Commercial High-Rise Construction Time-Lapse Sydney

Construction of 88 Walker Street in Time-lapse

Navigating the tight confines of North Sydney's CBD, explore our dynamic camera positions deployed to showcase the construction of this 50-storey building.

Here, we feature two edit examples: a comprehensive 7-minute construction time-lapse, and a 40-second cut-down version.

(40-second Short Version)

(7-minute Long Edit - No Titles)

17 different time-lapse camera positions.

We scout locations beforehand to identify optimal vantage points and liaise directly with building managers to secure our systems using non-destructive weighted cowling mounts.

Additionally, we frequently utilise street power, lighting, and sometimes even parking poles to mount our time-lapse equipment. We manage all negotiations with local councils and power authorities as part of our comprehensive service.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are your time-lapse cameras maintained?

We perform regular monthly physical checks where lenses are cleaned and systems checked. If a better camera position arises, we liaise with the site managers. All cameras are monitored via a cellular audio link every 2 to 3 days on the average slow build, or at shorter intervals relative to the complexity of the action. Where our cameras are connected to the web, they are monitored daily with the vision being uploaded in real time to our own computers or to yours if required.

What happens if a camera gets bumped?

To correct minor movement, we stabilise the vision in Adobe After Effects. Further movement requires using a corner pin filter and aligning the vision into shape to match the shots together. Large movement requires the camera to be re-positioned.

You often attach a camera to scaffolding or a crane, how do you get the wobble out?

As these platforms offer a superior viewpoint, they are often utilised. For regular monthly updates, we run the vision through Adobe After Effects' stabilising program. Superior results can be pre-edited to remove the frames with the largest movement.

Can your clients access the camera?

Yes. We can provide a live feed to your mobile and can also upload the shots in real time to our computers, or to our client's computer if desired.

What time intervals do you shoot?

On typical construction shoots around a year or more, we shoot every 10 minutes. We reduce this interval to 5 minutes on completion to capture stunning transitions into night to show off your project at its best. Other time-lapse projects the time interval is varied to suit the project.