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An Inspiring Exploration of Iconic Wilderness

Where Eagles Fly pays homage to classic nature adventure programming that took viewers on exhilarating journeys teetering on the edge of danger, with the host/guide willingly placing themselves in precarious situations that often held the potential for disaster. This production embodies that same classic spirit of adventure, as the intrepid explorer charts vast expanses of untamed wild landscapes in pursuit of awe-inspiring views unattainable from the ground. Where Eagles Fly is a multi-year expedition comprising ten distinct “Exploration Areas of Interest.” The emphasis lies on the immense stretch of sparsely populated wildlands that encompass a staggering 47% of the United States and 90% of Canada. The goal is to showcase the astonishing beauty of each region, while the abundance of stunning locations within each “Exploration Area of Interest” guaranteeing an ample supply of content to sustain the project for years to come.

Where Eagles Fly is compelling and adventurous nature programming revealing the ancient essence of diverse and dynamic wilderness landscapes with rare, awe-inspiring bird’s-eye vistas. This exhilarating blue-chip, family-friendly production is crafted in the style of highly-popular 1st person-nature-adventure-documentary programming from the 1960s, thus marking a nostalgic return to captivating, stimulating storytelling. The use of bespoke aerial camera systems and innovative cinematic techniques offers a breathtaking perspective of iconic natural wonders very few will ever witness firsthand. This project raises the bar for adventure nature exploration programming establishes Where Eagles Fly and SkyPilot Productions as trailblazers in the nature-exploration content marketplace. Where Eagles Fly is an adventure like no other, illuminating rarely-experienced visions of the world’s most spectacular natural treasures. This is an unparalleled, fresh exploration of these remarkable landscapes from a vantage point that inspires a newfound appreciation for the wild natural beauty of North America. The outcome is a diverse array of content offerings: Large-screen film series, BTS-based episodic series, ambient Slo-TV series, Micro-Cinematic films, Virtual Reality, and Dome Projection. Plus Coffee Table Picture Books, eBooks, Posters, and Fine Art Prints that showcase the wilderness photography.
Large Screen Films & Episodic TV Series

Two Debut Films

To launch this production enterprise I am creating two films about the wilderness and wildlands of Montana, with each film produced as a large screen release: Where Eagles Fly ~ The Wilderness of Montana, and Where Eagles Fly ~ Glacier National Park. These films support distribution through multiple content formats: 1.) Standard 16:9 Aspect Ratio, 2.) Anamorphic Giant Screen 1:43 Aspect Ratio (IMAX Style), 3.) Virtual Reality Experiences, and 4.) Dome Projection, (LV Sphere).

Episodic Series

I host each of these films as a wilderness and wildlands photographer-guide, taking people on a first-hand adventure. Every action I take while venturing into the wilderness to capture footage is deliberate and meticulously planned… However, many unknown variables occur when operating in the style I like to shoot, and these unknowns can lead to some interesting situations! There are many behind the scenes activities where I interact with all sorts of people out in the wild; operating at tiny airfields in obscure places, visiting with flying cowboys and ranches in wilderness areas, landing out in the prairies or in mountainous valley dirt runways, or sometimes just a flat hillside or forest meadow. The thrilling experiences encountered while navigating challenging weather conditions while flying over remote areas or camping deep in bear country hold immense excitement. I believe these adventures could form the foundation for a captivating episodic series focused on nature, adventure, and exploration.

Where Eagles Fly ~ Glacier National Park

Where Eagles Fly ~ The Wilderness of Montana

Content Production Examples

Episodic Film Series Short Form Demo

I am always in production and work on this project every day, while working for clients on the side. I have put together two different directions I am exploring to showcase some ideas on the production. First we have a teaser film we just recently completed which is a 10 minute test version of an episodic short concept. This is the first I have worked with another person (Stephan Ashton Frank) as the main narrator, and where I only provide narration in certain scenes.

Episodic Film Series Long Form Demo

This second film is a long form film test approach that I am experimenting with for the overall production. In this version I am narrating the entire film. Through this version of the demonstration film, one can see a number of ways to approach the full feature film construct. This is still very much a work in progress, however it provides a very good “look” at how my approach to the process is handled.

