Elevating Productions with a Higher Level of Service

What we do for you

Aeronautic Pictures is a complete, "turnkey" solution for all your print and television communication needs. From aerospace trade show exhibit videos, to advertising photography, corporate sales films, TV commercials and special venue productions, when you need the job done right the first time, turn to the one source with the experience, understanding and expertise to deliver for you.

Are you exhibiting at an industry trade show this year? Will you need to create exhibits with photography and video for an upcoming AAIA conference, HAI Show, the Paris Air Show, Farnborough International Airshow, NBAA show or specialty defense industry event? Be sure to contact Aeronautic Pictures so your marketing dollars deliver for you - we may even already know each other - our president is a former staff photographer for Flight International Magazine and has also worked for AviationWeek producing advertising photography and magazine covers.

To meet our commitment to excellence and outstanding service, we work with the finest aerial, aviation and aerospace specialists in the industry to create and capture your company's image for presentation to the world.

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We work with you to attain your goals by creating the following types of productions for you:

• Advertising photography and TV commercials
• Sales films
• Trade show exhibits
• Recruitment films and commercials
• First flight and flight test films
• Training films and videos

For the entertainment industry we also produce:

• Feature films and television
• Documentary and news programs
• Theme park/special venue films
• New media

Who we are

Aeronautic Pictures is the creation of pilot, aerospace photographer and filmmaker Craig Schmitman. It was founded in Los Angeles in 1981, by focusing the distinct disciplines of photography, filmmaking and aviation into one innovative service. This combination resulted in a company capable of providing the extraordinary photographs you see on this web site, and much more.

In the air, on the ground or over water, Aeronautic Pictures can capture the unique images needed to create the outstanding visual presentations demanded by our customers and today's marketplace.

How we do it: Flexibility

Because of the flexibility of our resources, we are not limited to one camera person, helicopter or jet camera mounting system. We evaluate your needs and create the best combination of crew and camera system to meet or exceed your communication goals. But the value we offer does not stop there.

Aeronautic Pictures is a true production company. That means we take your project from job definition, storyboarding and scripting, all the way through post production; including editing, sound effects, music scoring and final soundtrack mix. We pull together whatever your job requires such as animations, graphics, logos, maps, narration, etc.

Why hire just a camera platform when Aeronautic Pictures can provide a complete, "turnkey" solution. Of course, if all you need is an aerial sequence or two, we can deliver exciting footage to your exacting specifications.

Full spectrum expertise

While it could be difficult for a mainstream production company to safely and economically provide a high-speed air-to-air shoot, our background includes all the disciplines of production.

Aeronautic Pictures will easily and expertly produce your ground-based tabletop product shots, aircraft cabin interiors, industrial locations, and studio or office spokesperson segments. Get the picture? So will your audience!

Call your local representative or our production offices now to discover how a film or video program can enhance your communications goals, or to have us bid on your next project.

Aeronautic Pictures: elevating productions with a higher level of service.

Contact us by e-mail here; or phone 805-985-2320

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