DJI Mini 2 ND Filters - How I use Drone ND Filters

DJI Mini 2 ND Filters - How I use Drone ND Filters. This is how I do it. It's easier than you think.
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So, exposing with ND filters on your drone. It's simple. IF you have ND filters for your drone, use the 180 degree rule, otherwise there is no point in having them. So, if you're on 25fps, double that for your shutter - 1/50. Use the lowest ISO you can, so start with ISO 100, during the day, if it's cloudy sunny stick on the ND16, if it's sunny ND32, if it's overcast quite badly ND8 or lower. That's basically it. This is an artistic choice (to an extent), so if you want a blown out sky, go for it, if you want to silhouette the trees with a moody sky, go for it, you're in charge! Any questions at all about this, hit me. No I don't use zebras on my drone, no I don't use the histogram on my drone, ever. I set it so it looks good to me. I hope this helps.
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[@johnsharp4151]

Phillip, I so love your "Radio Voice" and brilliant sense of humour..keep it up.

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thank You John! I love it when someone appreciates my humour!

[@johnsharp4151]

@@PhillipSkraba I am totally new to drones..only had my Mini 2 since January and i watch mostly your videos as the other guys are not so easy going with the fun. I really noticed your humour when you were at your local frozen pond and a couple passed in swimwear...your face was a picture in itself and thanks for your reply . Keep up the good work. Your voice could send us to sleep too, lol

[@PhillipSkraba]

@@johnsharp4151 haha, thanks John! Oh those people were crazy, I was frozen!! I love a good laugh, anything that keeps me smiling! I'm glad you click with my humour, not everyone gets it! I'll keep it up.

[@-SuperDOG]

@@PhillipSkraba fill sorry. I bought some nd filters, but I do not get the rule. So can you try to explain it. By showing how you adjust iso and shutter to the filters.

[@Jason_Barnes]

Same

[@AboBooi]

That transition from holding the camera to being filmed was sensational👏🏾✨

[@PhillipSkraba]

haha, we used to play around with that back in film school, but Peter McKinnon recently reminded me how cool that looks, especially easy now with these light cameras.

[@PhillipSkraba]

@@OnMyTrek haha, that's a floating tripod!

[@kusacubari1867]

@Abongwe L. Booi ...whats the timestamp on transition shout please

[@johnnymoore6730]

Filters are integral for best footage. Thanks for this video on how to make the Mini 2 even better.

[@PhillipSkraba]

I 100% agree with that. You're welcome Johnny!

[@pgoconn]

"I'm just showing you, it changes... just like youuu" I was not expecting that, hahaha, thanks for the laugh

[@PhillipSkraba]

haha, I think that's just my English humour, not everyone gets it, but I need to fool around or else I'll go crazy.

[@luisgabriel9378]

I liked the vid when that happened. It touched me! 😂😂😂😂

[@josephbruce5080]

Aside from better cinematic effect, your drone's also gonna look so cool with filters on.

[@PhillipSkraba]

Hell yes it is! The Freewell ones look pretty dope, they pimp out my drone 🔥

[@josephbruce5080]

@@PhillipSkraba Like wearing shades to your drone LOL

[@PhillipSkraba]

haha, exactly!

[@jimig399]

Only if he uses them at night 😎

[@EckieOutdoor]

Well, Mini 2 gimbal is so small, without my reading glass I can't even tell the difference with or without filter.🤣

[@jorgefelico-ip9yg]

Just the commentary itself makes this video great. LOL. Comedy aside, the content of this video is great and has definitely helped me understand why I need to use ND filters on my Mini 3.

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thank You!! I'm glad you liked it, I always love pissing around in my videos, makes them easier for me to make and no doubt for you to watch lol!

[@cihiris2206]

Just purchased ND filters and this video was very helpful! Thank you! I love and appreciate the humor mixed artfully throughout your videos. Makes them fun and connect on a personal, real level.

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thank You!

