Time lapse cameras are an exceptional tool for those in the construction industry. In our previous blogs we have discussed some of the tangible benefits that our time lapse cameras offer. In this article we will discuss some features that are available via our subscription services and how these features can provide value to your next construction project.

Storage.
All of our time lapse cameras come with the ability to transfer your images to a few different places. (1) Local storage; your images can be stored on a local storage device, such as an SD card or an SSD, however, often, it is beneficial to transfer your images to some remote storage system. (2) Remote storage; our time lapse cameras also provide you with the ability to transfer your images, remotely, to Dropbox, an FTP server, an Amazon S3 bucket, or to our very own subscription-based online image portal.

Image portal.
So, what are some benefits of our online image portal?
Transferring your images to either Dropbox, an FTP server, or an Amazon S3 bucket can provide you with the ability to access and view your photos but sometimes you want to do more… that’s where our image portal can be of use. Our online image portal comes with some features such as our live camera feeds, the ability to compare images and create time lapse videos, and an image search function. Our video feed function allows you to view a live video remotely from any of your time lapse cameras. Some benefits of this function, which are discussed in detail in previous articles posted, include increased safety and security for your workers and equipment, as well as more effective communication between all those involved with the construction project. Our online image portal also provides you with the ability to instantly compare 2 images from different dates and create a time lapse video with the click of a button. These features allow you to create side-by-side comparisons of your images and also time lapse videos that you can present to stakeholders or potential clients to highlight the effort that your company puts in to each and every project.

Additionally, users of our image portal are able to search for specific images from a certain date and time. Let’s say for example, if there was equipment that you needed to confirm was delivered on a specific date you could simply enter the date and time that the delivery was expected to have taken place into our image search to see if the equipment was delivered on time.

Remote system access.
Construction time lapse specialists also offer a subscription service that allows users to gain complete remote access to their cameras. Normally, users would have to be near their time lapse cameras to change any system settings however with our remote system access feature you can change the settings of your device from the comfort of your home or office reducing time spent commuting to and from the site.

Construction time lapse specialists are always striving to design and implement new features to improve your experience with our cameras. As you can see, the features that we have currently implemented are there to assist you with accessing your images and changing your system settings remotely. At construction time lapse specialists, we will continue to research and test new features with our cameras so that our cameras, like your company, can be ahead of the pack.

For all your time lapse needs, including time lapse camera hire and expert support, contact Construction Time Lapse Specialists and let us know how we can help you!