An Amazing First in Film: The Motion Picture Shot Entirely with Drones
It’s no surprise that a movie shot entirely by drones has surveillance as the main topic: even though hobbyists love to use drones to grab images for many different purposes, many can’t deny that part of the stealth appeal of drones is their ability to peer into people’s lives.
In the Robot Skies is said to be the first work of fiction shot completely by pre-programmed flight UAVS, and it raises a lot of questions about society and urban planning.
Liam Young – Vimeo
Achieved architect Liam Young is the man at the helm of this pinnacle film, which premieres these days at the London Film Festival. The film is set within the throngs of a total police state, where the drones gathering footage are truly the main characters governing the story.
The UK is the birthplace of CCTV, which many know as the component that fights crime in a society that has long been for the most part, disarmed.
We are reminded constantly during this film of the Orwellian consequences that take place in the thematic and critically acclaimed “1984”, and of the beauty which occurs when two people fall in love.
Other great films such as “V for Vendetta” show us that it is absolutely fearful when the police state rears their head in the avenue of drone usage, and what can happen under the guise of everyday surveillance. Since this footage was shot specifically for the wide and lofty IMAX format, we are sure that this film will look great at any locale.
October 8th is when the London Premiere takes place: those who are lucky enough to be there on this date will also have the privilege of enjoying a live performance by composer Forest Swords.
We are shown some amazing footage in this film that makes us realize just how open the future is as far as drone technology: Even the simple upwards pans without any flips or stunts are amazing in this feature.
Liam Young – Vimeo
Many times over decades past, we have been reminded of what things will look like when drones constantly police the skies, looking for crime, and potentially gaining revenue from petty offenders.
We remain more than properly excited about this flick because it is completely shot by aerial drone, and offers many stellar views of visceral high rises and other unbelievably beautiful locales.
In the days to come, using drones for photography and cinematography, promise to have intense depth, and plots that will be just as well-layered and quick to change as other feature films.
Of course, there is the obvious hurdle of dialogue, and how to make audio from dialogue seem “up close” as in real life.
However, the same types of modern technologies that steer and guide the drones are also available to help with this, and soon movies will mix a myriad of landscape footage smoothly with conversations.
Notes are passed between the two romance interests with their own drone that is “hacked”, and hand-decorated.
Looking at many thought-provoking issues such as what exactly will happen when surveillance meets policing psychology, it may not come as a surprise that the topic of this film is about big brother.
It will definitely be a pinnacle moment, as those who gather to watch the film in London are exposed to a dose of talent and ingenuity, from someone who wanted their entire film to be derived from the gimbals and steady-axis systems of the machines we have become so fascinated with.
Watch the Trailer, from Vimeo
IN THE ROBOT SKIES TEASER from liam young on Vimeo.
Kennedy Martinez
kennedy@dronethusiast.comKennedy Martinez is a resident writer who joined Dronethusiast at the beginning of 2019. She has years of experience reviewing drones and other tech products. When it comes to flying drones, Kennedy loves the ability to create artistic videos from a unique point of view. Kennedy enjoys researching new drones and other exciting products that are available to consumers which is why she is committed to creating the best buyer's guides for our readers.
