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Timelapse Video for Haute Couture

Professional video production services

Time-lapse video capturing extended change in seconds. — tailored for haute couture 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 Haute Couture Needs Timelapse Video

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

Specific Challenges for Haute Couture

Haute couture video documents the pinnacle of fashion craftsmanship — garments requiring 300-700 hours of handwork that are produced for an audience of fewer than 2,000 clients worldwide. The video must honor both the final runway moment and the months of atelier work that precede it: embroiderers at Lesage, feather workers at Lemarié, and fabric manipulators whose techniques have been passed down through generations. Fashion week runway capture requires 4-6 cameras, a dedicated audio feed from the soundboard, and a live-edit director who can deliver highlight reels within hours of the show ending. Behind-the-scenes atelier documentaries (10-15 minutes for YouTube) serve both PR and archival purposes. The aesthetic is deliberately slow and reverent — lingering close-ups on hand-stitching and fabric draping. Production budgets for major houses run 100,000 to 300,000 euros per season, not including the runway show production itself.

Video Challenges in Haute Couture

Conveying Craftsmanship Through Motion

Luxury fashion demands video that matches the quality and attention to detail of the products themselves. 73% of luxury consumers say video influences their purchase decisions, but the content must elevate the brand rather than cheapen it. The challenge is producing video that feels exclusive and aspirational.

From runway shows to lookbooks, behind-the-scenes craftsmanship stories to influencer collaborations, fashion video must capture fabric movement, color accuracy, and the intangible quality that defines luxury. Each season requires fresh content across multiple platforms, each with different format requirements.

Success Stories & Case Studies

Haute Couture Collection Launch

A luxury maison produced a 90-second brand film for their collection launch, combining runway footage with artisan workshop sequences. The film generated 8.3M views across platforms and drove a 42% increase in online store traffic during launch week.

Key Benefits for Haute Couture

Brand Elevation & Commercial Impact

Fashion video delivers premium ROI: lookbook videos increase online conversion by 134%, behind-the-scenes craftsmanship content builds brand heritage perception by 67%, and campaign films on social media generate 4x more engagement than static imagery. Luxury brands with strong video presence report 28% higher brand value perception.

Our Timelapse Video 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 Timelapse Video Unique

Timelapse video condenses hours, days, or months of real time into seconds of footage — showing construction progress, cloud movement, event setup, plant growth, or urban rhythm. We use intervalometers on locked-off cameras (Sony A7 series or Canon R5) with power and storage calculated for the entire capture duration. Interval settings range from 1 frame per second (for clouds) to 1 frame per hour (for construction). We process the image sequences through LRTimelapse for flicker removal and exposure ramping, then render in 4K or 8K. A single-day timelapse takes 2-3 days to process; long-term projects include scheduled site visits for card swaps and battery changes.

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 Timelapse Video for Haute Couture

Ready to elevate your Haute Couture brand with professional timelapse video? 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.

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