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fredgoldstein


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Post Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 5:07 pm     Reply with quote

Anybody knows if aerial videos are becoming more popular and if there is a niche for it?

fred
vision08


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Post Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2010 1:04 pm     Reply with quote

You might have more luck with satellite dishes than aerials but you never know in this market.
kk5hy


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Post Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2010 11:14 am     Reply with quote

Fred,
I really believe anything out of the ordinary and mundane shots will sell very well.

If you can do some aerial clips without spending a lot of cash all the better.
But as with anything, the better quality will do well.
IE: video camera mounted on a gyro to cut down vibration, open door shots so as to not get reflections etc.
fredgoldstein


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Post Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2010 7:42 pm     Reply with quote

Hey Jake,

I just got the Helicam today but its going to take me a while to build and learn how to fly.

Thanks for your encouragements,

fred
kk5hy


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Post Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2010 8:40 pm     Reply with quote

Hold on cowboy. "Helicam"? Is that radio control?
Sounds cool.
Jake
dapoopta


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Post Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2010 9:53 pm     Reply with quote

I ordered a gopro at the NAB show. Can't wait til it comes in!
fredgoldstein


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Post Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2010 10:21 pm     Reply with quote

kk5hy wrote:
Hold on cowboy. "Helicam"? Is that radio control?
Sounds cool.
Jake


Yep, its a $1600 toy that should lift about 2 pounds, we'll see, you'll be the first to know, I'll keep you posted of the progress. Those things fly indoor but are made for outdoor, their power is unbelievable but very hard to fly just straight:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lK8YkCpJ2sM&feature=related


fred
fredgoldstein


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Post Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2010 10:24 pm     Reply with quote

dapoopta wrote:
I ordered a gopro at the NAB show. Can't wait til it comes in!


Hey great I almost did for a smaller helicopter, those cameras are amazing especialy for ski I think but not for aerial just too small and too much vibration and gelly effect or wabble.

Show us the results, what are you going to use it on?

fred
kk5hy


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Post Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 8:41 am     Reply with quote

I've been looking for a video I saw a while back of a guy using a RC helicopter with a 5D. Great looking footage.
I don't think I would have the guts to watch my 5D hit the pavement if I were flying it.

Jake
kk5hy


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Post Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 8:51 am     Reply with quote

This kind of video would be amazing to sell.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUqioKvjL9Q
fredgoldstein


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Post Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 10:39 am     Reply with quote

I know, I've seen plenty great potential but badly edited. Its just a matter of pilot skills, wind, luck and editing. I will start flying with a JVC HD first.

Keep you posted,

fred
Susan


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Post Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 2:19 pm     Reply with quote

fredgoldstein wrote:
I know, I've seen plenty great potential but badly edited. Its just a matter of pilot skills, wind, luck and editing. I will start flying with a JVC HD first.

Keep you posted,

fred


:)
pichunter


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Post Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 2:29 pm     Reply with quote

This was the helicopter I thought was cool (German Language)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyYujjP5J-k&feature=related

Some footage from the octocopter:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlPsJ9y9vNM
kk5hy


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Post Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 3:09 pm     Reply with quote

That is cool. What is the resolution of the camera?


Not as cool as the helicopter but I just received my car mount I ordered from filmtools. Can't wait to get it on the car.
http://www.filmtools.com/filmedweigca1.html

I also bought the triangulation kit to cut down on vibration.
fredgoldstein


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Post Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 3:26 pm     Reply with quote

pichunter wrote:
This was the helicopter I thought was cool (German Language)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyYujjP5J-k&feature=related

Some footage from the octocopter:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlPsJ9y9vNM


Wow really cool, I can see the potential but still too much money. This is what I am trying to put together. Thanks for links, really interesting.



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