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In terms of both functions and range of use, Shotover’s bulletproof B1 gimbal system checks all the right boxes
IN 2019, SHOTOVER Camera Systems celebrated its tenth anniversary with the launch of its latest system, the ultra- compact and lightweight Shotover B1. The company debuted the six-axis gyro- stabilised camera system at last year’s NAB Show, by mounting it to the front of a small two-seat helicopter called the Guimbal Cabri G2. Designed to meet the needs of a wide range of markets, including production, live broadcast, industrial survey and surveillance, the B1 is the most compact and agile aerial camera system on the market today. Since its launch, the B1 has been utilised on a variety of small and low-cost aircraft, including Robinson helicopters and Cessna aeroplanes, providing operators with a cost-effective method for capturing
ultra-high definition aerial footage. San Diego-based digital cinema company, Tempt Media, was the first to fly the system mounted to an R44 helicopter. “This system opens up a huge opportunity to allow your client and director to be on board the helicopter to make sure you capture what they are looking for,” says Tempt Media creative director, Eric Everly. “Innovation is key, and Shotover never stops innovating.” The system can also be mounted on ground-based platforms and watercraft, and was recently put to the test by Salt + Air Studios while mounted on the back of a jet ski. The company, led by legendary cinematographer, Mike Prickett, travelled with the B1 to some of the most well- known surfing locations around the globe,
“I have never used a better-suited piece of equipment than the Shotover B1”
IMAGES The Shotover B1 can be mounted on a variety of aircraft, such as helicopters and planes
04 DEF I N I T ION | APR I L 2020
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