McMahon Helicopter Services, Inc.



	McMahon Helicopter Services, Inc., has taken part in hundreds of productions for television commercials, television shows, documentaries, feature and independent films, Super Bowls and other sporting events, not only in Detroit, Michigan, but across the country. Whether your next job requires shooting film, video, or still aerial photography, our experienced pilots will make sure you get the shot.

	The Tyler Nose Mount is a rigid camera mount fixed to the nose of the helicopter. It can accommodate most film and video cameras. This mount is primarily used for “running” shots. In other words, shots moving towards the subject area. This mount only has tilt capability - no panning. Panning (if any) is done by the pilot controlling the helicopter. This mount is not gyro-stabilized. The camera operator sits in the front of the helicopter next to the pilot and operates the system using a laptop console. There is a standard definition monitor built into the console. Up to 3 passengers plus the pilot can fly in the helicopter while filming depending on the fuel and equipment load. This setup is ideal for: -Running Shots (towards the subject area) -Shots looking straight down-Fast moving shots -Dynamic shots with banks and turns

	The Tyler Middle Mount or “Side Mount”is operated by a camera operator sitting in the right door of the helicopter. It can accommodate most film and video cameras. This mount is primarily used for shots circling around the subject area or flying next to the subject. (Example: Circling a building or parcel of land, flying next to a car or boat, etc.) Panning and tilting are accomplished by the operator physically moving the camera mount grips. The system includes a gyro-assist which helps to reduce vibration. The camera operator and 1 passenger can fly in the helicopter while filming. This setup is ideal for: -Circling Shots (orbiting around the subject area) -Shots flying along the side of buildings -Shots flying along side of cars or boats For pricing and technical information on all Tyler Mount systems, contact Stratton Camera by calling: 1-248-427-6400 or visit their website: www.strattoncamera.com For information regarding helicopter pricing and information, contact us by calling 1-734-459-5980.

	The GyroCam is a gyro-stabilized camera system mounted to the nose of the helicopter. The system provides rock steady video and is perfect for almost any video production. It is operated from the front passenger seat of the aircraft by a professional camera operator from McMahon Helicopter Services. Pricing includes the helicopter, pilot, camera operator, and camera system. Call for details. This setup is ideal for almost all aerial production in a video format.