The poet-turned-filmmaker, James Amuta began to look for avenues to combine his new found love for flying with his penchant for poetry, after an exhilarating encounter with the brilliant flight instructor in the cockpit of a Cessna 175 in 2008 while researching content for a TV show he co-created called Aviators.
Sitting next to the highly decorated captain in the cockpit as they flew over the beautiful planes on Kaduna – on their way to the National College of Aviation Technology in Zaria, and interacting with student aviators when they arrived at the college, provided him a rare opportunity to gain invaluable insight into what it takes for man to thrive amongst and above the birds of the sky – while viewing the world from a bird’s unique point of view.
He began to fish for ways to capture the beauty of cities, monuments, and moments, not just with words, or through the lens of a stationary camera, but from the sky.
“Sometimes, I sit and watch birds flying, and I wonder, what a beautiful view they must have of the world. Imagine capturing the bird’s eye view of the sun setting over an exotic beach with whistling palms shooting into the evening sky – and in one smooth take, you can track your shot from the retiring sun, to the ever boisterous ocean waves, as you track and elevate to reveal the trees dancing to the whistle of the evening breeze.” The Drone Guy mused.
Poetic. Simply orgasmic poetry.
But, does this aerial photography business extend only to beaches, dancing trees, and rustling waves? No!
“A clever aerial cinematographer – permit me to toot my horn- like my humble self can use these drones to bottle some of your most precious memories, imaginations, moments – for the romantics amongst us, we can use these drones to tell your love story – give your wedding photos and videos that unique motion that looks like a bird just flew in from the sky, waltzed its way to the alter, circled around the reception hall, and recorded high resolution videos just to celebrate your union. “
“For real estate developers, we give your customers, clients and partners the chance to experience your real estate development from a unique perspective that gives your project that magical energy that makes it impossible to resist to buyers and investors”
Everything looks awesome from the sky.
And with the help of technology, this awesomeness is now available to every lover of beauty and class out there. The infusion of aerial photography into your projects immediately sets your project apart in a class of its own.
Just imagine what you’d like to have a bird with the capability to record videos and photos do for you, and James Amuta, who is fondly referred to as The Drone Guy will match and reproduce that for you, with effortless professionalism.
Watch this video and see for yourself. They glide like poetry in magical motion. Let’s know what you think.
Today is James Amuta’s birthday by the way. Happy birthday to The Drone Guy.
James Amuta is a writer, filmmaker and award-winning drone pilot. He recently climbed to the top of Africa’s tallest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, filming a documentary from close to 20, 000 feet above sea level. He is the author of Enigma: Beyond the Poet – a collection of 84 poems celebrating beauty, romance, and nature.
Visit his website: www.jamesamuta.com | follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @jamesamuta | send an email to jamuta@jamesamuta.com | or call +234 803 437 8669
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The magic of aerial photography/cinematography now available to wedding planners and real estate developers!
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