Electric Films specialises in installing and maintaining our custom-designed,
long-term 5.2K time-lapse and live camera systems for heavy civil infrastructure
joint ventures in Sydney and NSW.
Graeme Beck is certified with Working at Heights and Rail Industry corridor
access, and is a 14-time Australian and two-time International Cinematography
Award winner. By integrating our drone and 45MP High Dynamic Range 5.2K cameras
into 4K high-definition videos, we capture industrial projects with a creative
eye.
Beecroft Pedestrian Overpass
Time-lapse
We time-lapsed the overnight lift of the Beecroft Pedestrian Overpass using
several portable time-lapse cameras. We also had two long-term time-lapse cameras
capturing the entire build from start to finish.
Epping to Thornleigh Third
Track Time-lapse
Electric Films produced several civil engineering time-lapse videos documenting
various construction stages for the Epping to Thornleigh Third Track railway
infrastructure corridor in Sydney.
Ingleburn Railway Station
Upgrade Time-lapse
Electric Films provided multiple short-term time-lapse cameras for the coverage
of the Ingleburn Railway Station weekend upgrade for Sydney rail network.
We pre-mounted one time-lapse camera and strategically relocated others throughout
the weekend.
M2 Freeway Railway Bridge
Overpass Time-lapse
Over the course of two continuous days and nights, Electric Films provided
comprehensive time-lapse coverage for the installation of these massive prefabricated
girders over the M2 Freeway in Sydney.
All cameras are monitored via
a cellular link daily and we perform regular monthly physical checks where
lenses are cleaned and systems checked. If a better camera position is available,
we liaise with the site managers.
What
happens if a camera gets bumped?
To correct minor movement, we
stabilise the footage in Adobe After Effects. A bump of up to 20% of the frame
size requires using a corner pin filter to align the footage and match the
shots together. Larger movements require the camera to be repositioned.
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 frequently utilised. For regular monthly updates, we run
the footage through Adobe After Effect's stabilisation program. Superior results
can be obtained by pre-editing the footage to remove the frames with the largest
movement.
Can
your clients access the camera?
Yes. We can provide a live feed
to your mobile device and can also upload shots in real time to our computers
or the client's computer if desired.
What
time intervals do you shoot?
We tailor the shooting interval
to the pace and complexity of your project. For long-term construction builds
spanning several months, we typically capture frames every 10 minutes. As
your construction project nears completion, we shorten the interval to 5 minutes
to capture dramatic day-to-night transitions.
Other time-lapse projects can
be as little as every 30 seconds on projects over just a day or two.
Do
you shoot video and stills as well as Time-lapse?
Yes. We offer an extensive service
starting from scriptwriting.
