Louie, Take a Look at This! by Luis Fuerte

Author:Luis Fuerte
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781945551031
Publisher: Prospect Park Books
Published: 2017-03-02T00:00:00+00:00

SHOOTS I’LL ALWAYS REMEMBER

Of the hundreds of California’s Gold shoots Huell and I did together, my favorite and the most fun was the Golden Gate Bridge shoot. That show seems to be a favorite of his fans, too. It was one of the most technically challenging shows I ever shot, as well as one of the most creative, because it gave me the opportunity to shoot it as if we were doing a film.

The Golden Gate Bridge is a meaningful part of California, and I think many people view the promise of California in that bridge. It’s also one of most beautiful structures on earth—just thinking of it fills me with emotion. I knew I had to shoot it so the majesty of its impressive structure would be revealed. Thankfully, the day was beautiful and clear, without the fog that usually shrouds San Francisco. With only a few clouds off in the distance, it made for a picturesque sight.

I thought we were booked for one helicopter, but as it turned out, we had two at our disposal. Imagine that—two helicopters, just for us! We decided to shoot Huell and his guest taking off toward the bridge in one while I shot Huell doing the interview in the other. Both of us circled back to land, and then I got into Huell’s helicopter to capture a second take of his interview against the beautiful Bay Area scenery. That took a lot of time and trouble, but I couldn’t pass up the chance to create an episode with multiple perspectives, thanks to the two helicopters—it made a one-camera show look like a multi-camera show. The pilots were happy to do what I asked, and I will always be grateful to them for giving me the opportunity to be creative.

Of all the footage we shot that day, I think what impressed me the most was flying under the bridge. What a great shooting perspective, and what a thrill; I was like a kid in a candy store. With so many stunning shots, we easily could have edited the interview into a sixty-minute show. I don’t think the bridge has ever been covered so well in a one-camera shoot, and I’m pleased to say I was the one behind the camera. I still get a lot of comments from other camera operators asking how I did it, and their praise means a lot to me.

After the flights, we drove back onto the bridge and got into an elevator that took us near the top. We made our way to the upper platform and stepped out into the brisk bay wind. To the south lay beautiful San Francisco, its buildings covering the undulating hills. The bay was hundreds of feet below us, and I began to feel—with a thrill and twinge of fear—how high up we were. I mean, this is the top of the Golden Gate Bridge we’re talking about. And though climbing up with all of my camera gear was tricky, it was a once-in-a-lifetime filming opportunity.

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