New Aerial Salt Farm Documentary, 'Of Tears and the Sea' - now Pending at Festivals

9/12/22 - A New aerial (drone) documentary, 'Of Tears and the Sea' - shot entirely with a DJI Mavic 2  - now enters festival consideration.

High altitude view of Cambodia salt fields from the documentary, 'Of Tears and the Sea' by Jason Rosette

Shot by Jason Rosette at salt fields along coastal Cambodia, this evocative aerial short was created entirely with a DJI Mavic 2. Altitudes ranged from ceiling maximum of 400 meters to a pond-skimming 1 meter.

Low altitude drone tracking shot of salt worker at Cambodia salt fields from the documentary, 'Of Tears and the Sea' by Jason Rosette

"For really low shots, you have to keep a close eye on the drone because one wrong move and it will end up in some very unforgiving salt water ponds".

Overhead vertical view of Cambodia salt fields from the documentary, 'Of Tears and the Sea' by Jason Rosette

Cinematic mode was used for most of the low level shooting, with much of the action taking place over the course of two batteries flying time at golden hour and dusk.

Low altitude drone view of salt worker at Cambodia salt fields from the documentary, 'Of Tears and the Sea' by Jason Rosette

"I'm looking forward to shooting a followup and some new content with the Mavic 3, which just came out.", says Rosette.  "Not enough time in the day though to get to it all!"

High angle drone view of Cambodia salt fields from the documentary, 'Of Tears and the Sea' by Jason Rosette

'Of Tears and the Sea' is now pending for consideration at its first international festivals.

High altitude view of Cambodia salt fields from the documentary, 'Of Tears and the Sea' by Jason Rosette Jason Rosette is a filmmaker and producer working in the US and ASEAN (SE Asia) - Contact with inquiries