DJI Osmo Action 4: 5 Tips for Best Image Quality

[@johannesdoerr]

Bonus Tip: Update your firmware! DJI just released a new version that improves image quality for 30fps or lower.

[@nuwanchandrasirigamage8130]

You did great tutorial. Thanks. Anyone please tell me, is this action 4 camera possible to use real estate/ architectural videography and photography? Both interior and exterior needed. Also, will it be possible to image the architectural elements in the houses without distortion?

[@kopisusuthesoulmate8838]

Yes agreed

[@saviodangelo7281]

Excellent tips. Thank you very much. It helped a lot.

[@joem2042]

This youtuber is smart

[@Rebecca-xl1yc]

It's really good for timelapse at the construction site, but only if you remember to turn it on!

[@virgilio2402]

Thanks for the tips! I have the same tripod for my OA4. Where i can get the LUT for more dynamic range in 1:40?

[@johannesdoerr]

Here is the D-Log M to Rec709 conversion lut: www.dji.com/de/downloads/softwares/dji-osmo-action-4-d-log-m-to-rec-709-vivid-lut

[@WesleyWinter.]

what does the image look like with the sun lens thing?

[@ubidubiumibilibertas9076]

Thank for the tips.

[@FAVlogs_1]

Osmo ac 4 records 10 bit log only in hevc codec. My premiere pro does not support hevc codec. Is there any solution for this? Plz guide

[@PavSZ]

good tips!!

[@ricomono8311]

Very interesting. Thank you 👍 for sharing.

[@joshtradesph]

What's the best setting when we do motovlog is it best to get the motion blur or just the default?

[@johannesdoerr]

Try it! I assume the camera is fixed on the motorcycle? It might work with the natural motion blur and without rocksteady. It probably depends on the style you want

[@thanos1978-]

nice explain video!the horizon balancing croped the image?i have a gimbal and i want to ask if i will get better stabilization if i use the gimbal with the horizon balance on at the camera.The horizon balance downscale the image quality if i use it?i have good motion blur with gimbal and horizon balance on?i need to say that i use nd filters and i follow the 180 shutter rule.Thanks!(sory for the lot of questions...🙂)

[@johannesdoerr]

Excellent question: Yes, all stabilisation types crop the image, the field of view gets narrower the stronger the stabilisation is. And yes, I think it is save to say that it also decreases the image quality. As far as I know, there is no official statement about the action 4's sensor resolution. However, a raw image (no stabilisation) is 4000x2256, while 4K is 3840x2160. So, stabilized footage will likely be recorded in lower than 4K and then be upscaled. More infos here: forum.dji.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=299123

[@Charles64]

Plans to buy OA4 I returned the OA3 the other day. Which of these two you +n suggest danke

[@johannesdoerr]

Definitely Action 4 because it has a bigger sensor and DLog. Never had overheating with 3 or 4.

[@mikemrcamera1989]

Wow…short and good… thanks

[@fmerard]

Hello Nice review and video For Snorkeling in good conditions, which settings do you recommended? Full auto, or Pro with auto exposure 1/200-1/8000 - auto iso 100/800 with normal color (no Dlog )? Thanks in advance

[@johannesdoerr]

I have no experience with that... I think I would use log all the time.

[@GurinderSingh-zr3fh]

Please make 5 mint videos of just photography with Dji osmo action 4.

[@johannesdoerr]

Are you talking about stills? So, no video footage, but photos?

[@Marvelofebikes]

When cycling, do you think rocksteady or rocksteady plus is best? This would be for daytime video. I want to go to 60 fps. Ok to put shutter speed at 200 with these settings?

[@johannesdoerr]

I would go with rocksteady, plus is for extensive shakes like running I would say. 1/200 👍

[@johannesdoerr]

Horizon steady is an option, too. Depends a bit on what you want it to look like.

[@kopisusuthesoulmate8838]

Yes agreed

[@nuwanchandrasirigamage8130]

When watching action 4 or pocket 3 shooted 4k videos on wide screens. ( ie 55" or 65" TVs) does it look burley, law quality or noisy like videos created smart phones?

[@johannesdoerr]

Go ahead and view this on your TV 😊

[@husratmehmood2629]

did you used dji osmo action 4 to record this talking overhead video? please also tell which lighting setup did you used.

[@johannesdoerr]

Only the shots marked with "Shot on Action 4", and the motion blur/noise examples. The talking is recorded on a Canon R5C with a RF 35mm f1.8. I have one Aputure Amaran light (amzn.to/3XjYb3w) from the top with a 48" light box (similar to amzn.to/3Xhj7IH). Then, a second Amaran with a Snoot (similar to amzn.to/47gNvHy) to add some structure to the background over the picture frames. Then on the left, a Govee floor lamp (similar to amzn.to/3TlR9dp) as rim light. The rim light on the right side is the window. I actually don't like using natural light because it changes all the time, but I had no other option at that place.

[@husratmehmood2629]

@@johannesdoerr Thank you for detailed reply , I am using Aparture Amaran 200ds with 85cm Lantern softbox, and a Amaran COB 60Ds with 90cm Parabolic softbox, planning to add some lights to the background also. Respect for you and you deserve more subscriptions

[@tchello231163]

what settings do you suggest for filming in front of a metal concert scene please?

[@johannesdoerr]

Probably not the ideal camera for this, but I’d go with no rock-steady and with a tripod, because you will need a longer shutter speed (1/50) to catch enough light and you need to minimize blur from shakes

[@tchello231163]

@@johannesdoerr being in front of the stage this will not be possible with a tripod, I plan to put an osmo dji neck support with my action 4. I do not know if I should film in 1080 or 4k 30 ims. I actually wanted to put the camera stabilizer because maybe it will move next to me lol. I won't have enough time to try the cam this week, so I need easy adjustments from the start. If I put everything on automatic I suppose that won't work? especially with auto exposure, because there is certainly a lot of change in light and brightness. and I don't want the cam to be in focus all the time. It's hard to know what to do

[@tchello231163]

@@johannesdoerr and since I will be right in front, what image ratio of the cam should I take so as not to have the fish eye effect??

[@Charles64]

I realise OA4 was good in low light mode and clear Video exposure rather than OA3 I was a bit dismayed about overheating with OA4 or depends OA3 also overheating but the reality OA4 video quality is good. Any suggestions pls danke nochmal ❤❤❤

[@maerovingian]

thx

[@westquester]

Great video, thank you!

[@MarryClaire]

....the bildquality hahahaha

[@johannesdoerr]

Build quality? :-)