In this article, we’re going to focus on an entirely mobile workflow so you can start your first time-lapse ASAP. We’ll cover what keeps people engaged in a timelapse, what apps to use, how to mount your phone and what kind of lighting you should use. potential customers) the chance to feel invested in your artwork before you even release it. Whether you call it a timelapse or speed painting, they typically get a lot of love on social media.