The Challenge
Logistically we were faced with the issue of running drone and ground camera filming simultaneously whilst the sand artist set about carving the CANNA logo and their signature gorilla into the sand. We needed both perspectives in order to create the level of intrigue around the finished piece, ensuring to capture enough footage that would allow for the creation of numerous short stings without prematurely revealing the finished piece.
The Solution
After a detailed discussion with the sand artist on location, we were able to put a flight plan in place that would give us the best aerial coverage of the different stages of the sculpting, whilst not compromising or exposing the ground camera operative who would be capturing those all-important close ups of the intricacy of the process. These shots allowed us to keep the finished piece revealed right up until the very last moment, where a spiralling drone shot made for a fantastic dramatic reveal.