Shooting Epic using Movi m10 out of helicopter

[Daniel Holmes]

Hey everyone, so I will be shooting out of a Bell Jet Ranger Heli with my RED on a Movi m10 rig. Has anyone had success with this and if so any and all tips would be greatly appreciated. I am kind of wondering if I need any other support? Does it work well in majestic? Better in remote operator mode? A solid zoom lens option? etc. Thanks so much!

 

[Shane Kelly]

I just used the m10 with my epic and redvolts. It worked but if you can, get an m15 and one of the carbon side plates that takes v-mounts. The m10 is operating at the limits of its weight with the epic. I'm not sure how it would actually perform in a hell as theres a lot of wind forces on it. You may also want to get an easyrig if you feel comfortable being tethered to the camera. You won't be able to attach anything to the hell itself.

 

[Domenic Barbero]

24-105 with image stabilzation would be a great lens to put on there.

 

[Chris McKechnie]

Few things to consider/think about:

Instead of an easy rig, if the budget isnt there, you could even get a bungee of some sort or a piece of rope (rigging it to the helicopter and the MoVI, so the helicopter is taking the wait if your rig, not you. Operate in majestic mode so you can easily control what you're shooting without a second op.

A lens with IS definitely helps, and one that zooms, like the 24-105 Domenic mentioned is a great one!

The MoVi M10 is totally fine taking the wait of the Epic with a decent lens, plus some accessories. It can actuakkyntaken12 lbs on the gimbal, they just rate it at 10. I've had 12lbs on it before, just means you can set your gains higher and you go through batts a bit faster.

If you have the M10 upgraded cage, you can increase the gains higher, which means more stable footage. The higher the gains you can get without oscillations, the better. Put it on the stand, keep increasing the gains until you start to hear the motors making noise.

You will definitely want to power via v/AB mounts so you're not having to worry about swapping batteries constantly.

Consider overcranking your shots..doing so makes the footage that much more stable

 

[Michael Brennan]

There are a few threads regarding aerial filming that are worth reviewing.

Take note of the legality and dangers of securing equipment and yourself using non approved methods.
I'd wear a helmet especially if I was hand holding a movi.
Accidents whilst filming aerials from an open door account for the majority of aerial filming deaths and injuries.
Aerial filming accounts for more deaths than all other environments combined. (Excluding war zones)

Circumstantial evidence suggests air to air filming from open door was in progress at the time of the terrible crash in Argentina.

Even the most experienced of pilots and camera crew succumb to Luvie fever.

Be vigilant and enjoy the ride.

Mike Brennan

 

[Shane Kelly]

Few things to consider/think about:

Instead of an easy rig, if the budget isnt there, you could even get a bungee of some sort or a piece of rope (rigging it to the helicopter and the MoVI, so the helicopter is taking the wait if your rig, not you.

This is illegal and potentially vey dangerous. Don't do it.
Be very aware of safety regulations and listen to you pilot. Use screw-in filters and have nothing hanging off the camera. In retrospect my easy rig advice was dumb as you are tethered to the camera in event of a crash.
just to put everything into perspective:
http://deadline.com/2014/04/helicopter-crash-deaths-hollywood-safety-history-709487/