[Matt Hannon] "Obviously, if I simply increase the speed of the clip in FCP, it's too much data for playback.
I was just wondering what the best way to create the time-lapse effect will be (in post)?"
Speed up the clip. A lot. It's just that simple.
Figure out the length of the finished shot, and mark the in and out of the source footage. Use fit/fill to set the speed for you if you like.
Scott Sheriff
Director
http://www.sstdigitalmedia.com
I have a system, it has stuff in it, and stuff hooked to it. I have a camera, it can record stuff. I read the manuals, and know how to use this stuff and lots of other stuff too.
You should be suitably impressed...