Ben Drickey

What do I need to know for shooting out of a helicopter? Thinking of getting a gyro for stability. Door will be off, what harness should I expect to have or need? Any info would be great.

Sometimes DV has trouble reading very thin lines and will appear 'broken'. Try making a bit softer focus without putting totally out of focus. You will have to barely move the focus ring to see a difference. It is much easier to see on an external monitor than through the LCD or eyepiece.

I am looking to create pieces for a website. Helmet cam is about right. I am going to put these on people working inside of a baseball stadium and want to capture the authenticity of their experience with the crowd. So I need to figure out a way to capture some audio at the same time. Tell me more about the helmet cam rig as well as the mini DV camera. Ultimately, i am thinking of the type of camera used on Fear Factor with the ability to record picture and sound. Is this type of thing recorded direct to a drive? Again, thanks for your info!

I am researching using bullet cams in a production for a POV and would like to get some insight on: 1. color models to recommend 2. shoot direct to drive or record wireless transmission (looking for advice and suggestions) 3. workflow suggestions I typically shoot with a DVX100a and FCP for editing. Any thoughts are welcome and appreciated.