South Africa Lockdown Footage

droneair · Jun 15, 2020

Hi Guys,

Here is a film Tim Hay and I put together of the lockdown in Durban South Africa.

Gear used: DJI Inspire 2with X7 camera and X5S camera 16mm and 35mm primes Red helium 8k DSMC 2 Panasonic Lumix GH5

rotorfan · Jun 16, 2020

Nice work...

Donnie Frank · Jun 16, 2020

By far, hands down, the best use of aerial footage I have ever seen. The editing is top notch. I like how you sell this as something you "put together," but clearly you have dedicated many long days and nights getting this out while Covid-19 is still "a thing." Clearly, you are well-educated in the craft of cinematography. Whatever money went into film school was well spent.

Nit-picking (something I would think you would want to hear): Some interesting color cast in a COUPLE of the shots. "Color" is my personal nemesis. Otherwise, spot on. Well done. I can't say enough good things about this piece. I subscribed to your YouTube channel.

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RobH2 · Jun 20, 2020

I couldn't agree more with @Donnie Frank . This is perfectly produced short film and showcases how incredible drone footage can be in the hands of competent story tellers and editors. Fantastic work.

hhung516 · Jun 20, 2020

First saw this on a FB group about a week ago, just brilliant! Glad you shared it with everyone here.
ps: I was the one suggested you enter the skypixel contest.

Mixchief · Jun 20, 2020

Well done, hell of a way to tell a story. Congratulations you must feel great pride with this film.

Cat Eyes · Sep 29, 2020

I would be interested in how/what you did to get some footage like the helicopter and jet.
Still impacted by the wow factor!

droneair · Oct 1, 2020

Thanks so much everyone for all the compliments means a lot coming from this community!

droneair · Oct 1, 2020

Cat Eyes said:
I would be interested in how/what you did to get some footage like the helicopter and jet.
Still impacted by the wow factor!

Thank you! We used the 35mm lens on the X7 for the helicopter shot and we combined this with some footage we shot on the ground, with some work in After Effects.