CopterStudios Outfits Mini-Helicopters With JVC GY-HM100 ProHD Camcorders For Close-range Aerial HD Shooting

via JVC Consumer Press Releases by tshea on 6/28/10

WAYNE, NJ, June 17, 2010 – JVC Professional Products, a division of JVC U.S.A., announced today that CopterStudios, a specialty production company based in Santa Rosa, Calif., has outfitted two Halo remote-controlled helicopters with JVC GY-HM100 ProHD camcorders for close-range aerial cinematography. The Halo-based helicopters have captured breathtaking HD footage for cable network programs, movies, and TV commercials, as well as promotional footage for Sonoma and Napa Valley wineries, real estate properties, and golf courses.

CopterStudios owner Darin Huard founded the company five years ago because he recognized the valuable and incomparable cinematic perspective these mini-helicopter camera systems could capture. With the ability to hover or fly with precision, the Halo can get unique shots 50 to 100 feet off the ground, which would be too difficult or expensive to get from a full-size helicopter, camera boom, or crane.

Built by PhotoShip One in Mesa, Ariz., the two Halo remote controlled helicopters were designed and built specifically for close range aerial cinematography. "Once we took delivery of the helicopter systems, it was up to us to outfit them with our choice of cameras and wireless transmission systems," said Huard. "We chose the JVC GY-HM100 because it offers features that are mission-critical to this application." Besides outstanding HD picture quality, Huard said the GY-HM100s are ideal because they are lightweight, extremely compact, and include a built-in Fujinon 10x lens. Plus, the camcorders can shoot both HD and PAL video in a variety of frame rates, and feature 3-CCD image capture along with built-in image stabilization.

"The 3-CCD chips in the JVC GY-HM100′s also play a critical role. CCD imaging tolerates the vibrations of the helicopter better than CMOS sensors can," Huard explained. "Also, when the helicopter moves abruptly, CMOS imagers can leave an unacceptable waviness in the picture, whereas CCDs don’t seem to have that problem."

CopterStudios maintains a five-man crew for each production: a pilot for the remote controlled helicopter; a camera operator, who uses an IR remote control to adjust camera functions; two safety assistants, who warn the pilot of obstacles in the flight path; and a set coordinator, who works with the director or producer to plan the shots. "While remote-controlled helicopter camera systems may seem like very sophisticated toys," Huard added, "it takes considerable technical skill and knowledge to operate them with the precision and predictability big-budget productions require."

Usually, the remote controlled helicopter is airborne and shooting between three and 10 minutes. The director or producer can watch the video in real time on a monitor on the set. SD video is transmitted from the JVC camera via a live video microwave downlink to a directional patch antenna, which feeds the reference monitor on set.

CopterStudios also takes advantage of the GY-HM100′s use of SDHC solid-state media and native Final Cut Pro recording. "We have a table set up with an Apple MacBook Pro laptop running the latest Final Cut Pro software," Huard said. "When we bring the cameras back down, we simply transfer the QuickTime files from the solid-state media cards directly into the laptop and Final Cut Pro to review our footage. Having this tapeless workflow right on the set is very fast and truly indispensable to our operations.

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The HMX-H105 and HMX-H104 offer 32GB and 16GB SSDs, respectively, and like the HMX-H106, also allow consumers to expand memory capacity using an SD/SDHC memory card. The HMX H100 does not feature an internal SSD and requires the use of a SD/SDHC memory card.

The new H-Series full-HD digital camcorders also utilize H.264 compression, which significantly increases recording time. At full-HD resolution and when set to fine mode, users can record up to three hours directly to the 16GB HMX-H104, six hours to the 32GB HMX H105, and an unparalleled 12 hours to the 64GB HMX-H106.

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The most notable features are the ENG form factor and three 1080p resolution CMOS sensors. Most significantly, the HPX300 incorporates Panasonic’s new flagship full-raster 10-bit 4:2:2 codec, AVC-Intra. B&H Photo has received exclusive access to a pre-production model for its hands-on report.

The Panasonic AG-HPX300 ships in April at a list price of $8,495.00.

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The Canon VIXIA HF S10 uses a large 1/2.6-inch, 8.59 megapixel CMOS sensor along with Canon’s DIGIC DV III image processor to create a sharp, accurate picture. You can use Canon’s face detection feature to make sure you get the right objects in focus when you are shooting, and optical image stabilization will make sure the picture stays steady.

Videos and stills on the Canon VIXIA HF S10 can be recorded to either a 32GB internal flash drive or a removable SDHC card.

24p mode, for movie-like look, and 30p mode, perfect for recording video for viewing on a computer monitor, are featured on the Canon VIXIA HF S10. Instant AF is included for fast focus in almost any situation. The Canon VIXIA HF S10 also features a 2.7″ widescreen LCD.

If you are at all into customizing how your video will turn out, you will love the addition of an external microphone jack with audio level control on the Canon VIXIA HF S10. Optionally you can use the mini shoe terminal on the top of the camcorder with a specially made Canon external microphone. The HF S10 even includes a headphone jack for monitoring.

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