It’s not every day that you see the boundaries of filmmaking pushed beyond what we thought was possible. Not only is Top Gun: Maverick one hell of a good time, it is gorgeous to watch. Compared to the original film’s aerial shots, Maverick puts you into the characters’ perspective, giving you a sense of space with detailed views of what they see and experience in the sky. As a regular person without a pilot's license, these aerial shots are gorgeous and overwhelming to the senses. We are somewhere we’ve never been before. This stunning footage is achieved due to the collaboration of DP Claudio Miranda, director Joseph Kosinski, and aerial coordinator and jetcam pilot Kevin LaRosa Jr. They harness the latest and greatest advances in digital-camera technology, optics, and support to push the boundaries of flight photography for film. American Cinematographer breaks down exactly how the filmmakers pull it off. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 16 June, 2022