San Francisco Bar Pilots:

Navigating the Waters: The San Francisco Bar Pilots Experience

Client: San Francisco Bar Pilots (SFBP)

The San Francisco Bar Pilots have embarked on an ambitious project to showcase their critical role in navigating the giant containerships through the challenging waters of the San Francisco Bay. In collaboration with Content For Good, they have produced a groundbreaking 360-degree virtual reality (VR) documentary. This immersive film offers viewers an unprecedented look at the day-to-day operations and the sheer skill involved in guiding these massive vessels safely to port.

Drone view of San Francisco, CA

Project Highlights


Navigating the Waters: The San Francisco Bar Pilots Experience

Innovative Drone Filming

The CFG team deployed advanced drone technology to capture breathtaking aerial footage of containerships in the bay. These drones, expertly maneuvered, offered a bird’s-eye view of the operations, adding a thrilling perspective to the VR experience.

360 VR Technology

Utilizing cutting-edge 360-degree video technology, the project immerses viewers in the heart of the action. Whether equipped with VR goggles or simply using a mobile device or computer, audiences can experience the environment and operations of the San Francisco Bar Pilots as if they were there themselves.

Collaborative Effort

The project was a result of months of close collaboration between the San Francisco Bar Pilots and Content For Good. Through their partnership, they were able to overcome numerous challenges, including navigating the logistics of filming on and around massive maritime vessels and ensuring the technical quality of 360-degree video capture.