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Camera Flyer Skills Camp with SkyVenture Colorado

Brian Buckland — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:18:32 +0000

Every time I go to an event I’m always meeting new jumpers. Some have been in the sport a short time while others have been doing it longer than I have. Inevitably someone will ask me a question about how I take my pictures. They are curious about the angle I shoot the big ways or what settings I use for an average skydive. If you’ve ever asked me about any of these things then you’ll know that I love to geek out and chat cameras for as long as time permits.

With that said, I’ve been working with SkyVenture Colorado on several projects this past year and we decided that we would host a Camera Fliers Skills Camp. Learning the techniques from the Tunnel to the Sky. 200 jump minimum required. If you’re just starting out filming your friends, work shooting tandems all day long, or want to get better at shooting big ways and filming your team on the side, then you should pay attention!

This is a comprehensive camp including both video and stills, covering everything from setting up the equipment, exits, flying, framing the shot, to landing and post-production / promotion. If you are just starting out or are looking to take your current product to the next level, then this camp is for you!

Dirt Dive This

Lara — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 22:50:04 +0000

Jeff from Skydive Dallas contacted us about reprinting an article that Ian Drennan of Flight-1 wrote for us a while back. It’s a bit last minute, but if anyone else would like to use the article for Safety Day, here it is. Enjoy, and happy Safety Day!

Dirt Dive This by Ian Drennan

Dirt Dive This | words by Ian Drennan image by Nik Daniel

Thanks for the idea, Jeff! While y’all are at it, sign the petition for dirt dive equality.

PACK’D Training Plan

Lara — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:05:04 +0000

Download the plan that’s helped team PACK’D plan, organize and resolve disagreements:

PACK’D Team Training Plan

There are a lot of specifics that apply only to PACK’D; feel free to modify and edit so that it fits your team. If it helps you or you found helpful additions or changes, let us know!