| Aerial photography and aerial videography are an | | | | concentrate on good photos. |
| important area of photography that is appreciated | | | | 3.Helicopter aerial photography or HAP |
| in the modern society. As we know aerial | | | | This is a method which involves a helicopter to |
| photography is widely used in topography | | | | capture aerial photos or video. The photographer |
| surveying as well as for movies, geographic | | | | can take photographs or vide of the landscape |
| magazines, city functions and many more. Aerial | | | | while inside the helicopter. The advantage of using |
| photography including aerial videography are widely | | | | a helicopter is that the flexibility of movements |
| used in topographic surveying, movie making, | | | | which give the photographer or the video taker |
| business projects and magazines, city events and | | | | an excellent maneuverability and excellent control |
| many more. The following paragraphs below will | | | | resulting in dramatic and clear shots. The |
| highlight different types of aerial photography and | | | | disadvantage is that helicopter produce noise |
| its usage. | | | | which may be a nuisance to public. Thats why this |
| Also, it is important to note that aerial | | | | method is considered high-impact shooting. |
| photography is a specialized area in photography | | | | However, this method is very popular among |
| for professionals who are looking for excitement | | | | movie makers, because of easy maneuverability. |
| and amazing images. To become an expert | | | | 4.Radio controlled aerial photography (RCAP): |
| photographer you need to know the different | | | | This method uses a remote controlled helicopter |
| types and methods of aerial photography and also | | | | to take photographs or video of the surrounding |
| need to be adventurous. | | | | environment. Its a very economical and effective |
| 1.Kite Aerial Photography (KAP) | | | | method, which allows the user more responsibility |
| This method of photography involves flying of | | | | and control over any given situation. Additionally, |
| kites in combination with cameras to produce | | | | this is some what low impact method. Numerous |
| dramatic aerial photos. This method had been | | | | aerial photographic companies (exist all over |
| existence for a while, and its an inexpensive way | | | | United States) which popularly use RCAP. Although |
| of taking nice aerial photos. The disadvantage is | | | | this method is popular, the human factor is lacking, |
| kite aerial photography cannot be used under high | | | | as such photographers who are looking for high |
| wind rainy conditions. | | | | involvement and excitement may not use this |
| 2.Balloon aerial photography (BAP) | | | | method |
| This is another method which utilizes balloons to | | | | Now you have brief idea of aerial photography, if |
| take the cameras up into the high elevations. In | | | | you need further information, there excellent |
| contrast to kites, balloons will not be handicapped | | | | online resources which will provide you valuable |
| by the lack of wind, however high windy | | | | guidelines and opportunities. Start right now. |
| conditions will make it maneuverable difficult. The | | | | All in all, aerial photography is an important topic |
| advantage is it is a low noise or low impact | | | | which not only gives excitement but also great |
| method which will not disturb the public. In many | | | | pictures. If permits, do not forget to take a digital |
| parts of the world this method is used and many | | | | SLR camera on a flight, as aerial photography will |
| people make use of this photographic method as | | | | certainly give enjoyment and fantastic rare |
| it can allow you to get more absorbed with the | | | | photos on any terrain. |
| environment and you have ample time to | | | | |