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

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. 

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.

K1- Payload Assembly

Date: May 2015
Product Used: K1, Creative
Desc:

Follow along with our Customer Service Manager, Dan Clapson as he demonstrates how to assemble a payload for the SHOTOVER K1.

Orange Aerial SHOTOVER F1 Show Reel

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

Orange Aerial is based in Norway and provides aerial cinematography services to the motion picture, broadcast, and commercial markets.  All the footage captured in this reel was shot using a RED Epic and the Canon 30-300. 

F1- Payload Assembly

Date: March 2015
Location: SHOTOVER New Zealand
Product Used: F1, Broadcast, Creative
Desc:

Follow along with our Customer Service Manager, Dan Clapson as he demonstrates how to assemble a payload for the SHOTOVER F1. 

From Above

Date: March 2015
Location: Tarkine Rainforest
Product Used: K1, Creative
Desc:

Go behind the scenes with Peter Beeh and Aerial Film Australia as they capture aerial footage of the Tarkine Rainforest with the SHOTOVER K1. From Above was produced by Robin Kover. 

About Us

Date: February 2015
Location: Queenstown, New Zealand
Product Used: K1, F1, Broadcast, Creative
Desc:

SHOTOVER Systems are designed and manufactured in Queenstown, New Zealand. Here’s a behind the scenes look at our amazing New Zealand team and facilities.

The new ARRI Ultra Wide Zoom UWZ 9.5-18/T2.9 integrated in the F1

Date: January 2015
Location: New Zealand
Product Used: F1, Creative
Desc:

Demo reel shot and produced by Red Rental of Denmark.