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Video sustain: how we produce construction site videos (time-lapse) in the midst of an energy crisis

We have been operating in the Polish film production market since 2014. We started out modestly, but from the very beginning we have grown at the speed of a rocket. Today, with a broad understanding of both the video marketing landscape in Poland and the evolving needs and requirements of businesses in this field, we have become specialists in delivering the highest quality video content for small, medium and large international companies. We are constantly creating images in our imagination, but we are not detached from reality. On the contrary, we closely monitor and analyse the changing global trends, conditions and crises… For one simple reason – we want to offer our clients bespoke videos that meet market needs, and we ourselves want to be prepared for any potential changes and upheavals. What we have noticed recently is a very strong shift towards implementing solutions in the field of CSR and sustainable development. This is an initiative that we particularly support. That is why, as one of the very few (and perhaps the only ones in Poland), we have developed a self-sufficient video recording system and offer our clients the opportunity to combine film production with renewable energy sources. Yes, we know a thing or two about that too!

Solar- and wind-powered cameras

What’s this all about? In short, we are able, in a single day, to install an autonomous photovoltaic system at a designated location, mounted on a suitably tall pole and equipped with top-of-the-range video equipment – powered by the system itself, weatherproof and capable of recording footage in 4K resolution. This is a solution we have introduced for companies undertaking all kinds of construction projects, or those requiring continuous video recording over an extended period. It is completely self-sufficient, reliable and not even affected by power cuts.

Why this particular solution? Let’s take an example. We are tasked with producing a film about the construction of a logistics centre, which will take several or over a dozen months to build. Filming over such a long period using conventional methods reliant on mains power could end in failure, even in the event of the slightest power cuts. Such interruptions could, on the one hand, disrupt the continuity of the footage being recorded, and on the other, quickly lead to damage to the filming equipment, which would then be unable to record anything further. And then we’ll have neither the film nor the budget for new equipment, nor a new contractor. In other words, a black hole.

A film crew working with an electrical and building services company

We operate on the principle that if a client decides to work with us, we will always rise to the challenge, regardless of the project entrusted to us; and, thanks to our many years of experience, this also means that we do not allow mistakes to occur. We used to make plenty of them, and they still happen from time to time, but we have learnt to anticipate and safeguard against most unusual circumstances and unforeseen incidents. When, a few years ago, we expanded our activities to include time-lapse filming of long-term construction projects, we brought in construction specialists and electricians to work with us right from the start. This is how a one-of-a-kind team was formed, comprising: a camera operator with a licence for high-altitude drone flights, a CCTV installer and technician, a qualified electrician, an excavator operator, a builder with 30 years’ experience, and a logistics specialist who is a regular at Poland’s largest construction projects. All are equipped with the appropriate gear, clothing and documentation authorising them to enter and carry out work on any construction site.

We can guarantee you the best solution for creating a film documenting the construction of your project, all in the spirit of sustainable development. To find out more, please give us a call – but first, have a look at this short video showcasing our special operations team at the construction site in Sulechów.

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