Construction is a slow and gradual process making it difficult to communicate progress with only a few still images, however more and more contractors and developers are utilising time lapse videos. Construction time lapse cameras work similarly to other time lapse applications; a stationary camera that takes images over a long period of time. What we do with these images sets our cameras apart from traditional methods. Using our online web portal, you can create time lapse videos that display a fast-forwarded view of your construction process. Construction companies can benefit from this technology due to the slow and methodical nature of the construction process and the ability for time lapse cameras to capture anywhere from days to years’ worth of progress and condense it into a short digestible video for the viewer.

How do you plan your time-lapse project?
There are 3 main points to consider:

1. Location
   “Location, location, location!” is an adage often used in the real estate market, but it also applies when you think about mounting your time lapse camera. The location of your camera is important; you want to ensure that your camera has a clear vantage point and can capture not just the work that has been done but also areas where work is scheduled to happen.
   Our time lapse cameras can be connected to an external solar panel allowing our battery packs to continuously receive charge. When mounting your time lapse camera, it is important to consider the placement of the camera in relation to direct sunlight. Placing your time lapse camera in an area that is unobstructed and receives direct sunlight throughout the day is optimal.
2. Equipment
   The type of equipment that you use is extremely important seeing as though you want a time lapse camera that is durable and reliable and that also offers features that are useful to you as a project manager. Our cameras are just that; durable, reliable, and useful. Our cameras are built with quality materials to last in the tough Australian climate.
   Equipment doesn’t necessarily just pertain to the physical time lapse camera but can also encapsulate online services that are available. Construction Time Lapse Specialists offer two subscription services – a remote image portal and a remote camera access service. Our remote image portal is an alternative to the free storage options available and offers special features such as a live video feed, the ability to create custom time lapse videos, and much more. Our remote camera access service provides you with the ability to remotely access your camera unit and change any system settings, such as: scheduling, power settings, and transfer settings to name a few.
3. Data storage & scheduling.
   Your data storage method is important to consider. Long-term projects can produce a lot of images meaning large storage devices may be necessary. Our time lapse cameras allow you to link your camera to a remote storage device such as Dropbox, an FTP server, an Amazon S3 bucket, or even to our online image portal which contains useful features. Scheduling your time lapse camera should be done when you first set up your camera. Alternatively, by purchasing our remote camera access service you can change any of the settings on your camera anytime, including scheduling settings. Some things you may want to consider when setting the schedule settings for your cameras is when you want your camera to be operating and capturing images versus when you want the camera to not take any images (e.g., during the night or on weekends). Using our online web portal there are practically no limitations as to how you want to schedule your camera.
   Planning your time lapse cameras can be just as important as planning your construction project, although a lot less time consuming. Thinking about the equipment you want to use, where you want to place your camera, and where you want to store your photos are all considerations that should be made prior to undertaking your project. At Construction Time Lapse Specialists, we have tried to make the latter two of those considerations as simple as possible. Our cameras are like no other and the utility that our subscription-based services offer speak for themselves. Our innovative minds behind at Construction Time Lapse Specialists are always seeking to make improvements to our cameras to make your experience better.

For all your time lapse needs, including time lapse camera hire and expert support, contact Construction Time Lapse Specialists and let us know how we can help you!