU5tDZht1NFnudqW/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Timelapse Calculator
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Timelapse Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"timelapse-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AB8KIk2c09frzjm1sxjeP8VYXU5tDZht1NFnudqW/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Timelapse Calculator
Ask Cline: "Using Timelapse Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add timelapse-calculator --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AB8KIk2c09frzjm1sxjeP8VYXU5tDZht1NFnudqW/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Timelapse Calculator
Ask Claude: "Using Timelapse Calculator, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Timelapse Calculator can move forward.
Photographers and filmmakers who need to plan complex long-exposure sequences without doing manual math. It's for the production lead who needs to know if an SD card is big enough before heading into the field.
Production Photographer
Plans a 4-hour city timelapse and needs to know the exact interval to hit a 60-second final cut.
Cinematographer
Checks solar data to ensure a transition happens during the best lighting window for a specific region.
Video Editor
Estimates how long a raw sequence of photos will actually play back before starting a project.
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Before you connect
Questions about Timelapse Calculator.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Timelapse Calculator MCP help me plan my camera settings?
Yes, it calculates your shot intervals and total frames based on your desired video length and frame rate, giving you a clear plan for your camera setup.
How do I know if my SD card is big enough for a timelapse?
You can use the Connector to get storage requirements based on your planned shot count and photo file size, helping you avoid running out of space mid-shoot.
Can I use this to find the best time to shoot a sunset?
Yes, it provides golden hour durations for specific regions to help you time your production and capture the best lighting.
What happens if I have a bunch of photos and want to know the video length?
The Connector can calculate the playback duration based on your photo count and chosen frame rate, so you know exactly how long your final clip will be.
Is the Timelapse Calculator MCP good for professional filmmaking?
It's a precision capability for production planning, helping you get the math right for complex sequences and ensuring your technical specs are accurate.
Does it work for any location?
Yes, it can provide solar data for various regions to help you find optimal lighting windows regardless of where you are shooting.
How do I calculate my storage needs?
Use the compute_timelapse_plan capability. By providing your event duration, target clip length, and average frame size, it will output the total storage required in MB.
Can I plan for specific lighting conditions?
Yes. Use lookup_golden_hour_window with a region code like 'EU-NORTH' to find the expected duration of the golden hour window for that area.
What if I already have a set number of photos?
You can use compute_playback_duration. Input your shot interval and total shot count to see how long the resulting video will play at your chosen FPS.
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