[@AdventureTravelandScuba]

Philip Your narration is just excellent there is something special how You deliver Your content, so natural.

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thank You! It's taken some time to get here but I finally feel good KZbin'ing. The beginning was hard, I'm happy to be in a place I finally feel comfortable.

[@jstmo95]

This makes sense. It sounds like it's just a trial and error until you get the right exposure using the correct filter. Thanks for making as I just got the Freewell pack for my Mini 2.

[@PhillipSkraba]

Yes, exactly. Soon enough you won't need to guess, you'll just know looking up at the sky. I get it right 99% of the time now after so many years.

[@allpraisebob]

You mentioned in passing that the shutter speed and ISO are fixed, so it's probably worth emphasizing that the camera needs to be put into manual exposure mode to use ND filters, rather than rely on auto-exposure mode, which is the default mode in pretty much all point-n-shoot cameras - including those in drones. If the camera is auto-exposure mode then it will simply compensate for the presence of the ND filter by reducing shutter speed and/or increasing ISO (or, more rarely in drones, opening the aperture), so highlights will still be blown out. It's also worth emphasizing that if ISO is greater than 200 at the desired shutter speed with a given ND filter then use a lighter filter to get ISO down to 100 (e.g., if ISO is 200 and SS is 1/60 with an ND-8 filter then switch to an ND-4 filter to set ISO to 100).

[@PhillipSkraba]

Yes, all good observations Jeffrey!

[@SomeOlDingus]

This is the video I've been waiting for!!! A tutorial in polarizing lenses done at this quality would be a massive help to many, I presume.

[@PhillipSkraba]

I’m working on a polarising video too, but more general for all types of cameras. Thank You!

[@caymankudu2960]

@@PhillipSkraba Hey Phillip, great videos as always! I am also new to this and tried an ND8 Polarized at the beach in very bright sunlight this weekend. I left it on auto and found the image to have a yellow tint to it? The sea went from tropical blue to a slight green. Is this normal for the Freewell? It actually looked a lot better without the filter! Thanks

[@ckrug32]

@@caymankudu2960 sounds like maybe your white balance was changing? did you have it set to auto?

[@MrPaulwellcoat]

Thanks for this, wasn’t sure if I was gonna use filters or not. Explains a lot

[@PhillipSkraba]

You're welcome!

[@BruceBidinoff]

I bought the 4 pack, and already am happy with my tests.Thank you.

[@PhillipSkraba]

It's an excellent choice, glad you like it!

[@NicoJW]

Phillip I was literally rewatching your last video about nd filters. Thanks so much for the updated video.

[@PhillipSkraba]

You're welcome Nick, hope it helped.

[@mattp9029]

Picking my mini 2 up tomorrow. My first drone. Been watching all kinds of youtube content to familiarize myself with the drone and hobby in general. Very cool. Thanks. Cheers from Kansas, USA.

[@PhillipSkraba]

Superb, I'm sure you're going to love it! Have fun and be safe, all the best from Lodz, Poland.

[@andrewlennie8243]

Being new to this I didn't feel the need for nd filters, and having watched many drone u tubers you are the first to have convinced me to get some, good explanation. By the way with snow being a wet substance I am surprised you didn't do a hand launch.

[@saschabanton]

Loving this style. Personally I always use the histogram - I cant always see the screen that well so it helps with clipping!

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thank You! I sometimes use the zebras, but rarely, it always seems to turn out perfect.

[@tocarules]

Radio voice? You had me when you sank your Mavic into the snow.

