'The
Building of Pirramimma' Time-Lapse Video
This architectural time-lapse video earned prestigious recognition
from the Australian Cinematographers Society, securing a
Gold Award for outstanding time-lapse cinematography on 'The Building
of Pirramimma' in the Blue Mountains.
'Samsung
Day' - Time-Lapse Video
Demonstrating their versatility with short-term time-lapse with
multiple cameras, they were honoured with a Silver
Award from the Australian Cinematographers Society for their video production
of the 24hr set up of a new Samsung product launch at Sydney Opera House.
How
often are your time-lapse cameras maintained?
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
and can also upload shots in real time to our computers or the client's computer
if desired.
What
time intervals do you shoot?
For long-term construction builds
spanning more than a 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. We tailor the shooting
interval to the pace and complexity of your project on shorter time intervals.
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.