Hello my Flying Filmmakers Friends! Welcome back to another beginner drone tutorial for more cinematic drone footage. These fundamentals of lighting & composition will obviously apply to any DJI drone: DJI Mini 2, Mini 3 Pro, DJI Mavic 3, DJI Air 2s, DJI Air 3, etc In these episode I mention the RULE OF VISUAL WEIGHT. Here is a basic definition. I think it’s one of the more important ones to focus on for drones specifically.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What drone is the best for shooting photos?
Drones are a fascinating technology that can be used in many ways. They can be used to take aerial photos, make movies, or even deliver packages. But what is it that makes drones such a useful tool? Well, there are two main reasons why drones are so popular now. Firstly, they are incredibly versatile tools. Drones can be used for thousands of purposes. These drones can be used to perform nearly any task you use a conventional camera for. They are also very simple to operate. You already know how easy it is to fly quadcopters if you've flown one before.
Drones can also capture incredible images. Amazing photos can be captured by drones in places you would not normally visit. These include remote locations where you may be exposed to danger.
Drones have a simple operation, so anyone can fly them. Once you master the basics, you can use your drone to shoot incredible photos wherever you may be. Check out our drone collection if you want to take better photographs.
How much money do drone photographers make?
A photographer can make more than $10k per gig, depending on how much time he/she travels and where he/she photographs. If you shoot in remote areas such as national parks or forests, you could earn upwards of $20-30 an hour.
The average person can earn between $15-$25/hour working in retail. If you want to fly drones, you could earn $50-$75. There are other opportunities to make more. Drone pilots typically fly for companies that require them to travel across the country or even internationally.
It is possible to charge $100 to $300 per flight depending on how many miles you cover and how much time you spent flying. It can quickly add up, but if your passion is photography and flying, this may be worth it.
Can drones take night photos?
Yes, that's the answer. We've been doing this for many years. For decades, we've been taking photos at night.
There's a catch. Night photography requires special equipment. You can't do it with a camera that costs less then $10k.
When light strikes an object, it bounces back in various wavelengths.
These wavelengths are combined to produce white light at very far distances from their source.
This is why you can still see colors in the distance even though the sun may be millions of kilometers away.
However, when light strikes an object near its source, it reflects within a narrow band wavelengths. These wavelengths bounce straight back to us without overlapping.
This means that objects are brighter if they are closer together. This is why objects appear to glow under black light.
The amount of light reflected depends on how much energy the object absorbs. Therefore, if light hits an object, it might reflect more blue than red light.
Blue light is the most sensitive for the human eye. Therefore, objects that are viewed under black lights will look more blue.
This has to do with drones. If you want to photograph something dark like a forest or cave, you will need a very bright source of light.
A normal lamp won't provide enough light to illuminate the entire scene. It will only provide a shadowed view and not much else.
A strobe will give you a great shot. You won't want to lug around a large flashgun so you will need a smaller one.
These lights are called speedlights due to the fact that they produce flashes light so fast, they can create a stroboscopic effect.
If we say "stroboscopic", you can see the light pulse across the screen. The better the quality of the image, the faster it is.
We won't discuss how to set up a Speedlight here. However, there are numerous tutorials online.
We will tell you that to capture a clear picture, you must ensure that the subject is illuminated evenly.
This is achieved by aiming the beam at 45 degrees. You can adjust the flashgun's intensity by moving its head.
Once you have chosen the best setting, hold your gun steady while you press the shutter release.
Next, close to the subject, release the shutter. This will trigger the flashgun to fire another burst of light.
The first burst is the most visible, and the second captures the moment after the burst has ended.
This results in a continuous exposure that records both bursts and steady light.
Now that we know how to capture images during the daylight, let's learn how to do night photography.
I have so far covered everything about how to photograph things at night.
But there's still one thing left to cover: the color balance.
Most people assume that nighttime images will not be dark enough.
This is true even for daytime images.
