3 Tips For Pro Cinematic Drone Shots With DJI Mavic/Phantom/Inspire || TUTORIAL By Drone Film Guide

[@DroneFilmGuide]

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[@kellyjoyce1018]

Very professional tutorials-well thought out and informative. Better than most of the vids out there.

[@BharatinGermany]

Great video Stewart! I really loved the way you explained things with such an ease. I am going to buy a drone soon and this video will be really helpful for me to take nice shots. :)

[@SudipKhadka]

Flying really close to objects and slow fly makes everything cinematic :)

[@BryanMalloch]

As soon as "Creating Suspense" appeared as tip one, the video froze. Impressive, sir.

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Ha, was meant to be! Glad you found the video useful!

[@eltonlui5349]

That is a Very good technic of the Filming Thank You

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Glad you found it useful!

[@MilitaryDivisionProd]

Absolutely amazing footage. Scotland is charming.

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Thank you! Yes, Scotland is a great backdrop for some amazing drone footage!

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Hey! Thank you all for your comments and discussion below! Just to let you know that as this channel is growing, we are struggling to reply to each and every one of you but rest assured that we do read your comments and value your input. Please do keep your comments coming! Drone Film Guide is evolving into a cracking community for those of us who want to do more with our drones and fly like filmmakers...stay tuned!

[@GhostWatchersUK]

Great advice as always. Absolutely amazing buildings. Thank you.

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Thank you for saying so. Glad you found it useful!

[@aidandawn2717]

This actually such a solid channel.Thank You!

[@CharlieOliverBates]

Very helpful advice for a new drone pilot :D Can't wait to get footage like this on my Dji Mavic Pro

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Get stuck in!

[@paullakenbach111]

Been flying for about 2 years now, sure wish I had found you sooner, great information and techniques.

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Appreciate you taking the time to say so!

[@51Drones]

Excellent tips! I will definitely keep these in mind for my future videos! Thank you!

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Great stuff!

[@RonnieSkov]

Thanks for your amazing tips, this will improve my channel !!

[@JoseARubio]

Nice job! You earned one more sub!

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Awesome, thank you for following our channel!

[@Derek-hx2zy]

a video with no dislikes?? lol i thought that was impossible on youtube ha! great video short and to the point

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Ha, talk about tempting fate! Glad you found it useful!

[@ScreamingPatriot]

I bet your comment is the reason he got a dislike lol

[@Derek-hx2zy]

ScreamingPatriot i blame myself lol

[@tornadokat]

Yes you did jinx it! LOL But there are always haters. Ignore them and absorb the positive :) BTW I had to laugh at 2:30 when he called it a "country house". This was a short video but really got me thinking about avoiding an ordinary shot and making it dramatic. I'm taking my Mavic out today and practicing.

[@leifandersen7]

Thanks for taking your time and sharing your expertise! It's very helpful for a brand-new drone filmmaker like myself

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Thank you for saying so...enjoy your new drone!

[@alirazakhan83]

Hi! Can you please make a video/tutorial on colour grading? Especially, how you colour correct your videos? Thanks in advance.

[@DroneFilmGuide]

We have a colour grading video up on the channel now!

[@TheSonicImpetus]

Love your videos Stewart. I actually bought a Mavic specifically for our trip to Scotland this summer ⛝

[@DroneFilmGuide]

You'll get some great footage up north. Plenty of space to fly without causing any trouble!

[@traxxi2003]

Thank you for taking the time to publish this very informative video. Great work!!!

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Delighted to hear you found it useful!

[@snowdoniadrone4184]

Hi Stuart. Fantastic "How to" series. Have subscribed and looking forward to learn as much as I can. Incidentally my 3rd ( yes only filmed a scene three times so far) film was on top of a snow capped mountain - Landrover V Urban Cyclist. Still lots to learn :-)

[@DroneFilmGuide]

That sounds like a cool project! Thanks for subscribing!

[@leifhanson8900]

I like the video! I could not subscribe quick enough. This is the information I want with a very honest, humble and straight forward approach with out sacrificing quality... I will go back and watch all of your other videos and be telling everyone I know that flys to check you out! Keep up the outstanding work!

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Thank you so much for your kind words! It's a lot of fun making these videos and the incredible support from our subscribers like yourself gives us a lot of motivation so that's awesome!

