Time lapse: videos and movies time lapse
We produce long-term time lapse videos of production sites, extractive plants, construction and demolition, excavations, plants for the production of wind power or solar energy, which we use in our video productions on construction sites.
The long-term time lapse we create are primarily used for communication and promotional activities. It values the project because the time necessary to obtain the result is emphasized.
We mainly deal with long-term time lapse film production with our own patented systems. We take care of the installation and management throughout the life cycle. We are heading not only to the construction site, but also to farms that want to tell the cycle of the seasons.
Index
- Time lapse and promotion
- Long-term time lapse movie
- Videographer for time lapse
- Ready-to-use time lapse shooting systems
- Time lapse and connectivity
- Time lapse video software
- GDPR-Compliant Time-Lapse Systems for Construction Site Monitoring
- European Cloud Infrastructure with Remote Access and Data Backup
- Installation of industrial machinery and time-lapse
- How to calculate the necessary space for the frames in a timelapse movie
- Examples of time lapse videos and construction site videos
Time lapse and promotion
A constantly updated time-lapse video, in real time, becomes very useful for social communication, on the company’s YouTube channel or at associated events, as well as on all those occasions when shareholders, investors or simply future buyers are involved. These videos can be updated throughout the construction process.
We have often made job progress available on our clients’ portals and websites. High-resolution footage is then provided that can be useful for large format printing. Ready for fairs and conventions, but also to superimpose and verify its activity by the contracting parts.
Long-term time lapse movie
Periodically we publish videos that show the progress of the work and, at the end, a summary of the product.
We often integrate timelapse footage with aerial shots with drones, showing the area before the intervention and when the job is completed. The same shots can also serve as the basis for a photogrammetric relief.
The main objective of a time lapse video is the video summary of the entire construction process. In this sense, if events of particular interest occur during the time lapse period, we take care of filming them from the ground and with drones, in order to have the material to include it in the final video.
Ready-to-use time lapse shooting systems
We continue the entire cycle. In fact, we offer ready-to-use systems, consisting of:
- One or more cameras
- A recording device
- A connection.
We install them directly on the construction site or in the plant and take care of their regular operation every day, intervening on the site, free of charge, for any failure (which fortunately occurs very rarely)
All our long-term time-lapse projects involve installing our cameras in the chosen location, configuring them in relation to daylight changes and the length of the workday, and above all, managing data on our servers. We use an interactive platform that allows us to intervene in real time in the installed cameras.
Time lapse and connectivity
We offer manageable and controllable systems both on-site and remotely, depending on the length of the time lapse project, which can range from several hours to months or years for long time duration.
We deal with long-term projects managed over the network, 4G or 5G where available, using dedicated cameras or DSLR cameras connected directly to our servers. It is not possible to make good quality videos for long periods with Gopro.
If we operate in areas where there is no Internet coverage, neither through the network nor through mobile devices, that is, with the use of normal SIM cards (for example, for the construction of a dam in the high mountains), we install systems that use the internet connection via satellite.
Time lapse video software
We have developed proprietary software for remote long-term time-lapse video management for image storage and control, first via ftp and then locally
The frames intended for video editing are kept in a complex storage system in our cloud to avoid a priori loss of data.
We use a lot of clips, usually at least 3-4 per minute, so that we can have smooth movements in post production.
GDPR-Compliant Time-Lapse Systems for Construction Site Monitoring
The studio is ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified, the international standard that defines security systems for the digital processing of data.
The time-lapse systems developed and installed by our studio are specifically designed to document construction site progress in a secure and efficient manner, while fully complying with applicable data protection laws—most notably the EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR).
Data Processing: Security, Minimization, and Control Over Masked Information
All images captured through our systems are processed based on principles of necessity, proportionality, and minimization. Raw image files are transferred via encrypted protocols and stored in a secure cloud environment only for the time required to perform automated post-processing, which occurs on a near-daily basis.
During video editing, any potentially sensitive data is handled using AI-powered post-production tools capable of detecting and blurring faces, license plates, and other identifying elements. Our workflow incorporates a neural network–based system for automatic masking, fully integrated within our digital pipeline.
The resulting time-lapse video—by its very nature (long-distance shots, elevated angles, and accelerated playback)—does not allow the identification of individuals, even prior to the application of anonymization techniques.
