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Carsten Bell, Emmy Award winning aerial director of photography
Carston Bell is known worldwide as a top director of aerial photography. Since the late 1990s, Carston has been behind the camera for a wide range of projects, including complex aerial sequences for motion pictures, dramatic series, documentaries, live television and reality-based programming. He has emerged as the most experienced and sought-after cinematographer that specializes in shooting air-to-air action, including world record free falls, race planes and wingsuit jumpers. He’s been the recipient of numerous awards and nominations, including two Emmys for excellence in photography.
Luke Aikins: world record skydiver, movie stunts, freefall expert, and parachute systems
Luke is a professional skydiver with several world records and more than 19,000 jumps to his credit. He made his mark on the skydiving and stunt worlds when he jumped from 25,000 feet without a parachute or wingsuit, landing in a net of his own design. The stunt was performed on live television for a worldwide broadcast.
He has advanced the art of free fall cinematography with his work on big budget movies such as Iron Man, Fast and Furious, and Godzilla. He was also instrumental in the success of the Red Bull Stratos Project where he served as the skydiving consultant and parachute systems designer for the world record supersonic free fall.
Luke is a skydiving instructor, coach and member of the elite Red Bull Air Force demonstration team. He also serves as a board member for the United States Parachute Association.
Through his own company, Para Tactics, LLC, Luke trains elite Tier One Operations Teams for the Department of Defense in advanced skydiving and parachute operations.
Mark Gerasimenko: aerial & underwater director of photography. Camera systems expert
Mark has a passion for the art of telling stories through images and can quickly assimilate to the visions of those around him. He is extremely adept in filming with various techniques like the modern fluid live feel or the elegant classic film style. With over 22 years of experience, he handles unexpected situations with a calm, focused demeanor and aids in collaboration for a quick resolution. Mark is highly accomplished with 35 mm film and high definition formats with extensive work experience in feature films, series television, documentaries, commercials and live broadcast events. In addition to spending many years on the ground, his specialties are aerial cinematography (both helicopter & UAV) and underwater cinematography. He is a factory trained & approved technician on the following aerial systems: CineFlex, GSS, Shotover, Tyler and Aerigon UAV.