Industrial & Construction Time-Lapse Photography in Sydney
APAC BUILD Magazine's "Time-Lapse Cinematography Specialist of the Year 2026"
Electric Films is Sydney's premier provider of high-end construction
time-lapse and drone photography.
Recognised internationally as the 2026 Time-Lapse Specialist of the Year by
BUILD Magazine, we specialise in delivering premium visual assets for major
joint ventures, commercial developments, and boutique construction projects.
Unparalleled Cinematic Quality with Custom 5.2K Systems
Unlike standard automated cameras, we build and install our own high-end
5.2K time-lapse monitoring systems.
This specialised technology allows us to bring a cinematic,
artistic eye to every project, ensuring your construction stages are documented
to the highest standard throughout Sydney and regional NSW.
Award-Recognised Expertise
Led by Graeme Beck, a master cinematographer with 4 Australian and 1 international
awards time-lapse awards,
Electric Films sets the industry benchmark.
Watch our time-lapse
showreel to see exactly why our specialised services hold multiple
time-lapse awards.
(1m 26s)
Our Core Services
Explore our range of time-lapse projects to
see how we condense months of work into high quality cinematic time-lapse videos.
From groundbreaking to the handover, we deliver high quality footage for site
updates, marketing, project libraries and large photographic enlargements.
With 5.2K ultra high resolution photographs taken every five or ten minutes
24/7, our service is also great for site security.
Our long-term commercial construction time-lapse
systems have provided reliable site monitoring and detailed project documentation
for major high-rise building developments across Sydney.
Graeme Beck is a highly regarded photographer for civil infrastructure,
delivering elite project visualisation for Tier-1 joint ventures, Tier-3 contractors,
and major public works with world class time-lapse and drone photography.
He is certified for Working at Heights, Rail Corridor Access and commercial
drone operations to safely capture large-scale developments.
His production expertise bridges the gap between critically acclaimed
cinematography and heavy-duty industrial filming.
For medium-density residential developments,
we provide project delivery teams with stunning 45MP stills and 4K construction
time-lapse videos for site monitoring, real estate marketing, cinematic completion
videos, and large-scale poster prints.
Our remote time-lapse camera systems have been deployed across several regional
locations in New South Wales to capture major green infrastructure projects.
We equip project managers
with 'Live' cameras for remote site monitoring, alongside drone photography
and monthly 4K progress videos.
Explore our extensive video production services.
From scriptwriting to final delivery, we offer a comprehensive range of in-house
video production services.
Time-lapse Camera Positions
Selecting Camera Positions for Site Monitoring
We don't just set and forget our time-lapse cameras from a distance. We actively
monitor their output and relocate them when a better angle arises, avoiding
repetitive, monotonous documentation from a single vantage point to deliver
dynamic construction time-lapse videos.
We scout locations for optimal vantage points and manage all liaising with
building managers and local councils for permission to mount our non-destructive
camera mounting systems.
Attaching time-lapse cameras to rooftops, scaffolding, cranes, and custom poles is our specialty.
Cameras on Street Poles
We often attach our cameras to street poles as they offer great vantage points for long-term construction time-lapse. We handle all the permissions with power companies and local councils.
Cameras on Cranes
and Scaffolding
We also like to get our construction time-lapse cameras close to the action, often mounting them on site cranes and scaffolding to capture dynamic project progress videos.
Shooting in High Dynamic Range (HDR)
We always shoot in High Dynamic Range (HDR), taking three exposures
per frame. This method extends the visual detail in shadows and highlights that
would otherwise be lost in standard exposures, as well as smoothing out exposure
changes throughout the day.
Shooting time-lapse photography comes with its own unique challenges. Explore
this page to discover how our decades of field experience provide solutions.
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.
