Norman Kent Productions

can take any of your production dreams from concept to completion

Norman Kent

Norman Kent Productions has been the leader in aerial cinematography and photography for the past 32 years, providing exciting images for feature films, television, commercials, sports events and printed media. Norman Kent Productions is a “turn key” operation providing its clients with all services necessary to take any project from concept to completion.

The Norwegian flag is flown over the Olympic Stadium in Lillehammer, Norway during the opening ceremonies of the 1994 Winter Olympics games.When you hire Norman Kent Productions you do not only hire Norman Kent , an award winning Director of Photography with over 25 years of experience, but you get the wealth of experience of his production crew. Norman Kent Productions and crew have been responsible for the most famous aerial sequences appearing in Hollywood productions such as “Cutaway”, “Drop Zone”,”Point Break”, “Eraser” and many others. The 1994 Winter and 1988 Summer Olympics opening ceremonies and the first successful expedition to parachute on to the North Pole in are other example of our company’s many achievements. (See photos of Norman Kent at work)

Norman Kent shoots live air to ground transmission of the opening ceremonies of the Summer Olympics in Seoul, Korea, 1988 - Photo by Tom SandersNorman Kent Productions gives you the best in skydiving, base-jumping and any other kind of aerial footage you can imagine. We feel equally at ease shooting with a helmet camera, from a helicopter or airplane, and 1st and 2nd unit ground sequences to ensure the continuity of your production.

Our superior equipment includes specially designed 35mm pin registered/full aperture motion picture cameras, a full line of 35mm Ariflex cameras and 16 mm cameras all of which include color video assist. We also can fulfill all your video needs including live air-to-ground transmission. Our still photographic equipment includes a full line of 35mm and Hasselblad medium format cameras.

Spacecam HelicopterOur extensive selection of camera mounts includes helmet, chest, aircraft wing and fuselage mounts, and we have years of experience operating and/or directing Tyler, Westcam, and Spacecam helicopter systems. This array of mounts ensures that you will get the unique angles you desire.

Norman Kent Productions has the only 35mm stock footage skydiving library in the world. Our stock library has been accumulated throughout 20 years of shooting.

Norman Kent Productions makes it easy for its clients; we can coordinate your entire project by:

  • Green Screen FilmingFinding the perfect talent and stunt people.
  • Providing all skydiving equipment and parachute rigging, including hidden parachute systems.
  • Hiring specially trained pilots and providing every type of aircraft from hang-gliders to 727 jets.
  • Fulfilling all your stunt coordination needs.
  • Fulfilling all of your post production services in any format.
  • Applying our experience in green screen filming and all types of lighting.
  • Coordinatating the perfect location for your production including insurance and FAA permits.
  • FAA Movie manual
  • Providing all your catering needs.
  • And providing anything additional required for your production to be a success!

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