[@PhillipSkraba]

😂😂 I love doing that

[@tocarules]

@@PhillipSkraba So I was checking out ND's for ND/CPL's and came up with something that might interest you. I take before and after shots of my work, but the sun screws up half my shots with the glare as I apply coatings. I have no choice to take a strait on shot of their house so my angle is predetermined and the sun does not take orders. I bought a CPL for my DSLR and figured I'd get some for the Mavic too. My customers will love the aerial shot of their house as a bonus but the glare sucks. I noticed other guys were pretty much saying land the drone to get the polarization right. Waste of battery and more importantly, time. So I just got my cheap Skyreat ND/CPL's just now and started messing with them. I figured you already know the angle of your shot you plan to take of the subject/work as the altitude is irrelevant with the CPL. So what I done was use one of the other CPL's to get the angle that I figure the drone will be while leaving the CPL mounted on the gimbal to cut down on fiddling/damage as Im reckless. (Yes, I land in the snow too as its Canada). By standing at the approximate angle you want of your subject/work with the spare CPL, then find the sweet spot to set the CPL on the drone with the matching mark without ripping the mounted CPL off the flimsy gimbal. Works like a charm. Just thought if you ever do a CPL vid you might incorporate that idea. It was a bridge I was going to cross when I got to it, but solved it on the ground as long as you have 2 CPL's. Cheers. Love your vids.

[@SamRostol]

Gotta give you cred for the creative filming; when you do the twirl and there's nobody else in the shot, then you hand your camera over to someone - that's just briiiiiiilliant!

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thanks Samuel, just having some fun whilst I'm here.

[@SamDrone]

perfect explanation of using nd filters, I learn a lot with you, thanks

[@PhillipSkraba]

You're welcome!

[@Nocturnes1984]

I always come back to you Philip! Great advice and you have a very soothing way of telling your story!

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thank You!!

[@shahoccalifornia7392]

Love the video & commentary. It was amusing to hear Phil share that he has been doing photography since 22 years and he looks only 25yo.

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thank You!! Hey! I'm 40 years old 😂 I wish I looked 25!

[@adubclub]

I bought some Freewell NDs thanks to your recommendation. They are awesome. Especially the ones with CPL over water.

[@PhillipSkraba]

I'm happy you like them! I use them every single time I'm out, do really make a difference!

[@Six2226]

My wife is Polish.... this was beautiful

[@PhillipSkraba]

Polish women are wonderful, I have a mother, partner and daughter, they have quite the temper on them though if you upset them 😂

[@MS-dv7bd]

Bring these back!

[@masonx3bm]

All I need is some calm weather so I can get out and have a play with some filters. Thanks for the video fella ✌️

[@PhillipSkraba]

It's been a little crazy here with the weather too, last year zero snow, this year tonnes of it. You're welcome!

[@jimig399]

Wow, you responded to every single person who left a comment. You are a nutter😁🙋 well done. Like your style.

[@PhillipSkraba]

haha, thanks!! I do my best at this moment in time to get back to everyone whilst I still can!

[@mikegrigg11]

Ace as always ........thanks Phil !!

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thanks Mike!

[@arsalanbhatti5524]

Am from Pakistan big fan of u... U are real MR DJI

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thank You! That would be a cool KZbin tag - Mr DJI 😂

[@arsalanbhatti5524]

Welcome...... Waiting for another learn ful vedio.....

[@PhillipSkraba]

I'll be dropping more soon.

[@Low2234]

Which shutterspeed do you usually use, your footage looks so much smoother, than other youtubers I saw🧐

[@dizzydjc]

Great video man, learning a lot from you. Wherever you are looks stunning at the moment

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thank You! This is the Polish seaside, Gdansk. Stunning place, worth a visit if you're ever in Poland.

[@abdulalvi]

This is the one! Buying the filters after hearing radio Phillip - fully convinced by voice only 😂

[@PhillipSkraba]

haha! Thanks Abdul! If you need links you know where to find them 🤜🏻🤛🏻 I think my radio voice will be a thing 😂

[@TheHallberger]

Dude you make these go out of stock! BTW I thought you hired a narrator, good radio voice man! Much love from Sweden

[@PhillipSkraba]

haha! I think that's actually true 😂 They keep running out of stock, but they should be back in most Amazon shops soon! Oh my radio voice, it's a fun one, I'm working on it still. Right back at you from Poland 🇵🇱

[@RyanLogan01]

This is top notch content! comprehensive and easy to follow. bravo Phillip!!!

