Fisheye aerial with 5dmk2 and Helicam at DVinfo.net

Jeff Scholl · November 20th, 2009, 03:12 PM

Little variation on a morning dog walk:

GravityShots Fish Eye Dog Walk Aerial

5dmk2 with 15 fisheye and remote helicopter.

Cheers,
Jeff Scholl

Ken Diewert · November 20th, 2009, 05:08 PM

Jeff,

Damn... I like it. Now I just spent the last hour looking up this whole helicam concept. I was looking at chartering a real one to get some stock footage.

I assume you have an RC of your own with the camera carrying apparatus underneath. Can you give us a little more info on the rig.

Martin Labelle · November 20th, 2009, 05:29 PM

I wish I not see your video
Because now I want to become a 5d mkII pilot. All my goal in life are change and my finance will probably be too.

Thank you

Jeff Scholl · November 22nd, 2009, 10:44 AM

"my goal in life are change and my finance will probably be too"

Exactly, it is by far the most challenging thing I have done, but it also has provided the biggest reward.

Best,
Jeff Scholl

Thomas Weilguny · November 29th, 2009, 11:01 AM

very nice! the heli pilots in your area must be starting to hate you...

Jay Kristensen · March 16th, 2010, 09:32 AM

If you are interested in this type of shooting or want to see more check out the following sites...

RunRyder RC Helicopter Topic - Operator Links - Aerial Photography & Video - Page 1

Aerial Videography and Photography - HeliFreak

I can tell you form personal experience that this is not something you just decide to "give a go". I've been flying RC helicopters for about three years and still do not have the courage to put $3000-$4000 of camera gear under an $2000 heli. The guys who are doing it with their photography or video are making great money doing it (if they are any good) but it is a HUGE money investment. There is a whole lot more to it than just strapping a camera to a helicopter and going. Just the mount, downlink, monitor and various needed electrical rc components will set you back a couple grand. It is however really awesome to see what some people are doing. Check it out!

Buba Kastorski · March 18th, 2010, 02:11 PM

good info
Aerial Photography - New York, New Jersey, San Francisco

Tony Davies-Patrick · March 18th, 2010, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Scholl

Little variation on a morning dog walk:

GravityShots Fish Eye Dog Walk Aerial

5dmk2 with 15 fisheye and remote helicopter.

Cheers,
Jeff Scholl

I loved the clip, Jeff, and the fish-eye view added a new dimension to the aerial footage.

I think however, that a few seconds of near ground-level footage close-up of the man with dogs would have added to the overall feel of the short clip.

November 20th, 2009, 03:12 PM	#1
Jeff Scholl New Boot Join Date: May 2008 Location: Whitefish, Montana Posts: 13	Fisheye aerial with 5dmk2 and Helicam Little variation on a morning dog walk: GravityShots Fish Eye Dog Walk Aerial 5dmk2 with 15 fisheye and remote helicopter. Cheers, Jeff Scholl

November 20th, 2009, 05:08 PM	#2
Ken Diewert Trustee Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver Island, Canada Posts: 1,200	Jeff, Damn... I like it. Now I just spent the last hour looking up this whole helicam concept. I was looking at chartering a real one to get some stock footage. I assume you have an RC of your own with the camera carrying apparatus underneath. Can you give us a little more info on the rig. __________________ C100, 5DMk2, FCPX

March 16th, 2010, 09:32 AM	#6
Jay Kristensen Tourist Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 2	If you are interested in this type of shooting or want to see more check out the following sites... RunRyder RC Helicopter Topic - Operator Links - Aerial Photography & Video - Page 1 Aerial Videography and Photography - HeliFreak I can tell you form personal experience that this is not something you just decide to "give a go". I've been flying RC helicopters for about three years and still do not have the courage to put $3000-$4000 of camera gear under an $2000 heli. The guys who are doing it with their photography or video are making great money doing it (if they are any good) but it is a HUGE money investment. There is a whole lot more to it than just strapping a camera to a helicopter and going. Just the mount, downlink, monitor and various needed electrical rc components will set you back a couple grand. It is however really awesome to see what some people are doing. Check it out! __________________ Jay Kristensen www.jkristensenphotography.com

March 18th, 2010, 02:11 PM	#7
Buba Kastorski Trustee Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,414	good info Aerial Photography - New York, New Jersey, San Francisco __________________ I love this place!

November 20th, 2009, 05:29 PM	#3
Martin Labelle Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: montreal Posts: 170	I wish I not see your video Because now I want to become a 5d mkII pilot. All my goal in life are change and my finance will probably be too. Thank you

November 22nd, 2009, 10:44 AM	#4
Jeff Scholl New Boot Join Date: May 2008 Location: Whitefish, Montana Posts: 13	"my goal in life are change and my finance will probably be too" Exactly, it is by far the most challenging thing I have done, but it also has provided the biggest reward. Best, Jeff Scholl

November 29th, 2009, 11:01 AM	#5
Thomas Weilguny Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 51	very nice! the heli pilots in your area must be starting to hate you...