Q20 0 #1 November 25, 2004 Any thoughts on a newbie FS cameraman (newbie to camera work, intermediate skydiver) getting windtunnel coaching, i.e. Would an FS coach or a freefly coach add the most value for camera work, should I perhaps rather be spending the $ on jump tickets getting actual camera-work practice? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #2 November 25, 2004 Quoteshould I perhaps rather be spending the $ on jump tickets getting actual camera-work practice? Yep. Add to that most tunnels won't alow you to take a camera helmet in with you.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #3 November 25, 2004 Some teams (who book the tunnel by themselves--not shared with another team) are cool enough to invite their cameraflyer (without camera helmet of course) to fill 30 seconds of 'break time' between their 2 minute flight-time rounds. Cool teams do, that is. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #4 November 26, 2004 Yeah, non-cool teams try to charge the camera flyer for the time.....---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cpoxon 0 #5 November 26, 2004 Quotemost tunnels won't alow you to take a camera helmet in with you. Some will. Mind you, even they got a bit aggitated when we leaned into the tunnel, through the door way, to take pictures with hand-held cameras! :-o Which once pointed out, seems reasonableSkydiving Fatalities - Cease not to learn 'til thou cease to live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodyflight.Net 0 #6 November 26, 2004 I think that practicing your video work in the tunnel is the best way to go when you can get in and practice while flying. Although SkyVenture is mostly against cameras due to the fact that any breakage will cause MAJOR problems, I know that if you pass inspection they would let you in with it. The N. Carolina tunnel allows ALL camera flyers to wear and practice with their equipment because even if it breaks it won't cause any problems (it has no moving parts above or below the flyer). So if you can get into a tunnel with your camera, you should, it's one of the fastest mose efficient ways to train and if you can video someone in such close quarters, then you will have no problem keeping your spot in the sky! Blue Skies & Fast Tunnels Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #7 November 26, 2004 Do you fly camera?---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodyflight.Net 0 #8 November 26, 2004 whenever I can! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masher 1 #9 November 29, 2004 QuoteAny thoughts on a newbie FS cameraman (newbie to camera work, intermediate skydiver) getting windtunnel coaching, i.e. Would an FS coach or a freefly coach add the most value for camera work, should I perhaps rather be spending the $ on jump tickets getting actual camera-work practice? How about just wearing the suit and learning to fly around with that on. Not filming, just learning to fly better; the same as you do for relheads and freaks... That's what I thought the question was...-- Arching is overrated - Marlies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FeFe 0 #10 December 7, 2004 The better flier you are, the better is your camerawork. And tunnel is a great tool to become a better flier. I've learned many cool tricks in the tunnel (esp. side- and backslides, not to mention body awareness) which I would never dare to try on an actual camera skydive with a team - and now I use these tunnel skills on every jump. Go for it (and make the team cover the cost ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
masher 1 #9 November 29, 2004 QuoteAny thoughts on a newbie FS cameraman (newbie to camera work, intermediate skydiver) getting windtunnel coaching, i.e. Would an FS coach or a freefly coach add the most value for camera work, should I perhaps rather be spending the $ on jump tickets getting actual camera-work practice? How about just wearing the suit and learning to fly around with that on. Not filming, just learning to fly better; the same as you do for relheads and freaks... That's what I thought the question was...-- Arching is overrated - Marlies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FeFe 0 #10 December 7, 2004 The better flier you are, the better is your camerawork. And tunnel is a great tool to become a better flier. I've learned many cool tricks in the tunnel (esp. side- and backslides, not to mention body awareness) which I would never dare to try on an actual camera skydive with a team - and now I use these tunnel skills on every jump. Go for it (and make the team cover the cost ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
