Shooting on Ice

Shooting on Ice

by Rich Rubasch

on Oct 28, 2011 at 3:55:43 pm

Anyone shoot on an ice rink? We are planning a shoot on an oval track with actors skating around as if they are driving cars. They interact on the track...etc. Thoughts on shooting on the ice and catching the action? A jib arm on a dolly off the track is one thought, but getting on the ice and tracking with them...thoughts?

Rich Rubasch
Tilt Media Inc.
Video Production, Post, Studio Sound Stage
Founder/President/Editor/Designer/Animator
http://www.tiltmedia.com

Re: Shooting on Ice

by Chris Tompkins

on Oct 28, 2011 at 7:31:43 pm

Elbow pads....

Chris Tompkins
Video Atlanta LLC

Re: Shooting on Ice

by Steve Kownacki

on Oct 29, 2011 at 6:53:47 pm

Multiple takes using gopro cameras pointed at the opposite skater. A third skater holding the cam while being pushed by a fourth. Cam on a sled being pulled by a winch. Can you stretch a wire and suspend the cam on pulleys - poor mans flycam.

Steve

Re: Shooting on Ice

by Scott Sheriff

on Nov 1, 2011 at 1:35:48 am

The sled mounted camera is always a good choice. You can kludge skate blades to a doorway dolly and have someone that knows how to skate fairly well push the dolly.
Another idea is to use a camera mounted on a radio control helicopter. There are several companies that do this, and it is best to hire one of them and not DIY.
I'll second the elbow pads. And strap on traction cleats for street shoes can be bought at Cabella's, or other outfitter type stores. I've even seen them in the Hammacher Schlemmer catalog. If you spend a lot of time standing around on the ice, your feet are going to be killing you after a while due to the cold. It's a good idea to have a bunch of anti-fatigue mats handy.

Scott Sheriff
Director
http://www.sstdigitalmedia.com

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Re: Shooting on Ice

by Angelo Lorenzo

on Nov 1, 2011 at 7:02:47 am

Speaking of RC helicopters, I second your comment about hiring a tech. I remember speaking to one who told me flying an RC with a camera is more difficult that a full blown helicopter.

Angelo Lorenzo
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Re: Shooting on Ice

by Steve Kownacki

on Nov 5, 2011 at 2:29:39 pm

Just happened to come across this stuff for GE
http://www.ge.com/thegeshow/manufacturing/

Shooters were http://snaprollmedia.com/

Amazing stuff!!

I know in some of those rinks they have massive air handlers that really disturb the air, probably want them turned off.

Steve

Re: Shooting on Ice

by Scott Sheriff

on Nov 6, 2011 at 7:54:45 pm

[Angelo Lorenzo] "Speaking of RC helicopters, I second your comment about hiring a tech. I remember speaking to one who told me flying an RC with a camera is more difficult that a full blown helicopter."

We hired a RC camera/copter crew to shoot a snowboard event in Aspen, and they used two guys. One flew the chopper, and the other did the camera. These are fairly large as far as RC goes, and working around them it becomes pretty obvious how dangerous they can be. Good to have experience behind the controls, and the operators should have a hefty liability policy.
If you're not taking nat sound, they can give some great shots without all the rigging of the cable cam.

Scott Sheriff
Director
http://www.sstdigitalmedia.com

"If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." ---Red Adair

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Re: Shooting on Ice

by Rich Rubasch

on Nov 21, 2011 at 1:17:35 am

Hey guys; Thanks for all the tips...here's a link to a behind the scenes clip with the rig we used....First video in the list here...

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tilt-Media-Inc/179971158694315

Rich Rubasch
Tilt Media Inc.
Video Production, Post, Studio Sound Stage
Founder/President/Editor/Designer/Animator
http://www.tiltmedia.com