The Hollywood Helicopter Pilot Behind Extreme Aerials

SHOTOVER & Helinet Aviation's Alan Purwin is not your average pilot. He flies with a camera mounted to his helicopter to capture aerial footage for movies and television shows. Bloomberg heads to LA to meet Purwin and Aerail DP, David Nowell, to learn how they get those sweet shots. (Source: Bloomberg)

Videos

SHOTOVER F1 - Desert Horse with RED 8K Vista Vision and Leica Thalia

Date: May 2017
Product Used: F1, Creative
Desc:

The SHOTOVER F1 chased Aniela Gottwald through the desert testing out the RED 8K Vista Vision with Leica Thalia primes.

Credits: Colt Seman, CW Sonderoptic, Leica Thalia, RED 8K VV, SHOTOVER, Small HD, Tempt Media, Ultimate Arm

SHOTOVER F1 Gets Down and Dirty with Greendoor High Speed and PDG Helicopters

Date: May 2017
Product Used: F1, Broadcast
Desc:

Greendoor High Speed and PDG Helicopters got down and dirty with the SHOTOVER F1 to capture this fast-paced footage of rally cars at 1000fps using the PhantomFlex4K!

Vertical Limit Aviation Demo Reel Featuring the SHOTOVER F1

Date: May 2017
Product Used: F1, F1 Live, Broadcast
Desc:

Vertical Limit Aviation shows off some of the beautiful scenery of New Mexico with their SHOTOVER F1 in this short demo reel.

SOC Awards 2017 | Technical Achievement Award | SHOTOVER K1

Date: March 2017
Product Used: K1, Creative
Desc:

SHOTOVER is truly honored to receive a 2017 Technical Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Camera Operators for the SHOTOVER K1. 

KABC-TV AIR7HD with XTREME VISION and SKYMAP7 Speed Track Powered by the SHOTOVER F1 LIVE

Date: February 2017
Product Used: F1 Live, Broadcast
Desc:

KABC-TV is using the SHOTOVER F1 LIVE system with an optional moving map upgrade from Churchill Navigation to power SkyMap7. Fully integrated into the F1 LIVE, the state-of-the-art moving map system enables in-air reporters to quickly identify ground locations and addresses during fast moving assignments via location-specific video overlays.

Orange Aerial Demo Reel 2016 Featuring The SHOTOVER F1

Date: January 2017
Product Used: F1, G1, Creative
Desc:

Located on the West Coast of Norway in Aalesund and Oslo, Orange Aerial is a high end provider of SHOTOVER systems in Norway. Orange Aerial can offer the SHOTOVER F1 and in cooperation with Motion Air, the U1 and G1.

SHOTOVER G1 Demo Reel From Alpine Aerials

Date: November 2016
Product Used: G1, Creative
Desc:

SHOTOVER G1 drive out with the amazing Pagani Huayra.
Setup:
-SHOTOVER G1 gimbal
-Vibro isolator
-Flowcine Blackarm shock-mount
-RED Weapon camera
-Angenieux Optimo 16-40mm lens
-Schneider ND filters

Video Courtesy Of Alpine Aerials

CoyotAir SHOTOVER F1 Demo Reel

Date: November 2016
Product Used: F1, Creative
Desc:

With a deep background in aerial filming, CoyotAir / Habock Aviation Group based in Spain (Madrid & Barcelona) shows off its SHOTOVER F1 in this demo reel.
Configured with Arri Mini and Angenieux 25-250 HR

2016 SHOTOVER F1 Reel

Date: April 2016
Product Used: F1, Creative
Desc:

The F1 is in a class of its own when it comes to capturing pristine images that deliver the most intense you-are-there experience possible. The 2016 SHOTOVER F1 Reel features helicopter and truck mounted shots captured throughout New Zealand. Video directed & produced by Ty Evans’ new production company GHOST DIGITAL CINEMA. A big thanks to the whole crew and to HELIO & Company for the graphics. 

Air To Air Belgium and the SHOTOVER F1 LIVE Capture All The Formula 1 Racing Action

Date: January 2019
Product Used: F1, F1 Live, Broadcast
Desc:

Throughout the entire F1 season, Air to Air Belgium and the SHOTOVER F1 LIVE kept up the pace to provide Formula 1 racing fans with stunning visuals to fully experience the world’s fastest road racers!

SHOTOVER M1 Reel

Date: October 2018
Product Used: M1, Broadcast, Creative
Desc:

The future is here. SHOTOVER is proud to premiere the official SHOTOVER M1 reel, featuring the newest member of the SHOTOVER line of gyro-stabilized camera systems. With an industry-leading 6-axis design, cutting-edge fifth-generation SHOTOVER technology, and an open platform design to accommodate the world’s rapidly changing camera and lens market, the SHOTOVER M1 continues the legacy of delivering the unshakable stability and unmatched look down capability customers have come to expect from SHOTOVER.

CINEJET Action Reel Featuring the SHOTOVER F1 RUSH

Date: December 2017
Product Used: F1 RUSH, Creative
Desc:

SHOTOVER F1- Car Commercial BTS

Date: March 2016
Product Used: F1, Creative
Desc:

Go behind the scenes with Hawaii Camera as they capture footage for an upcoming car commercial. Shot on Alexa Mini + Angenieux Optimo 25-250mm Lens with SHOTOVER F1 and GripTech Australia VVI. Equipment by Hawaii Camera and Salt + Air Studios. Special thanks to Kelii Grace, DP for producing the spot.    ​

Paris Aerials - Shot by ACS France

Date: March 2016
Location: Paris
Product Used: K1, Creative
Desc:

The SHOTOVER K1 fitted with the Alexa XT & Angénieux 24-290.

HD-Skycam Official SHOTOVER F1 Demo Reel

Date: September 2015
Product Used: F1, Broadcast, Creative
Desc:

SHOTOVER selected HD-Skycam as its first Authorized Service Provider based upon the company’s excellence in providing aviation solutions to the broadcast and motion picture industries, its technical capabilities and its strong service record across the entire European market.