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Flying TV captures the British Grand Prix and Spitfire!
Last month, our client Flying TV prepared 2019 British Grand Prix viewers with incredible footage of classic airmanship. Hosted by Steve Jones with special guests David Coulthard and Mark Webber, legends and former F1 racers, the opening scene of the July 14 race brings speed to the skies alongside the Spitfire.
From the vantage point of a Robinson R44, Flying TV’s Aerial DOP Monica Wyer used a GSS Cinema Pro, a full-size Sony HDC-P50 4K, and Canon 45x9.7 4K UHD Lens mounted on a GSS R44 Single Pole. In coordination with Whisper Films, the footage captures mind-blowing aerial maneuvers highlighted by Britain’s lush, green backdrop around Silverstone Circuit, a former WWII airbase in Northamptonshire.
First held in 1926, the British Grand Prix features 52 laps, and a phenomenal win by now six-time Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton capped this year’s race. The 34-year-old British racer completed his latest win at 1:21:08.452. Congrats, Lewis! He continues to build his legacy with more World Championship titles and more race victories than any other British F1 driver.
We’re excited to race in with you on your next exciting adventure, Flying TV!
Learn more about the GSS Cinema Pro and it’s capabilities here.
WSVN 7 News Shot On GSS
Want to know what the pros are using? Meet WSVN 7 News, our newest client covering all things Miami. With decades of history of experience under its belt and over 60 hours of newscasts each week, WSVN welcomed summer 2019 with some major upgrades.
Their shiny, new Cineflex Pro now houses an Ikegami HDL-F3000 low-light camera with a Canon 45x9.7 lens. Rigged up to a ship by Helicopter Inc. and paired with the best navigation systems to date, WSVN broadcasting just gained a new edge.
We’ve linked our GSS Inertial Navigation System to Churchill Navigation’s BEAR mapping overlay system. If you saw our blog from last August, you know this is a huge stability improvement. With rock-solid Churchill Maps integration, Geo Lock, Geo Point, and Adjustable Heading, the stability is now unparalleled.
Even in long-term hover, this system’s stability won’t disappoint. No more bumpy footage or shaking maps. When WSVN cruises over Miami for breaking news, their system glides along with them.