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thank You! I'm glad you like it, lots more coming!

[@SteveLewis75]

Love your content Phil.

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thank You 🔥

[@great-stuff-6688]

Thank you Philip for sharing this video. ThumbsUp and subscribed.

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thank You, and welcome to the channel!

[@sanja_pilot]

Exactly2 days ago i have ordered ND2 filter😆. Collective mind is working

[@PhillipSkraba]

ND2, damn, that's a small one! Great minds think alike!

[@sanja_pilot]

@@PhillipSkraba yup. After you video i agree that Nd2 its not enough.

[@PhillipSkraba]

@@sanja_pilot No, ND2 is a very light filter, something darker would be better. I usually use the ND16, but in summer I sometimes go up to ND64.

[@IShouldReadMore]

Phillip! I recorded my 1st video using the filters you discussed. Nice little addition to the quiver! Thank you!

[@PhillipSkraba]

You're welcome, glad it's working!

[@paulwatrous2520]

Thank you Philip for the as usual great video. I followed your recommendation and bought the Freewell fly all day combo and have been spending time figuring out which filter to use in which situation. I also don’t like using the histogram or the zebra stripes so all your advice is perfect for me. And I don’t know how you can fly with your hands so frozen! Keep up the great work Philip.

[@PhillipSkraba]

Hi Paul! Great you bought the Freewell combo, it's a good choice! Yes, I can't stand using the zebras or histogram, I've never used it and never felt I needed it. My hands are so frozen when flying this time of the year it's crazy! I've got a bit more flying to do this year for a few films for you guys so I think I need to buy a whole ton of hand cream!

[@VIBESCATION]

Love this, and snow

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thank You! The snow is fun!

[@es1951]

Just gorgeous footage thanks a lot

[@PhillipSkraba]

You're welcome, thank You!

[@JosephChristopher4ever]

Well done and that I like your filming style.

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thank You!

[@Draega007]

I just got the skyreat nd filters in the mail today and have been shooting video without them since I got the mini2 a few months ago. Wow at the difference of the video. Should have had them from the start because the clarity in the 2 videos I shot today is amazing. I used the 16 at first then the 64, 64 was fairly darker when facing towards the ground but when I pointed up at the sky I could see every cloud in the sky and the blue was so clear.

[@PhillipSkraba]

Yes, using filters makes a huge difference to me when it comes to filmmaking, I make sure all my cameras have ND filters.

[@zaneromitassietrippers427]

This is very useful info, beautiful where you are

[@lenworth11]

Great stuff.. to the point & incredibly clear. Cheers, mate 👍 !

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thank You!

[@jonnytacooutdoors]

Great video 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thanks!

[@andrewmallard2301]

Very useful, thanks, Phillip

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thank You Andrew!

[@ilyasguner2267]

Damn bro, forget the drone stuff ur vlog footage is 🔥

[@kelvinguan4201]

Great video Phil, I have the same filter set arrived, haven't try them out yet. Always look so easy on your video and will put them on next fly. Thanks a lot and cheers.

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thanks Kelvin! Have fun with them, they really make a difference 👌🏻 All the best.

[@JohnnyHand]

Snow + hardcore sun, i used nd 32 and iso 100. Still to shiny in sunny locations. possible to solve this or is it just to bright?

[@PhillipSkraba]

If it’s shining snow because of the sun, it’s probably a black hole, but at ND32 it should be fine 👌🏻

[@chrisstratton6293]

Freewell also has a ND64PL for super bright days

[@markwornom1050]

If you're shooting manual, try doubling your shutter speed for a one stop decrease in exposure. It will violate the 180 deg rule and decrease the motion blur but still looks good. For example: if you've originally planned for 25fps/1/50, move the shutter to 1/100. If that's not enough, double it again. Try to keep it as a simple multiple of the frame rate.

