TTD Video: How They Roll in Belgium
Thanks to Didier Jouret, who sent me a link to this video from a Pieter Van Impe "Trash the Dress" -type shoot.
This one is not so much about lighting, but it does include all of the typical stuff: Beach, sunset, trippy beats, happy couple, some champagne, a little nipple pinching, a kite-mounted Canon G9 for overheads, ... wait, WHAT?
Dude, I so want that G9 kite mount. He uses the G9 on a monster light stand, too.
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:: Pieter Van Impe ::
:: Tom Museeuw ::
:: Bridseye Kite Aerial Photography ::
:: Didier Jouret :: (Videographer)
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OMG David, you forgot my link here :p
www.fotofolio.be
Nice vid and I'd like to see the pictures but(!), you have to be mental to be running around the water with no neck strap on..
That was a pretty sweet video and I would love to have one of those kite mounts for my G9 as well. What was the little light that they were using at the end there to light up the face?
Oh fellow belgians :D
The kite idea is pretty neat; but I think its use will be rather limited outside of the beach areas. Those guys have a nice market niche though; they have outstanding wedding images; do very nice 360° panoramas, aerial photography; few photographers can say they cover all those fields.
It's called a Picavet Cross. I know a guy who's made a simple homemade one out of lolly sticks for a mobile phone - here's the vid he made...
http://www.planet-scicast.com/view_clip.cfm?cit_id=2636&tab=directors#tabs
Obviously a cam is a bit heavier and more expensive but if you have remote shutter release it's itching for a simple DIY.
Hahahhaha. That was kind of funny, and I'd like to see the shots they produced, especially the kite-mount. That's frigging awesome.
oh my god.. Can´t wait for the DIY kite mounts to start rolling in...
You won't believe it, but I was just reading about KAP photography yesterday. It is simply amazing how much goes into constructing one of these rigs...Then flying it!
This hasn't been updated in some time, but check out some of the rigs this guy has built up...Simply amazing...
http://www.arch.ced.berkeley.edu/kap/kaptoc.html
PM
I also had the honour of meeting Yvan from Birdseye. Very cool stuff he does with his G9 hanging somewhere in the sky :-)
Belgium 's finest together in a stunning video! Do check out their websites!!
I`ve seen a couple of shots from cameras mounted on kites, not normal kites but kite surfin' ones, and results are amazing...
Quite possibly the funniest wedding photography video I've ever seen, and now I really really want a G9.
Wow! Great video! Thanks for sharing!
It's funny that he has a neck strap for the camera but doesn't use it over the water. OH, it's a Canon, forget it...
I hope "dean" is implying that the EOS 1 body is so well built its impervious to even saltwater LOL. Jokes aside, it was nice to see a video where Canon and Nikon were used side by side. Without comparisons, simply taking pictures... who thought possible.
Never mind that a kite with enough lift to support that whole kit would cost as much as the G9 itself, and I'd bet the mounting system that allows you to attach the G9 to the kite costs another G9 in cash. Let's not forget about that nifty little control box he's got.
It's a cool setup if you happen to be able to afford a few grand of investment. You could get similar results by simply finding somewhere with a high point nearby or simply using a ladder and a wide-angle lens, I should think, and both are a hell of a lot cheaper.
Warning: If you're going to be using a ladder on wet sand, at least have the sense to anchor it in at least two directions.
That post should have been titled "Trash The Canon 1D".... did you see the sand & crap on it!
..and cute little duckies.. (c)
Interesting kite idea - was like "whaaaaaa?". Next thing will be watching Joe M. doing that with his D3.. :)
Hi guys:
In college I did some gps mapping linked to aerial photos which I shot using weather balloon (science supply store) filled w/ helium.
I used a PnS film camera w/ higher speed film.
To trip the shutter i cannabilized a remote control cars' servo moter and built a little jig to hold the whole thing.
Oh, and put it on a kid's fishing pole for easier control.
The only down side was that you have to travel w/ an helium tank!
Pato
You can see some results here:
http://www.new.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2004508&l=4d1c3&id=1403796297
http://www.birdseye.be/blog/?p=25
http://www.fotografie-vanimpe.be/blog/chasing-sunset-part-ii-photos/langswitch_lang/en/#comment-2016
Also watch the first movie:
http://www.fotografie-vanimpe.be/blog/chasing-sunset-pieter-meets-tom/langswitch_lang/en/
I wouldnt use a neck strap in water like that - if i slipped and fell i would try and throw my arm holding the camera in the air and hope that it was still out of the water when my face hit bottom!
Great work from the team.
jrknecht - It's a small video light. Some people use them as a hotlight to warm up & light shots at sunset or in dark areas...I'm sure there are more uses, but thats what I've seen them for...
