Everybody knows who the US Navy Blue Angels are,
as well as the US Air Force Thunderbirds, but very few know anything
about the only civilian aerobatic jet demonstration team in the United
States - the Patriots Jet Team. We invested a good part of 2009
traveling with the team and learning more about what makes their
operation tick and how we can tell their story. What we ended up with
became the foundation for an ongoing online Video Production
series - this is the first part of that unfolding adventure.
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Video Production Client: |
Patriots Jet Team |
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Video Production Audience: |
Airshow fans, aviation enthusiasts,
airshow organizers, major sponsors |
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Video Production Use: |
YouTube, client website, DVD, our
TopFlight.TV
aviation video channel |
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Video Production Purpose: |
The team is going through an evolution as
they complete work on two additional L-39 jets to grow from a
formation of four in 2009, to five in 2010, and six in 2011. Not
only does it add jets, it adds new pilots, grows the support
team, and makes logistics more complicated than ever. We aim to
use this real-world human story, with lots of visually stunning
HD footage, to massively grow the fan base of the Patriots Jet
Team. Also, as their media partner, we aim to significantly
extend their value proposition in attracting a major national
sponsor - which could create a whole new series with the
eventual team transformation. |
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Video Production Story: |
What happens when you get a bunch of guys
together who love aviation, two of them are former Thunderbird
pilots, throw four shiny black fighter-jet trainers in the mix,
and become the only civilian headlining aerobatic jet airshow
act? You get the Patriots Jet Team! This featurette introduces
you to the core team members and we get a glimpse into who they,
what they do, and what they're all about. |
Click the image or this link to view in HD on Vimeo
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Video Production Location: |
Lincoln Airport, Beale Air Force Base, Byron Airport, Madera Airshow,
Miramar Airshow, Fleet Week, all in CA |
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Video Production Date: |
Spring and Summer 2009 |
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Video Production Credits: |
Still photography - Clark Cook; Editing -
Alexander Lewis |
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Video Production Tech: |
Shot on a single Panasonic HVX200A; Sony
HXR-MC1 HD POV camera; Azden microphones; 12' camera crane;
edited on MacPro with Final Cut Studio |
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Video Production Notes: |
We have an unbelievably incredible amount
of stunning footage. The series will be continual eye candy,
with even more exciting ideas for 2010. |
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