AERIAL VIDEO Special Projects Creative Video of Washington, Inc.

Miss Ann Tides Inn Irvington, Va.

Pilot Steve Bussmann of Bussmann Aviation and Photographer Peter Roof of Creative Video of Washington flew to Irvington Virginia on Mar. 23, 2002 to shoot aerial video of the yacht "Miss Ann." The 127-foot motor yacht is used for excursions on the Rappahannock River and Chesapeake Bay for the guests of The Tides Inn resort. The video shot is included in an available package of material about the yacht and resort. The FSI Ultra Media II gyro-stabilized system was used. The camera gimbal contained a Sony BVP-570 camera and was mounted on the chin bracket under the helicopter's nose for this assignment. The product was recorded on BetacamSP videotape and a DVcam videotape backup was also made. The FSI system delivered extremely smooth and stable pictures. With a fresh coat of paint, the yacht cruised down the Rappahannock River as the aerial crew swept over and around the vessel gathering a wide variety of dynamic beauty shots. The pilot was in constant radio communication with the skipper and they were able to show the beauty and grace of the 76-year-old yacht.

Frame from the aerial video shot of the Miss Ann.	The FSI UltraMedia II mounted under the nose of the MD-500C.
Another view off the starboard bow of the Miss Ann.	An approach to the stern of the Miss Ann,
N9233F proves to be an excellent video platform.	The chopper returns to the resort after the video mission.

To see video clips from this assignment please click here.