[@jayekingadeleke1234]

Wow! Your shots and movements are awesome. Though I don't have a Drone and haven't flown one before, I enjoyed every bit of the tutorial. Watching your videos makes my day. I pray I can also afford a Drone someday , so that I can practice those moves and show the beautiful city of Lagos, Nigeria. Thanks for the videos and keep up the good work.

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Good luck with everything and I hope you get your drone soon.

[@zentex8877]

Thank you. Very useful information. Subscribed.

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Welcome to the channel!

[@davybloggs1564]

Great tutorials, thanks for posting. I've been a still photographer for many years, and I'm quite competent using Photoshop, but I've now got a P4 and am loving getting perspectives I've never been able to get before. Your videos are an invaluable source of information and ideas. I'm just getting to grips with Premier Pro, and it's a steep learning curve. Can I ask what editing suite you use? Keep them coming.

[@DroneFilmGuide]

That's great you find the videos so useful! We use FCPX.

[@Yankeededandy62]

Very easy to undertand and the visualization to go with the "lessons" are perfect for me. Very much appreciated and I'm watching one episode after the other (in between running out and flying the Mavic of course)

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Glad you are finding the videos so useful! Happy flying!

[@paulklatte1884]

Some great tips to add professionalism to my video clips! Thanks.

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Awesome, good luck with your own shoots!

[@shredzoo7]

I have watched more drone videos then I care to admit, and your videos are some of the best at explaining cinematic shots. Thank you for posting content that is actually practical for the average pilot.

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Really appreciate your feedback!

[@jkspinalchoice]

outstanding video! Thank you very much for taking the time to make such a detailed and educated video

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Very kind of you to say so! Lots more videos to come!

[@MC50000]

Great video thank you so much. Have also sub'd too 👍🏻

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Thank you for saying so!

[@johnnytyson2800]

So much better than many of the tutorials out there. Great stuff. Good to see you practice what you preach! Thanks

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Very kind of you to say so! Thank you!

[@dheevesh16]

Could you please make a tutorial on how to operate the camera and drone smoothly to get these smooth reveal shots (for the Mavic)?

[@DroneFilmGuide]

On its way!!

[@rotciv541]

Very nice tips thank you 👍🏼👍🏼

[@DroneFilmGuide]

That's great to hear thanks!

[@malonecustomdesigns]

Loved the footage! First video of your I have ever seen, but I think I'll subscribe! I have a Phantom 3 Standard, and a Mavic Pro on the way! Check out my last upload if you want to see my footage! Thanks!

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Hey! Glad you found the video useful!

[@davidgittens3165]

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[@TheTrekpete]

Great stuff your doing. Nice shot of Rowallan Castle at the end. Not many folks will get to see that one.

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Well spotted and nice one on making it to the end!

[@ScreamingPatriot]

these were great tips, I just got the Mavic pro.... Hope to make good use of it!!!

[@DroneFilmGuide]

The Mavic Pro is great, just make sure you get the focus set to manual!

[@popitastic]

You need a better mic

[@robertcalloway6685]

Really good presentation. Keep up the good work.

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Glad you found it useful!

[@Randy2747]

Fantastic Video and Tips I really enjoyed it!!!

[@DroneFilmGuide]

That's great to hear, thank you for taking the time to say so!

[@shannonguley1538]

This video is really good👌🏼 I've just started drone videos and was wondering if you/anyone could give me some feed back on my drone video to see how I can get better

[@DroneFilmGuide]

We are looking into doing a feedback type video at some point!

[@ErickMartinSucre]

I am really enjoying these videos!

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Thank you for saying so!

[@vmanojpri]

Nice video guys..keep up the good work...!!

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Thank you!

[@HudsonZRoamer]

You guys provide real practical knowledge and I love the way you present it. Subscribed.

[@tonylennon3159]

Clear and concise, excellent - and with an accent I can understand!

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Ha, glad you can understand!

[@JetspotNetworks]

2:02 how did you achieve that view ? From top all the way to the bride groom ?

[@DroneFilmGuide]

The shot is reversed so when you are doing it, start off close to the couple then fly backwards. Reverse it in post.

[@xriskod3]

amazing video,I am a beginner and you help me a lot.

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Awesome!

[@raymcshane9909]

Great to meet you both. Good luck with this years shoots!

