Animation and film,
bringing architecture into motion.

Moving images for architecture and real estate

Animation brings architecture to life through movement. Camera movements, changing light and carefully considered transitions reveal spaces and their relationships – from individual details to the project as a whole.

We create moving images for real estate marketing and the communication of public projects. From a short sequence to a fully developed film, we tailor the format and storytelling to your project and its audience.

Subtly animated images for website headers or gentle introductions. They combine the clarity of a still image with the impact of movement.

Short, focused sequences that communicate spatial relationships in just a few seconds. Suitable for social media and websites.

Fully developed films with a narrative structure that presents a project as a coherent story.

Films with storyboards and voiceovers that explain sequences, processes or concepts for how a space will be used.

Animation can be combined with live-action footage in two ways: embedded in film and drone footage of the existing site, or as a before-and-after comparison that makes change immediately visible.

Le Chevreuil, Meursault

For the marketing of Le Chevreuil, we developed the film concept and visual narrative and handled the entire production. We combined architectural and interior animation with live-action footage from a multi-day shoot in Meursault. The film tells the story of the future hotel and its connection to Burgundy’s landscape, wine culture and cuisine. -> View project

Denzler House

To support the marketing of Denzler House, we reconstructed the historic building fabric in 3D using photographs. Wood panelling, stucco ceilings and the painted tiled stove became part of a detailed digital environment. This forms the basis for the animation and virtual tour, which let viewers experience the rooms from different perspectives. -> View project

E-Bike City

For ETH Zurich’s E-Bike City research project, we translated a long-term mobility vision into tangible streetscapes and everyday situations. We developed visual concepts, visualizations and animations showing different users’ perspectives and the spatial effects of a reorganized transport system. This makes the vision accessible and open to discussion among researchers, policymakers and the public. -> View project

From concept
to finished film

We clarify the goal, audience, intended use, film length and format, and review the material available. From this we draw up a schedule with all interim stages and feedback dates.

The result: a shared understanding of the task and a binding roadmap through to delivery.

First we define the film concept: story, style of representation, mood and pace. We then create a visual storyboard that shows the scenes in sequence.

This is where we decide: what story the film tells and how it should feel.

We develop the scenes and assemble them into a first cut. The rough cut shows the sequence, camera paths and pace of the whole film, not yet in final quality.

Important at this stage: changes to content and sequence are returned in full and as one consolidated response.

We implement the feedback and bring the film up to full quality: light, details, titles and graphics, plus music, sound, color grading and, if required, a voiceover.

The focus is now on rhythm, image quality and sound; fundamental changes to the concept are no longer planned at this stage.

We make the last agreed corrections, give the film its finishing touch and check quality and formats.

Once approved, we deliver the film in the agreed formats.

Questions about animation and film for your project?
Talk to Christoph Deiters.

Management, Partner
deiters@nightnurse.ch +41 44 533 68 05
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Christoph Deiters

Frequently asked questions about
Animation and Film

Find answers about use cases, impact, process, source material, revisions, costs and formats.

Whenever a project needs to be experienced rather than simply shown. Animation helps explain sequences, routes and spatial relationships and guides viewers through the content. It also has a stronger emotional impact than static images, giving viewers a more direct connection to the project.

Animation attracts more attention and is easier to remember. It communicates information clearly and concisely – in presentations, on websites, in public communication or on social media. For complex projects in particular, it helps people grasp the content more quickly and makes it easier to explain.

Concise films are often the most effective. Many subjects can be communicated clearly in 30 to 90 seconds, as attention rarely lasts much longer. We aim for a good rhythm, combining shorter sequences with quieter moments.

We usually produce animations in Full HD or 4K in landscape format for presentations and websites. If required, we also create portrait formats (9:16), which are particularly suitable for social media.

Plans or, if available, a 3D model (export guide). If there is no model, we build one from the plans. You do not need to specify camera paths: a reference film often helps, and depending on how much freedom we have, rough ideas are enough.

Depending on the scope and level of detail, production takes several weeks to a few months. Animation is generally more complex than a project consisting solely of still visualizations and therefore requires more time. Shorter formats can also be produced within tighter schedules.

You approve the storyboard, the rough cut and the refined version. Changes are easy early on; the further along the film is, the more work they involve. From the rough cut onwards, we tell you in advance what a change request means in terms of effort, cost and impact. That way you stay in control of budget and result.

From a cinemagraph to a promotional film, there is a suitable solution for almost every budget. Costs depend on film length, number of scenes, modelling effort, live-action footage and the scope of post-production. After a short briefing, we prepare a transparent quote.

Yes. With our own photo equipment and drones, we capture the surroundings and aerial shots, ideally at the time of day set in the storyboard. For more elaborate productions, we work with specialist partners for editing, color grading, custom music, voice artists, actors, time-lapse or drone flights with camera tracking. So you get the entire film from a single source.