I don't know who told you that. because it is the most used shot in the book. The reason that they use fiber optic gyros in the worlds best systems is because of accuracy and NO DRIFT. Foreword tracking produces the least amount of motion blur which is present on every camera move to a greater or lesser extent. Continuous side tracking or long pan movements cause the viewer to continually make eye movements L to R or R to L and should be avoided. When used in the context of film making the viewer should be aware of the spacial orientation of the view point. It's called crossing the line. Hose piping everything in site with one continuous move is reserved for amateurs.
My statements come from EXPERIENCE working over 100 feature aerial film jobs and spots. Also several hundred video shoots for baseball, football, tennis, INDYcar, NAScar, CART,offshore boat racing, Olympics, concerts, academy awards shows, surveillance, documentarys, evidence footage for law suites, and a few ground shots from camera cars, cranes, dollys, cable cams. Good old practical experience since 1994, hardly an amateur.
So, just what are the "worlds best systems"? Since I work with the industry standards in gyro stab systems, military and civilian, I'm just curious.
The forward tracking shot is a typical shot for credits but hardly the most used because they bore directors who tend to be very dynamic thinkers. Some downright refuse to use it. Motion blur or pixel smear is mainly an issue when flying low at higher speeds such as, the look down shot over water with a tilt up to city landscape as you pass the shore line OR tracking ground targets. Various shoot speeds affect the blur as well. Not to say that blur isn't sometimes a desirable creative tool.
the second video needs a password?
