I would like to document the construction of our new house with a time-lapse video. We already have a house right next door, so finding a location for the camera including a permanent power supply and LAN/internet connection is not a problem (there is also a garden shed directly on the new building site). All equipment except the camera itself would be kept warm and dry.
It is a traditional solid construction over several months, not a prefabricated house that can be built in two days. Therefore, I would prefer a solution that can be paused occasionally if no significant progress is expected (remotely controllable?). In theory, I plan to record on weekdays between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m., excluding weekends. If I generously estimate 40 weeks with 5 days each and 13 hours per day, and take a photo every 5 minutes and finally compile 25 frames per second, I would end up with a video lasting just under 20 minutes. Of course, this is highly variable and probably overestimated due to breaks on site. Ten minutes would be a nice final length.
Now the question about the technology and software... I have several Raspberry Pi 3B+ units, an older Synology DS213 NAS, various outdoor IP cameras from Hikvision and Axis, and some external USB SSD drives unused. Is it possible to create something useful from this? I wouldn’t be opposed to purchasing more hardware if it is worthwhile. I’m also searching online, but so far haven’t found the perfect solution.
We would of course inform the construction companies and obtain their approval. Other neighbors or public streets would not be included in the recording. So the legal situation is clear, and we don’t necessarily need to discuss that here.
Has anyone here done something like this or have ideas? @Mycraft, @rick2018, @superzapp?
It is a traditional solid construction over several months, not a prefabricated house that can be built in two days. Therefore, I would prefer a solution that can be paused occasionally if no significant progress is expected (remotely controllable?). In theory, I plan to record on weekdays between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m., excluding weekends. If I generously estimate 40 weeks with 5 days each and 13 hours per day, and take a photo every 5 minutes and finally compile 25 frames per second, I would end up with a video lasting just under 20 minutes. Of course, this is highly variable and probably overestimated due to breaks on site. Ten minutes would be a nice final length.
Now the question about the technology and software... I have several Raspberry Pi 3B+ units, an older Synology DS213 NAS, various outdoor IP cameras from Hikvision and Axis, and some external USB SSD drives unused. Is it possible to create something useful from this? I wouldn’t be opposed to purchasing more hardware if it is worthwhile. I’m also searching online, but so far haven’t found the perfect solution.
We would of course inform the construction companies and obtain their approval. Other neighbors or public streets would not be included in the recording. So the legal situation is clear, and we don’t necessarily need to discuss that here.
Has anyone here done something like this or have ideas? @Mycraft, @rick2018, @superzapp?
I would prefer a solution that produces and saves comprehensive live footage. The time-lapse can then be created afterwards or simultaneously using software.
The data volume is then an issue. However, this way you also have the option to replay specific events in real time from the recorded video in addition to the time-lapse.
Edit: Ah, the Surveillance Station can apparently do that. Very convenient.
The data volume is then an issue. However, this way you also have the option to replay specific events in real time from the recorded video in addition to the time-lapse.
Edit: Ah, the Surveillance Station can apparently do that. Very convenient.
guckuck2 schrieb:
Ah, the Surveillance Station can probably do that. Very practical.Considering they bundle that tool with almost every DS, it's quite a cool piece of software.
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knalltüte16 Jul 2020 14:31Man, half a day offline and already too late.
Exactly as described above, I have already had this built (a tech-savvy client/friend did it using an outdoor IP camera and NAS that I lent him).
Unfortunately, I have not seen the result so far. However, he had the advantage of building right next to his "old" house and was able to mount the camera on the façade.
Do you have the right conditions at your house with electricity, etc.?
Exactly as described above, I have already had this built (a tech-savvy client/friend did it using an outdoor IP camera and NAS that I lent him).
Unfortunately, I have not seen the result so far. However, he had the advantage of building right next to his "old" house and was able to mount the camera on the façade.
Do you have the right conditions at your house with electricity, etc.?
untergasse4316 Jul 2020 14:34superzapp schrieb:
Unfortunately, I haven’t seen the result yet. But he had the advantage of building right next to his "old" house and was therefore able to mount the camera on the facade.
So, in your case, are the house / electricity, etc. suitable conditions available?We have the same situation, building next to the old house. Electricity/LAN/Wi-Fi is therefore available.
Put up a sign and inform the tradespeople. No one needs to sign anything...
A lot has already been said about the technology. An IP camera plus Synology can cover everything.
I didn’t have LAN, power, or internet available. That’s why everything initially ran through an LTE camera.
A lot has already been said about the technology. An IP camera plus Synology can cover everything.
I didn’t have LAN, power, or internet available. That’s why everything initially ran through an LTE camera.
rick2018 schrieb:
Put up a sign and inform the trades. No one needs to sign anything... During breaks, when there’s nothing to do or film, the construction workers will surely appreciate a guest Wi-Fi access.
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