[@flosh2walkthrough672]

Need to use a polariser? Said the noob

[@Physio2uLeeds]

@@markwornom1050 the 180 degree rule applies to the position of characters in a scene and has nothing to do with shutter speeds or exposure - so what is this rule that you are referring to? I cannot find any information about it anywhere. Cheers.

[@donaldmayfield9159]

Would love to get filters but I splurged on the Mini 2 already. Any cheap alternatives to Freewell filters that are just as good?

[@PhillipSkraba]

I'm afraid not, I've tried a few different brands, and the only two I can honestly recommend are Freewell and PolarPro. I'd save up some money and get the 4 box kit for example, otherwise you'll spend 50% of what you would on the Freewells or more and be disappointed with the outcome. Bad glass in front of your lens will lower the quality of your image, that's why it's so important to stick good quality glass in front of your lens.

[@donaldmayfield9159]

@@PhillipSkraba Thanks for the info. I heard that Mavic Mini filters are compatible with the Mini 2?

[@PhillipSkraba]

You’re welcome. Yes, compatible with both.

[@stijngmail]

I just got some filters of aliexpress, i'll keep you updated on how they perform and if it's remotely decent

[@PhillipSkraba]

What ones did you pick up?

[@amonrah1788]

Great video, very helpful well explained.

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thank You!

[@hchaer]

Love all your vids! I’m finally getting a mini 2 fly more combo in March and can’t wait, binge watched all your vids for advice 🤩

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thank You! I bet you can't wait, remember if you need a link there is one under each of my Mini 2 videos, the support means the world to me 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@MichalOlender]

Gdańsk zima, bardzo ładnie!

[@PhillipSkraba]

Cholernie zimno, cholernie pieknie.

[@jakethemanitobasnake]

Hillarious intro....awsome video :)

[@PhillipSkraba]

haha, was a fun one!

[@TontoRandom]

Great video! The funny bits works fantastic.

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thank You Jorge, I do my best 😂

[@InverseCramer_PUBG]

“Freezing our balls off” what an intro!

[@PhillipSkraba]

Oh I think I was! 😂

[@geoffwarren2993]

Thanks for taking the time to make this excellent video! Love the locations too! Great to see other parts of the world. Cheers!

[@PhillipSkraba]

You're welcome! Yes, nice to see fresh places at this point in time.

[@andrewmaguire1057]

Love this Phil! Couldn't agree more about not needing the histogram in camera! I'm the same as you, I pay attention to it whilst editing but in camera the meter is fine. This is really helpful thanks 👍🏻

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thank You Andrew! Yes, I just don't feel it, ever. In editing it's great as I know where and how much I can push and pull my image, but on the camera itself I don't use it. You're welcome!

[@b.mendiola2515]

Thanks for the tips

[@PhillipSkraba]

You're welcome!

[@LucyLeheilleix]

Your videos are excellent. Superb artistic skills, and that radio voice 😂

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thank You Lucy! Wow, chilling in Mauritius, that's great! I stayed close to Ile Aux Cerfs, toured the whole island whilst there, love it!

[@mashateam]

Oh ! Thanks !

[@PhillipSkraba]

You're welcome!

[@DanUnplanned]

Great video Phillip! That radio voice gets me every time haha! Man Poland looks so nice I can’t wait to be able to travel! I think I need to upgrade bags I’m using the pgytech one mo and it just doesn’t feel big enough for all my gear

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thanks Dan! My radio voice 😂 Poland is great, but my fingers almost froze off filming this, I have no idea how those people went swimming in the sea. I've been testing the PGTYech, and honestly it's too small for me, it's very nice, but I travel heavy.

[@grossi46]

Great video buddy and just what I have been looking for. Excuse my ignorance but am I right in thinking that the higher the nd number rating the better it copes with brighter sunlight conditions ?.Also if I film in 4k 30fps do I just need to change the shutter speed to 1/60 with no need to change anything else ?. Hope that makes sense as I am a newbie 👍

[@Tlathos]

Great Job, congratulations

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thank You!

