Cinebulle (original) (raw)

The Cinebulle is a hot air balloon specially adapted for filming. It uses a propeller on the back like a microlight. The gondola is a two-seat bench for the pilot and cameraman. The camera is held by a Ronford mini 7 head, fitted on a pivoting device enabling the camera to be set either between the pilot and cameraman or underneath the seat, from where panoramic and near-vertical filming is possible. When the camera is under the seat, a battery-operated black and white video viewfinder allows for framing and focusing without being bothered by sun light.