Airdata, a flight log compilation and analysis website, reported that Doug Bischoff had surpassed 110 hours of flight time over 500+ drone flights. This includes flights for airborne videography as well as aerial mapping videos.

Have a project that needs aerial cinematography or mapping? Contact us for more information! We are registered with the FAA, licensed, and insured for commercial drone operations.

The post 100+ Hours of Drone Flying appeared first on Ceridwen Productions.

Here’s a video of the results!

In Summary

All in all, the system does exactly what it’s built to do: provide reliable, simple, wireless focus functionality for gimbal operators, solo shooters, or run-and-gun operators, at a surprisingly affordable price!

Highly recommended.

The post Review – Tilta’s “Nucleus Nano” appeared first on Ceridwen Productions.

“Small Signs,” a short film written and directed by John Moon, was shot in 2016 and has appeared in several festivals. The film celebrates the power of saying “yes” when confronted by some of the wonderfully mysterious choices life throws at us.

“Utöpless” is a feature film written by A.J. Resh and Franklin Vaughan, directed by A.J. Resh. It was shot over several years beginning in 2014 and is the tale of one man and his desire to bring a rag-tag group of city homeless to a new home. A Utopia of sorts… if there is such a thing.

Congratulations to the Filmmakers for their success!!

The post Richmond International Film Festival 2018 appeared first on Ceridwen Productions.

Bischoff, already a certificated Private Pilot, is now one of Richmond Virginia’s only certificated commercial drone pilots.

Drones for Commercials, Film, and Music Videos

What this means is that Ceridwen Productions can now offer commercial video, independent filmmakers, and music video producers a pilot licensed to fly for commercial purposes. We also carry full $1M liability insurance coverage for aerial operations, so you can rest easy. Our in-house UAS of choice is the DJI Phantom 3 Professional. Paired with our wireless video monitoring systems gives you and your client a simple way to see the shots as they’re being flown without having to look over the pilot’s shoulder.

Have a project that needs aerial photography that a small drone is suited for? Give us a call!

The post Commercial Drone Pilot? Check! appeared first on Ceridwen Productions.

Check out their recent post 20 Life-Saving Tips for Indie Filmmakers

Think About the End Goal from the Beginning

Lots of good advice here! In particular, I like the attention to the nuts-and-bolts legal details that will help down the road when you’re trying to get your film distributed: I’ve found for many projects I’ve shot, the emphasis has been all on pre-production and production, with little thought given to what will happen to the film after its finished! Paying attention to this early, during pre-production, will not only give you a better chance at eventual success, but may in fact help shape the production in its early form to be more marketable in the end.

Please Stop Yelling… Unless it’s Appropriate

Another note that I’d like to emphasize: I’ve worked with some Directors who seem to believe that “action!” and “cut!” should be heard by everyone, including the folks at the craft services table several blocks away. The article suggests that “action” is the last direction given before the scene begins, and I agree: it should reinforce the tone that’s already been discussed, rather than distract from it. I’ll add that “cut” needs similar attention. For example, after a particularly emotional scene full of powerful and deep emotion, a loudly shouted “cut” can be jarring to the actors to the point where they are shocked right out of their character and have to work to get back there. Let your AD or PA’s send the word to the rest of the crew if need be: the Director should be sensitive to the mood of the scene.

Enjoy!

The post Lifesaving Tips for Indie Filmmakers appeared first on Ceridwen Productions.

We just found out that the channel has broken 500,000 views, largely on the strength of “Calamity of Snakes.” It’s a gratuitously violent exploitation film, but hey! At least we’re making fun of it.

Congratulations to Don Drakulich, OSI 74, and “Sleazy Pictures After Dark” for the success of their ROKU and Vimeo channels!

https://vimeo.com/151846587

The post Sleazy Pictures reaches 500,000 Views! appeared first on Ceridwen Productions.