Aerial Videography Course

Aerial Videography Course

• The course is designed to help students master the confidence to capture smooth shots, including crane shots, reveal shots, sliding shots, orbital shots, and more.

Key Settings for Smooth Shots

• Always use an ND filter unless it's overcast.
• Ensure shutter speed is double the frame rate.
• Don't forget to hit the auto exposure lock button.

Recording Tips

• Only shoot selects to avoid capturing unnecessary footage.
• Set up the shot, click record, make the shot, and then click record again.
• Some pilots record for 10-15 seconds after the select to have a nice transition or buffer footage.

Importance of Practice

• Practice makes perfect, and it's essential to practice these shots in the field to master them.
• Record every shot and watch it to improve.

Course Overview

• The course will cover settings, equipment, and techniques for capturing beautiful, smooth, cinematic shots.
• It will not cover subject tracking, which is a separate course.
• It will cover various shots and sequences from different drones to demonstrate different looks.

Instructor and Course

• The course is taught by Paul Aken, and it's offered by Drone U.

Aerial Videography Course

• The course aims to equip students with the confidence to capture various smooth shots, including crane shots, reveal shots, sliding shots, and orbital shots.

Key Settings for Smooth Shots

• Use an ND filter in all conditions except overcast weather.
• Set the shutter speed to twice the frame rate.
• Don't forget to press the auto exposure lock button.

Recording Tips

• Only capture selective footage to avoid unnecessary recordings.
• Record footage in a specific sequence: set up the shot, click record, make the shot, and then click record again.
• Record an additional 10-15 seconds after the select to get a smooth transition or buffer footage.

Importance of Practice

• Consistent practice in the field is crucial to master smooth shots.
• Record every shot and review it to improve.

Course Overview

• The course covers settings, equipment, and techniques for capturing cinematic shots.
• The course does not cover subject tracking, which is a separate course.
• The course features various shots and sequences from different drones to demonstrate different visual styles.

Instructor and Course

• The course is taught by Paul Aken.
• The course is offered by Drone U.