Why Choose Us?

Flying over the Empire State Building in NYC for an independent film.

Why Choose Aerial Filmworks For Your Project?

• We are a dedicated creative team that has one goal- making your project a success. No egos or prima donna attitudes here!

• Great full-time Cineflex operators! Our operators have 3,000 hours of experience filming everything from epic scenics to wildlife in Alaska.

• The Sony HDC1500-R CineAlta camera in the Cineflex is “tweaked” against the color chart using vectorscopes to ensure perfect color. We contract with a professional DIT on a regular basis to make sure the camera is providing the widest range of color and gamma possible.

• We test the cameras and clean the inside of every gimbal before every shoot.

• Extensive technical training to facilitate any unforeseen field repairs.

• We have both heavy duty cases and lighter weight “checked luggage” cases for flexibility in our delivery options.

• When possible, we maximize scheduling so two or more clients can share shipping and travel expenses.

• With production trucks on the East and West Coasts, we can save our clients vehicle rental expenses.

• Our Cineflex systems and record decks are sent in for regular firmware upgrades assuring the latest in technology improvements.

• We have a Mac edit suite at our North Carolina studio with the latest Kona 3 card to import uncompressed 4:4:4 HDCAM SR tapes. We review footage on a 25″ Panasonic Broadcast monitor and link out to a 52″ Sony 1080p flat screen for client previews. Our gigabit network includes over 60 terabytes of RAID storage.

• Both our camera operators are accomplished still photographers. We can fly the Cineflex from the co-pilot seat and have a photographer shooting images from the back seat with either our Hasselblad H3D 39 megapixel or Canon 5D cameras.

• Our founder, Ron Chapple, has over 25 years of location and aerial experience. We anticipate and manage the challenges of every project.