Can u learn to fly and film together?

[Ms.sofaking 0]

I'm a new skydiver.As of now I don't see me getting into lot's of ratings in the future.But, I do know someday I want to do video and stills.At 33 jumps would it be ridiculous to strap a camera on my head when I'm still learning how to fly.Obviously I would need to concentrate more on flying than filming.Or should I just wait until I'm better.

"I'm not sure how it's going to turn out, except I'll die in the end, she said. So what could really go wrong? -----Brian Andreas

[ltdiver 3]

Take a look HERE. Q/A question #1.

ltdiver

Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

[BlueSBDeath 2]

Take your time "Weed Hopper", enjoy your new sport, learn all you can before you strap "Stress" to your head

Just have fun for a while, however; build goals for yourself that are realistic and can be done safely.

Happy Safe Holidays!!!

Arvel

BSBD...........Its all about Respect,

USPA#-7062, FB-2197, Outlaw 499

[Icon134 0]

Yes, Yes you can... but not like you are probably thinking. Your best bet to have a future as a camera flyer is to practice flying relative to others make sure you get out an play with other people. If you are interested in shooting formation skydiving you want to spend a lot of time learning how to fly in your spot.

Like the others have mentioned you probably don't want to even consider the stress of concentrating on a camera for a while but that doesn't mean you can't have fun while still building the skills necessary to be a good camera flyer.

Be patient and when you have the recommended jumps find someone to mentor you... someone to look at your videos and give you feed back.

Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife...

[Ms.sofaking 0]

Thanks you guys.It would probably be silly to invest in a camera that might be obsolete by the time I'm ready for it.And I'll work on the skills required for photography.

"I'm not sure how it's going to turn out, except I'll die in the end, she said. So what could really go wrong? -----Brian Andreas

[Icon134 0]

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Thanks you guys.It would probably be silly to invest in a camera that might be obsolete by the time I'm ready for it.And I'll work on the skills required for photography.

Yes... definetely hold off getting a camera for a while.

Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife...

[dragon2 2]

Hmm you might want to get camera's NOW, because it really helps if you know what to do with them before you strap them on your head

I used to stand in the landing area all day taking landing shots, and filming landings. Both were really appreciated) and I sure learned a lot.

Your camera's may be outdated when you want to jump them but that may not be such a big deal.

I personally find it very silly when camera flyers come to me with "what's this icon on my screen" on jumprun, or have no clue how to compensate for a sunset jump because suddenly their usual settings don't work anymore and they have no clue why they worked in the first place

If you have the money, and can hold off on jumping them before you're ready, I'd go for it! Get a small sony pc-type videocam and a digi rebel and you'll still be able to jump those when the time comes.

ciel bleu,
Saskia

[Ms.sofaking 0]

I think that's a great idea.You're right.It would be nice to be very familiar with the equipment before I put it on my head.Thanks.

"I'm not sure how it's going to turn out, except I'll die in the end, she said. So what could really go wrong? -----Brian Andreas

[Costyn 1]

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I think that's a great idea.You're right.It would be nice to be very familiar with the equipment before I put it on my head.Thanks.

Yeah, I second that. It doesn't have to be the latest and greatest, but being familiar with your gear before you take it up in the air will make it a lot easier for you once you do.

Costyn van Dongen - http://www.flylikebrick.com/ - World Wide Wingsuit News

[watchdog2 0]

what I did was strap on the helmet for 20 jumps or so and just practiced..then I added a camera....then a sewed on some wings...then cought a read suit.....one step at a time bro. TIP: DONT go out and film freshly signed off solo jumpers who are just off student status....They will always forget to realize that they need should pull higher to give you room.

[davelepka 4]

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TIP: DONT go out and film freshly signed off solo jumpers who are just off student status....They will always forget to realize that they need should pull higher to give you room.

Better Tip - Don't film anything unless all the jumpers involved have been briefed on all aspects of the dive including exit slots, freefall manuvers, breakoff altitudes and procedures, and pull altitudes.

Figure the shit out on the ground when everything is moving slowly, and you're got all the time in the world.

[watchdog2 0]

yep yep yep!!

[bigdad510 1]

I strapped on a camera to my head at 109 jumps, with a lot of looks from other people. I don't recommend it, unless experienced skydivers think you might have a chance without hurting anyone.

I know I'm going to get flamed so let me offer some advice. If you stick to one thing say...RW, then get good at flying your slot like mentioned above. When you do strap a camera on, don't jump at first as if your going to video a skydive, just jump with it. Still do your RW but just capture video from within your skydive. Eventually you'll get comfortable with it on your head, to where you're thinking about flying, not shooting video.

Always ask the people you jump with where they think your skill level is. Get their go ahead, and when you do, then think about shooting formations. But you should be able to fly the cameraman slot well before you think about shooting. Why? Because people will ask you to shoot their "100th jump" or their "2000th jump". You don't need the added pressure of "making sure I get it on tape" if you're not comfortable with flying the camera position.

Like mentioned above, no matter when you do it, all the skydivers involved needs to be on the same page. Where you're going to be, what their intentions are, you're intentions, skill level.

Try jumping with small formations first, two-ways no bigger than 4-ways. Jump the slot; learn the exits without landing on top of the formation out the door.

You can get a lot of advice on here, and there is always the USPA "guidelines". But talk to you fellow jumpers and get their opinion. There are people I jump with that are comfortable with me shooting video over other that have a lot more #'s than me. It’s all on flying ability, the amount of "common sense" a vidiot has over other vidiots.

I still have a lot to learn, but flying with the camera has honestly made my flying with or without a camera a lot better in a short amount of time.

Brad