
About This Project
Large-Scale Industrial Event Videography by Sky Candy Studios
Sky Candy Studios partnered with Caterpillar to capture cinematic aerial and ground-based footage of the Caterpillar 100 Year Celebration, a large-scale outdoor industrial event marking a major corporate milestone. This project highlights Sky Candy Studios’ expertise in filming heavy machinery, expansive event sites, and complex industrial environments with clarity, precision, and visual impact.
The video documents the scale, organization, and operational power behind Caterpillar’s century-long legacy, using elevated perspectives to showcase both individual machines and the event footprint as a whole.
Aerial Videography for a Major Corporate Milestone Event
The video opens with wide aerial shots over a massive outdoor dirt site, immediately establishing the scale of the Caterpillar 100 Year Celebration. From above, rows of Caterpillar equipment are visible across the grounds, arranged in an organized layout designed for live demonstrations and movement.
Sky Candy Studios used smooth aerial flyovers and angled passes to capture:
- The full footprint of the event space
- The volume and variety of Caterpillar machinery on site
- The coordinated layout of equipment and operational zones
These elevated perspectives provide critical context, allowing viewers to understand the magnitude of the event in a way that ground-level footage alone cannot.
Capturing Heavy Machinery in Motion
In addition to wide aerial coverage, the project includes dynamic shots of Caterpillar equipment actively operating on the terrain. These sequences highlight:
- Large machines moving across graded dirt surfaces
- The mechanical scale and detail of the equipment
- Coordinated demonstrations taking place throughout the site
Camera movement remains controlled and deliberate, reinforcing the power, precision, and reliability associated with Caterpillar’s brand rather than relying on fast cuts or exaggerated effects.
Industrial Environment and Event Atmosphere
The outdoor industrial setting plays a key role in the visual storytelling. Dust, earth tones, and open sky dominate the environment, reinforcing Caterpillar’s connection to construction, infrastructure, and heavy industry.
Aerial perspectives show how the machinery interacts with the terrain, emphasizing:
- Operational scale
- Spatial organization
- The relationship between equipment, environment, and event design
The overall tone remains cinematic while staying grounded and authentic, aligning with the significance of a 100-year corporate celebration.
Showcasing Scale Through Elevated Perspectives
Throughout the video, Sky Candy Studios consistently returns to elevated shots that pull back to reveal:
- The number of machines operating simultaneously
- The expansive size of the event grounds
- The structured flow of demonstrations and movement
These wide perspectives reinforce Caterpillar’s industrial capability and the logistical complexity of executing an event of this scale.
Project Overview
- Client: Caterpillar
- Event: Caterpillar 100 Year Celebration
- Project Type: Corporate and industrial event videography
- Environment: Large outdoor industrial event site
Services Provided:
- Aerial event videography
- Heavy machinery and equipment filming
- Large-scale event coverage
- Cinematic industrial visual storytelling
- Professional Industrial and Corporate Event Videography
This project demonstrates Sky Candy Studios’ ability to operate in complex industrial environments while delivering polished, professional footage that supports corporate branding and milestone storytelling. From large-scale aerial flyovers to detailed machinery shots, every element was captured with attention to safety, precision, and visual clarity.
Sky Candy Studios specializes in filming sports, large events, and industrial-scale productions, working with major brands and organizations that require experienced execution in demanding environments.
Planning a Large-Scale Industrial or Corporate Event?
Sky Candy Studios provides professional aerial and cinematic videography for corporate milestone events, industrial demonstrations, and large outdoor productions. Their team is equipped to capture scale, movement, and environment in a way that elevates brand storytelling and documentation.
Contact Sky Candy Studios to learn more about industrial event videography and large-scale production services.


