Well, I guess I'm not the most prolific blogger on the planet.... anyway, here's an update of what happened since last time I wrote on here.
I have been shooting lots and lots of footage for Getty Images distribution, getting to know the RED One ever better. The more I work with this machine, the more I love it.
My WORK showreel is composed of clips shot over the past year or so on the RED One.
That said, shortly before Christmas, a new kid arrived on the block - the RED EPIC! This is a different beast altogether... at first sight, it looks and feels more like a medium format stills camera then the RED One. A bit strange at first, with some of the controls not where I would expect them, a touchscreen that's glossy (hey, I really don't want to see myself when I'm shooting - I'm not such a pretty sight) and a some other quirks - I'll spare you the tech details. Took a while getting used to, but I soon realized I could shoot stuff with the EPIC which I couldn't with the RED One. The form factor really helps in shooting on the go, 'guerilla style', handheld is definitely possible. I don't yet have any post-produced clips from the Epic, but will post on here as soon as I get some.
Of course the RED wasn't the only camera I used in all this time - there were a lot of stills productions also, some for stock, others for clients such as McKinsey, Black&Veatch, Baker-Hughes, etc, etc.
Monday, 5 March 2012
Wednesday, 9 March 2011
A different kind of aerial cinematography...
Just found a great video. Have to admit, my efforts on a Cessna don't really compare to this:
Space Shuttle Discovery blasting off one last time into space. Beautiful images, and you can scroll forward and backwards with the slider. Watch the re-entry of the first booster into the ocean! Hope I never do that in my airplane.......
Space Shuttle Discovery blasting off one last time into space. Beautiful images, and you can scroll forward and backwards with the slider. Watch the re-entry of the first booster into the ocean! Hope I never do that in my airplane.......
Tuesday, 22 February 2011
Something small in the air
As I wrote earlier, occasionally you will read about aviation here. And not only that, also about cinematography combined with aviation!
I've been testing the GoPro HD Hero camera for a while already. While the little thing (it fits into the palm of your hand) is fabulous, it is rather susceptible to vibrations. I always wanted to have a view from the bottom of the plane, and after a series of testing, Alex, the the chief mechanic of Aerodynamics, came up with a brilliant idea - to mount it on the rear tiedown. This is a sturdy ring protruding from the belly of the aircraft.
The result is something I always wanted: a view with the aircraft suspended in the air from an unusual perspective:
LEAX circuit from Chris Sattlberger on Vimeo.
A pattern (or 'circuit') flown at LEAX / Axarquia aerodrome with a GoPro HD Hero attached to the belly of the airplane.
Airplane is a Cessna 172RG.
I've been testing the GoPro HD Hero camera for a while already. While the little thing (it fits into the palm of your hand) is fabulous, it is rather susceptible to vibrations. I always wanted to have a view from the bottom of the plane, and after a series of testing, Alex, the the chief mechanic of Aerodynamics, came up with a brilliant idea - to mount it on the rear tiedown. This is a sturdy ring protruding from the belly of the aircraft.
The result is something I always wanted: a view with the aircraft suspended in the air from an unusual perspective:
LEAX circuit from Chris Sattlberger on Vimeo.
A pattern (or 'circuit') flown at LEAX / Axarquia aerodrome with a GoPro HD Hero attached to the belly of the airplane.
Airplane is a Cessna 172RG.
Tuesday, 15 February 2011
another couple of productions....
....and the perils of steadycam!
Just returned from another couple of shoots in southern Spain.
We were lucky with the weather (contrary to the tourist brochures, it's not all sunshine on the Costa), but didn't really need it anyway, as both shoots were indoors. It's just more pleasant to have lunch with the crew on a terrace in bright sunshine!
I've done some of my footage productions in the past with a steadycam operator, and they turned out great. Thought I'd use one again this time - big mistake.
The productions we've worked together in the past were outdoors locations with ample space, where we could shoot fixed and stills while the steadycam crew got ready and then could easily alternate between setups or even shoot in parallel during the inevitable steadycam repeats.
This one was different, however: a rather cramped indoors situation. Therefore - no parallel shooting, but everything had to be done sequentially. In the end, this meant a lot of time lost to the repetitions of the steadycam shots. We gained some fabulous footage, but be warned - this takes loads of time!
Just returned from another couple of shoots in southern Spain.
We were lucky with the weather (contrary to the tourist brochures, it's not all sunshine on the Costa), but didn't really need it anyway, as both shoots were indoors. It's just more pleasant to have lunch with the crew on a terrace in bright sunshine!
I've done some of my footage productions in the past with a steadycam operator, and they turned out great. Thought I'd use one again this time - big mistake.
The productions we've worked together in the past were outdoors locations with ample space, where we could shoot fixed and stills while the steadycam crew got ready and then could easily alternate between setups or even shoot in parallel during the inevitable steadycam repeats.
This one was different, however: a rather cramped indoors situation. Therefore - no parallel shooting, but everything had to be done sequentially. In the end, this meant a lot of time lost to the repetitions of the steadycam shots. We gained some fabulous footage, but be warned - this takes loads of time!
Sunday, 30 January 2011
Well, I've done it - started a blog......
This is it, the very first entry into my new blog.
You've probably come here from my website, so you know I am a photographer and filmmaker.
Why a blog? Because I enjoy writing and think this is fun, partly because I am increasingly involved with the convergence of film and cinematography. A lot of people ask me about my experiences in this transition, and a blog may be the easiest way to further that conversation.
So, you'll read here about all sort of things visual: photography, cinematography, working with actors, etc. As a perhaps unexpected topi here, you will also from time to time read about my other passion: aviation. So, photo, film and flying little airplanes - away we go!
Enjoy!
You've probably come here from my website, so you know I am a photographer and filmmaker.
Why a blog? Because I enjoy writing and think this is fun, partly because I am increasingly involved with the convergence of film and cinematography. A lot of people ask me about my experiences in this transition, and a blog may be the easiest way to further that conversation.
So, you'll read here about all sort of things visual: photography, cinematography, working with actors, etc. As a perhaps unexpected topi here, you will also from time to time read about my other passion: aviation. So, photo, film and flying little airplanes - away we go!
Enjoy!
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