"GumbyLives" <gumbylives_99@yahoo.com> wrote in message

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> I was curious if anyone has some input on whats the best way to go about

> shooting video from a plane? Or is a helicopter a better option?

> I want to shoot some footage of the ground below (mining development).

> Should I use some sort of stabilization ie: tripod?

> Any hints or tips would be really appreciated.

I was spectacularly unsuccessful shooting hand-held video

from a light plane (these things BOUNCE a LOT!!!), though

stills with high enough shutter speeds are OK. The pros use a

stabilized camera mounted firmly on a *jet* helicopter (lower

vibration), but this and the proper camera mount*s* are

EXPENSIVE! Shooting straight down also requires special

set-ups. Best advice: either turn down the job or get enough

for it to do it right - unsharp, motion-smeared, jumpy footage

will likely be useless to the client. Or, shoot it in stills...

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David Ruether

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http://www.David-Ruether-Photography.com