How to create timelapse video using CR2 RAW files? I also took a bunch of pictures to make a timelapse and I'm using Windows Live Movie Maker to create the video. However, it wouldn't recognize the CR2 (raw) format. I installed the Canon RAW codec but no luck. I was able to create the timelapse using JPEG images. Any ideas? 

Also, the final video is created in wmv format - I would like to know if there is a way to output some other format such as H.264 using Windows Live Movie Maker?

Basically, I am looking for ways to create time lapse videos using cr2 canon raw files. I would like to use free software for accomplishing this. Any help would be appreciated.

thanks!
Picasa is free software that will do exactly what you're after. It can read a whole range of RAW file types and also creates timelapse videos.

To create your video, first import the folder of RAW files into Picasa and select the folder. Now:


From the menu: Create > Video > From Selection
The Video Maker screen will now appear. In the left-hand pane, make sure the Video tab is selected.
Under Transition Style choose Time Lapse
Set your frames per second using the Slide Duration slider (e.g. 1/25 sec for 25fps)
Set your other options and hit Create Video.


Couldn't be easier!