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Aerial Photography for Precious Stones

Professional video production services

Aerial photo and video with licensed drone operators. — tailored for precious stones professionals.

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Our Process

Three steps to your perfect video

01

Pre-Production Planning

Location scouting, shot list creation, equipment selection, crew coordination, permits, and schedule optimization.

Technical details
Location recce with reference photos, equipment manifest, talent call sheets, and weather contingency plans.
02

On-Set Filming

Multi-camera capture with cinema-grade gear, professional lighting, wireless audio, and real-time monitoring.

Technical details
RED/ARRI/Sony cinema cameras, Angenieux zooms, Sennheiser wireless, Ronin 2 stabilization, LED panels.
03

Media Backup & Handover

Organized media backup to dual drives, shot log with timecodes, and secure delivery of all raw footage.

Technical details
Dual SSD backup on set, checksum verification, organized folder structure, shot log with scene/take metadata.

Good to know

Every project includes a dedicated project manager and clear milestones with approval checkpoints.

All final deliverables are yours — full ownership and usage rights included with every project.

Why Precious Stones Needs Aerial Photography

In the Precious Stones sector, professional video content has become essential for standing out in a competitive market. Whether you need promotional material, training content, or brand storytelling, Aerial Photography delivers measurable results that transform how precious stones professionals communicate with their audience.

Specific Challenges for Precious Stones

Gemstone dealers work with products whose value depends entirely on visual qualities — color, clarity, brilliance, and optical phenomena like asterism or chatoyancy — that video captures far better than photography. Rotating stone videos showing color shift under different lighting angles reveal qualities that a single photograph hides. Gemological education content explaining the differences between ruby and spinel, natural and treated sapphire, or Colombian and Zambian emerald positions the dealer as an expert resource. Origin documentation videos following stones from mine to market, including cutting and grading processes, provide the provenance story that collectors demand. B2B content for jewelry designers showing available inventory with accurate color representation under standardized lighting enables remote purchasing from international clients.

Video Challenges in Precious Stones

Capturing Brilliance at the Macro Level

Jewelry video demands extraordinary technical precision — capturing sparkle, gem facets, and metal finishes at macro level while maintaining an emotional, aspirational narrative. 76% of luxury jewelry purchases involve online research, making video essential for consideration.

The challenge is conveying the weight, feel, and prestige of precious materials through a screen. Each piece requires custom lighting setups, specialized macro lenses, and turntable presentations that reveal every detail. Color accuracy is critical — a diamond must look as brilliant on screen as in person.

Success Stories & Case Studies

High Jewelry Collection — 4K Macro Campaign

A high jewelry house produced 4K macro videos showcasing the gem cutting and setting process for their annual collection. Online engagement increased 190%, and the craftsmanship content drove a 65% increase in by-appointment showroom visits from international clients.

Key Benefits for Precious Stones

Desire, Trust & Premium Conversion

Jewelry video delivers premium results: product videos increase online conversion by 120%, craftsmanship behind-the-scenes stories justify premium pricing and build collector interest, and virtual try-on experiences reduce returns by 30%. Luxury jewelry brands with strong video presence command 25% higher brand perception scores.

Our Aerial Photography Process

Production Process

1. Pre-Production: Location scouting, shot list creation, equipment planning, talent coordination, permits, and schedule optimization.

2. Setup & Lighting: Professional lighting design (3-point, natural, or cinematic), audio setup with redundant recording, and camera rigging.

3. Filming: Multi-camera capture with cinema-grade equipment, real-time monitoring, and direction to ensure every shot serves the narrative.

4. Wrap & Delivery: Organized media backup, shot log documentation, and secure delivery of all raw footage to post-production.

What Makes Aerial Photography Unique

Aerial photography and cinematography from manned aircraft — helicopters, ultralights, and fixed-wing planes — covers large-scale subjects that drones cannot reach due to altitude restrictions, flight time limits, or controlled airspace. We coordinate with certified pilots and shoot through open doors or gyro-stabilized nose mounts using RED or ARRI cinema cameras. This service is used for feature films, large property estates, industrial infrastructure surveys, and regional tourism campaigns. Flight sessions typically run 1-3 hours and cover areas of 5-50 km. We handle all aviation permits, flight plans, and safety coordination. Deliverables include RAW cinema files and GPS-tagged reference frames.

What You Receive

You receive: all raw footage on SSD/cloud, shot log with timecodes, audio files (WAV 24-bit), BTS photos, and production report.

Technical Specifications

Cameras: RED Komodo/V-Raptor, ARRI Alexa Mini, Sony FX6/FX9 | Lenses: Cinema primes, Angenieux zooms | Audio: Sennheiser/Lectrosonics wireless, boom | Grip: Dana Dolly, Ronin 2, Easyrig

Getting Started with Aerial Photography for Precious Stones

Ready to elevate your Precious Stones brand with professional aerial photography? Our team combines deep industry expertise with advanced production techniques to deliver content that drives real results. Contact us for a free consultation and custom quote — no commitment required.

Ready to bring your vision to life?

Let's discuss your aerial photography needs for precious stones. Free consultation and custom quote — no commitment required.

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