I think the trouble with an awful lot of multirotor footage is that its all about the multirotor footage. I see way too many zoom climbs, reveals and drone films XYZ from above its just dull. I have a feeling the general viewing public is also getting used to it so for late arrivals they are going to have to work hard to get noticed.
This short film of Scottish cycling genius Danny MacAskill uses the RPAS to get the job done but does it in a way that adds to the story rather than being the centre of attention. Anybody that knows about Munros has heard the reputation the Cuillin Ridge has.
Of course all shot commercially and perfectly legally in the UK. Job well done Lec Park.
If you happen to be in the UK there will be a 30 minute documentary of the making of next Friday, look out for it on iPlayer.
Here's another Danny movie for those that are only hearing about him for the first time in this post
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I had to reach for the cold spoon after watching that,awesome.
I think adding a human element to fpv videos takes them from blah to interesting.
The fence jump was insane.
Absolutely awesome.
Being DIYDrones it's natural that the focus here is more on the technical side of the technology itself. But the site is testimony to the many different applications people put that technology too which is very exciting to read about. The Multirotors Forum is more specific to the use of multirotors for use in filming. Have a look through the 'Show Us What You Filmed' thread to see some stunning videos from professionals around the world.
Absolutely Incredible!
And great videography.
Thank you for bringing this to us Gary
At least now I know how to get over a fence.
Fantastic shots and needless to say, besides the skills of the biker, also excellent framing skills.
Moral of the story: you get the best footage when the audience doesn't even notice they're used.
My favourite scene: first video @ 2:15.
I agree. Too much multirotor footage is just about "look what I can do." That's soooo 2010. I agree too the general viewing public is getting used to Phantom V2+ and GoPro wide angle distortion and late arrivals will have to work hard to get noticed. They'll need to spend some money to put decent cameras on decent gimbals on decent two operator flyers. They'll also need good video editing skills like Cut Media.
Highest respect for the skills and effort to bring it to the public view! Amaaaazing!
Thank you for bringing it up! I really enjoyed the view, although being on the top of the mountain gives me chills in a spine! Being a pilot myself I am scared of heights!
Gary it would be great to add the making of when available.
We could all learn a lot
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