with over 20 years of time-lapse experience
Professional construction site cameras & construction site time-lapse. Worldwide.
Fast Motion develops, manufactures and operates professional construction site cameras for long-term time-lapse and construction documentation. Our systems document construction projects over months and years – in high resolution, reliably, remotely monitored and ready for impressive time-lapse films. Construction site cameras with up to 100 megapixels – made in Austria.
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Camera technology
Built for years. Designed for decades.
When it comes to professional long-term recording, image quality is the decisive factor above all. With a resolution of up to 100 megapixels, high-quality optics and a high dynamic range, our camera systems capture even challenging light, shadow and night-time situations in rich detail and with great differentiation. The result is imagery that goes far beyond impressive construction site time-lapses for marketing and communication: the high-resolution visual material also serves project control, transparent construction documentation and acts as a long-term image archive – even many years after project completion. To ensure this quality remains consistently high over months and years, a reliable power supply, data connection, weather protection, remote access, monitoring and an end-to-end data chain are all part of our complete system.
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up to 100 megapixels resolution
Resolutions of 25 megapixels to 100 megapixels offer significantly more image information than classical webcams or standard IP cameras.
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full-service offerings
From site planning and installation to ongoing support until the finished time-lapse film everything from a single source with a dedicated contact person.
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RAW + JPG Workflow
Rapid online preview whilst retaining maximum image information for professional post-production and archiving.
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Flexible lenses for optimal shots
Configurable depending on the project, from a wide-angle construction site overview to targeted telephoto perspectives.
No digital zoom that degrades the image quality.
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continuous operation with no time limit
Technology designed for months and years of operation, featuring remote access, monitoring and ongoing support.
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Mains-powered or off-grid
230 V as standard solution for suitable locations, PV and battery solutions are available as an option.
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LTE / 5G / Satellite
Depending on the location, we use 5G / LTE or satellite for the continuous transmission of the recordings, remote access and permanent monitoring.
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Current + Archive
Current pictures and videos, as well as historical footage, can be accessed at any time via a web-based project portal.
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Privacy policy
Everything from a single source, from site planning and installation to the finished time-lapse film, with a dedicated point of contact.
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Data security
Maximum data security through redundant Storage all recordings on our own Austrian server infrastructure.
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Resilience
Through 24/7 Monitoring our camera systems as well as battery/UPS solutions we offer a maximum reliability.
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20 years' experience
About 20 years of experience in time-lapse photography flow into the development, planning, and operation of our camera systems.
The procedure
A single point of contact from planning to the finished film.
VISUAL EXCELLENCE FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS WORLDWIDE
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Planning & Design
We will guide you personally from the initial project idea to the optimal camera position. Together, we will define the camera system, perspective, capture interval, power supply and data connection to suit your project.
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Installation & ongoing support
Our team handles the professional installation, commissioning and technical support throughout the entire project duration. Thanks to 24/7 monitoring and remote access, we can make many adjustments quickly and directly.
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Film production and post-production
Upon completion of the project, we will turn thousands of high-resolution individual images into a professional time-lapse film. Image development, stabilisation, colour correction, editing and music will all be handled in-house too.
Our high-end camera models
Three camera systems.
A commitment to quality.
Professional construction site cameras for high-quality construction site time-lapses, construction documentation and long-term usable visual material – developed for months and years of reliable continuous operation.
ZEUS
100 MEGAPIXEL · 12K
Maximum image quality for demanding construction projects.
ZEUS delivers extremely high-resolution 100-megapixel image data for prestige projects, large fields of view, strong cropping reserves, and long-term documentation.
- 100 megapixel resolution / 12K
- Maximum detail and cropping reserves
- High dynamic range for changing lighting conditions
- RAW and JPG image material for high-end post-production
- Remote access, monitoring and flexible recording intervals
- Optimised for long-term operation over months and years
HELIOS
25 MEGAPIXEL · 6K
The professional standard for construction projects.
