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Hyperlapse for Construction

Professional video production services

Moving time-lapse for dynamic visual storytelling. — tailored for construction professionals.

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Our Process

Three steps to your perfect video

01

Pre-Production Planning

Location scouting, shot list creation, equipment selection, crew coordination, permits, and schedule optimization.

Technical details
Location recce with reference photos, equipment manifest, talent call sheets, and weather contingency plans.
02

On-Set Filming

Multi-camera capture with cinema-grade gear, professional lighting, wireless audio, and real-time monitoring.

Technical details
RED/ARRI/Sony cinema cameras, Angenieux zooms, Sennheiser wireless, Ronin 2 stabilization, LED panels.
03

Media Backup & Handover

Organized media backup to dual drives, shot log with timecodes, and secure delivery of all raw footage.

Technical details
Dual SSD backup on set, checksum verification, organized folder structure, shot log with scene/take metadata.

Good to know

Every project includes a dedicated project manager and clear milestones with approval checkpoints.

All final deliverables are yours — full ownership and usage rights included with every project.

Why Construction Needs Hyperlapse

In the Construction sector, professional video content has become essential for standing out in a competitive market. Whether you need promotional material, training content, or brand storytelling, Hyperlapse delivers measurable results that transform how construction professionals communicate with their audience.

Specific Challenges for Construction

The construction industry has been slow to adopt video marketing, creating an opportunity for early movers to dominate local search results. Project documentation from ground-breaking to ribbon-cutting, compressed into 2-3 minute time-lapse sequences, provides the most powerful portfolio content in the sector. Drone footage of active job sites delivers aerial perspectives that ground-level photography cannot match, while also serving as safety monitoring documentation. Recruitment videos addressing the skilled labor shortage — showcasing career progression, training programs, and on-site culture — help attract the next generation of construction workers. Safety training videos are a recurring production need with compliance requirements that mandate regular updates to match evolving regulations.

Video Challenges in Construction

Documenting Progress, Ensuring Safety

Construction is inherently visual yet historically underserves its video potential. Progress timelapse videos build client confidence and reduce disputes. Safety training videos reduce workplace incidents by up to 60%. Yet 55% of construction companies still rely on photos and written reports alone.

The construction environment presents filming challenges: active work zones, safety regulations, weather exposure, dust, and the need for long-term documentation across months or years of project duration.

Success Stories & Case Studies

Flagship Development Documentation

A general contractor documented a €25M development project with weekly drone timelapses and monthly progress videos. Client satisfaction scores increased 40%, and the documentation directly helped win 3 subsequent contracts worth €18M from prospects who saw the portfolio.

Safety Training Program

A construction group replaced classroom safety training with video modules. Workplace incidents decreased 58% and training compliance reached 98% — up from 72% with the previous format.

Key Benefits for Construction

Client Confidence & Operational Safety

Construction video delivers dual value: project timelapse videos reduce client disputes by 35% and increase referral rates by 45%, while safety training videos reduce workplace incidents by 60% and lower insurance premiums. Companies with strong video portfolios win 45% more competitive bids.

Our Hyperlapse Process

Production Process

1. Pre-Production: Location scouting, shot list creation, equipment planning, talent coordination, permits, and schedule optimization.

2. Setup & Lighting: Professional lighting design (3-point, natural, or cinematic), audio setup with redundant recording, and camera rigging.

3. Filming: Multi-camera capture with cinema-grade equipment, real-time monitoring, and direction to ensure every shot serves the narrative.

4. Wrap & Delivery: Organized media backup, shot log documentation, and secure delivery of all raw footage to post-production.

What Makes Hyperlapse Unique

Hyperlapse combines timelapse photography with camera movement — the camera physically travels through space over minutes or hours, creating a compressed journey through streets, buildings, or landscapes. Unlike a static timelapse, hyperlapse requires frame-by-frame stabilization to correct the micro-differences in camera position at each interval. We shoot with gimbals on predetermined paths, capturing every 2-5 seconds, then stabilize in After Effects using motion tracking. A 10-second hyperlapse can require 200+ individual photos and 4-6 hours of on-location shooting. Processing takes 2-3 days. This format is especially effective for city reveals, hotel walkthroughs, and real estate neighborhood showcases.

What You Receive

You receive: all raw footage on SSD/cloud, shot log with timecodes, audio files (WAV 24-bit), BTS photos, and production report.

Technical Specifications

Cameras: RED Komodo/V-Raptor, ARRI Alexa Mini, Sony FX6/FX9 | Lenses: Cinema primes, Angenieux zooms | Audio: Sennheiser/Lectrosonics wireless, boom | Grip: Dana Dolly, Ronin 2, Easyrig

Getting Started with Hyperlapse for Construction

Ready to elevate your Construction brand with professional hyperlapse? Our team combines deep industry expertise with advanced production techniques to deliver content that drives real results. Contact us for a free consultation and custom quote — no commitment required.

Ready to bring your vision to life?

Let's discuss your hyperlapse needs for construction. Free consultation and custom quote — no commitment required.

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