Nick Graalman

Director of Photography. Timelapse. Super Slow Motion.

Nick is a specialist freelancer in two divergent directions –
timelapse photography and super slow motion video.

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About

Nick is a collaborator based in Adelaide. He has fostered creative partnerships with a variety of artists and genres. Fuelled by an unending passion for filmmaking and cinematography, Nick’s expertise extends beyond his role as a camera operator/DOP. He brings a diverse skill set to the table, serving as a versatile grip and offering specialised services in motion control timelapse and captivating super slow-motion cinematography. Contact Nick below for any of the hire and services options:

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Collaborations

Timelapse Adelaide

2016-2025 (Ongoing)
Timelapse services with Michael Richards

Credits:
Managing Director

Timelapse Adelaide is a venture led by Nick and Michael Richards. With an unwavering passion for capturing timelapse, there is no subject is too grand, no duration too vast, and no location too far. They embrace the challenge of transforming hours in seconds, days into minutes and months into moments. Click here to connect to the Timelapse Adelaide website for more info.

Grounded By Design

2023-2025
Feature documentary on building Earthship Willunga

Credits:
Cinematography :: Writer :: Director :: Post

Explore the unique building process that made Earthship Willunga, the principles and concepts of Earthships, the community that came together to build it and the deadline to get it to lockup.

Art Might Be

2020
Short film with poet Adam (Peach) Klimkiewicz

Credits:
Cinematography :: Screenplay :: Director :: Post

Poet Adam (Peach) Klimkiewicz stirring exploration of mind and heart, art and “God”.

Treading Lightly

2018
Feature documentary with Jamie Carter, Chris Edser & Tim Whitt 

Credits:
Cinematography :: Writer :: Director :: Post

Filmmaker Nick Graalman sets out on a yearlong endeavour to understand a range of issues and how (or even if) he could drastically reduce his own footprint.

Treading Lightly is an honest account of his endeavours and the outcomes. It presents practical ways to both understand and take control. It has been a life changing year for Nick and he warmly invite you to take a peek into his life.

Fearless​

2016
Short film/Music video with singer/songwriter Kaurna Cronin 

Cinematography :: Writer :: Director :: Post

Nick collaborated with Kaurna Cronin to produce a music video for his song Fearless. With Nick’s writing at the helm, the narrative investigates fear and the illusions it weaves. Will she opens the door, or won’t she? The convergence of music and storytelling sets the stage for that which lies beyond fear.

Hailstorm

2015
Short film/music video with band Jimmy & The Mirrors

Credits:
Cinematography :: Writer :: Director :: Post

A music video collaboration between Nick and Jimmy and the Mirrors. Nick was granted complete creative liberty for the story, and birthed the charismatic wanderer protagonist. Follow his serendipitous journey, as he navigates the rhythms of life. The story represents a reflection of what contemporary contentment might look like.

Gaia

2014
Short film with dancer Erin Fowler

Credits: Cinematography :: Co-Writer :: Co-Director :: Post

In a captivating fusion of movement, music, and film, “Gaia” embarks on a poignant exploration of Mother Earth’s journey with humanity. With dance as its language, this universal narrative transcends borders, offering a timeless tale that resonates worldwide.

Elements

2011
Short film with henna artist Humna Mustafa

Credits
Cinematography :: Writer :: Director

Guided by the masterful strokes of henna artist Humna Mustafa,  journey into the depths of the four elements. She drawing inspiration from the very essence that unveils the transient beauty of her craft. Humna’s artistry becomes a profound expression of the eternal dance between creativity and the elemental forces that shape our existence.

This piece was a collaboration between Nick Graalman and Humna Mustafa. For more information on Humna and her exquisite artwork, please visit humnamustafa.com

Girt By Beards

2009
Documentary short with band The Beards​

Credits:
Cinematography :: Co-director :: Post

The Beards are a band that exclusively sing songs about beards. Nick travelled to Alaska with them to capture “Girt By Beards“, as they perform at and compete in the World Beard & Moustache Championships as the first-ever Australian team.

A fun-spirited documentary about one of the world’s most obscure bands at one of the world’s most obscure events. They celebrate everything bearded, discover a strange city and perform in front of their dream audience. A revealing and entertaining look at the real characters behind The Beards.

Nick was one of the first cameramen to embrace the Canon 5D MkII and chanced this new arrival by shooting the entire documentary on it in early 2009.

More

Postcards

2009
Nick featured on TV show Postcards 

Nick was engineering motion controlled camera rigs before they were commercial available product (other than big budget Hollywood productions). Postcards reached out to Nick to feature his (then) unique approach to “getting the shot”.

Stock Footage

2010-2023
Nick offers a host of stock footage available online for purchase.

If you need quick access to stock shots of South Australia, timelapse photography or super slow motion video, Nick might just have what you need. Click here to see his library of clips.

Bio-R

2018
Community organisation Bio-R promotional video

Credits: Cinematography :: Director :: Post 

Nick volunteered his time to produce a promotional video for the grassroots charity Bio-R do to reconstruct habitats and ecological systems is Shut Australia. To learn more visit: https://www.bior.org.au

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