This jaw-dropping New York City flyover was filmed in 12K

[Shawn Knight]

Cinematographer Phil Holland not all that long ago took delivery of the first Shootover K1 Hammerhead 6-axis gyro stabilized gimbal which allows for multiple cameras to be lined up and used in a panoramic array. He promptly put the rig to good use.

In its maiden voyage over New York City, the aerial camera array carried a trio of Red Weapon 8K VistaVision Monstro cameras on their side with Tokina 35mm T1.5 prime lenses and used them to shoot stunning footage of one of America’s most iconic cities.

The resulting 12K by 8K footage is 48.5 times the resolution of HD 1080p and full of captured detail. Once processed, it creates stunning 100-megapixel images with a sensor size of approximately 645 Medium Format Film. The video embedded above is an 8K export of the footage and is best viewed in fullscreen on a 4K or 8K display.

I’ve never visited NYC but this clip gave me an idea of just how enormous, vibrant and congested the city really is – perhaps more so than any other video I’ve viewed to date. Now, if I can just find an 8K screen to view it on…

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[Uncle Al]

Now THAT is impressive ..... and when will my cell phone be able to record in 12K?

 

[gamoniac]

Awesome video. Awesome choice of music. This is quite an immersive experience even on my lowly Full HD monitor. I remember the first time I visited NY (22 years ago). Even back then, when we crossed the bridge to Manhattan, the sheer amount of buildings I saw gave me the impression that they were going to sink the island. I can't imagine what it must be like now.

 

[Brock Kane]

That's nuts! Can't wait to game in 12K! Although, I'm in my 50's. I'll be too old and blind to enjoy it by then!

 

[DaveBG]

Its awesome but youtube only shows it in 8K which looks stunning on my 40inch 4K monitor

 

[SirChocula]

Ftw you only have a 1440p monitor and can't enjoy this in its full glory.

 

[amghwk]

I don't understand all these 4K or 12K or whatever K craze.

All I need to do is open my eyes and see the world myself directly.

No Ks can beat your eyes.

 

[Kodka]

They should make this a screensaver for Windows computers. I would buy this