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Documentary Film

Phabulous Philippines

April 30, 2018 Documentary Film

With amazing aerial photos of whale sharks and the famous “Chocolate Hills”, it’s clear that Dimitar Karanikolov captured some of the Philippine’s most iconic and spectacular sights. His aerial perspective gives us a lush look at this country’s fantastical landscapes, and it’s strong connection to water. Traveling through the regions of Oslob, Palawan, and Bohol, we get a sense of the magic of the 7,000 islands that make up this southeast asian country. The blues and greens capture every shade imaginable, and the hillsides are filled with rare and unusual flora and fauna. Via Behance:

Art

Great Travel Photos by Victor Cheng

April 5, 2018 Art

Just about anything taken on a trip could be considered ‘travel photography’. But to have it actually be something of note, something memorable, it usually needs to come from a place of inspiration and passion. Take this series by Hong-Kong based Victor Cheng. His photography soars in it’s scope and style, encompassing fascinating architectural details, huge landscapes, and intimate moments. Often utilizing a drone to help him get the perfect angle, his work spans much of the globe, but with a special fascination with asian cities and architecture. His work is bright, optimistic, and inviting, and definitely makes us want to pack our bags. Via MyModernMet:

Art

Wild Alien-like Landscapes with Light Halos

March 7, 2018 Art

Chicago-based photographer and artist Reuben Wu has a sensational series that looks about as far from Chicago streets as you can get. Traveling to strange rock formations in Arizona, Wu then captures beautifully lit night shots, with the rocks seeming to come alive under the light of the stars. The compositions are strong, showing complex rock colors and forms juxtaposed to the soft starry sky behind. To top it off, he uses drones equipped with lights to fly circles above the formations, creating in-camera halos that add a sense of futurism and visual punch to the series, entitled Lux Noctis II. Highly ambitious and visually striking, we look forward to seeing more of Wu’s exploration of the natural environment. Via Behance:

Drones are amazing for cinema not only as flying cameras, but also as flying light beams, foregoing the use of expensive cranes, helicopters and balloons, and allowing artists to shine light on places from angles which have never been possible until now. Each image is a carefully-planned scene consisting of multiple lighting positions, layered to produce a theatrically-lit composition. Using the GPS-enabled aerial light/drone in specific positions in space, I am able to create moods of drama and tension through chiaroscuro, and the ability to illuminate isolated features of a scene and exclude unwanted elements.

Architecture

Shanghai From the Air

February 21, 2018 Architecture

From the soaring Pudong business district, to the web of highway overpasses, Shanghai impresses, thanks to the drone photography of Mark Siegemund. His work gives a unique perspective on this Chinese megacity, with a color tone and vibe that feels modern and alive. Follow his photography and travels on Instagram, via Fubiz:

Architecture

Bogotá Revealed From Above

January 25, 2018 Architecture

Drones have the power to unlock visual secrets, as shown in this series of captivating photography from Camilo Mønzón Navas. His city’s architecture comes alive in new ways, both thanks to the aerial perspective, and some Inception-style Photoshop trickery. The result is a combination of traditional aerial imagery, and some otherworldly ones, where horizons are bent, cityscapes are inverted, and the imagination runs wild. Via FastCoDesign:

“Those buildings, spaces, or architectural complexes that are part of our city and that show us through a drone the incredible details that our city hides from the air.”

Design

Dronestagram’s Best of the Year

July 7, 2017 Design

The year is only half over, yet Dronestagram, one of the biggest drone accounts on Instagram, has crowned their best of 2017 photos of the year, in collaboration with National Geographic. The winners range wildly, but feature some amazing aerial footage from around the globe, including Russian, Vietnam, Transylvania, France, and many more. Check out the whole series, Via DesignBoom:

Art

Desert Rainbow

May 31, 2017 Art

ORIGINAL WORK.

We spent the Memorial Day weekend on our second annual Alvord Desert camping extravaganza, in southern Oregon. Located south of the Steens mountain range, the Alvord is a 12-by-7-mile dry lake bed, a fantastic place to camp, explore, and embrace your inner self. It’s flat as a pancake, and allows for a degree of freedom to explore that is rare. You can take your car up to top speed without worrying about hitting anything. Indeed, the land speed record for women was set at the Alvord, a blistering 512 miles per hour.

While there this year, we created a fun video featuring colored smoke bombs and a drone. The smoke bombs lasted only 90 seconds apiece, so we had to carefully plan our shots, and as you’ll see, there was a fair amount of scampering about, which added to the hilarity of the experience. After filming, we didn’t quite know what to expect, but the resulting footage seemed primed for a music video.

Using Enola Gaye colored smoke bombs and a DJI Mavic Pro, we were able to capture a memorable scene.

Art

Gabriel Scanu’s Vibrant Aerial Views

May 1, 2017 Art

Utilizing both drones and helicopters, Gabriel Scanu manages to spend a lot of time way up in the Australian air, looking down at the beautiful surf below. His views of Bronte Beach, outside of Sydney, are gorgeous, the surf a brilliant turquoise color, and the beachgoers reduced to ant-sized specs, leaving trails of footprints in the sand. He also features work in Miami and California, and it’s fun to compare the vibrant beaches in his gallery. The magic of aerial photography is the way it simplifies and turns complex landscapes into textures and forms. It makes us very eager for summer, and to hit the sand. Beautiful work, v ia Instagram: