I finally got a camera for some in-flight video. I went with the Drift HD 170 mainly because of the remote.

After messing around with various mounts, and learning how to use the camera, yesterday, I was finally able to launch. Anyway, the result isn't perfect. In fact, I had some trouble with the sound. The editing was more of a bear than I thought it would be too.

WARNING: This is an unconventional flying video. Check it out:

http://gallery.me.com/aewells#100172

Bwahahahaha...nice work. Erin and I cracked up, knowing you as we do.

What was up with the video frame aspect ratio changes? Some shots were 16:9, others were 4:3.

That was awesome, Alex!

I loved the air keytar bass action in the intro! Insta-classic.

Great song by We Have Band, too.

I had no idea you were so musical
"You take me out this way," "You take me out this way," "You take me out this way," air drums.................
Kinda catchy..
Good stuff, I like it..

I see real potential for an Alex / Swindle collaboration singing big tires with the air guitar and drums...

What was up with the video frame aspect ratio changes? Some shots were 16:9, others were 4:3.

Zane: I don't know. It just sort of happened. It was late at night and my first experience with Final Cut. I know there is much room for improvement. I'd like to add more ambient sounds, some transitions between cuts, and maybe a third camera perspective.

I do know this however: It was really a kick in the pants to make. Hopefully I can do more if time allows.

Alex

I had no idea you were so musical
"You take me out this way," "You take me out this way," "You take me out this way," air drums................

I practice in the car.

Although, I must admit; I never really listen to music when I fly. Instead, I want to tune into engine sounds. I made an exception this time though.

Awesome video! I enjoyed it.

Definitely put a grin on my mug! Of course like Zane said knowing you adds to the humor. Nice job on a first attempt syncing the music to the video.

Erin and I cracked up, knowing you as we do.

Of course like Zane said knowing you adds to the humor.

I don't get you guys. This sort of thing is completely within my character.

Alex

Alex wrote:

Erin and I cracked up, knowing you as we do.

Of course like Zane said knowing you adds to the humor.

I don't get you guys. This sort of thing is completely within my character.

Alex

Operative word CHARACTER!

That was hilarious...much better than my video editing skills.

That was awesome!

Hilarious Alex. Nice air bass and percussion. It would be funny to put together the "Backcountry Air Band", all with in cockpit views of the band members air-playing the different instruments, to the same song, editing it all together.

But what song???

Good Job, Alex! Just from the tiny tiny tiny bit I've done, it's hard and time consuming.

That was a much better first attempt than a lot of people would do and hilariously entertaining to boot.

emflys wrote:Hilarious Alex. Nice air bass and percussion. It would be funny to put together the "Backcountry Air Band", all with in cockpit views of the band members air-playing the different instruments, to the same song, editing it all together.

But what song???

Dude that is a funny idea.

Great job Alex!

Vids are a great way to past time while not flying. And they make flying that much better.

Zane wrote:

emflys wrote:Hilarious Alex. Nice air bass and percussion. It would be funny to put together the "Backcountry Air Band", all with in cockpit views of the band members air-playing the different instruments, to the same song, editing it all together.

But what song???

Dude that is a funny idea.

I get to play the vuvuzela!

But what song???

Please: NOT Stephen Stills' Treetop Flyer.

Alex wrote:

But what song???

Please: NOT Stephen Stills' Treetop Flyer.

And not Danger Zone.