Volvo Ocean Race video | How we film from the skies

How we film from the skies | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 -
Volvo Ocean Race video | How we film from the skies (above)
The Volvo Ocean Race is famous for stunning pictures taken in glamorous locations around the world. But how do we capture these amazing images? In this video we show you how a complex aerial shoot is organised - from the high-tech racing boats and world-class crews sailing them to the photographers and cameramen flying high above.

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