[@genghisahmed4606]

Fantastic video after watching many. If you could do a vid of going to a totally new location and how you plan your filming that would be great. Like the angles, time of day ect... No vids like that at all. Keep going! Peace 😊

[@cuuppaajoe]

I’m sorry but the beginning @00:47 was hilarious when you said look at him I think he knows. Good stuff brother!

[@PhillipSkraba]

haha, I like adding a little bit of my English humour, thanks Joe!

[@TravelLife84]

at first I thought you had a camera with a tripod holding at the very beginning then I realized there is someone holding the camera for you :D nice

[@PhillipSkraba]

haha, just smoke and mirrors 👌🏻

[@MundoPorAqui]

Great info Skraba! And liked the "soft landing" at the beginning!

[@PhillipSkraba]

haha, the soft landing was for the haters 😂 They always hate me abusing my Mini 2 😂😂

[@MundoPorAqui]

@@PhillipSkraba 😂😂😂

[@PhillipSkraba]

What can I say, I love giving them a little fuel 😂

[@konraddakowicz4077]

thanks for the video, that was exactly what i was looking for. Besides: greetings from Gdańsk :)

[@PhillipSkraba]

You’re welcome! Gdansk is stunning, I love this beach, I go there when I can 👌🏻

[@konraddakowicz4077]

​@@PhillipSkraba let me know when you are around next time :)

[@PhillipSkraba]

I was there yesterday, working and chilling in the Stocznia. I'll be back again in a couple of weeks no doubt!

[@konraddakowicz4077]

@@PhillipSkraba great. Make sure to check out "Mleczny Piotr"... would be a great spot to do some footage for your next video :)

[@DEADLINETV]

Good info, good production, great humor! What do you want more in a video! Better order a set of those filters!

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thank You! Fantastic filters, you'll love them!

[@DEADLINETV]

@@PhillipSkraba Like I do my Mini 2!

[@JTs3DPrints]

Another great video, keep them coming! Your videos have really helped me to come long ways quickly with my flying and video work.

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thank You! I'm glad I can help you get up to speed quickly 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@Abecelee]

Excellent material! You are inspiring! I can't wait for that snow promised for 2morrow around here to fly over it!

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thank You! I love the snow, it’s so beautiful from above 👌🏻

[@RejeanDrouin]

Vraiment bon bravo

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thank You!

[@2009LDP]

Awesome video and some great tips. Look forward to your next video!

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thank You! I'm working on a couple, I'll get to filming them soon.

[@DB_-jj7wd]

Narrator - I think Phillip did say Instagram - What a nutter 😂 - I bought the 4 pack of freewells- Thanks as always for your top tips 👍

[@PhillipSkraba]

The 4 pack is awesome, you'll love it. I use these every single time I'm in the air, have fun with it. He is a nutter 😂

[@AndresMarrero]

thanks for another great video bro. i love those shots with the mini 2

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thank You! I love the Mini 2, does an amazing job 🔥

[@AndresMarrero]

@@PhillipSkraba YES, the image quality is amazing. it looks so cinematic. I MADE A REVIEW OF A MONITOR KIT, IT WOULD BE REALLY HELPFUL FOR ME IF YOU CAN WATCH MY VIDEO AND LET ME KNOW YOUR OPINION, THIS IS NOT ANY SPAM MESSAGE OR ANYTHING LIKE THAT, I JUST WANT TO KNOW YOUR OPINION BECAUSE I REALLY LIKE YOUR REVIEWS. THIS IS THE LINK kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIWoe5KdiNBlmas

[@PhillipSkraba]

Looks good, simple monitor, nicely shown. I'd drop more light on the subject, but in general looks good and you're natural. Keep on posting!

[@AndresMarrero]

@@PhillipSkraba Thanks a lot. I'll keep your words.

[@greatnorthernviews3052]

Thanks for the information I have those filters I think they are awsome.