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Hey! Great to meet you too. Absolutely fantastic work from yourselves and deservedly regarded as one of the best in the business!

[@N.AMRL_]

These tutor really helps a lot, even for beginner.

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Great to hear!

[@simonsmith1386]

thanks the advise very impressive videos. Simon

[@DroneFilmGuide]

You are welcome!!

[@soundjunk]

Did you use any kind of nd filters for your "sun footage"?

[@DroneFilmGuide]

I don't think so. The ND filters are just like another way of increasing the shutter speed so they don't change the look of the footage unless there is a lot of motion in it. If there is motion then you will see the correct amount of motion blur, e.g. when filming cars.

[@10MinutestoRouletteFortune]

To me, the "rule of thirds" applies not only to placement of the subject on the screen, but also the emphasis on foreground, middle ground and background. The key is to use them both together completing the ideal composition. Add in some sort of eye "path" leading into the video like a windy road or a stream will draw the viewer into your creation of a 3 dimensional scene causing their eyes to dance while looking at the scene or clip.

[@RM-ud9tf]

Do you all use or recommend ND filters?

[@DroneFilmGuide]

In theory yes but in reality, not that often! You want a 1/50th shutter for the correct motion blur and you can tell from time to time if it is not 1/50th. We lost confidence in NDs once when we came back with a bunch of fuzzy footage and never really got to the bottom of it but ideally, yes, you should use NDs.

[@MartinPopeFilmmaker]

Excellent informative video & WOW the scenery is simply fantastic. Subbed.

[@PaulMotu]

Wow ... brilliant content again guys! Thanks for the brilliant education!

[@jovitoondiano5802]

very nice

[@DroneMiller]

great video thumbs up , Subscribed

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Awesome! Thank you for your support!

[@airspacevisuals4469]

Fantastic. Thank you. May I ask what the name/location of the road where the couple are kissing is?

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Thank you! If you Google "Skyfall Road Glencoe" you'll find details about that road. It's left off the A82 as you're driving up to Glencoe. It is indeed the same road that featured in the "Wings" video.

[@airspacevisuals4469]

Thanks. Scotland looks like it was made specifically for aerial cinematographers. Awe-inspiring landscapes. Keep up the great work.

[@wildwedding]

Good god man, you're giving away all the best information. Terrific channel man!!! :D

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Good point...it should all be top secret! Glad you are finding the videos valuable!

[@kenhovland2234]

Wonderful stuff - I am a big fan!

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Really appreciate your support!

[@completepreservation]

Absolute class, thanks :)

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Glad you found it useful!

[@stevesreflections53]

Love the concepts you discuss, along with very good examples. Great stuff, keep them coming!

[@grfld2445]

nice tips you got, imma sub you now.

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Welcome!

[@DenisSokol]

Absolutely amazing!

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Glad you found it useful!

[@FukumoneY]

Thnx bro for the info going to try those techniques now on my mavic Thnx again

[@adrientabardon1615]

I was just looking for tips to improve my drone footages on my videos, thank's a lot it was really interesting! :)

[@DroneFilmGuide]

That's great to hear!

[@davebutler3905]

Masterfully put together and explained. Great examples too. So much more can be done the constant height, full speed forward! Thanks!

[@MrGoldenarrow87]

Really enjoying your videos and finding your advice incredibly useful. Just started in drone school kindergarten with my Spark but still managing some nice shots. Thanks for all the tips and gorgeous example footage.

[@arsikoivula1488]

Super cool stuff. Glad I found you. Keep it going! Thanks.

[@chp2]

Really enjoying your videos! Thank you for the wealth of useful information; it has made my entrance into (personal) drone filmography and photography quite smooth - you're a natural teacher!

[@MaryKayUlsamer]

Wonderful tips but this may cost me a bundle. I showed my non tech husband and now we want to come back to Scotland!

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Absolutely...see you in Glencoe!

[@royboy6252]

Absolutely one of the set of Mavic Pro videos I've seen. Your subject matter and presentation are "spot on". Keep em coming. 👏👏👏👏👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍👍👍👍

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Very kind of you to say so! Glad you got something out of it.

[@TravelandFoodieWarriors]

Great Video, and awesome shots!

[@BassPlayerAvailable]

Amazing looking footage. You use FCPX dont you? Would love to see a tutorial video of how you did the nice smooth gradual speed ramp at 2m00s?

