Time-lapse videos are an exceptional way to document the progression of any construction project or build. Not only do time-lapse videos produce an awe-inspiring effect to audiences when viewed for the first time, they are a fantastic marketing piece when promoting a new build or service. The key to producing a quality time-lapse video lies within many different factors, starting with its photographer, the project camera.
Project cameras, commonly referred to as time-lapse cameras, are high-resolution cameras that are able to capture a series of images at specific time intervals. Compared to security cameras that keep watch over areas of concern, such as PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) and stationary cameras, project cameras are designed to capture the highest quality images for cinematic purposes. Project cameras capture 4K resolution images at predetermined time intervals that span from as little as days to as long as several years.
Regardless of the length of the project, image quality is of the utmost importance in order to yield professional results, especially over a lengthy period of time. Security companies that offer project cameras connected by cabled internet may experience the interruption in incoming time-lapse snapshots, and the loss of image quality in the event the connection on site is lost. Limited network speeds that are supplied by cabled internet on site can reduce the quality of images taken by project cameras, leading to hours, days, or even weeks of poor quality photos. Our utilization of the cellular LTE+ network ensures that the stability of the connection made between project cameras in the field and our office is consistent.
Additionally, this provides higher network speeds that allow for the capture of full resolution images without any quality degradation. Compared to security-specific camera offerings, project cameras provide superior saturation, vibrancy, and contrast, making them the perfect choice when capturing images for cinematic purposes.
Camera mounting is one of the most important factors to consider when utilizing project cameras for the creation of time-lapse videos. Project cameras are strategically placed and mounted on areas that will provide enough height and distance to cover the entirety of a side of a project. Larger projects, such as mid and high-rise construction, transit facilities, and warehouses will often feature more than one project camera on site in order to capture multiple areas of the project. Strategic mounting locations will provide you with the widest and most central view possible of your project.
A properly configured and mounted project camera will capture thousands of high-resolution photos per project. These photos are sequenced, cut and edited in-house by our team of professionals to ensure only the highest quality footage is used. Caliber produced time-lapse videos feature royalty-free background music, video stabilization, and branded intro and outro animations to ensure the identity and promotion of your company is present when showing the finished result of your project.
Our time-lapse videos will change the way the world views your project.