Custom DPIA: Tailored Privacy Impact Assessment for Each Installation
Each project includes a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) tailored to the specific context, in accordance with Article 35 of the GDPR and EDPB Guidelines 4/2019. This document ensures transparency and proper governance of data processing, taking into account:
Camera positioning and angles
Purpose of the footage
Categories of potentially affected individuals
Duration and method of data retention
Technical and organizational security measures implemented
Selective Recording Focused on Technical Areas Only
Our technical approach strictly excludes the recording of public areas or external entrances. Cameras are installed with angles limited to the construction site’s operational zones, deliberately avoiding sensitive areas such as breakrooms or locker rooms.
The camera positioning and focal distance are calibrated to document the site as a whole rather than focusing on individual workers, thereby ensuring that the raw footage itself lacks detailed personal data.
Privacy Roles and Documentation Support for Data Controllers
As part of our service, we provide clients—who typically act as data controllers—with a complete set of GDPR-compliant documentation to support their data processing obligations. These materials are designed to ensure legal compliance without disrupting site operations.
Upon request, our studio can formally assume the role of data processor, managing all technical and organizational aspects of image acquisition, storage, and processing.
This modular setup ensures compliant and scalable support, allowing the data controller to retain full decision-making autonomy while maintaining a robust legal and security framework aligned with international best practices.
Real-World Examples: Role Assignment Based on Client Type
Large Enterprises and General Contractors
These clients typically have an established compliance structure, often including an internal DPO or an external consultant. In such cases, we provide technical and legal documentation (including the processing register, DPIA, and simplified notices), while the client retains the role of data controller. We assist with the drafting of any supplementary materials required.
SMEs, Technical Studios, and Subcontractors
In these settings, a formal internal privacy management structure is often lacking. Here, we can assume the role of data processor, ensuring end-to-end compliant data handling. At the same time, we supply practical templates and documentation tracks to help the client fulfill their legal duties as the designated data controller.
This flexible service model adapts to the organizational size and privacy maturity of each construction site, ensuring consistency with GDPR requirements and reliable procedural governance.
Construction Site Time-Lapse: European Cloud Infrastructure with Remote Access and Data Backup
The time-lapse acquisition system is built on a stable and scalable technological infrastructure located within the European Union, specifically designed to ensure operational continuity, data security, and remote accessibility.
Each installed unit automatically uploads images to a proprietary cloud server, where data is archived in real time with redundant backups across external infrastructures. This approach ensures data integrity and long-term availability, even in the event of hardware failures or service disruptions. As previously mentioned, the images are automatically converted into time-lapse videos on a near-daily basis to meet GDPR compliance requirements.
Clients have secure web access to a dedicated dashboard, where they can view the captured sequences, monitor construction progress, and download media for further use or post-production.
The entire system complies with current personal data protection regulations. Upon request, automatic or selective anonymization of faces and license plates is available, in accordance with the GDPR. Connectivity is provided via 4G/5G networks, with optional satellite integration for uncovered areas, allowing for uninterrupted remote monitoring without the need for on-site intervention.
Videographer for time-lapse
This can be enriched with interventions in videography and animated graphics, integrated with camera movements to display data related to
- Used materials
- Used technology
- Dedicated time
- Number of workers who participated
- Cost of each construction element
- Measurements
- Heights
- Dimensions
- Distance.
Installation of industrial machinery and time lapse
We provide simpler systems to restore the operation of industrial machinery for more limited periods of time, generally from weeks to a few months.
In this case, it is possible to use non-remote systems because the lighting conditions hardly vary and, above all, the amount of space required for data storage is less. However, the result of what the cameras record is not immediately visible and may hide the interior.
In this sense, for video productions, long or short, if they are dedicated to complex projects, which intrinsically involve the use of important resources, we always favor a system that can be managed remotely and that consists of multiple cameras.
Timelapse: how to plan it
How to calculate how many frames you need and the ideal shooting interval for a timelapse
Here is a simple calculator to estimate the storage space required for a long-term timelapse project.
Just enter:
the desired image size for each shot,
the number of frames to capture per minute,
the number of hours the site will be active each day,
and the number of working days per week.
At the end, you’ll get the total storage size in gigabytes to allocate per camera, per week.
time lapse video how to:
how to calculate the necessary space for the shots in a time lapse movie
Here is a simple space calculator, necessary for the realization of a long-term time-lapse project. It is enough to define the desired image size for each shot, then the number of frames that will be taken every minute, the number of hours that the site will operate every day and, finally, how many days a week. In the end, it will be the gigabyte size to reserve a camera for a week.
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