Positive Uplifting Content

Cloudcroft Peaks ~ Battlement Mountain ~ Mount Saint Nicholas

The Potential Content Marketplace

Where Eagles Fly is a Blue-Chip, Family-Friendly nature oriented episodic series and Film Series poised for distribution positioning on streaming content provider services such as Amazon Prime, HBO, NetFlix, Hulu, Apple TV+, and BBC One, National Geographic, PBS, and other Subscription based Video on Demand (SVoD) platforms, plus the newer rental programs for content developers offered by Amazon Video Direct.

My distribution strategy calls for the premium episodic content to be distributed by an established streaming platform and the additional spin-out, deep-dive supplementary in-depth content is to be disseminated via the Advertising-Based Video On Demand (AVoD) platform YouTube.

Monthly users per platform as illustrated by the following diagram

Episodic Series Supplemental Content

Where Eagles Fly elegantly complements each episode with a collection of short and long form films that delve deeply into the heart of each featured exploration, to be streamed on Where Eagles Fly YouTube Channel. This enriching supplemental content enthralls audiences, drawing them closer to the production through detailed insights into each episode’s focal points. Crucially, this approach to audience engagement not only fortifies the artistic essence of the series but also ensures creative autonomy in shaping its presentation, style, and overarching vision. The official YouTube channel plays a pivotal role in this powerful entertainment dynamic, offering a direct and unfiltered conduit to the audience, thereby nurturing a vibrant, grassroots level of viewer engagement.

Compelling Content

Where Eagles Fly presents an unparalleled adventure across its episodic and cinematic nature series. Annually, over 300 million people across North America set out to explore the vast expanses of national parks, state parks, wilderness areas, monuments, and wildlife preserves, seeking communion with the natural world. This series amplifies and enriches these cherished expeditions by guiding viewers to extraordinary sites that elude the usual pathways ventured by those exploring these wilderness sanctuaries. Moreover, it offers viewers a glimpse into the unseen, providing images and insights into the wonders that lie beyond the realms of their conventional park visits, inviting them to discover the hidden marvels of nature’s vast canvas.

These films are lovingly crafted for a broad audience, appealing to nature enthusiasts, families seeking inspirational, educational entertainment, and viewers of all ages interested in experiencing the beauty of the natural wilderness in Montana from a unique perspective. Leveraging cutting-edge cinematography and storytelling techniques, these films are produced utilizing custom high-resolution cameras for unique aerial cinematography that captures rare, breathtaking vistas of Montana.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Where Eagles Fly streaming supplemental content on YouTube presents unparalleled benefits for individual and corporate sponsors who resonate with its ethos and seek to associate with a visually captivating, engaging, and meaningful production. This platform’s reach to a broad and varied global audience affords sponsors a prime opportunity to enhance their visibility and influence across extensive demographics. Moreover, the extension of accompanying content via the official YouTube channel allows capabilities sponsors to directly connect with viewers via comments, likes, and shares, cultivating a more intimate rapport with the audience. The Where Eagles Fly YouTube Channel provides comprehensive analytics offering deep insights into viewer demographics and engagement behaviors, empowering sponsors with the data needed to refine content creation and marketing approaches. This unique combination of viewer interaction data offers advantages unmatched by any other streaming service, making YouTube a singularly effective channel for sponsor engagement and brand promotion.

Positive Production Benefits:

  • Positive exploration content that is unique, blue-chip, family-friendly, awe-inspiring programming
  • Breathtaking films, photo-stories and website showcasing North America’s pristine wilderness
  • Unique content embodying the essence of adventure, a calming tranquility, and a deep appreciation for nature’s wonders
  • Brand alignment with the spirit of adventurous exploration, freedom, and natural beauty
  • Content showcases environmental experiential educational STEAM-based content
  • Provides Naming Rights and Presentation opportunities for the entire website package or various content components
  • Provides Product placement opportunities provide refreshing ways to showcase brands products and services
  • Utilizes solid Social media marketing campaign strategies with a proven track record
  • The fact that a large majority of production roles can be accomplished in-house, production costs can be kept to a minimum.
Production Methodology & Techniques

