Video Surveillance designed for real evidence.
Cameras fail when the design ignores glare, lighting, angles, and network stability. Vidimost LLC installs IP camera systems in Chicago buildings that are actually usable when something happens: correct placement, correct lenses, reliable recording, and clean documentation.
Typical coverage: lobbies, elevators, garages, loading docks, perimeter, and amenity spaces.
What makes footage usable
Angles & height
Faces and plates need correct geometry, not “wide view everywhere.”
Lighting & glare
Headlights, reflections, and backlight kill detail unless designed for.
Recording & retention
Storage sized realistically with settings that preserve evidence.
Network stability
PoE budget, VLANs, uplinks, UPS—so cameras don’t drop.
Common failure we fix
“We have cameras but can’t identify anything.” Usually it’s placement + lighting + wrong lens selection. We redesign with purpose: identify faces at entries, capture plates at gates, and cover critical choke points.
Where camera systems usually break down
Better cameras do not fix bad design. We focus on the problems that actually matter in Chicago properties.
Garages
Headlights, motion, and low light
We design for plate capture and incident review: correct angles, exposure strategy, and camera choice that handles glare.
Lobbies & entries
Backlight and face detail
Entry cameras must capture faces clearly. We plan height and framing so you get identification, not just “movement.”
Network
PoE and switching mistakes
Camera instability is often power/network. We size PoE, segment traffic with VLANs, and recommend UPS where needed.
What a professional camera project includes
A reliable system is a chain: camera → cable → PoE switch → network → recorder → storage → viewing. We design the entire chain, not just the camera list.
Coverage plan (not guesswork)
We map entrances, choke points, and risk areas. The goal is usable evidence: faces, vehicles, and event sequence.
Recording & retention planning
Retention depends on settings and motion strategy. We calculate storage realistically and recommend balanced configurations.
Cabling, labeling, documentation
Clean terminations, labeled ports, IP plan, and as-built notes. This reduces future service costs and outages.
Brands we deploy
We install proven platforms and cameras commonly used in commercial and multi-tenant environments:
Quick guide
| Goal | Design focus | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Identify faces | Height + framing | Usable entry evidence |
| Capture plates | Angle + exposure | Readable plates at gates |
| Reduce outages | PoE + UPS + VLAN | Stable cameras & recording |
| Control costs | Documentation | Faster support & upgrades |
Or call (872) 254-5015 · email info@vidimost.us
FAQs
Answers to common questions from property managers and building boards.
How many security cameras do I need for a building?
It depends on entrances, garages, elevators, loading docks, and blind spots. We start with a walkthrough and a coverage map. The goal is clear identification and event reconstruction — not just “more cameras.”
How much video storage (retention) should we plan for?
Retention depends on camera count, resolution, frame rate, motion settings, and policy (often 15–30+ days). We calculate storage realistically and recommend settings that preserve useful evidence.
Why do cameras look bad in garages or at night?
Garages have glare, low light, and fast motion. Without correct placement, lens choice, and exposure strategy, footage becomes useless. We design around real lighting conditions and test angles to reduce washout and blur.
Do security cameras need a strong network?
Yes. IP cameras rely on stable PoE power and switching. Many “camera problems” are network problems. We design the camera network (PoE, uplinks, VLANs, UPS) so the system stays online.
Next step
If your current system is unreliable or footage isn’t usable, schedule an on-site review. We’ll assess coverage, lighting, network readiness, and propose a plan that fixes the real problem.
Service area: Chicago, North Shore, and nearby suburbs. Contact: (872) 254-5015 · info@vidimost.us