Reno
Unlimited Pilot: Winner, 2000 Reno Unlimited Gold Class.
Extensive
technical flight and management expertise in aviation for use in
film production. Acrobatic pilot qualified in numerous fighter
type high performance aircraft that have camera Systems providing
high screen dynamics. Aerial coordinator qualified in 2nd unit
flight film production: concept, development, execution, and evaluation
of the shot.
MOVIE & TV WORK
COMMERCIALS "DEFECTOR" commercial aired on All American game. I-WORKS
aerial portraying WWI, WW2, Korean, Viet Nam, and future fighter aircraft "HONDA" Stunt
Pilot flying an Aero L-39 Jet Fighter, "HEART OF AMERICA" Aerial Coordinator,
Airshow F-86 jet acrobatics. "BEDE-10 JET" Stunt Pilot, Coordinator,
Photography Assistant MILLER GENUINE DRAFT BEER" Stunt Pilot, Aerial
Coordinator, RSA, USA Inc. "AERIAL DOGFlGHT" for M4 Venture Quest
promotion. "CHUCK YEAGER PEPSI" Pilot, Aerial Coordinator. "COLOR TILE
II" Stunt Pilot, Aerial Coordinator. "COLOR TILE" Stunt Pilot, Aerial
Coordinator, Photography Assistant. "U-2 TODAY" Test Pilot, Aerial Coordinator. "RED
KNIGHT AIRSHOW" flying sequence Pilot. "SKYFIRE" Series - Race Pilot,
Flight Coordinator. "SHOWDAY VNY" Race Pilot, Flight Coordinator.
MOVIES: "HOT SHOTS" Aerial Coordinator, Stunt Pilot, all aerial photography
flying stunts. "MISSION OF THE SHARK" Aerial Coordinator. "FIREBIRDS" Stunt
Pilot, Consultant. "B.O.R.N" Executive Producer, Stunt Pilot, Aerial
Coordinator. "NAVY SEALS" Aerial Advisor. "DEAL OF THE CENTURY" Technical
Advisor "THE RIGHT STUFF" Pilot, Flight Stunt.
TV SERIES: "DISCOVERY WINGS" Maverick Entertainment Pilot. "HARDCOPY",
John Denver, Travolta flights. A&E: "FIRST FLIGHTS" Neil Armstrong
flights. "DISCOVERY" BD-I0 Test "SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN" Opening Credit
T-33 jet Out of Control maneuver.
LICENSES & DESIGNATIONS
· ATP FAA Pilot License # ATP 1678966
· Aerial Coordinator & FAA Approved Manual
· Acrobatic License, Level 1
· Jets & Props: Extensive Jet & WWII Fighter Experience
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MILITARY: Three Distinguished Flying Crosses, Meritorious Service Medal,
twenty-five Air Combat Medals, Air Force Commendation Medal, National
Defense Service Ribbon, Combat Ready Medal, seven Vietnam Service Medals,
Vietnam RV Camp Medal. America National Aviators Award. California State
Appreciation Medal, Distinguished Graduate of all flying schools: USAF
Pilot, Fighter Upgrade, Top Gun, and USAF Test Pilot School MS from University
of Southern California. BS from North Dakota State University. DG from
USAF Test Pilot School Winner of 1981 and 1984 Reno Unlimited Air Race.
Winner of 1984 Canadian Unlimited International Air Race. Holder of World
Closed Course Speed Records for reciprocating propeller driven aircraft.
FLIGHT TIME
Flight Time: 12,428 hours. FA, F5, F-11 Meteor, F-16, F-15, F-86, RF-5,
F-100, F-101, F-102, F-104, F-106, F-117, A-4, A-6, A-7, A-37, BD-5J,
BD-10, T-2, T-33, T-38, Mig-15, Mig-17, Mig 21, Mig-23, SU-27, Drakken
J35, Hawker Hunter, L-29, L-39, U-2, Soko, Gnat, Vampire, OV-10, Sepa,
Casa, Iskra, Fouga, Mav Jet, P-38, P-40, P47, P-5I, Bearcat, Yak3, Yak
9, Spitfire, Skyraider, Mosquito, Sea Fury, Corsair, Tsunami, Lear Stang,
Grand 51, Yak 50, Yak 52, Yak 55, T-6, T-34, T-4I, 0-1, 0-2, Brousard,
SU-25, SU-29, Dago Red!
Director
of Photography Mehran Salamati
JetCams'
award-winning Director of Photography Mehran Salamati is a veteran
cinematographer with credits that range from feature films to nationally
broadcast commercials to industrial and documentary camera work.
A member of the American Cinematographers Guild, Salamati has (in addition
to his work behind the camera) designed, fabricated and marketed a number
of groundbreaking products to both enhance "live" film work and increase
the accuracy of process photography.
One of his first projects was the design and fabrication of the first
nose and belly-mount camera systems for the Bell 206 JetRanger.
His subsequent work in motion control camera work for special effect
shots lead to the design and fabrication of the Salamati Productions
HotGears™ remote motion control system, which allows a camera operator
to both control and record camera movements in three axes. Utilizing
standard geared camera head wheels on the remote control unit, HotGears™ will
control camera pan, tilt and focus on a remotely mounted camera either
through cables or data link units.
Once the movements have been determined by the camera operator, up to
sixty seconds of movement can then be recorded into the HotGears™ memory
and played back to the actuators mounted on the camera head for precise,
repeatable movements on subsequent re-takes.
The HotGears™ units have gained industry-wide acceptance, having
been used in such diverse projects at the Star Trek Voyager television
series, feature films and both nationally and internationally broadcast
commercials.
Salamati's latest project is designing and fabricating the JetCams system,
which will feature a nose mounted camera with a high-g magazine and movement
as well as a 360 degree range of motion stabilized belly mounted camera
platform. The JetCams system Salamati has designed will accommodate standard
16mm and 35mm film stock, as well as IMAX and IWERKS 65mm cameras, and
all professional video formats, including HDTV.
For more information on our crew and our capabilities, Contact
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