Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University, Faculty of Communication, Department of Radio, Television and Cinema hosted an event that strengthened the collaboration between academia and the industry. The talk titled “Aerial Videography and Photography”, which took place on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 14:00 in the Faculty of Communication Conference Hall, provided theoretical and practical information to aviation enthusiasts.

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At the event, one of the important names in the aviation world, Turkish Aeronautical Association Bolu Branch President Murat Çalışır, shared his experiences with the participants. The event, moderated by Instructor Fatih Peker, covered current issues such as drone usage and aerial shooting techniques in detail.
The wide range of drone technology today was among the topics particularly emphasized at the event. In addition to applications such as agricultural spraying, military operations, mapping and search and rescue studies from industrial areas, examples of use in the production sector were also conveyed to the participants. He conveyed the use of drone images in cinema, series, advertisements, music videos, documentaries, live broadcasts and corporate promotional films, and especially the richness that outdoor images offer in terms of depth of field and space definition. In this context, important details were also mentioned on how drone use will be realized in light of legal permissions and technical requirements.
The event provided both theoretical knowledge and practical experience to the participants. The potential use of drone technology in both industrial and production areas and innovations in the sector were discussed in detail.

Following the event presentation, a drone introduction was held in the university garden and a group photo of the Faculty of Communication was taken with the drone. The event ended with the Dean of the Faculty Prof. Dr. Emre Tandırlı presenting a certificate of appreciation to the Turkish Aeronautical Association Bolu Branch President Murat Çalışır.