RNA - The Iraqi holy city of Karbal has started a technology race in the Middle East, with the use of high powered cinematography drones over its holy shrines.
In footage recently released to the public on Youtube by Digital Lion Studios, aerial video of the famous shrine of Imam Husain (A.S) is seen for the first time in 4K resolution.
According to Washington Times, Director and Producer Mohammad al-Mawla used Chinese hardware to make it happen, with a video drone called the “DJI Phantom.”
According to Mr. al-Mawla “It has within its abilities precision flight and stable hovering … Attached on the drone is a 4K Go pro camera by Gimbal to stabilize the camera to ensure smooth cinematic motion.”
The released video which is titled “Angels over Karbala,” shows the drone repeatedly sweeping between the holy shrine of Imam Hussain (A.S) and his great brother, Abalfadhl al-Abbas.
In his interview with Washington Times, al-Mawla said: “We now have new revolutionary tools to get ultimate cinematic motion instead of shaky footage because of wind and or other weather conditions that may affect the drone in flight. I also used a ‘3 Axis gimbal’ to attain smoother motion that will ultimately produce easier viewing for those who watch the footage in comparison to unstable camera footage obtained via Helicopter.”
The company behind the Phantom drone, DJI, is planning to capitalize on the burgeoning market with planned drone videos in other Islamic religious sites.
Saudi Arabia has also released similar drone footage of “Masjid un Nabi”, however many reviewers felt that the video was not as sophisticated.
In Saudi Arabia’s released movie, the drone only appears to move vertically, and otherwise stays in place. Accordingly, all of the footage only shows the point of view of a camera ascending into the sky and then descending into the same place, with no other movement.
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