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Construction Timelapse Calculator
Work out the photo count, storage and video length for your construction timelapse project — or find the right capture interval for your target video length.
Total photos captured
15,655
Storage needed
122.3 GB
Final video length
8 min 42 s
Estimates. Working-days mode assumes 5 of 7 days; storage uses average file sizes — real values vary with scene detail and compression.
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FAQ
How many photos do I need for a construction timelapse?
Photo count comes from your capture interval, project duration and daily capture hours. Example: every 10 minutes, 10 hours/day, 12 months (working days) is roughly 15,700 photos. The calculator above gives the exact figure plus the storage required.
What interval should I use for a construction timelapse?
It depends on project length and the video length you want. For construction sites, 5–15 minutes during working hours is a solid starting point. Use the “Find the right interval” mode to get the exact interval for your target video length.
How much storage does a long timelapse need?
Storage depends on photo count and file size. A GoPro photo is ~8 MB, a 1080p IP camera only ~0.5 MB. Over months this adds up to tens or hundreds of gigabytes — the calculator shows the concrete number.
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Timelapserobot handles interval, upload and storage automatically — you just watch it grow.
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