[@DroneFilmGuide]

This is FCPX yes. I don't think there's a gradual ramp there from what I recall. Think it just speeds up.

[@thecaveman123]

Great video! How do you fly in from the side or fly sideways? Can you do that manually or are you using one of the DJI flight modes?

[@russellaltman1485]

Thank you very much. very helpful. you deserve more views - well done

[@alluphoto3442]

Great video, very informative

[@DroneFilmGuide]

That's great, glad you found it useful!

[@eyvindj]

Must say I enjoy all your videos giving simple techniques - thank you. Easy for the novice to train these. Can I request a tutorial on the a-z process - simplistically - on an entire project? Idea-storyboard-research-shooting-post processing... to name a few. I was born without a creative gene, so I would to learn from a simple template and build from there. But I love my Mavic. Thanks in advance...

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Hey! Thanks for your feedback! We'll do our best to incorporate some of these ideas in future videos.

[@vucom]

Thank you for making these videos. These are great tips. I'm a fan of your work.

[@MrTommyboy11]

Are you using filters for these shots? If so, which ones? I just ordered my phantom 4 pro and am very excited to get shooting.

[@my3k1z]

15 people crashed into their foreground while creating depth in their footage

[@brianwells8678]

Great Video's so helpful, great and lucky timing for me...Cheers!

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Great! Good luck with your flying and filming!

[@PaceProductionsUK]

Great show as normal.

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Thank you!

[@rickybailliephotography5291]

Is it best to shoot in auto mode or setting the shutter speed yourself? Thanks in advance. Love your videos!

[@RichardDiCesidio]

Those buildings featured in the video are wonders! A caption about location would be a great add on!

[@elhuevo1]

This is amazing content! Absolutely fantastic for beginners like myself that just got a drone. Definitely a fan.

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Thank you for saying so and for your support!

[@sonnysolan3327]

thanks ! will try out your tips

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Great, good luck!

[@Merakai01]

Thanks for the great tips:)! Some stunning scenery there

[@dallasstorey]

love yr vids and I haven't even purchased a drone yet! was the shot with couple started in close , then flown away and reversed in editing? thanks...

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Sure was!

[@josegabriellugo]

Great! Thanks for sharing

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Our pleasure! Glad you found it useful!

[@airspacevisuals4469]

Forgot to ask, is it also the road seen in the "Wings" video featuring the orange sports car?

[@rayeverett813]

How about some close up video of the lovely Elena?

[@FukumoneY]

And I just subbed in 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@Dinos0001]

This was great!! Thank you so much!!

[@rogerdvorak3582]

Thanks heaps for your tips... cheers

[@jjwhitedog]

Thank You. Well done.

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Thank you for saying so. Glad you found the video useful!

[@javigarciago]

hey man! amazing videosss!! just one question... for making shots of the reveal when u fastforward the video on the couple (minute 2:04) on what framerate should i use my mavic? As I read the best frame rate for cinematic was 24pps.... but dont kno if this frame rate works for this kind of post editing without looking choppy.... THANKS!!!!!

[@DroneFilmGuide]

I know what you mean about speeded up footage looking choppy. In this case it is just 25fps speeded up 4 or 8 times I think. If it's fast enough you don't see the choppiness and we also try to keep it to a round number, e.g. 4x as opposed to 3.58x. The way it should really be done is to film on 5fps or something like that but obviously that's not an option mid-shot!

[@javigarciago]

Great! thanks for ur time clearing my doubts! Cheers from Colombia!

[@rangerRick9895]

Thanks for the advice!

[@mattmicallef9930]

awesome tips!!

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Thank you!

[@DrDoinks]

Great video!

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Thank you!

[@danigoltnik]

I like your tutorials. Thanks

[@brianp9054]

Very helpful tips. Let me ask you. I need to shoot something similar, but I do not need to go more than 20 feet of altitud and less than 170 feet of radio. Do I need still to get a FAA permit ?? Of course I would to show everybody my video!! I would like to use it as an small establishing shoot. Then, Do I need to get a FAA authorization for that a very low shoot in a drone, less altitud than a hose an a radio below to a block???? I will appreciate any advise.

[@DroneFilmGuide]

Hey Carlos RK, we operate in the UK so can't really help you with this. Glad you found the video useful though!

[@brianp9054]

Ok, thanks any way!! Your video was helpful!