Are Skydiving Videos Worth It? Why You’ll Want One

There’s nothing quite like that first skydive, when everything is brand new and you’re experiencing sights, sensations, and emotions like never before. It’s life-changing! It’s also something that only happens once in a lifetime, even if you jump again. That’s why skydiving videos are such an important part of that first experience. 

Skydiving for the first time is something you’ll want to remember forever, and to share with your loved ones, too. By choosing to get a skydiving video made of your jump, you’ll have something you can look back on whenever you want to relive the rush of that first jump.

 But with the extra cost and considerations, are skydiving videos worth it? It’s a fair question! Here’s everything you need to know about getting a tandem skydiving video.

What You Get with a Skydiving Video Package

Skydiving with a video package means that you not only get to experience the jump in real time, but you’ll have a play-by-play record of it to replay over and over (and over) again! Your video can be captured in two ways, either using a handcam attached to your instructor, or by a dedicated third camera person:

Handcam Video

Handcam is the name for the small camera our tandem skydiving instructors wear on their hands. The camera, worn on the left hand, captures your face throughout the skydive and parachute ride, and gives a great view of the whole thing! The angle is much closer up than the outside camera, so it focuses on the emotion in your face.

Outside Video

A freefall videographer is a skydiver whose job is to wear a camera on their helmet and film your experience for you, including a short interview on the ground, shots on the airplane ride up, your exit from the airplane, and all of your freefall. They’ll even grab your landing for a reaction shot! The only thing you miss with an outside camera is the parachute ride. This is because the camera person is on a separate parachute. But the wider angle means you can see your whole body, the sky, and the ground, giving a great sense of context!

Photos

All of our video packages come with photos as well, so you’ll have some incredible stills to hang on the wall, use as your phone background, or flaunt on social media! 

Pro tip: Go full send and opt for the Outside Video & Handcam Photography package to capture the best of both worlds! 

The Emotional Replay Value

While skydiving is thought of as a high-adrenaline, speed-obsessed activity (and it certainly is), there’s more to it than daredevil games. Skydiving is life-changing – you’ll walk away from your jump with a new perspective on the world and your capabilities. You’ll feel more confident, and the world will seem brighter. The euphoria of the jump will last long after you land.

And your skydiving video will capture that transformation in real time. You’ll be able to look back at the exact moment your life changed for the better, and watch yourself experience the freedom of the sky. You might even find that watching your skydiving video is a great pick-me-up when you need a reminder of how amazing you are! 

Tips for Getting the Best Skydiving Video

Now that we’ve covered the “why” for skydiving video, let’s talk about what everyone is really wondering: How do you look good in a skydiving video? First and foremost, be yourself! Bring your genuine energy, your excitement, your smile, and your awe and joy will shine bright!

Here are some more tips to make your video the best it can be:

• Bring the cheese! The more you interact with the camera, the more dynamic and inspiring your video will be. 
• Get creative! Wear a brightly colored shirt, write a message on your hands, or do fun makeup.
• Keep your head up. If you look down during the whole jump, the camera will never see your face!
• Make sure to tie your hair back if you have long hair so that it will be away from your face (and out of your instructor’s eyes).

Is a Skydiving Video Worth the Price?

Still wondering if the skydiving video is worth it? OK – listen up. This is important: the main regret we hear from our tandem skydiving customers is that they didn’t purchase a skydiving video package. Once you’ve experienced the jump, you’ll want to see yourself do the most extraordinary thing imaginable: fly! And undoubtedly you’ll want to share it with everyone you know and post it on your social networks. But without video, there’s no way to do that!

By getting a video, you’ll be able to upload your photos and footage to YouTube and Facebook, share it via email, or simply gather around the TV and watch it together. You’re never going to get to experience your very first skydive again, even if you go on to get your license and become an instructor! So, yeah, having documentation of that moment forever is absolutely worth the price! 

Booking your skydiving video/photos is simple – book online today! Have questions? Get in touch. We’re here to help you make memories that will last a lifetime. Blue skies!