Would a paraglider run the launch again for a better angle? You need a crew that knows where to stand, when to move and what the athlete is about to do, and can get the shot without getting in the way.
That's where the mountain-athlete background changes things. We know the terrain, the movement and the gear. We also know when a shot is worth the risk and when it isn't, and that call matters as much for the athlete's safety as it does for the footage. The same thinking goes into every production, from a high-altitude expedition to a controlled brand shoot or event.
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