WHICH TANDEM SKYDIVING VIDEO PACKAGE SHOULD I CHOOSE?

At Skydive Midwest, we offer a lot of options when it comes to video and photos of your tandem skydive experience. We want you to make an informed decision when deciding which skydiving video package is best for you. For most people, skydiving is a once in a lifetime experience and it’s worth documenting. Just like hiring a wedding photographer, it’s totally worth the investment. In this blog, we’ll give you a better understanding of each skydiving video package as well as the pros and cons so you won’t have any regrets at the end of the day. 

HandCam video package

For the handcam skydiving video package your tandem instructor will wear a wrist-mounted camera. This gives a close-up, selfie style, perspective.

What’s included? 

  • 3-4 minutes of professionally edited footage
  • Pre-jump interview, footage of you boarding the plane, inside the plane prior to exit, exit, freefall, canopy ride and post-jump interview. 
  • Electronic delivery via email

Pros 

  • Most economical option. (click here to view current price or purchase) 
  • Includes under-canopy footage you won’t get with the Premium Video + Photos option
  • Close-up, “selfie” shots

Cons

  • Video only. No photos are included in this option. 
  • There will be a couple of moments where you aren’t in frame since the instructor must use their hands to do safety checks and land the parachute. You probably wouldn’t even notice if we didn’t mention it. Full disclosure, safety will always be your instructor’s #1 priority. 
HandCam Video
Handcam Video at Skydive Midwest

Premium Video & Photos

For the premium skydiving video package  a professional aerial videographer will accompany you in freefall. They will be able to capture a 360 degree view of you and interact with you in freefall.

What’s included? 

  • 3-4 minutes of professionally edited footage 
  • Approximately 50-100 photos
  • Pre-jump interview, footage of you boarding the plane, inside the plane prior to exit, exit, freefall, landing, post-jump interview. 
  • Electronic delivery via email

Pros 

  • Best value (click here to view current price or purchase) 
  • Close-up shots
  • Wider shots (gets more of the surrounding views and better exit shot with the airplane).
  • Variety of angles (360 degree view of you!)
  • Interaction with the videographer makes the experience more visual and more fun!
  • No gaps in the footage for handles checks and landing

Cons

  • No under-canopy footage

Not sure exactly what this looks like? We made a video demonstration of what its like to have an outside videographer accompanying you on your skydive

Skydive Midwest Premium Video
Skydive Midwest Premium Video & Photos

Extreme Video & Photos

This extreme skydiving video package combines the Handcam and Premium Video + Photos packages. Your instructor will wear a hand-mounted camera for a selfie style view AND a professional, aerial videographer will accompany you in freefall. This allows you to get the best of everything!

What’s included?

  • 3-5 minutes of professionally edited footage 
  • Approximately 50-100 photos
  • Pre-jump interview, footage of you boarding the plane, inside the plane prior to exit, exit, freefall, canopy ride, landing, post-jump interview. 

Pros

  • Most complete footage
  • Includes under-canopy footage that you won’t get with the Premium Video + Photos 
  • Close-up shots including “selfie” shots
  • Wider shots (gets more of the surrounding views and better exit shot with the airplane).
  • Variety of angles (360 degree view of you!)
  • Interaction with the videographer makes the experience more visual and more fun!
  • No gaps in the footage for handles checks and landing

Cons

  • The cost (click here to view current price or purchase)
  • So much awesomeness your friends will be jealous.
Skydive Midwest Extreme Video
Skydive Midwest Extreme Video & Pictures

 

 
  • 3-5 minutes of professionally edited footage
  • 50-100 photos
  • Pre-jump interview
  • Footage of boarding, inside the airplane, exit & freefall
  • Under-canopy footage
  • Unobstructed footage of landing
  • Post-jump interview
  • "Selfie" shots
  • Close up shots
  • Wider shots including more horizon, better exit shot with aircraft and landing
  • Variety of angles
  • 360 degree view
  • Interaction with videographer in freefall
  • Electronic delivery via email

Because we are the closest skydiving center to Chicago, Milwaukee, and Lake Michigan, we have some of the most incredible views you’ll ever see. You really can’t go wrong in capturing your tandem skydive with one of our skydiving video packages. Still having a tough time deciding? Check out a demo of all 3 skydiving video options! 

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