We use the Freefly MoVI camera gimbals for the majority of our aerial cinematography because of how adaptable and reliable they are. We can take apart, re-size, balance and configure each MoVI gimbal to fit the the camera requirements of our clients. The great thing about the MoVI M5 is that they can be inverted,…
The Freefly MoVI Controller is the perfect tool for manipulating MoVI gimbals. Using Dual Operator Mode is great on fast paced shots because it enables one person to concentrate on framing whilst the other focuses on manoeuvring the MoVI, granting unrestricted 3-axis camera moves. Primarily we use the MoVI Controller when operating our drones for…
Here at IronBird we use the Teradek Bolt Pro 2000 to transmit and receive video from our drone platforms. The Bolt Pro 2000 is a zero delay wireless video system that transmits uncompressed 1080p60, 4:2:2 video up to 2000ft over the 5GHz band. Since the HD signal is not compressed, the system works in live…
Freefly Systems are known for designing and manufacturing industry standard camera movement systems and stabilisers used in cinematography. They are a US based company formed in 2011 that gained notoriety in the digital video industry after launching their camera stabilisation system the MoVI M10, which provided a smaller and more agile alternative to Steadicam. What…
This week whilst filming down at Trafalgar Docks here in Liverpool, I had the chance to test fly one of DJI’s latest drone models from our good friends at SparkleVFX, the DJI Mavic Pro. Weighing in at only 743g and having fold away arms for easy portability, this little drone easily fits into a small…
360 videos and virtual reality are no longer just fads, they are here to stay. Gone are the days of donning rickety 3D glasses to go watch the latest action movie at the cinema, now is the time for Virtual and Augmented reality. As film makers and videographers find new ways to engage their audiences,…
What is an OSC? It’s been a long but thoroughly interesting meander into the world of the coveted Congested Aera Operating Safety Case (CAOSC, or OSC) for me this past 6 months. It began late last year (on paper, much earlier in my head!)….and we crossed the finish line earlier this month. 3 Volumes and…
A More Familiar Sight. Last week we were filming with the Arri Alexa Mini. This wasn’t the first time we have been asked to pop a Mini on the MoVI. In fact it’s becoming more and more popular by the month – we’ve also filmed with the Arri Alex Mini on a MoVI and put…
One of the things we first cottoned onto was the brushless gimbals for our camera platforms. Originally we were flying servo based gimbals for SLR cameras, it was pretty immediate that we realised brushless was going to be a major contributor to aerial filming – in particular the FreeFly MōVI Systems. Having built all our…