Aerial Cinematography Tricks of the Trade

In part 2 of Variety's visit to Helinet Aviation and SHOTOVER, Variety's David Cohen reveals some of the tricks of the trade for aerial cinematographers.

Videos

SHOTOVER F1- Stability Demonstration

Date: November 2014
Product Used: F1, Creative
Desc:

A recent stability demonstration put together by the production rental company MovieBird Norway. 

SHOTOVER used for Corvette Stingray Commercial

Date: November 2014
Product Used: Creative
Desc:

Vancal Cine uses one of their SHOTOVER systems to shoot aerial footage for the new Chevrolet Corvette Stingray commercial. 

Dodge Brothers Commercial ft. the 2015 Charger and Challenger

Date: October 2014
Product Used: F1, Creative
Desc:

Developed by the most respected engineers, pilots, and cinematographers in the industry, the F1 sets a new standard for the world of aerial cinematography. The system was recently used to film the new Dodge commerical. 

2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ‘Get There’ TV Commercial

Date: October 2014
Product Used: F1, Creative
Desc:

Vancal Cine uses the SHOTOVER F1 to capture aerials for the new Mitsubishi commercial.

The Hollywood Helicopter Pilot Behind Extreme Aerials

Date: October 2014
Product Used: K1, Creative
Desc:

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)

Aerial Cinematography Tricks of the Trade

Date: October 2014
Product Used: K1, Creative
Desc:

In part 2 of Variety's visit to Helinet Aviation and SHOTOVER, Variety's David Cohen reveals some of the tricks of the trade for aerial cinematographers.

SHOTOVER Demo Reel 2014

Date: August 2014
Location: Dubai, California, New Zealand, China, Canada
Product Used: K1, F1, Creative
Desc:

A culmination of footage from all over the world highlighting the versatility of both systems. SHOTOVER F1 and K1 feature a groundbreaking modular design that enables operators to utilize multiple camera and lens combinations depending on their needs.

F1 Captures Highest BASE Jump from the World’s Tallest Building in Dubai

Date: July 2014
Location: Dubai
Product Used: F1, Creative
Desc:

Vince Reffet and Fred Fugen break a new World Record by BASE jumping from above the pinnacle of the World's Tallest Building.
Brought to you by Dubai Film Production.
Music Licensed by The Rights Workshop

Amazing Scenic Views of New Zealand Courtesy of SHOTOVER F1

Date: February 2014
Product Used: F1, Creative
Desc:

The SHOTOVER F1 has multiple helicopter mounting options including the Airfilm AS350/355 Single Pole and the 206/206L/407 G1 Nose Mount. The F1 can also easily be used on cable and rail systems, automobiles, boats and almost anything that moves.

China from Above: The Great Wall- RichTech

Date: February 2014
Location: China
Product Used: F1, Creative
Desc:

The first trailer for the documentary: China from Above. Richtech is the first company in China to offer the SHOTOVER F1 system. RichTech is a production company producing films and documentaries with an aerial perspective.

SHOTOVER F1- Recalibrating Versatility

Date: January 2014
Location: United States, Canada, Dubai, New Zealand
Product Used: F1, Creative
Desc:

Highlights from the Motion Picture Industry’s Most Versatile Aerial Camera System, the SHOTOVER F1.

SHOTOVER K1 Aerial Camera System Hits LA Skies

Date: September 2013
Location: Los Angeles
Product Used: F1, Creative
Desc:

The K1 is the only motion picture grade aerial camera system with no ITAR restrictions or EAR licensing requirements, allowing it to be shipped anywhere in the world without State Department approval. 

SHOTOVER F1 Captures Stunning Aerial Footage in New Zealand

Date: August 2013
Location: New Zealand
Product Used: F1, Creative
Desc:

SHOTOVER F1 offers unshakable stability, multiple mounting options and can accommodate a variety of camera and lens configurations.

SHOTOVER K1 used for BMW i3 Commercial

Date: June 2013
Location: Chicago
Product Used: K1, Creative
Desc:

The SHOTOVER K1 was used for aerials on the BMW i3 commercial in downtown Chicago. "The K1 worked great! 75% of the shot was looking straight down as we were flying in between the buildings.. it never missed a beat." Says Michael Franck of Helimotion.

K1 Demo Reel

Date: October 2012
Location: Los Angeles
Product Used: K1, Creative
Desc:

The system’s modular design provides unparalleled versatility for both 2D and 3D shooting, accommodating cameras such as the Red Epic and Dragon, Arri Alexa (all models), Phantom Flex4K, Canon C500, Sony F55 and F65 along with a broad range of lenses.