HELIOS combines high 25-megapixel image quality with reliable continuous operation and is suitable for almost all classic construction site and infrastructure projects.
- 25 megapixel resolution / 6K
- RAW and JPG image material for high-end post-production
- High dynamic range for changing lighting conditions
- Remote access, monitoring and flexible recording intervals
- Optimised for long-term operation over months and years
HERCULES 3D
25 MEGAPIXEL · 6K · REAL 3D
Long-term construction projects in real 3D.
HERCULES 3D combines professional construction site time-lapse with advanced visual capture in REAL 3D for extended projections and applications.
- 25 megapixel resolution / 6K
- Advanced 3D documentation
- RAW and JPG image material for high-end post-production
- High dynamic range for changing lighting conditions
- Remote access, monitoring and flexible recording intervals
- Optimised for long-term operation over months and years
FAQs
Frequently asked questions about construction site cameras.
What distinguishes a professional construction camera from a normal webcam or IP camera?
Traditional webcams and IP cameras are primarily designed for live viewing, video transmission and surveillance tasks. Their technical focus is therefore typically on continuous video streaming, compressed video transmission and features such as motion detection or live access.
Fast Motion takes a fundamentally different approach. Our systems produce high-resolution photographic single frames with up to 100 megapixels and a medium-format sensor in JPEG and RAW format. The enormous resolution and extensive image data create headroom for professional colour grading, crop zooms, digital camera pans, and time-lapse productions up to 12K.
At the same time, our systems are specifically designed for construction site deployments lasting several months or years. Capture, data transmission, monitoring and archiving form an integrated overall system that is continuously maintained and supervised throughout the entire project.
For which projects are time-lapse construction cameras suitable?
Our construction site cameras are suitable for a wide variety of construction, infrastructure and industrial projects where progress and changes need to be professionally documented over a longer period of time. Typical areas of application include building construction and civil engineering, infrastructure projects, renovations and revitalisations, plant and industrial construction, logistics projects, energy projects and large-scale real estate developments.
Depending on project size, duration and desired image quality, different camera systems are available – from professional long-term documentation with 25 megapixels to high-end production with 100 megapixels and 12K resolution. Even complex projects can be documented using multiple camera positions or our 3D time-lapse technology.
Where can a site camera be mounted?
Depending on the project, the camera can be mounted, for example, on buildings, roofs, masts, scaffolding, containers, or specially designed structures. Custom solutions can also be implemented for locations without suitable existing mounting options. The decisive factor is always ensuring an unobstructed view of the project for as long as possible.
Who is going to install the camera?
Assembly and commissioning are carried out by the Fast Motion team. This enables us to ensure that the camera position, image framing, mounting, power supply and data transmission are optimally coordinated for the respective project. Following the end of the project, we also handle the professional dismantling.
Are the recordings GDPR-compliant?
Yes, construction site time-lapse recordings can be implemented in compliance with the GDPR. Unlike traditional video surveillance, our systems focus not on monitoring people or events, but on the long-term documentation of construction progress through individual recordings taken at defined intervals.
The specific data protection requirements depend on the respective project – in particular on the recording area, the purpose of the documentation and the access permissions.
Fast Motion takes these requirements into account right from the planning and set-up stage of the Camera Systems. Recording areas can be specifically defined, and sensitive areas can be masked where necessary, whilst individuals or other relevant parts of the image can be obscured
Can the camera be moved or realigned during the project?
Yes. Particularly in long-term construction projects, sightlines and project areas frequently change. If necessary, camera positions, orientation or settings can be adjusted. Such changes are coordinated as the project progresses.
What happens after the completion of the construction project?
Following the end of the project, the camera system will be dismantled. The recorded data can then be used for archiving, documentation or the creation of a final time-lapse film. Upon request, we can handle the complete post-production, including editing, colour grading, music, graphics and other media content. Due to its high image quality and processing, our footage is also optimally suited for TV or cinema.
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Together we will make your project visible.
Tell us about your construction project. We are happy to provide personal advice and develop a tailored solution for visual documentation together.