Real Estate Video from Helicopter at DVinfo.net

Woody Wright · May 3rd, 2011, 12:16 PM

I have been hired to shoot and edit video of Real Estate from a helicopter. My first question was about vibration. He assured me the ride is "as smooth as glass". But he doesnt have a zoom lens attached to his head. Id really like to avoid any mistakes made from ignorance, those "why didnt I think of that?" situations.Anyone with experience in this? Camera is Sony AX-2000.

Ok so i found some threads on this forum that I missed before, wrong keywords I guess. Gyros are not in the budget. AX-2000 does not overcrank.
I didnt think to ask what kind of helicopter. I read an article where the guy held the cam on his lap on top of a foam pad.and reported acceptable results. I also have the option of tracking in after effects.

Thanks for any input.

Paul Wags · May 5th, 2011, 05:50 PM

I have use a Canon 7D in a Jetranger shooting video.
Without some kind of gyro you are not going to get very good results.
To much micro vibration no matter how smooth he flies.

Woody Wright · May 17th, 2011, 04:16 PM

Thank Paul. Thats what I thought. I will look at gyros again. May be able to rent.

May 3rd, 2011, 12:16 PM	#1
Woody Wright New Boot Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coeur D'Alene , Idaho Posts: 7	Real Estate Video from Helicopter I have been hired to shoot and edit video of Real Estate from a helicopter. My first question was about vibration. He assured me the ride is "as smooth as glass". But he doesnt have a zoom lens attached to his head. Id really like to avoid any mistakes made from ignorance, those "why didnt I think of that?" situations.Anyone with experience in this? Camera is Sony AX-2000. Ok so i found some threads on this forum that I missed before, wrong keywords I guess. Gyros are not in the budget. AX-2000 does not overcrank. I didnt think to ask what kind of helicopter. I read an article where the guy held the cam on his lap on top of a foam pad.and reported acceptable results. I also have the option of tracking in after effects. Thanks for any input. Last edited by Woody Wright; May 3rd, 2011 at 02:12 PM. Reason: more info

May 5th, 2011, 05:50 PM	#2
Paul Wags Ruler of the DownUnder UnderWorld Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cairns- Queensland - Australia Posts: 248	Re: Real Estate Video from Helicopter I have use a Canon 7D in a Jetranger shooting video. Without some kind of gyro you are not going to get very good results. To much micro vibration no matter how smooth he flies. __________________ www.quadzombies.com www.flykam.com.au www.rotorpix.com.au

May 17th, 2011, 04:16 PM	#3
Woody Wright New Boot Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coeur D'Alene , Idaho Posts: 7	Re: Real Estate Video from Helicopter Thank Paul. Thats what I thought. I will look at gyros again. May be able to rent.