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Track Progress and Share Success
Time lapse videos condense weeks or months of activity into short, engaging clips that illustrate the entirety of a project in just a few minutes.
High-resolution images are captured at set intervals and then stitched together to create a flowing visual record that turns hours of raw footage into highly engaging content.
These videos are ideal for showcasing progress, impressing stakeholders and celebrating the achievements of your teams in a way that doesn't impact your site operations.
There are multiple marketing and PR benefits associated with time lapse videos. When they are shared across your websites and social media platforms, they are guaranteed to attract positive attention.
Whether it’s a major construction project, demolition, infrastructure upgrade or installation, time lapse helps you tell the whole story quickly and professionally.
Bringing Your Projects to Life
WCCTV delivers a full-service time lapse solution tailored for a wide range of projects.
We handle everything from camera setup to editing, ensuring a smooth process that results in a high-quality visual document of your build or demolition projects.
We can install our cameras quickly and easily without needing access to fixed power or internet, and they are managed entirely by WCCTV. They are ideal for temporary or remote locations where visibility matters but infrastructure is limited.
Once recording begins, you can track progress from groundbreaking to handover and the end of the build, we provide a professionally edited time lapse video that showcases key milestones and captures the full scope of your work.
Whether you need a record for stakeholders, marketing assets, community engagement or internal progress updates, we make sure the final product reflects the impact of your project.
Time lapse can be added to any WCCTV Tower or delivered as a standalone solution, depending on what your site requires.
Turning Progress into Powerful Visual Content
We capture every stage of your project in crisp, high-definition detail, ensuring your final video looks professional, polished and ready to share.
Keep track of projects and make sure everything stays on track with remote access at any time from anywhere with our free mobile app and desktop software.
Once your project is complete, we provide a professionally edited time lapse video. You get a clean, engaging final product with branded titles, music and graphics if required.
Our cameras run without fixed power or internet and are installed by WCCTV. That means you can capture projects in almost any location, even if it's remote or temporary.
Time lapse videos help promote your work to clients, funders and the wider public. They’re perfect for websites, bids, social media and presentations.
Time lapse can be added to a WCCTV Tower or provided as a standalone service. We tailor the setup to match your site layout and what you need to capture.
You don’t need to manage footage or edit it. We handle everything from installation to camera positioning, maintenance, video export and delivery.
A Complete Time Lapse Service, Delivered by Experts
WCCTV has been delivering time lapse video services for over 20 years. We’ve worked across both public and private sectors, supporting major infrastructure programmes, urban developments, environmental projects and more.
Our engineers are fully trained and accredited, with experience operating in live, sensitive or logistically complex environments.
We advise on the best camera positioning, install systems securely and ensure everything is set up to capture the project clearly from the moment the cameras go live.
Footage is stored securely and accessed through our cloud-based portal, which allows for real-time visibility and project oversight throughout the build.
Once the project is complete, our in-house editing team transforms the footage into a polished, professional video. We handle colour grading, stabilisation, transitions, music and titles to produce a finished product you can use with confidence.
With WCCTV, you get more than a camera. You get the people, expertise and a fully managed service to make your project look its best.
Built to Support Long-Term Projects and High-Impact Work
WCCTV’s time lapse video services are ideal for projects that need a clear visual record, stakeholder reporting or marketing content. Whether you are building, upgrading or improving, time lapse helps bring your work to life and demonstrates its impact.
Time lapse video is used across:
Local authorities showcasing regeneration projects, public realm improvements and infrastructure upgrades
Construction and demolition companies documenting new builds or phased developments
Contractors delivering upgrades to rail infrastructure, road or utilities who need long-term project tracking
Environmental teams monitoring land developments, clean-ups or restorations
Marketing and comms teams capturing visual content for websites and social media
Public sector organisations needing to evidence delivery and progress to funders or residents
Clients and stakeholders who want a complete visual overview from start to finish
If your project deserves to be seen, time lapse helps you show it with clarity, creativity and confidence.
Time Lapse That Fits Your Industry
Document every stage of your build with high-quality footage. Ideal for site teams, clients and marketing use once the project is complete.
Showcase complex or phased demolitions with clear visual evidence. Capture progress from setup to clearance in a single, shareable video.
Track infrastructure projects over weeks or months with consistent oversight. Useful for reporting, stakeholder engagement and public visibility.
Capture long-term upgrades, emergency repairs or station works without needing permanent infrastructure on-site.
Monitor lane widening, resurfacing or bridge replacement projects from start to finish. Ideal for internal progress checks or public communication.
Track installations, upgrades and critical works across remote or sensitive sites. Time lapse helps demonstrate value and minimise disruption concerns.
Highlight the impact of park renovations, pedestrian zones or town centre upgrades. Useful for before-and-after comparisons and council reporting.
Capturing Progress and Protecting the Project
Willmott Dixon appointed WCCTV to deliver time lapse video services during the build of a new custody suite in Llanelli, South Wales.
As part of a broader project to improve policing infrastructure in the region, Willmott Dixon needed a full visual record of the build for stakeholders and communications.
WCCTV installed a time lapse system to capture the project from groundwork through to completion. The footage was edited into a professional video showing progress, highlighting key milestones and providing a clear record for internal and public-facing use.
Alongside the time lapse, WCCTV also supplied a monitored CCTV system to secure the site out of hours, preventing trespass and safeguarding valuable materials and equipment during the build.
This dual solution provided complete visibility and peace of mind throughout the project.
A Year of Projects in Under Two Minutes
Every year, WCCTV captures hundreds of projects through our time lapse systems. The video below showcases a selection of our favourite time lapse projects from the past year. Whether you’re looking to promote your work, track progress or report to stakeholders, time lapse is a powerful way to tell your story.
Want to see more? Explore our full gallery to view a wide range of projects across sectors, scopes and locations.
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Trusted to Deliver. Proven to Perform.
WCCTV has been delivering high-quality time lapse video alongside our site security services for over 20 years.
Our team manages the full process, from installation and camera positioning through to footage management and final video editing.
We understand the challenges of capturing long-term or complex projects and work with you to make sure nothing is missed. Our engineers are fully accredited and experienced in working across live, remote or logistically complex sites.
Footage is accessed securely through our portal. Once your project is complete, we provide a professional, branded edit that is ready to use.
With WCCTV, you get more than just a camera. You get a reliable partner, national coverage and a complete time lapse service built around your needs.
How Long Can a Time Lapse Camera Stay in Place?
WCCTV time lapse systems are designed for long-term use and can remain in place for the duration of your project. We provide support throughout to ensure uninterrupted coverage.
Do I Need Power or Internet at the Site?
Our time lapse systems operate independently using solar, battery or fuel cell power and 4G connectivity. This makes them ideal for remote or temporary sites without fixed infrastructure.
What Do I Receive at the End of the Project?
You will receive a professionally edited time lapse video, including optional music, titles and branding. The video is ready to share with stakeholders, clients or the public.
Can I View Footage During the Project?
You can access your footage through WCCTV’s secure portal at any time. This allows for ongoing review and progress tracking throughout the project lifecycle.
Is Time Lapse Only Available with CCTV Hire?
Typically we provide our time lapse services as an add on to our site security services, but we do offer this as a standalone service where security is not required.
Will WCCTV Help Position the Camera?
Our highly experienced cameras engineers provide expert advice on the best position to capture your project clearly and consistently. Installation is included as part of the service.
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