#34 Airborne Cinematography for Deadliest Catch | David Alan Arnold

David Alan Arnold has one of the coolest and scariest jobs in the industry.Every year he goes to Dutch Harbor, Alaska to film Deadliest Catch from a helicopter. In this week's episode David shares how he got started as a helicopter camera op, and the crazy stories that come with the territory...from death spins and crash landing near hungry grizzlies, to the Cubs winning the World Series and running out of fuel over the Bering Sea.Listen to hear some amazing stories from Alaska. Key Points:1:36 - How He Got Started10:26 - Favorite Story from Adventures14:55 - Time on Deadliest Catch 18:02 - Why Do This Dangerous Job24:01 - Tools of the Trade30:30 - Favorite Old Piece of Gear32:48 - How To Get Started37:03 - Close Call on Job41:19 - Favorite Shot44:52 - Skills Learned Outside Film Industry Links:Contact DavidHelp From Above: How I went from Sweeping the Floor to Painting the SkyCineflexConnect with the Practical FilmmakerFollow The Practical Filmmaker on InstagramWatch more episodes on YouTubeSupport the showFind more filmmaking resourcesConnect with the Practical FilmmakerFollow The Practical Filmmaker on InstagramWatch more episodes on YouTubeFind more filmmaking resources