KITE MOUNT?!
Photographers are crazy...
...I wonder if it would work with a K*Mart kite and a DSLR...
Wonderful videos.
But, but where is the music credits???
I really want the CD! I must buy som music!
greetings,
Was that an actual wedding shoot? Or a staged shoot with models, etc?
Just curious. Cool video. Kite me, batman.
Lol, very funny!!
Very cool. I like the kite thing. That was pretty trippy.
Who's music did they use? It had a nice groove to it.
A set of this photoshoot:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/98609590@N00/sets/72157606895731867/
Great stuff,
A friend of mine has set up a model aircraft with a camera onboard, and a little lcd screen clipped to his glasses to see the live view, then he triggers it remotely!
For the curious, a good mix of Kite Aerial Photography shots can be found here:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/kiteaerialphotography/
and here:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/kiteaerialphotography/
There are cheap ways to do KAP, but
A Maxi-Dopero kite like the one used in the video can run as much as the G9.
The radio control system in the video looks pricey. The one I use runs a little more than a G9.
The picavet and brackets are less.
Do you think there is a market for camera-on-a-kite photography? Will wedding goers pay big bucks for this fun little gimmick?
How much extra would you charge for camera-on-a-kite fotos?
Setting up a KAP shoot is a dicey proposition. Framing from a distance can be a challenge and will take a more time. You'll need wind and room for the kite. If the conditions aren't right, you can get some altitude by putting the camera at the end of a long pole and use the same electronics to control the tilt and shutter.
As far as money goes, sometimes the aerial perspective can add value. How much value is hard to say. In the end a good photo is a good photo.
A couple of folks asked what the music was...
The artist is Rihanna
Title: Breakin' DIshes
Album: Good Girl Gone Bad
Enjoy.. :)
Hi all, and sorry for my late reply,
The music on my website is royalty free music. The performer is Kenneth Mowery (http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=105845) and the song is 'Siren Wind'.
Some people asked me what video system I'm using... It's a 'Kern' (pricy indeed) Video transmitter conected to the Video Out-of the camera. I have choosed this system after trying some cheap Chinese products that failed after 5 times flying.
More info: http://www.kern-electronic.de/Products.248+M52087573ab0.0.html
For the lastest strobist tests, together with Bert Stephani and Serge Van Cauwenbergh, check this Flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/birdseyebe/sets/72157606978093473
And for people who search more info about Kite Aerial Photography, this website is an interesting source... http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/
Yvan (Birdseye.be)
Wouldn't it be easier/cheaper just to mount the camera on a long stick? :p
Youknow, like they do on festivals with videocameras to go oevr the crowd...
Anyway, some of the finest innovating Belgian photographers in that vid. Awesome to see them at work.
Tom
Just about the kit needing to be big and expensive to lift that might weight... Not really. My Detonator in good wind can lift 10-15 pound easy.
I have all that is needed for KAP except a girlfriend who agrees to loan me her G9...
can anyone tell me the intro to his video before rihanna, sounds italian and I want to download it
itunes
Nice setup. I hate to be the one cleaning off the camera! A jib/boom/crane may be a better choice if you didn't want to leave it up to mother nature.
Now those are cameras I certainly would not buy second hand! Way too close to salt water to my liking!
Something I found strange: did you notice the G9 was firing a flash on the kite? I would have thought they would have put a PW or a skyport on it...
Since only one other person really mentioned the aircraft.... rcgroups has a section on Remote Controlled aircraft with cams mounted.
http://www.rcgroups.com/aerial-photography-128
Remote control aircraft looks cool.
I'm guessing the total payload weight for a Canon G9 + servos, controlers, etc would come to about 18oz.
What type of RC plane or helicopter is needed to lift that payload? How long can it stay in the air?
Hi,
I started with remote controlled sailplanes. It certainly gives another dimension to Aerial Photography.
But there are a lot of disadvantages too.
- 1st of all, it is difficult to control airplane and camera teh same time.
- You haven't as much control as a kite.
- The landings are also a very risky business.
Therefore I started using a kite. It can lifts a much heavier camera too.
Yvan
Scott....
From what I gather a heli seems to be the better AP flight machine as it doesn't have as much shake as a plane would. It shouldn't be hard to get a g9 into the air. May want to add a few oz's for video downlink so you can see what you are shooting plus the mounting system for the camera. Standard flight time for an electric heli with a payload seems to be around 10-15 mins on a normal battery. As for which one you should look into.... take a look at this post that has a few of the popular models along with the amount of weight it can lift.
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=10074378&postcount=2
Another option would be a blimp if you wanted to lug around a thing of helium all the time.
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