Two Miles High In A Hot Air Balloon

On July 2nd, 2009 my brother and I got as high as we have ever been...

This is my first venture into video editing - I decided it was time to learn, so I took footage from a hot air balloon flight we went on a couple years ago. My brother and I spent about 6 hours editing this and putting it together; he was showing me how to use Adobe Premiere. I appreciate his help, because now I should be able to make better videos, letting my creativity run wild. Take care everybody.

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[backspacesquare]

how do you control where you go?

[theguythatcouldfly]

@backspacesquare Watch the "denver, dogs, and ballooning," I explained it better there than I can type here. Take care. (here's a nice tree, DONT EAT FROM IT) = LOL

[skyhawk8519]

How did you get the angle on the video?

[theguythatcouldfly]

@skyhawk8519 Duct-taped two 2x4s. It was about ten feet long. Dan is turning on the camera at 0:46 and adjusting the wood. Now that we have the GoPro HD Hero2, we'll be able to mount it a lot, lot easier if and when we get back into flying.

[jetttttttttttttts]

how are you able to choose where to land?

[theguythatcouldfly]

@jetttttttttttttts I get a wind forecast, track small helium balloons w/ a compass prior to launch, and observe things as we fly. The directions at different altitudes vary - a little or a lot. Using the burner to heat the balloon, and a vent at the top of the balloon (0:44) to cool it, a pilot can navigate the winds to steer to specific places. I look for cut hay fields, large yards, or country roads w/o obstacles. We get permission if we have to drive on private land.

[R3DBAND]

This was an awesome flight. I'm so glad we set up the camera for this.

[capatainnemo]

nice vid mark :)

[calmac1989]

That is sooo awesome. Both of yous keep up the cool clips

[backspacesquare]

@theguythatcouldfly haha alright, love the vids that you and your bro post, meaningful stuff!

[OneDutchTittie]

solid video!

[MCsempfi]

have you guys ever smoked a bowl up there?

[5winder]

Wow, that's definitely on my bucket list now. How much does that size of balloon cost to buy? To rent? Your new gear is paying off already. Keep up the great work.

[dabsmakemeparanoid]

torch it up haha awesome video!

[cdiggidy12]

why didnt u smoke 2 miles up to much wind

[metallica12489]

Dude this is sick!!!!!!!! You guys smoke on or before this?