SERVICES

Drone Services

With over 25 years in film production and photography experience we use UAV's (drones) to provide you with perspectives that were previously either cost prohibitive or simply impossible. We work with film production companies, photographers, television networks, sporting events and individuals to provide stunning aerial imagery. We have a variety of setups to meet all budget requirements from small maneuverable 4K systems to heavier lift 8K setups that can be operated by both a pilot and camera operator separately to ensure smooth shots and perfect angles.

Drone Production Services

Clear Blue Photo has experience flying drones nearly every environment around the globe. From boat operations in the Antarctic to the deserts of the Middle East to the urban environment of downtown Calgary. With thousands of hours of flight time and even more hours applying for permits our expertise will help you get the footage your after, safely, legally and professionally. We are one of Calgary’s most trusted and experienced drone operators. We offer drone services for:

  • Film Production

  • Nature Documentaries

  • Indoor Flights

  • Sporting events

  • Outdoor events

  • Commercials

  • Television series

  • Scientific Expeditions

  • Operations over people

  • Aerial Timelapses and day to night transitional shots

  • Ability to shoot up to 8K RAW with multiple lenses available

  • From micro to heavy lift we have drones for a multitude of payloads, environments and operations

  • We carry 6.5 million is aeronautical liability insurance (significantly higher than Transport Canada requirements)

  • Licensed and certified for advanced drone operations across Canada and the United States

  • Ability to fly nearly anywhere including cities and parks and events with sufficient notice

Live Streaming Services

Drone videography provides an entirely new perspective and allows for camera angles that were previously impossible. Our team is one of the most experienced companies in North America for live televised aerial services. We have been successfully delivering live television and streaming solutions with our drones since 2015 covering some of the largest events in Canada and globally. We are the first company to provide live televised drone coverage for a football game in all of North America. We are the first and only company trusted by TSN and the CFL to live stream the Canadian Grey Cup, the Junior World Hockey Championships and other games utilizing drones. We also provided coverage for the North American Wakesurf Championships, live national news events, annual live streaming for the Calgary Grandstand Show with an audience of up to 20K people 14 nights in a row show and hundreds of others. We are happy to announce that we can now offer a 4K streaming system with the ability to wirelessly send a low latency feed to the truck from nearly 2km away from the drones area of operation. We are also one of the few companies in Canada authorized for flights over people. We pride ourselves in having a perfect safety record while also being the first company to live televise some of the largest events in North America utilizing drones.

  • Live streaming from the aircraft for television, big screens or the internet. We can live stream a 1080 or 4K feed with minimal delay anywhere in the world.

  • We also offer live streaming for small to medium sized events offering an array of camera setups, for streaming to television, internet or big screens.

  • Small remote camera setups with wireless operation.

  • Authorized for operations over people.

  • Extremely experienced and fully equipped for flights at indoor venues.

Motion timelpase

Motion timelapse work is underutilized and often poorly executed. In its truest form capturing motion time lapse sequences in individual high resolution RAW images provides flexibility in post to create truly stunning visuals maximizing your creative vision. We can also create stunning day to night or even seasonal transition shots using specialized custom built sliders and drones.

Working on a number of natural history documentaries over the years we appreciate the power a well executed time lapse can add to a sequence. Darryl has worked on several Blue Chip documentary series filming complicated motion timelapse and seasonal transition sequences and has years of technical experience to achieve the most complicated shots.

8K RAW time lapse sequences

  • A variety of sliders and cable cam systems available to capture motion with the time lapse to add depth to the scene

  • We also offer full post processing for your time lapse sequences using specialized software to exactly match your vision.

  • Long term time lapse camera setups available. Camera systems operate with solar panels offering the ability to operate for up to a year without interference. These systems are also capable of uploading images daily via WIFI or mobile internet as well as some remote operation capabilities. We provide services for:

  • Television

  • Film production

  • Company media

  • Construction projects

Underwater Cinematography

Few companies offer truly professional underwater production capabilities. Darryl MacDonald began his production career in the Cayman Islands as an underwater cinematographer and photographer using actual film and the first ever digital camera systems. Now with over 4000 dives and a certified instructor, commercial diver, rebreather and technical diver, underwater is the only place he might be more comfortable than in the air. With experience shooting for television commercials, feature films and Blue Chip Natural History sequences you can trust that we have the knowledge, expertise and experience to capture your vision.

  • A variety of camera systems available from Red Cinema, Canon and others

  • 8K RAW Workflow

  • Over 20 lens options available from probe lenses with extreme macro to fisheye wide and everything in between

  • Military grade underwater housings with vacuum seals, leak detection and alert systems

  • Full frame and super 35 camera systems available

  • Custom underwater tripod and slider systems

  • Motion time lapse setups available with notice

  • Specialty underwater lighting systems up to 15 000 lumens as well as strobes with remote setups

  • Pole Camera setups also available

FiEld Production Services

The real magic happens when we can bring all of our skills, equipment and experience together under a single production. We offer competitive pricing packages that include all camera ops, production equipment including drones, camera, lens packages and extra gear such a diving equipment, climbing gear and specialty camera setups.

  • Nature / natural history documentaries

  • Small boutique productions (offering end to end services)

  • Scientific / research expeditions

  • Extreme sports documentaries (skiing, ice climbing, rock climbing, free diving, rallycross etc.)