The following video is real....well parts of it are real. The part of me falling 12,500 feet is real. Just watch the video and you will know what I'm talking about...
We showed this on Easter at Waters Edge. It got a great response from the crowd. The question that I got asked most after the video was "did you really jump?" The answer is YES. I wish we had the technology to fake this type of thing. I also appreciate that people think that we could fake something like this. If we could we would have some really cool videos.
The video was filmed by Phil Poteat. Written by Phil Poteat and Rob Shepherd. The boom mic was held by Josh Fowler. It stars Rob Shepherd and Mr. Anderson.
Would you ever go skydiving?
As I seem to remember, you folks at WEC have used this trick before. Did a certain Bill S. jump from an actual airborne airplane as well a few years ago? You folks are nuts, but yeah, I would do it given the right opportunity.
ReplyDeleteRob, you brought back wonderful memories, I have over 300 jumps at Suffolk, and miss it every time I see someone else make a jump. I hope you loved it, there is NOTHING like it.
ReplyDeleteI would love to go skydiving, but cannot because my wonderful husband is really against the idea.
ReplyDeleteAnd wow, that boom mic placement is sexy.
ReplyDeleteDaniel, Bill did jump from a plane for the WEC Awards.
ReplyDeleteFun_jumper, I loved it. I'd def do it again. Thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDeleteCyndy, he might come around sometime.
ReplyDeleteMike, yes it is...yes it is.
ReplyDeleteNo, I would not go skydiving. I even avoid standing on my tiptoes. I am very terrified by heights.
ReplyDeleteI wish I would have done it 25 years ago. As for now, no I would not.
ReplyDeleteKris, you could totally do it now.
ReplyDeleteI still can't get over that. There would have to be some serious bribery for me to do it. I can hardly ride roller coasters.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I know, thats a few demerits on my Man Card.
It was fun. I was glad I could do it.
ReplyDeleteI'm still getting used to the idea of riding in an airplane. I don't think jumping out of one would be fun. Sweet video!
ReplyDeleteThanks Heather. It was fun to make.
ReplyDeleteLove it! But I hope you got that all in one take.
ReplyDeleteIf the fate of all humanity rested on me jumping from a plane, then you lot better get right with God, 'cause I ain't helpin'.
ReplyDeleteYou have more guts than me, my friend.
That's what the rest of the guys on our programming team said. They were all scared.
ReplyDeleteThe jump was in one take. I wouldn't have minded doing it again.
ReplyDeleteWOW Rob!! I am Surprized!! Who would have thought!!
ReplyDeleteWhat did your wife say about you jumping?? I would have made sure Dan's Life insurance was up to date for sure!