Helicopters in movies: aerial filming techniques
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Heli with Arri gyro stabilisator for movie
Hello people on this useful and resourcefull network.
Can any one help me? I am looking for a company that has a Helicopter for aerial film work in the aerea of Tanger, Morocco. We have to film there some aerial shots as other scenes as well at around April 2013. As the rest of the film will be recorded with an Arri Alexa, we would prefer an Arri film mount.
Thanks in advance.
Jake
Can any one help me? I am looking for a company that has a Helicopter for aerial film work in the aerea of Tanger, Morocco. We have to film there some aerial shots as other scenes as well at around April 2013. As the rest of the film will be recorded with an Arri Alexa, we would prefer an Arri film mount.
Thanks in advance.
Jake
A little far from Morocco there Jimball....
Give Aurelie, a former student of mine, a call here, there are based in Morocco:
Heliconia Aero Solutions
Give Aurelie, a former student of mine, a call here, there are based in Morocco:
Heliconia Aero Solutions
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That was the Circuit of Ireland which was an IRC round.
When I last competed on the Circuit in 2009 it ran stages both sides of the border. I think this year (when the pic was taken) it only ran stages in Northern Ireland.
I'm not sure when Rally Ireland (the WRC round) will run again.
When I last competed on the Circuit in 2009 it ran stages both sides of the border. I think this year (when the pic was taken) it only ran stages in Northern Ireland.
I'm not sure when Rally Ireland (the WRC round) will run again.
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A movie called 'The Host' features a 500 wrapped in 'chrome' film:
Brian Reynolds flies a chase scene in the 2013 movie 'The Host'
500 Fan: Brian Reynolds (owner of Northwest Helicopters at Olympia Airport in Washington State) kindly sent me a photo of the 500 he flew in this movie but, his firm cannot publicise more info for about another month and has asked me not to post the photo he sent me till then. But, for now .. this video grab (above).
The chrome wrap used was manufactured in Germany and according to Brian .. was pretty expensive.
Those who read the Nostalgia Thread may recall my mentionings of David Thieme owner of Essex Oil who were one of the first ever sponsors of Team Lotus. Thieme's Monaco-based LongRanger 3A-MSX wore a blue coat with a scarlet and 'chrome' flash but .. from what I understand, the chrome wrap had to be specially manufactured as the custom car accessories market didn't really cater for such things in 1970's Europe!
David Thieme's Essex Oil LongRanger 3A-MSX with chrome stripe c.1979
The same colour scheme was applied to Colin Chapman's aircraft while Essex sponsored Lotus:
The Colonel with the 'Dancer' (G-AYTF) at Lydd Airport in 1980
As an aside, the movie uses Lotus cars!
Brian Reynolds flies a chase scene in the 2013 movie 'The Host'
500 Fan: Brian Reynolds (owner of Northwest Helicopters at Olympia Airport in Washington State) kindly sent me a photo of the 500 he flew in this movie but, his firm cannot publicise more info for about another month and has asked me not to post the photo he sent me till then. But, for now .. this video grab (above).
The chrome wrap used was manufactured in Germany and according to Brian .. was pretty expensive.
Those who read the Nostalgia Thread may recall my mentionings of David Thieme owner of Essex Oil who were one of the first ever sponsors of Team Lotus. Thieme's Monaco-based LongRanger 3A-MSX wore a blue coat with a scarlet and 'chrome' flash but .. from what I understand, the chrome wrap had to be specially manufactured as the custom car accessories market didn't really cater for such things in 1970's Europe!
David Thieme's Essex Oil LongRanger 3A-MSX with chrome stripe c.1979
The same colour scheme was applied to Colin Chapman's aircraft while Essex sponsored Lotus:
The Colonel with the 'Dancer' (G-AYTF) at Lydd Airport in 1980
As an aside, the movie uses Lotus cars!
Thanks for the info on the shiny 500, Sav. I saw a trailer for that movie a while ago and I'd wondered how they achieved the glimmering effect on the helicopter. I thought it might have been some kind of CGI effect but it is interesting to see that they actually covered it with something. I look forward to the close-up photos. Thanks.
500 Fan.
500 Fan.
I wouldn't bother to rush out to see it though. It looks like bit of a stinker: The Host - Rotten Tomatoes
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Aerial Filming Techniques
Videos about ?helicopter? on Vimeo
There was or is an imbedding issue with this video but select the red Bell 407 on the above link to read and watch:
There was or is an imbedding issue with this video but select the red Bell 407 on the above link to read and watch:
"The Banff Centre invited Ron Chapple, Aerial Director of Photography for Aerial Filmworks, to collaborate on a project for Banff-Lake Louise Tourism. Following an amazing day of perfect weather and smooth production, Ron spent several hours teaching an aerial cinematography workshop to the Centre's work-study students."
500 Fan: I said I would post an additional shot from the making of the movie "The Host". My apologies for the delay.
MD500E used by Northwest Helicopters for the filming of the movie "The Host" (released 2013) and seen here on location in Shiprock New Mexico. (Photo: Courtesy of Brian Reynolds who flew this aircraft during the movie sequences)
MD500E used by Northwest Helicopters for the filming of the movie "The Host" (released 2013) and seen here on location in Shiprock New Mexico. (Photo: Courtesy of Brian Reynolds who flew this aircraft during the movie sequences)
Here is an article with interview from 2007 about 30 year veteran film helicopter pilot Al Cerullo and his experiences on different films:
Helo pilot brings flying experience to movie-making | Aviation International News
I found it while looking for information to explain scenes involving Michael Caine clearly at the controls of a 355 in the film Sweet Liberty while taking a lady for a ride. According to this article, Cerullo was dressed up as the lady sitting next to Caine!
Helo pilot brings flying experience to movie-making | Aviation International News
I found it while looking for information to explain scenes involving Michael Caine clearly at the controls of a 355 in the film Sweet Liberty while taking a lady for a ride. According to this article, Cerullo was dressed up as the lady sitting next to Caine!
Distinct aroma of Ham noticed near Shiprock!
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Hello,
A question for the old movies specialists here ... Does someone know the identity of the "XZ-282" coded SA318C Alouette II Astazou featured in movie "Figures in a Landscape" in 1970 ?
Here is a picture of the Alouette :
Thanks.
Pierre.
A question for the old movies specialists here ... Does someone know the identity of the "XZ-282" coded SA318C Alouette II Astazou featured in movie "Figures in a Landscape" in 1970 ?
Here is a picture of the Alouette :
Thanks.
Pierre.
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Edge of Darkness
Just watching the original version on BBC4 - the first episode bit where the character played by Joanne Whalley Kilmer is killed off setting her father played by Bob Peck to hunt the hitman and leads to nuclear conspiracy,
In the last episode or penultimate episode where Grogan arrives at the NATO Nuclear Conference at a hotel in Scotland, he is seen to arrive by a dark colored BO105 (prob one of Bond / Management Aviation or PDG)
In the remake with Mel Gibson, the CIA liaison guy arrives in a red Liberty Helicopter Charter AS350B2 at New York heliport, which sadly later on was involved in an accident with a light aircraft.
cheers
In the last episode or penultimate episode where Grogan arrives at the NATO Nuclear Conference at a hotel in Scotland, he is seen to arrive by a dark colored BO105 (prob one of Bond / Management Aviation or PDG)
In the remake with Mel Gibson, the CIA liaison guy arrives in a red Liberty Helicopter Charter AS350B2 at New York heliport, which sadly later on was involved in an accident with a light aircraft.
cheers
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