Manufacturer:
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Nettmann Systems Intl.
6910 Tujunga Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91000
T: 818-623-1661
F: 818-623-
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Wolfe Air Aviation
39 E. Walnut
Pasadena, CA 91103
T: 626.584.4060 |
Contact:
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Beth Miles |
Web site:
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Vectorvision
Vectorvision is Bob Nettmann's
update to his Astrovision aerial filming system.
It features the ability to zoom (spherical
format only) and roll as well as pan and tilt.
Like Astrovision, it
requires a dedicated aircraft for installation,
typically a Learjet. The Vectorvision system
proper is a bottom port system, which is used
for the majority of shots. Another component
is the top port for looking upwards. However,
the top port is a fixed-focal length, fixed-lens
device. The lens is the periscope itself. The
top port can be panned continuously 360°.
The aircraft utilized for Vectorvision is Wolfe
Air's Learjet 25B. With the systems installed
there is only room in the cabin for one passenger
in addition to the cinematographer and technician.
Vectorvision has been used to film a number
of spectacular aerial sequences including those
for "Air Force One," "Executive Decision,"
and "The Sum of All Fears."
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Camera:
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Arri 435
Arri 35-3
BetaCam
HiDef camcorders
VistaVision
IMAX (with special system mod)
35mm in Academy or Super-35
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Lens:
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30mm-105mm
F/3.9 (spherical);
150mm "C" Series Panavision prime (anamorphic)
max periscope aperture is F/5.6 |
Filtration: |
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Ser 9 |
Pan:
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360° limited |
Tilt:
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±22.5° relative to aircraft
pitch |
Roll: |
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360° limited |
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remotely via 3 joysticks |
Misc: |
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Nitrogen purge for moisture control |
Camera:
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Arri 35-3
Academy or Super-35
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Lens:
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45mm fixed focal-length, fixed-lens
max aperture is F/6.3
spherical only |
Filtration: |
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Not available |
Pan:
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360° limited |
Tilt:
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±22.5° relative to aircraft
pitch |
Operation:
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remotely via joystick |
Misc:
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Nitrogen purge for moisture control |
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- Learjet 25B
Specially modified Learjet operated by Wolfe
Air Aviation.
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- Pilots
This type of filming requires specially trained pilots familiar with
cinematic needs as well as their piloting duties.
- Technicians
The Vectorvision™ system requires
a special type of individual capable of
enduring the high G forces encountered
while being able to function in the role.
Wolfe Air and Nettmann provide properly
trained people. If needed and there is
room, an AC may join the mission. With
more than one system installed this will
not be possible.
- Camera Operator/DP
In Vectorvision™, these jobs are
usually combined. However, room permitting,
a DP can join the mission to make exposure
decisions. Regardless, the Vectorvision™ Operator
is provided by the vendor with no exceptions.
This person, in addition to possessing
cinematic sensibilities, absolutely must
understand aviation and pilot jargon in
order to properly choreograph the shot.
Things happen fast and time aloft is often
limited to 1.8 hrs.
- Ride-alongs
Only ESSENTIAL personnel are allowed onboard
the aircraft during a filming mission.
With only the bottom port installed, the
cabin can accommodate up to four passengers:
The Vectorvision™ Operator, Tech,
Director and one Client or Agency Rep.
However, for reasons of safety, the Client
is strongly discouraged from going along
as an addition to the Director.
- Motion Sickness
To put it bluntly, the typical Vectorvision™ mission
isn't a joyride. Things happen fast and
furious and it is often necessary for the
Vectorvision™ pilot to maneuver the
cameraship in an aggressive manner when
repositioning for the next take, picking
up the story ship after take off or in
the event of an emergency. It is common
for individuals, acclimated or not, to
succumb to motion sickness. Dramamine™ and
other available preventative medications
are encouraged before flight. Sick bags
are always readily available onboard the
aircraft for this purpose.
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