It doesn't really matter if you take photos at dawn or dusk, the camera will always capture a darker image.
Which drone can be used to carry a DSLR?
Drones can be used for everyday tasks. Already, drones are equipped with cameras capable of aerial photography.
Although drones have existed for many years, they haven't been used much by most people because they aren’t practical. Most drones are too expensive, noisy, and hard to control.
We created the Drone-A1. This quadcopter is the first to be fully autonomous and specifically designed for photographers.
The Drone-A1 has an HD camera which can capture stunning photos and video. The Drone-A1 can follow a subject without human intervention thanks to its powerful onboard computer.
This allows you to concentrate entirely on capturing amazing images while the Drone-A1 takes over flying, hovering and following along with your subject.
The Drone-A1's Smart Follow feature makes it easy to take amazing photos. Point the Drone-A1 towards your subject, and it will automatically track him or her and keep the distance between the two of you constantly.
You'll have complete freedom and ease when shooting with the Drone-A1. It's no longer necessary to worry about holding the camera steady or knowing exactly where your subject will be.
The Drone- A1 has a GPS integrated that allows you and your family to share your pictures. You can share your pictures with anyone around the globe.
The Drone-A 1 is ideal for professionals and hobbyists who love to take pictures.
Statistics
Here's proof: according to an analysis of FAA drone registration numbers by drone market research and data group Drone Industry Insights, DJI had a 76.8% market share in the U.S. (thedronegirl.com)
Compared to the old days of the Phantom, this drone is super small, but it will likely require you to check a bag, the way a Mini 3 Pro could easily stow away in an oversized pocket. (thedronegirl.com)
Among the biggest improvements, the Skydio 2+ has over the standard 2 is a 20% longer battery life, longer range if you add the Beacon, and a neat AI video creation tool called Keyframe. (thedronegirl.com)
Greater than 50% throttle stick position generates positive thrust, but less than 50% throttle stick position reverses the direction of the motors, allowing upside-down flying! (photographypro.com)
A grey card is just a piece of thick paper that is a specific shade of grey (18%), which will be the foundation on which we choose our color temperature. (dronegenuity.com)
People fly drones at night because they are curious and enjoy the view of the world. There is another reason to fly drones at night, however: to capture images in the cityscape.
This is urban photography. Drone enthusiasts are increasingly embracing it.
There are many benefits to shooting photos at night. You can capture more detail, better lighting conditions and even the stars.
Photographers prefer to shoot at night, to avoid the limitations of photography during the day.
These benefits make urban photography attractive, but people fly drones at night to capture stunning nighttime scenes.
They love the effect of the sunset lights on the sky. Many have begun to post videos online of themselves flying drones at nights.
Although the drone footage technology isn’t very cutting edge, it is an amazing example of high-quality imagery.
The best part? You don't need any special equipment. You only need a smartphone camera.
Of course, if you don't own a smartphone, then that's fine. You can create great drone videos with the many high-quality cameras that are available today.
You will find some models that offer night vision capability if you're thinking of buying a DSLR camera.
Canon, for example, offers the EOS5D Mark III with an integrated infrared LED that allows it see in low light conditions.
Additional manufacturers include Olympus and Pentax as well as Sony, Nikon, Olympus and Pentax.
Not all smartphones can record drone footage.
For example, iPhones cannot use their front-facing camera to record aerial footage. They will have to rely instead on the dual rear camera of the iPhone 8 Plus.
Once you've decided what kind of camera you'd like to use, you'll need to decide where you want to film your video from.
You have two options: you can either film your drone footage at a fixed location or you can follow your subject.
When filming your drone footage, you should ensure that your subject is visible in the frame. This means your drone should always be within reach of your subject.
You should be able achieve good results as long as you keep within the range.
When filming your drone footage, it's important to remember that the closer you are to your subject, the sharper the details will appear.
Try to make your subject move as fast as you can.
Now that you're able to take aerial footage, let us talk about how we can edit it.
