Balloons over Waikato 2023

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Nothing says adventure like being up first in the morning! This video was made from footage I captured over 14th and 15th of March 2023 at the Balloons over Waikato event. Hamilton is a beautiful city and when the balloons are up so are our spirits. Thanks Balloons over Waikato for the joy you bring!
Filmed with Sony FX6, Sony FS5, Sony A7Siii

[@ginstar63]

Fantastic!!!!!

[@wenchang8360]

Amazing 🤩 beautiful

[@lukebeaumont5495]

Very very beautiful video

[@rchow4100]

Hi - about what time did u get there for the event to start? We r hoping to catch the march 2024 event soon

[@firstbirdfilms]

We arrived at 5am to set up 3 cameras, was heavy dew so we did battle a little condensation. We filmed 3 days in a row with long lenses on day one shooting from across the lake. Thankfully that was the only day where there was no fog on the lake. I would love to see any footage you take as it is always inspirational seeing others perspectives on similar events.

[@rchow4100]

Is there a place you would recommend to take pics from a more top down view of the balloons you think? after wanting to take some higher ground pics of the whole event

[@02b12c]

@@rchow4100 this can be challenging to work out as there are a few factors to consider. Firstly, the balloons usually take off from the lake which is within the Hospital helipad (a controlled airspace) this means you cannot legally fly a drone nearby. The other factor to consider is knowing where the balloons will end up. For me I managed to fly from Minogue Park, outside controlled air space and far enough away from the balloons. Tills lookout may also be a good place to catch some action.

[@carillotrio]

what time do they start?

[@firstbirdfilms]

I got there at 5AM to get a good position and setup 2 cinema Cameras but around 6:30 there was a good crowd growing and lots of big flames lighting up the dawning sky.