in ten half-hour episodes. Produced by V1 Productions and See It Now Studios, Chopper Cops offers a new perspective on the police force, following pilots as they support ground units from above. To capture the show’s high-stakes aerial operations, the crew used a slew of Marshall devices, including eight CV506 Miniature Full-HD, two CV568 Miniature Global with Genlock and two CV504-WP All-Weather Micro cameras. Police operations are intense, and cop cars – or cop choppers – don’t typically come with additional space for a camera crew. Chopper Cops ’ crew chose Marshall cameras so they could remain unobtrusive and achieve unique angles while capturing footage. It was crucial not to interfere with the police work. The crew mounted a CV506 camera inside the deputies’ cars and helicopter, recording the cops from their dashboards or, in some instances, over their shoulders. Meanwhile, the CV568 camera – the most capable in Marshall’s miniature line-up – captured additional interior, high-definition footage. For exterior shots of the cars and copter in motion, the Marshall CV504- WP proved the best choice. This weatherproof camera captured POV shots and footage of the helicopter’s infrared camera, delivering 10-bit 4:2:2 video even in low light. Thanks to Marshall, Chopper Cops could
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airing on ATV since 2005. Now in its 22nd season, the show has led to several engagements, weddings and babies so far, head of creation Martin Härtlein shares. It streams on JOYN – “as we call it, the super streamer”, he says – for German, Austrian and Swiss audiences on demand. Although there’s an alternative German version, the Austrian series features a separate cast and is more ‘connected to the countryside’, says Härtlein. “From the start, we try to display the beauty and uniqueness of country life. Escapism is written in capital letters; it’s the most important thing we do. We want to be really honest, really human and close to the people, not make fun of them or show them as hillbillies who can’t get a woman. We take this seriously.” To blend traditional Austria with modern sensibilities, Bauer sucht Frau ’s characters aim to represent 21st-century life. “We include gay and lesbian farmers,” clarifies Tim Conrad, ProSiebenSat.1 Puls 4’s creative concepter. At the same time, “it gives you these warm-hearted feelings of family values and Austrian customs,” he says. As one of ATV’s leading programmes, Bauer sucht Frau sees
deliver on the show’s immersive action without jeopardising the
aircraft’s mission. Somebody to love
European reality series Bauer sucht Frau sees farmers looking for love in the Austrian countryside, blending rural charm with modern romance. Produced in part by ProSiebenSat.1 Puls 4, Bauer sucht Frau has been
UPS AND DOWNS For Chopper Cops, Marshall’s miniature CV568 and CV506 cameras were mounted inside the police force’s helicopter and cars
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