A Thrilling Air-to-Air Photo Shoot with Turkish Airlines

✈️Air-to-air photo shoot techniques require careful coordination and planning to capture stunning footage.

📸State-of-the-art equipment, including a gimbal-mounted camera and specialized lenses, is used to capture high-quality aerial shots.

🌅The timing and positioning of the aircraft are crucial to capture the perfect light and background for the photoshoot.

🌉The Istanbul skyline serves as a breathtaking backdrop for the photoshoot, adding to the visual appeal of the final footage.

✨Successful air-to-air photography requires expert piloting skills, communication, and teamwork between the pilots and the cinematographer.

What is an air-to-air photo shoot?

—An air-to-air photo shoot involves capturing photographs or video footage of one or more aircraft in flight from another aircraft.

How is the footage captured?

—A specialized gimbal-mounted camera is used to capture stable and high-quality footage. The camera is controlled by the cinematographer, who coordinates with the pilot for optimal positioning and angles.

What equipment is used in the photo shoot?

—The crew uses state-of-the-art equipment, including a gimbal-mounted camera, specialized lenses, and a variety of aircraft to capture different perspectives.

How do they coordinate the positioning of the aircraft?

—The pilot and the cinematographer communicate closely to coordinate the positioning of the aircraft. They use radio communication and visual cues to ensure safety and capture the desired shots.

What are the challenges of air-to-air photography?

—Air-to-air photography presents challenges such as turbulence, coordinating with air traffic control, and ensuring the safety of both the subject aircraft and the photography aircraft.

00:00Introduction to the air-to-air photo shoot with Turkish Airlines

02:34Overview of the specialized equipment used, including the gimbal-mounted camera and high-quality lenses

05:06Importance of timing and positioning for optimal lighting and background

06:57Aircraft maneuvering and coordination between pilots and cinematographer

10:42Transition to a photo shoot with the TBM 700 aircraft

13:41Challenges and safety considerations during the air-to-air photography

15:15Successful completion of the mission and final thoughts