Matang Lawin OBB Shoot

What a day!

We were double booked for the day: Matang Lawin OBB Shoot in San Mateo, Rizal with five take-off points and Magallanes Cloverleaf/Interchange Shoot with just one take-off point. Our experience really made it possible for us to pull off two shoots in one day without rushing.

And this ladies and gentlemen concludes the month of March 2010 which will be remembered in AeroEye Asia's history as THE month to beat in terms of the number of signed contracts and aerial shoots.

Thank you Lord Jesus! :D

Election Year 2010

When I thought we have done all the aerial shoots humanly possible in a span of one month, I received a call the other day asking if I can do an aerial coverage of a rally, at night. I was quick to reply that we avoid shooting over big gatherings /crowds, especially at night --safety concerns. The person I was talking to is the managing director of a small TV network station and a big production outfit. He then asked if I can do motorcades and my answer was yes, as long as we identify safe take-off points and areas without wires.

Come following day we arrived at the assembly point in JP Rizal around 6AM. The motorcade started exactly 7AM and after getting enough footage at the first take-off point (Shot of the candidate waving at the camera and doing a pull out shot), we transferred to another spot where we waited for the motorcade to pass and get a shot of all the candidates waving at the helicam with the big Makati marker as backdrop.

After successfully executing the aerial shoot, I immediately captured the footage, stabilized it and handed it over to the director on DVD to playback at the Meeting de Avance that night.

TMX a blast!

I'm currently at The Enterprise Center in Makati and I have a few minutes to spare before my next meeting so I thought of updating my blog about what's been happening for the past few days...

Coming straight from the 14-day sprint around the Philippines, I had my pilot and safety officer brought directly to our hotel in Clark, Pampanga to rest and prepare for the next day's shoot. --Yes, I know, March has been crazy! It seems like everyone's requiring an aerial here and there and good thing is no conflicting schedules so far. I had to go straight back to Manila to get my SUV and fresh new set of uniforms. Our pilot had no choice but to do some laundry that night.

Saturday came and what the event's video production outfit required of us are establishing shots of all the TMX events. Dir. Buko gave us the creative freedom to compose and record all the aerial shots for them. All of which we were able to deliver to make it to their 3PM cut-off for the SAME DAY EDIT (SDE) AVP. Needless to say, we got so many praises from our corporate client as well as their agency. I really have to thank Dir. Buko and Lead Editor Mariel who both made us shine in the final cut. Video clips were stabilized and edited on the spot and this is what makes AeroEye Asia a true industry leader. We got what it takes and we synergize well with production outfits. Enuf said. :)

Wednesday, 24th March, we did an aerial shoot of Batangas Port. It was a quicky shoot and we were done by lunch time.

Now the next project we're preparing for is the 4-day RoadTrip Bicol event this coming April which will again involve two aerial teams.

Around the Philippines in 14 days...

Ang ganda ng Pilipinas!

Challenging Dasmariñas (Cavite)

While we were on the road going back to DPWH staff house in Tacloban, Leyte, I received a text message from a director who is currently  working on an AVP for the LGU of Dasmariñas, Cavite. He asked about our rates and I asked him back about the specifics of their requirements plus their deadline. After getting the details of the exact aerial shots that they needed and learning that their deadline was YESTERDAY, I told him how much we'll charge for the scope of work he defined and that we're free to shoot on Wednesday. 

Needless to say, we got the contract and proceeded with the shoot in Dasmariñas, Cavite come Wednesday. 

Total of 5 take-off points: 

1. Commercial Area

2. Industrial Park

3. School

4. Municipal Building

5. and Another School

I consider this a bit challenging because we haven't had this much take-off points for half a day's work. Plus the limited airspace that we took off is not for any pilot with a very very weak heart.

I think it is safe to say as of today, that we have successfully conquered Dasmariñas, Cavite.

Another great job, TEAM!

LEYTE-CEBU-BOHOL: MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

I will post the aerial videos we shot very very soon... :D

Smooth and Easy Bohol!

We woke up very early today, around 3AM... The team needed to be at the Ocean Jet terminal by 5AM and we have yet to pack our helis and support equipment. Got us Business Class tickets and it was a smooth 2-hour ride all the way to Tagbilaran. Upon reaching our destination, our mode of transport was a car for the crew, a pickup and a big truck for our helicopter case and support equipment. After checking-in and having a hearty breakfast, we started with our shoot around 10:30AM and we were done by 4PM. Another successful shoot.. and finally for this leg of our aerial shoot assignment, MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! Way to go TEAM! :D

Hanep Cebu!

1st time I ever tried PAL Express! Cool 50 minute ride from Tacloban to Cebu. VIP treatment by our clients from start to finish... 3 pick-up trucks as escort, and one Super Grandia as our personal transport service. Shoot to Kill late breakfast, and buffet lunch! WOW! 

We shot a total of two bridges, a viaduct and a subway. :)

Off to Tagbilaran tomorrow via Ocean Jet... :D

Agas-Agas Bridge, Southern Leyte

We just got back from what seemed like we were on the road the whole day! Ang layo ng Agas-Agas! And I am so amazed that we were able to fit two helicopters, two camera mounts, a driver, a DPWH representative, a pilot, a safety officer plus me in a Mitsubishi Adventure! Hanep!

Sun was really up and we decided to go for aerial video first... followed a pick-up truck crossing the bridge then pull out to reveal the whole bridge..  then after lunch, relocated to a different spot to get a better aerial perspective of the bridge... will be posting our shot in a bit.

After Agas-Agas we went straight to a golf course and took several aerial stills.

Got super hungry after a day of shooting and went to Andok's where we super indulged on native food!

Tomorrow, Saturday,  we will be flying to Cebu to shoot another bridge and roadway then Bohol come Sunday.. ang hectic! ;)