Had a very challenging assignment yesterday. Helicopter shoot , in addition to the extreme temperatures we have a plume of Saharan Desert dust drifting through which makes everything look like it was captured in “Log”, three stops over exposed and completely desaturated. The air was getting rough, even though it was fairly early in the morning, but my pilot did and exceptional job of keeping things as smooth as humanly possible. First time in a Robinson since an instructor and student went down after goofing up a settling with power exercise and chopping the tail boom off. The video of that plays in my mind way too often, but Ya gotta get back on that horse..........
The final product turned out well given everything we were up against. This is handheld with the R5C. I did a test using the R5 on one round and there was no comparison, using IBIS and a stabilized lens. Kind of surprised me, but I do love the R5C more each time I use it.
Yes, great memory Bud! The client wanted me to do this with a drone, but I convinced him that a helicopter was the appropriate tool for the assignment. R22's are next to worthless in this kind of heat and you're flying on the ragged edge load wise, plus I needed the size and stability to pull that video clip off. R44's are double the cost of an R22, but it was the correct choice. Really, all things considered, there wouldn't be a huge difference in the invoice either way after I drove to Hutchins, spent all that drone time and drove back. Just a big difference in my profit margin. Normally I find all kinds of things to shoot enroute but I just wanted to get this assignment done and get back, the air was beyond crummy.
This is a relatively new client, the past year or so, and they have had some mediocre photographers cross their path. I'm doing my best to show them what can be done if the right approach is taken, and the proper tool is employed. Must be working, they've graced me with eight assignments this month alone.
Captured this site for the first time on Thursday, we'll shoot it at least once a month for the duration of the project. This job, in contrast, is perfect for a drone, a helicopter would be overkill.
Mike is going to chuckle at this because we were just talking about it and I said that I wasn't going to do it...........In the last 48 hours I have two clients pushing me to get a DJI Inspire 3 rig. Still resisting, but I'm researching it just so I know what I'm talking about. Again, a tool is a tool, but that is one pricey tool and, if I'm going to bite, somebody is going to pick up the tab for that in a hurry.
Yes, great memory Bud! The client wanted me to do this with a drone, but I convinced him that a helicopter was the appropriate tool for the assignment. R22's are next to worthless in this kind of heat and you're flying on the ragged edge load wise, plus I needed the size and stability to pull that video clip off. R44's are double the cost of an R22, but it was the correct choice. Really, all things considered, there wouldn't be a huge difference in the invoice either way after I drove to Hutchins, spent all that drone time and drove back. Just a big difference in my profit margin. Normally I find all kinds of things to shoot enroute but I just wanted to get this assignment done and get back, the air was beyond crummy....Show more →
Hello there,
It’s me Steven.(Far148) It has been so long since I’ve logged in here, that I forgot my password. So I just started a new account. Butanywho, I want to share some images from my latest adventure, plane spotting 2,500ft over LAX!
Ray Swindle wrote:
That is really interesting Bill. Looks like you found a way to stay cool inside!
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No kidding, we were all in there for a bit till they got a generator to open the doors up, talk about hot.
Low to mid 90's so not too bad but that runways heats up like no tomorrow as you all know...
Got a front seat pix, got to turn on one switch and check out the newer heads up display which is bad azz.
Everyone here got a coin of mine and made them very happy
The Air Force crew was a great group of men and women and super nice.
One plane is on it's way back to Arkansas.
Bill Gass wrote:
And a great bunch of CAP kiddos-Or should I say young men and women.
When they wear a uniform signifying a "disciplined organization", they ARE young men and women to me also Bill!
When I 1st saw your image I said WOW....Was I ever that young?
Great capture!
RD
Far148 Studio wrote:
Hello there,
It’s me Steven.(Far148) It has been so long since I’ve logged in here, that I forgot my password. So I just started a new account. Butanywho, I want to share some images from my latest adventure, plane spotting 2,500ft over LAX!
