Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Drones may be approved for the Movie & TV Industry

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The FAA may give approval and the Motion Picture Association of America supports the idea.

Drones are seen as a much safer option for filming according to Neil Fried, of the MPAA.  “This new tool for storytellers will allow for creative and exciting aerial shots, and is the latest in a myriad of new technologies being used by our industry to further enhance the viewer experience.”

What he doesn’t mention is the cost-effectiveness when compared to using a conventional helicopter with a gyro-stabilized camera system.  You can achieve the same effect without it costing a great deal of money. When he mentioned safety considerations, one of my vivid memories in the TV News business was the horrible helicopter accident on the set of the Twilight Zone movie that killed actor Vic Morrow and two children back in 1983.

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