PROJECT OVERVIEW
MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES || 2018 SEASON HYPE FILM
ABOUT THIS PROJECT
Sky Candy collaborated with the Minnesota Timberwolves to create an adrenaline-fueled hype video for their 2018 season. Our mission was to capture the intensity, skill, and raw talent of the players as they executed a variety of dazzling basketball moves on the court – generating excitement and anticipation for the upcoming season.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
- Client: Minnesota Timberwolves
- Location: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
- Event Type: Season hype film
- Services: FPV drone cinematography, NBA court coverage
- Style: Sweeping FPV around players capturing dunks, dribbles, and passes
- Goal: Capture the intensity and skill that fuel the team and their fans
Our FPV drone swooped and soared around the Timberwolves players, offering viewers an unparalleled perspective of the athletes as they showcased their jaw-dropping skills. The dynamic footage featured powerful dunks, lightning-fast dribbles, and pinpoint passes, all masterfully executed by the team.
As the drone glided effortlessly above the court, it captured the determination and drive that define these elite athletes – giving fans an up-close and personal look at their favorite players.
FPV flight was designed to read the speed and athleticism of NBA play. The drone tracked alongside dunks and fast breaks, threaded between players for tight skill reveals, then lifted for wider beats to show the court and crowd. Camera language balanced speed and stability so even at full-throttle FPV pace, the basketball moves read crisp on screen.
Filming on an NBA court with active players required tight coordination with the Timberwolves organization and Target Center operations. Each shot was choreographed in advance – flight paths around player position, time-of-day light, and crowd considerations all factored in. Indoor flight at this scale demands close communication with the team to capture authentic moments without disrupting the work on the floor.
Our pilots hold FAA Part 107 certification and follow written checklists, site-specific risk reviews, and visual-observer protocols on every flight. Indoor FPV at NBA proximity requires confirmed airspace, coordination with team operations, and visual observers staged along the route – managed with the fast camera language the FPV approach demands.
Sky Candy’s Minnesota Timberwolves hype video is a visually stunning tribute to the spirit and passion that fuel both the team and their fans. By immersing viewers in the heart-pounding action on the court, the piece amplifies anticipation for the season and celebrates the world-class talent of the Timberwolves roster. Built for broadcast, web, and social distribution.