[@PhillipSkraba]

Totally awesome Chris, I use them all them time!

[@HermantjeB]

Great video! Thanks, it really helped me out😁👍. I love all your video's, it is a great help. Lovely is it to see all the amazing footage that you have shot with this drone! Have an nice day! Greetings 🧡🇳🇱😁

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thank You! I feel that the drone almost shoots this amazing footage itself! Such a great little one 👌🏻

[@Blogger2020]

Your style do this is great :)

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thank You!

[@NeecoleL]

thank you. this really helps!

[@PhillipSkraba]

You're welcome!

[@reymilladatv]

Nice Sir Philip

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thank You Rey!

[@frantotti9754]

I love your video man, 0:20 What I really like is that you are writing the name of the location on the video , that is fantastic and professional stuff. For me LIKE + SUB + SUPPORT, and wish you the best. hopefully you get 100k sooner not later because you are deserving more. 1 millions subs why not.

[@HolidayNz]

Very informative video! Thanks Phillip I'll use mine on my next flight it's those little hooks to attach them that really makes me nervous haha 😨

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thank You! Yes, those hooks aren't always easy if your hands are frozen, but it's okay, just get them in there they'll be fine.

[@BTJmedia]

great video!

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thank You!

[@gsansoucie]

So the all day package arrived today and I was able to get out and give a few a try. I was shocked to see so many CPLs, I’m a huge fan of NDs for my regular photography and rarely use a CPl. due to the brightness of the sun this afternoon, I had to use the ND/CPL32 and must have attached it wrong because there was horrible vignetting in the lower corners (not the top, which leads me to believe I didn’t have the filter set properly). I couldn’t see the vignetting while flying and realized I’d gone too aggressive when trying to get a few shots of some trees, so I landed and switched out to the ND16, those photos came out looking nice.. This was my first real photo run, two batteries was all my fingers could take (about -5C here today with wind). I am a photographer, not a video guy, so I had to get used to two totally different methodologies for shooting. For photos, I push the histogram and expose a hair bit to the right, looking for a correct exposure. The ND filter was great for the 180 rule but not so hot for photographs as I had to increase the ISO a bit to bring up the exposure. But this is all part of the learning process. I have to say, the video shots of a simple marshy field with a thicket of bare white birch trees, with a sole pine tree came out awesome. I’m still shocked. I learned that you really do need to keep the speed down for those “cinematic shots” one of my passes looked great, but felt wrong when I viewed it back home, it was too fast.

[@PhillipSkraba]

Yes, with the CPL filters you really have to put them on correctly otherwise vignetting is a problem. So what I advise is to stick them on, look at the phone screen and move the drone around so you see the sky, ground and check if there is no vignetting going on, especially in photo mode 4:3 as that is where it'll become apparent. So that's the best way to double check all is well before take off, it'll take a minute and save you the frustration of having to land and fix it. As for cinematic footage, yes, usually the slower the better. Slow, smooth cinematic movements. The higher you are from the ground the more speed you'll need to show any type of movement of course. I usually shoot my photos in the same shutter speed that I shoot video unless I need to freeze a subject or blur it. Yes, all part of the learning process, I'm sure you'll feel comfortable with it in no time! Any questions drop them here.

[@JeffBetsch]

What a funny intro.. Auto subscribed. Keep up the great work

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thank You Jeff!! Happy to have you along for the journey 🔥

[@Taffy116]

nice vid

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thank You!

[@WaqasNiaz]

U are great teacher

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thank You!

[@WaqasNiaz]

@@PhillipSkraba I learned mini 2 flying from you and successfully completed my first flight today after watching ur tuttorials, before date my drone hitted with walls and bushes. HOW high can mini 2 go high.

[@PhillipSkraba]

haha, watch out for those walls, bushes are okay 😂 Here in Europe it'll hit 500m, but I don't recommend flying at that height, I rarely go above 100m, it's just not a perspective I think is very cinematic.

