Legends of the Flying Monster

Flying Monster, LLC Films Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

For producers and location managers in NYC, our latest post is an essential read. It's all about the transformative new drone permit process in New York City. Now, with the ability to secure drone film permits, your production can achieve aerial shots that were once impossible. We delve into the specifics of this new system, how it impacts your projects, and how Flying Monster's expertise can be your key to unlocking the stunning aerial potential of NYC's cityscape.

Get an inside look at Flying Monster's Emmy-winning drone work for HBO's 'Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.' This post highlights our groundbreaking task of flying five drones simultaneously to capture an explosive 2020 farewell, featuring a daring maneuver that turned a creative vision into an award-winning aerial spectacle.

Fly into the fascinating origin story of the Drone Catch technique, pioneered by Flying Monster's crew. This post details how we innovated this groundbreaking approach to capture complex 'oner' shots, previously thought impossible. Learn about its first implementation in 'The Greatest Showman' and its transformative impact on challenging cinematography, showcasing our journey from concept to on-set execution. A must-read for film enthusiasts and professionals curious about the evolution of aerial filmmaking and the creative solutions it offers.

We began filming The Longwood Garden's fly-thru video to tell the tale of wondering garden trails, exquisite flowers, and inspiring architecture. Rooms filled with over 5,000 different plants connected through flower-covered passages and breezeways offered infinite flight possibilities. With so many options, it's sometimes challenging to discover the best shot. After a quick walkthrough and test flight, we narrowed down our priorities based on lighting conditions, key features, and the finale.

Imagine being able to tell a story from virtually any angle while effortlessly moving the camera from one position to another. This empowering reality has inspired film maker Julio Macat to use drone technology in his latest project, After the Wedding . In an article featured in American Cinematographer , Julio describes how he was able to leverage Dexter's experience to help him craft a shot special shot for his film. After seeing the reactions while working with legendary show runners like Julio Macat, we have no doubt that film makers will continue to chose a flying camera to help capture their dream shots. After the Wedding debuted at Sundance Film festival and had rave reviews. Shooting on an Arri Alexa 65, Julio was impressed with with image quality of our light cinema drone package . Julio chose the DJI Inspire 2 primarily due to budget restraints, but promoted the value of this smaller lightweight drone as a viable option. Congratulations Dexter Kennedy on another great job in After the Wedding and being featured in this month's ASC Magazine!