Time-Lapse Cameras for Construction
Capture your entire construction project automatically. Time-lapse photography creates a complete visual record and produces compelling videos that show months of progress in seconds.
What Time-Lapse Documentation Offers
Marketing Videos
Compress months of construction into a 60-second video. Perfect for social media, proposals, and showcasing your work.
Progress Documentation
Every photo is timestamped and stored. Browse any day, any hour to see exactly what happened.
Client Updates
Share time-lapse clips in progress meetings. Nothing shows progress better than seeing months of work in seconds.
Claims Defense
When disputes arise, your complete visual record proves what happened and when.
How Time-Lapse Works
Automatic Photo Capture
Camera captures high-resolution photos at your chosen interval—from every minute to every hour.
Cloud Storage
Photos upload automatically over 4G to secure cloud storage. Accessible from any device.
Browse & Compare
Use our timeline player to browse any moment. Compare side-by-side across dates.
Generate Videos
Compile photos into time-lapse videos automatically or with professional editing.
Capture Intervals
Choose how often the camera takes photos based on your documentation needs. You can adjust this during the project.
| Interval | Photos/Day | Best For | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Every 1 minute | ~1,440/day | Detailed activity tracking, high-traffic phases | High |
| Every 5 minutes(Recommended) | ~288/day | Standard construction documentation (recommended) | Medium |
| Every 15 minutes | ~96/day | Longer projects, general progress tracking | Lower |
| Every 30-60 minutes | ~24-48/day | Basic progress overview, cost-sensitive projects | Minimal |
Time-Lapse Video Options
Auto-Generated
IncludedSystem automatically compiles daily or weekly time-lapse clips from your photos.
Self-Service Export
IncludedDownload photos and create your own time-lapse with editing software.
Professional Editing
Available as add-onWe create polished time-lapse videos with music, titles, and professional transitions.
Example: 12-Month Project
Capture Settings
- • Interval: Every 5 minutes (daytime only)
- • Duration: 12 months
- • Photos captured: ~100,000
- • Resolution: 12 megapixels
Time-Lapse Output
- • 60-second video: ~1,800 photos (about 6 days)
- • Full project video: 2-3 minutes at 30fps
- • Monthly highlight clips: 15-30 seconds each
- • 4K video output available
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between time-lapse and live view?
Time-lapse captures photos at regular intervals (e.g., every 5 minutes) and stores them permanently. You can later compile these into a video showing months of progress in seconds. Live view shows what's happening right now as streaming video, but isn't typically recorded. Most clients use time-lapse as their primary mode with occasional live view for real-time checks.
How long can a time-lapse video be?
A typical construction time-lapse video is 30-90 seconds, showing months or even years of work. At 30 frames per second, a 60-second video uses 1,800 photos. Capturing every 5 minutes gives you about 288 photos/day, so a 60-second video represents roughly 6-7 days of construction. For longer projects, you might show highlights or create chapter-based videos.
What resolution do time-lapse photos capture?
Builder.Cam cameras capture at 12-64 megapixels depending on the model. This high resolution means you can zoom into details, crop specific areas, or create 4K video outputs. Higher resolution is especially valuable when you want to examine specific activities or areas later.
How much storage does a time-lapse project use?
At our most common setting (12MP, every 5 minutes), you'll capture roughly 2-3 GB per month of photos. Cloud storage is included in your subscription for the duration of your project plus an archive period. We can discuss specific retention needs for longer projects.
Can I create multiple time-lapse videos from the same photos?
Yes. Your photos remain in cloud storage, so you can generate different videos for different purposes: a quick weekly update, a monthly summary, a full project compilation, or clips focusing on specific phases. You're not limited to one output.
What if there's bad weather or darkness?
Photos are captured regardless of conditions. Night photos will be dark (unless you add lighting), and bad weather will show in the photos. For final time-lapse videos, you can choose to include all photos (showing authentic conditions) or skip night/weather frames for a cleaner result.
Do you offer time-lapse video production?
Yes, we offer professional time-lapse video editing as an add-on service. This includes selecting the best photos, adding smooth transitions, music, company branding, and titles. The result is a polished marketing video ready for your website or social media. Contact us for pricing.
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Start Capturing Your Project
Time-lapse documentation starts at €200/month. Includes camera, storage, and automatic time-lapse generation.
