As the helicopter re-visits the river's twists and turns, the effect of the flowing fabric becomes apparent. This sequence reveals the artwork's scale and drama. We learn that Over The River is not just the fabric but rather the installation's contribution to the entire environment. At the upstream end of the artwork, the camera descends and we travel under the fabric. The camera is mounted on a raft, and takes the audience on a white water rafting tour of the entire six-mile length of the artwork.
Special attention is paid to the sky.
When the camera moves under the canopy, we realize the entire sky has been altered. Clouds can be seen through the open weave of the fabric, and are more sharply defined than before. The clouds seem to be held aloft, supported by the fabric's massive folds. The fabric has been coated with aluminum, so it glistens and sparkles, which seems to add stars to the daylight sky. As midday approaches, we join the crowds of visitors who are touring the artwork.