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The OM-Copter gives wings to the Red Epic.

Timor Kardum

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Berlin, October 10th, 2011

Today, in a European first, Berlin based OMSTUDIOS introduce a powerful new drone that
enables filmmakers to combine the performance of the world’s finest digital camera, the
RED Epic with the versatility of an octocopter. In doing so, the OM-Copter opens up a
whole new world of cineastic possibilities while simultaneously lowering the costs of production
remarkably.
Since it’s release in September 2011, the RED Epic is known as the pinnacle of digital camera
design. With a resolution of 5K, a dynamic range of up to 18 stops and a hightech processor
enabling up to 350 frames per second, the RED Epic is without a doubt the world’s
most advanced camera. Not only among camera connoisseurs, but also among the largest
big-budget hollywood productions, the RED Epic established itself as the definite standard:
directing legends such as Ridley Scott, Peter Jackson and James Cameron are trusting this
state-of-theart technology for their current feature films “Prometheus”, “The Hobbit” and
“Avatar 2” by placing dozens of orders.
The Berlin based OMSTUDIOS, which made a name for themselves with international productions
for brands such as Lamborghini, Bugatti and Audi, used their seasoned expertise
in order to improve this exceptional camera even further. The all-new OM-Copter allows to
raise the RED Epic to lofty heights without the limits of a crane or the prohibitive costs of
an actual helicopter. As an intuitively remote-controlled drone, the OM-Copter makes spectacular
shots at the highest quality and at a fraction of the previous costs possible.
The OM-Copter is ready for take-off within just 15 minutes and can reach heights of up
to 150 meters. The reach of the drone is analogous to the range of sight of the operator,
usually up to 100 meters. The OM-Copter is also usable in closed quarters and it’s extreme
agility makes it very adaptable.
»We’re very happy to be able to provide our clients and partners with a tool that really lives
up to the vast potential of the RED Epic. We believe that we are about to reach a new level
in the production of motion pictures - not only regarding the quality, but also the economic
feasibility.« says Timor Kardum, VFX-CEO of OMSTUDIOS concerning the release of the
OM-Copter.

An example of the possibilities opened up by the OM-Copter can be found at
www.omstudios.de
 
There is alot of remote helicopters out there at the moment... Is this one more special than others? just asking.

What Im interested in seeing is shots from it that are really unique, so much so that I will want to rent it... you....

All the shots on your demo I could do hand held or on a small jib arm.. @ 120 fps , Do you have any shots that you can share that can only be done by that rig...

Just a question.... for me to justify to a client that this is a great tool for a particular job, fast , easy and cheap... I will need to see actual creative benefits.

If you have a montage reel of such shots, I'd love to see it.

Cheers..
 
Hi Mark,

you are right, there are other octo´s and quad´s out there, but so far non in europe with an epic.

check out the footage we shot with 5D and FS100 throughout the year:

http://www.vimeo.com/23485507

Cheers
 
OM-Copter makes spectacular
shots at the highest quality and at a fraction of the previous costs possible.
The OM-Copter is ready for take-off within just 15 minutes and can reach heights of up
to 150 meters. [/url]

Tim, any link to the OM-Copter picture ?

Andrew
 
Mark, sent you a PM with links from a recent shoot with the Epic on an r/c helicopter with the guys from SnapRoll Media. The shoot went great! We're going back for more in a couple weeks. Client is thrilled with the movements and angles we were able to get. Highly recommend Preston and Spencer (Brian too!) they do wonderful work.

Can't show them on here folks, sorry.

Oh, and no disrespect meant towards the OP.
 
In the helicopter community we are using the word drone to describe aircraft that can fly and loiter at altitude for many hours, ie military type craft.
I guess "model helicopter" is the best term to describe the smaller craft that are far more limited in their operation. In general they need to operate within sight of the operator and in general not above a built-up area.

Mike Brennan
 
That second link has some nice shots! Cool copter.
 
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you are right, there are other octo´s and quad´s out there, but so far non in europe with an epic.
...


Oh c'mon, yes there are others out there. Yours is great and all, but it's certainly not the first one in Europe. Just search this very forum and you'll find threads about it.
 
Amazing!

I have quadcopter drone that was already flying successfully with GH2 and GoPro.

For Epic I have to double the engines to 8x.

But also waiting for Scarlet lightweight specs at Nov 3rd.
 
I'm impressed by the vimeo link http://www.vimeo.com/23485507 - No so impressed by the first. Using slow motion does not convince me that it's stable well piloted or will point the camera where I need it pointed for as long as I need it to.

I'm sure you guys will get the epic copter version dialed in, obviously it has lots of potential.

Matt Uhry
www.mattuhry.com
 
Hi Phil,
as far as i know no gyro involved, the head is electronically stabilized (inhouse developed). I´ll have to ask again though...

BTW: Just uploaded another clip to vimeo to demonstrate what we can already do WITHOUT an EPIC (FS100):
http://www.vimeo.com/30375854
Enjoy!
 
hmm...electronically stabilized may mean electronic laser/ring (not mass based) gyros. It would be interesting to find out.

Phil
 
The basic multicopter has three accelerometers and three gyros (usually MEMS). The flight controller knows where it is, and it has out puts for roll and tilt. The roll and tilt servo's on the camera mount are controlled by these outputs. There are several manufacturers of flight controllers, but for the most part they all work the same way. The differences are in the software. Mikro Kopter still is the high end leader, but they have to be built up and trouble shot, and all the manuals are in german. The DJI Wookong controller just came out and looks like it may be a really viable low cost solution. We'll see once it gets worked out.

Nick
 
hmm...electronically stabilized may mean electronic laser/ring (not mass based) gyros. It would be interesting to find out.

Phil


Here is where you can buy it RTF in US.
http://www.quadrocopter.us/

The best so far for smooth image look is Mocha2 from Imagineer
http://www.imagineersystems.com/products/mochav2

Nice example there of flying low above the river before and after.

Second best is Unshake

And here is inventor/contributor link
http://www.mikrokopter.de/ucwiki/MikroKopter?action=show&redirect=StartSeite

Andrew
 
We actually use the latest After Effects version with the "Warp Stabilizer", it is quite amazing...
We also use Mocha, Davinci and sometimes Nuke...
 
What is the maximum weight can be take with Om-Copter which lenses can I use to shoot? Only little or big too?
And what is the price in full ready to shoot package?
 
@Alexey: The current build can lift up to 8 kg (17.6 pounds) but we try to never go above 5 kg as it makes the steering less agile...

We teamed up with a university (TH Wildau) to create a super light nikon mount out of carbon fibre so we don´t have to use heavy PL mount lenses.

@Miltos: No plans to sell it, we hope to rent it out as a package with team. Maybe in the future...
 
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