Where Eagles Fly films extensively through all four seasons of the year to take advantage of whichever “Exploration Area of Interest” has favorable weather and excellent atmospheric conditions to operate in. As it is possible to quickly relocate from one adjoining region to the other, production can continue unabated throughout the entire year by staging flight operations according to seasonal weather forecasts. Dramatic weather enhances the landscape scenes by providing a multi-dimensional backdrop while providing dynamic flight conditions that can seem dangerous to the audience but may remain safe to operate in. While the primary emphasis remains on the aerial viewpoint within each region, ground-based cinematography and still photography will complement the aerial imagery by offering diverse perspectives, enriching viewers’ understanding. These ground-level shots capture intricate details, intimate interactions, and nuanced textures, providing a deeper context to the grand vistas witnessed from above. Through this juxtaposition, audiences gain a comprehensive view of the landscape, appreciating its scale, beauty, and the intricate relationships between its elements. Where Eagles Fly takes an unusual approach to film production and aerial cinematography by using a series of 24 bespoke camera systems designed in-house specifically for use in this project. Each camera is affixed to the (Bluebird) aircraft’s exterior fuselage and interior pilot cabin. 4 different camera-mounted placements comprise the complete system as follows:
  • Units 1-2-3 | Full 720° Exterior Floating 8K Camera Rig
  • Units 4-5-9 | Aircraft In Flight Exterior 4K Camera Rig
  • Units 6-7-8 | Pilot Cabin 4K Interior Camera Rig
  • Hand-held 100mp Still Landscape Camera for shooting through open cabin windows
About My Background and Technical Skills

Zedekiah Morse Bio

A highly experienced creative polymath, I have extensive knowledge and a diverse skill set that encompasses various facets of media production, including photography, filmmaking, music production, editing, and media technology innovation.

I am a completely self-taught, and self-sufficient Auteur Filmmaker working as a Cinematographer, Still Photographer, Video Editor, Sound Designer, Soundtrack Composer, Master Recording Engineer, Atmos Audio Mixer, Graphics Design, Web Design, Researcher, Writer, Ghost Composer, and Music Supervisor. My tools of choice are Steinberg Nuendo for Music Composition and all Foley, Voice Over, and Audio Design needs, Blackmagic Davinci Resolve for Editing, Color Grading, Fusion (for Effects), and Final Rendering Output, I also work with Premiere Pro and After Effects, and all of the Adobe Creative Suite, plus many other platforms to accomplish all my post-production needs.

I have flown bush planes since I was a very young man. My father was a test pilot then worked as an aerospace engineer with NASA, and co-owned a tiny flight school called Moon Town. Flying has been a very powerful part of my life, and my wilderness photography and filmmaking has slowly evolved over the past decade. Though I live on a very tight shoestring budget, I have pursued this path with all the energy I can muster as I love the response it gets from folks seeing these views for the first time.

This is the end of the “short bio”… the following is an in-depth look at how I got where I am now.

My background is firmly rooted in disruptive technology innovation. Beginning in the late 1970s with the Deltalab DL2 Acoutsicomputer, I played a pivotal role in the early development of groundbreaking production technology. This highly creative innovation marked the convergence of digital processing and acoustic capabilities, laying the foundation for future advancements in sound engineering and media production. The Acoutsicomputer represented a disruptive leap forward in audio processing, paving the way for new possibilities in music production, sound design, and beyond.

Moving into the early 1980s, my contributions extended into music composition technology with the advent of the Fairlight Computer Musical Instrument. This pioneering device revolutionized music production by introducing sampling technology and digital synthesis with wave shaping and non-linear editing. The Fairlight Computer Musical Instrument democratized music creation, empowering artists and producers to explore powerful new sonic landscapes and redefine the boundaries of musical expression. I recorded some of the very first digital albums and film soundtracks with the CMI.

This led to my traveling the world in the ‘90s as a master recording engineer, music producer/writer and studio musician. During this time I built multiple studios in Paris, London, Amsterdam, New Your City and Malibu. Under the nom de plume “Zeo” I co-founded 2 influential EDM record labels (Fifth World & Vox Lumania) and championed the creative shift towards software-driven production facilities. Throughout the ’90s, and into the 2000s I embraced coding, specializing in virtual media production technology, giving me the ability to design and develop media-oriented web presence and apps.

