Thanks for the compliments and interest. I appreciate it!!
When I began the project I intended to mostly use the plane as an element for an opening title sequence. Maybe some camera fly-bys like the 6-Ship Delta and the Thunderbird Arrowhead formations. Then intercut those shots with quick clips of the entire show. I shot a lot of WWII stuff and a bunch of current stuff too. Put some pumpin’ music behind it, include a flying logo for the show, etc. I’d like to make it 45-60 seconds. Then maybe use camera fly-bys as transitions between the different acts in the show.
In addition to the video shots I’ll also make some high quality stills. I want to do some shots that aren’t easily possible in the real world like in-flight nose-on close-ups and different POVs.
“What model is that?” Not sure what you mean RW. The 3D models, plane and pilot, are originals created entirely by myself. If you mean the real plane it’s based on the F-16C Fighting Falcon. I found a website called F-16.net which has tons of images and a three-view diagram I used.
The pilot design is based on the image below. Major Nicole Malachowski is the first female pilot to fly with the Thunderbirds. She was with the team in 2006 and 2007. I saw her, and the second female to fly with the ‘Birds named Major Samantha Weeks, perform at the
2007 Miramar Air Show.
