Black Rat
Sportive 2024

Capturing the excitement and endurance of The Black Rat Sportive was an exhilarating challenge. Over the course of one action-packed day, I led a team of three operators as we chased the cyclists through various milestones along the race route. Our goal was to highlight both the intensity of the competition and the breathtaking landscapes the riders traversed.

To achieve a dynamic and cinematic look, we employed a diverse array of camera systems. The Red Raptor, paired with a CN20 long lens setup, provided stunning telephoto shots, showcasing the riders' determination from afar. For more immersive, close-up angles, I used the DJI Ronin 4D in a run-and-gun configuration, capturing fluid, engaging sequences at ground level. Aerial perspectives, courtesy of the Mavic 3 Pro Cine, added sweeping views of the race, highlighting the scale and beauty of the course.

Charlie Hedger holidng a large cinema camera with a Canon CN20 Zoom Lens on it. He is on the top of a hill. Behind him is a winding road.
POV shot of Charlie Hedger at the top of a hill waiting for a cyclist. In front of him are two cinema cameras.
Aerial Drone Shot of a bridge with a group of cyclists racing across it.
A young camera operator on the top of a hill. He holds a large cinema camera on a tripod.

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