Transitioning into the mid-2000s, I continued to push the boundaries of innovation with the development of the Photon-X Spatial Phase Array Camera. This cutting-edge imaging technology unlocked new dimensions in photography and spatial visualization, offering unprecedented levels of detail and depth perception. The Photon-X Camera transformed industries ranging from aerial reconnaissance to medical imaging, fueling advancements in fields as diverse as defense, healthcare, and entertainment.

In recent years, my focus has shifted towards perfecting a bespoke aerial camera platform, leveraging advancements in cutting-edge sensor technology and imaging software. I have dedicated myself to refining this platform to meet the evolving needs of aerial photography and cinematography. Combining state-of-the-art hardware with sophisticated software algorithms, my aerial camera platform represents the culmination of decades of experience and expertise in disruptive technology innovation.

Throughout my long life, I have maintained a steadfast commitment to pushing the boundaries of what is possible, continuously seeking out new personal challenges, and developing opportunities at the forefront of technological innovation. My work has not only transformed industries but has also inspired future generations of innovators, filmmakers, and artists to push the limits of creativity and imagination. As I continue to pioneer disruptive technologies, I remain dedicated to driving positive change and shaping the future of innovation across the globe.

As a seasoned photographer and filmmaker, I embark on exploratory journeys into the wilderness, both from the vantage point of a bush plane and on foot or horseback. I capture the immersive experience of North America’s rugged backcountry, translating these visceral encounters into visually compelling narratives. With an acute understanding of the interplay between imagery and storytelling, I craft scenes with a keen eye for cinematic drama, while the soundtrack design complements and elevates the narrative arc. Music becomes my guiding muse as I orchestrate shots, utilizing the camera as an extension of my creative vision.

Various Production Scenes

These are a collection of various scenes from multiple flights into Glacier National Park, testing camera systems and mounts. Though I do not like the cameras I used in most of these clips however they still provide a good view of my process and the potential results from this technique.

BTS Bespoke Aerial Camera Design

This is a short film describing how I built the bespoke camera system that I use on the Bluebird. As technology becomes more adept and the form factors decrease in size, it is becoming practical to increase camera capabilities exponentially. I am now designing the wingtip camera platform to exponentially increase coverage.

Demonstration of the Picture Stories Concept

Please note that the look of the films match my wilderness photography, which can be reviewed by visiting the “Picture Stories” link at the top menu of this website. Select the first choice in the dropdown “Glacier National Park and the Rocky Mountains of Montana” to review a series of images from my production. Please note that When reviewing each page within this collection, most images have a small white arrow affixed to each side of the photograph. Selecting these will load placenames for the image which I have found resonates well with the audience as they can relate to places, they have either visited in person or know about but have never seen from this lofty perspective. When you hover your mouse over the image, white arrows appear on each side, click these for placenames.

Coffee Table Book Designs

Each of the two films in the series will have a full size coffee table book that accompanies it and provides a wonderful companion piece that extends the film into the physical world through collectables. Additionally there will be numerous collectors prints for scenes featured in each film. These will be made available as both poster are and fine art prints. The following image is a link to my online demonstration of the book I re-release every year and sell on this website. This showcases the book format of each book that will accompany both of the films in the series. To review this book go here or click the image below.

Fine Art Printworks

I have spent years developing a proprietary method of printing high caliber texturized images I call “Volumetric Art.” I have held numerous shows at galleries such as the Wyland Signature Gallery in Planet Hollywood on the Los Vegas Strip, The Michael Goddard Gallery in the Rio Resort in Las Vegas, and numerous art fairs and festivals in California, Taos, New Mexico and Zion, Utah. My art is hanging in a variety of public locations in the Flathead Valley. Go here to visit gallery.

Musical Soundtrack Design

And last in this presentation, I would like to share the link to my online music repository. This is a collection of compositions I have written and produced. I feel that music is an equally important component that contributes dramatically to the overall look of my films. Please go here to review the material. Or click on the image below.

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