u2's "even better than the real thing" -- camera fly-throughs... how? at DVinfo.net

Henry Cho · July 1st, 2006, 04:49 PM

in u2's "even better than the real thing" music video, there's some kind of support system used that allowed the camera to fly in what appeared to be full circles, from behind, to overhead, to frontal, to between the legs, the frame always centered on the subject. does anyone have any info on the support system used, or suggestions on how to pull something like that off?

Chris Owen · July 2nd, 2006, 11:15 AM

Maybe this?

http://www.rctoys.com/draganflyer5tipro.php

http://www.draganfly.com

Henry Cho · July 4th, 2006, 12:28 AM

thanks for the reply chris.

that's a sweet little gadget! unfortunately, i don't think it's the support system used in the video i'm referring to. in the video, the camera gets pretty close to the talent, and i doubt anyone would have signed off on having a buzzing propeller four feet away from bono's head.

i think i'll have to post an excerpt from the video somewhere. i wouldn't have remembered it had i not caught it on the air a few days ago...

Nate Weaver · July 16th, 2006, 11:13 AM

I know the shots you're talking about, Henry, and have seen pictures of the rig.

Suffice to say it was a custom deal made only to get that shot, and because the shot is kind of a gimmick/one trick pony, the rig itself may or may not exist anymore. It was constructed in much the way you'd guess...

July 1st, 2006, 04:49 PM	#1
Henry Cho Major Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 516	u2's "even better than the real thing" -- camera fly-throughs... how? in u2's "even better than the real thing" music video, there's some kind of support system used that allowed the camera to fly in what appeared to be full circles, from behind, to overhead, to frontal, to between the legs, the frame always centered on the subject. does anyone have any info on the support system used, or suggestions on how to pull something like that off?

July 2nd, 2006, 11:15 AM	#2
Chris Owen Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Monroeville, AL Posts: 68	Maybe this? http://www.rctoys.com/draganflyer5tipro.php http://www.draganfly.com __________________ Achtung! Das camera ist nicht fur der fingerpoken und mittengrabben. Ist easy schnappen der springenwerk, blowenfusen und popencorken mit spitzen sparken. Das camera ist diggen by experten only. Ist nicht fur gerwerken by das dummkopfen. Das rubbernecken sightseeren keepen das cottenpiken hands in das pockets. Relaxen und watchen das blinkenlights.

July 16th, 2006, 11:13 AM	#4
Nate Weaver Wrangler Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,100	I know the shots you're talking about, Henry, and have seen pictures of the rig. Suffice to say it was a custom deal made only to get that shot, and because the shot is kind of a gimmick/one trick pony, the rig itself may or may not exist anymore. It was constructed in much the way you'd guess... __________________ My Work: nateweaver.net

July 4th, 2006, 12:28 AM	#3
Henry Cho Major Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 516	thanks for the reply chris. that's a sweet little gadget! unfortunately, i don't think it's the support system used in the video i'm referring to. in the video, the camera gets pretty close to the talent, and i doubt anyone would have signed off on having a buzzing propeller four feet away from bono's head. i think i'll have to post an excerpt from the video somewhere. i wouldn't have remembered it had i not caught it on the air a few days ago...