[@WaqasNiaz]

@@PhillipSkraba OK thanks, please make tuttorial on mini 2 video camera settings.

[@PhillipSkraba]

Sure, you have one here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIq9qHaOr9h5o5I ... and a more advanced one here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJm7d2WGbbZ2bdE

[@sakocat]

Hi. really get a lot out of your videos. .I got the filter kit started playing with it and already big difference the footage looks great. thank you.

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thank You! I'm glad you like using them, yes, they really help the footage look good!

[@sakocat]

@@PhillipSkraba there's a big difference for sure. as soon as the weather clear up I can test the rest of the filters so far only used the ND filters.

[@PhillipSkraba]

@@sakocat Have fun with that! As long as you're on the 180 rule you'll be fine!

[@sakocat]

@@PhillipSkraba Yes it should be good. going to the place near the ocean to test them out. .See what they all do. over the water and what they do to they sky. .The first few times I flew it the footage looked kinda sharp and jerky. with the ND and the 180 rule its very nice. Should be real nice with the CPLs

[@PhillipSkraba]

Yes, the ND really does a lot to help you keep those shots looking smooth and silky. Without it in Auto it’ll just look over-sharpened and jerky.

[@AttilaTevi]

Really good.

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thank You!

[@16klu]

I've watched like 3 different videos about ND filters and only yours finally clarified some things. So thank you! I'm only wondering if there's a sense of buying CPL or ND/PL? Are they really useful? I have CPL filter in my car's dashcam, and there I'd say it's just a MUST HAVE imo, because of the constant reflections on the windshield. But in the air on the drone? Hmm... I would love to hear what's your experience with these :)

[@PhillipSkraba]

You're welcome. Well, I use them when flying in clear skies or over water, they get rid of some of the reflections and they pop the blue in the sky. I do need to dial them in on the ground and basically fly in a certain angle from the sun, but that's how a polariser works, on the ground of course you can quickly dial it in again. I find them useful and they make my images look great, so it's really down to you if and what kind of climate you shoot in.

[@joe3hatstv544]

Great content dude. Love your presentations. Thanks for all the hints and tips. Very helpful for a newbie like me. Keep up the good work😀👍

[@AngusBurgers]

Great intro again and great video! Thanks Phillip!

[@AngusBurgers]

Also, that change from you holding the camera to not was smoooooth.

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thank You!

[@PhillipSkraba]

haha, I still need to work on that a little. I know Dawid froze his fingers off holding the camera for me, it was really cold 🥶

[@AngusBurgers]

@@PhillipSkraba I mean it WAS smooth!!!

[@AngusBurgers]

A really cool touch

[@Auhana50]

Could you have bumped up or down exposure - or + to get the right exposure instead of raising your ISO and can you keep the exposure EV locked without the light meter moving automatically? Great vlog 🙏

[@PhillipSkraba]

Well yes, but then I wouldn't have needed the ND filters which I use to keep my exposure at the same 1/50 shutter in order to maintain natural motion blur.

[@michaelblack2135]

Thank you for this!!!

[@PhillipSkraba]

You're welcome!

[@RichenYouTube]

Great video again..Nice view. Beautifull video out of the air.

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thank You Rich! It was a chilly one 🥶

[@georgealexander2955]

What are long exposures? What the difference? Do you have a longer video explaining all this it can be quite confusing??? Thanks again

[@PhillipSkraba]

Long exposures are say 1-4 second exposures, they are great to show the passing of time, so light trails or moving water. I haven't done a long exposure video yet, I'd need to find a day where the wind is almost non existent.

[@Blueskyver]

Great ND filter usage recommendations, Phillip. Like your style. I'm subbing! MA2 and Mm flyer. Cheers from Montreal, Canada.

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thank You! It’s simple and it’s the way I’ve always flown. Great to have you on board, greetings from Poland!

[@lorenz2056]

Cool vid🥶🥶

[@PhillipSkraba]

Thank You!