PBoilermaker Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 The Hart Aviation Video Enterprises DVD for the 2005 Oceana Airshow is available for ordering, instructions at the following link: http://www.hartaviationvideo.com/estorecontent.asp?id=22 I have no affiliation with the company, but I have the 2004 Oceana DVD from Hart and it is a quality product. As most of you know, the 2005 Oceana show had the last public airshow Tomcat tactical demo (VF-101 F-14D...same as Brian's 1/48 decals). Weather at the 2005 show was extremely hot and humid, so I am sure the environmental clarity will not be as good as in the 2004 version, but it should be a neat DVD to have nonetheless. -Mike Link to post Share on other sites
PBoilermaker Posted March 26, 2006 Author Share Posted March 26, 2006 I just received this DVD recently and all I can say is, "eff yeah!" :blink: They apparently had the full cooperation of the US Navy in making this thing. Included are all the performances at the show, including the VF-32 fleet demos and the Blue Angels, but you also get at least 35+ minutes of straight Tomcat action from Friday, Saturday and Sunday. What I wasn't expecting (which makes this well worth the purchase, IMO) were the extensive interviews and commentary by the final demo crew (Rocco and Smokin') and the Oceana Airshow Coordinator (CDR "Corky" Erie). They talk about what it took to get the last F-14 demo set up, how they handled the routine and what they thought about the Tomcat and the Super Hornet. Really classy the way they handled it. The Saturday demo features ground-based video sequentially spliced with cockpit video/audio and running commentary about the demo routine by Rocco and Smokin'. Basically, every time the F-14 gets too far for ground-based cameras, they split to the cockpit video/audio. They then show the Sunday demo without running commentary, but with extensive ground-based video and even more cockpit video/audio. This is preceded and followed by taxi footage, the shutdown, final flight celebration and a bunch of Tomcat tribute stills set to music (the only weak spot...music is kinda slow and "smooth jazzy"). The end credits are uninterrupted F-14 cockpit video from the final routine set to jazz...about 5 mins worth, ending with the touchdown and deceleration. This DVD is about 60% tomcat and 40% everything else (including Friday's practice)...pretty long. Seeing this show in person, I was worried that the haze would have been a factor in the DVD production, but video quality is outstanding (sound is overall pretty good, too) and the hazy conditions don't seem all that bad on film. Overall, MUCH more than I expected and highly recommended for everyone but Gary ;) -Mike Link to post Share on other sites
Liberator24 Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Holy CRAP!!! Link to post Share on other sites
kap64 Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 (edited) You've convinced me, I just placed my order! Edited March 28, 2006 by kap64 Link to post Share on other sites
PBoilermaker Posted March 28, 2006 Author Share Posted March 28, 2006 (edited) You've convinced me, I just placed my order! I think you will be pleased. If you are used to F-14 footage paired with fast music, you will cringe at certain points, but the excellent footage easily outweighs the music choices. -Mike Edited March 28, 2006 by PBoilermaker Link to post Share on other sites
CRASCA Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 I have to agree, this is a GREAT DVD! Very professionally done, with hisotrical footage of the Tomcats. Well worth the $$. No question. Craig Link to post Share on other sites
JohnCeglarek Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Absolutely! This is a great DVD...worth every cent! John Link to post Share on other sites
eagledocf15 Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Are they going to do a vide of the last fly in that just occurred. Twenty two Tomcats in formation would make for an impressive video! Link to post Share on other sites
CRASCA Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 Yes. I received an email about it. I think they are working on it right now. Cheers, Craig Link to post Share on other sites
PBoilermaker Posted March 29, 2006 Author Share Posted March 29, 2006 Yes.I received an email about it. I think they are working on it right now. Cheers, Craig Seriously?? I'll definitely be getting that one, too. -Mike Link to post Share on other sites
kap64 Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 I used to work on them back in the late '80s early '90s, so it was pretty much a "must have" for me either way. Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Mullen Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 For those still on the fence about buying one of these DVDs, Paul has put a 90 second wmv clip from the 2004 DVD. The clip is nearly the same quality as the DVDs. >> Linky << Link to post Share on other sites
PBoilermaker Posted March 29, 2006 Author Share Posted March 29, 2006 For those of you who are getting this DVD, make sure the volume is up when you watch the Sunday demo (starts off in the cockpit with the aircraft holding for takeoff). The external cut-away to the transition and vertical climb has some wicked F110-in-afterburner sound (probably the coolest sequence on the DVD). -Mike Link to post Share on other sites
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