DJI SPARK / 10 TIPS ON GETTING CINEMATIC FOOTAGE

Ten top tips on how to get cinematic footage with your DJI SPARK.
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TEN TIPS
1 - Adjust your gimbal speed.
2 - Take your time, plan ahead.
3 - Set manual exposure.
4 - Slow & steady shots for smooth footage.
5 - Try something new. (film very low to the ground).
6 - Interpret footage from 30fps to 24fps.
7 - Grading your video.
8 - Warp stabilise (If needed).
9 - Letter boxing your footage.
10 - HAVE FUN!!!
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[@FrancisDarracott]

Hey guys! I've just released DJI SPARK presets to get cinematic grading for your footage. Download here www.francisdarracott.com/luts/spark

[@cinematicdrones4363]

+Francis Darracott I use your tips when I create my drone footage. Check out my channel to see some of my drone videos!

[@StuTuckerMusic]

Francis Darracott dude will these LUts work with Final Cut Pro x?

[@jonelalindajao5585]

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[@rizkikristian7468]

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[@cobraart2006]

Hello, i tried to apply some of your tips on my video. How did it turn out? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKGpZYKbebNjeMk

[@TheJetsetterJournalist]

This video literally saved me money and got me to buy a spark instead of a mavik, so I could literally just throw this in my backpack with the rest of my travel life. Thank you!

[@Giamma192]

Just to say you are the first youtuber that let us know really good tips for our little Spark! thank you

[@callmekloggins]

I have been watching a bunch of reviews and videos on the Spark and after watching this I think I'm sold on it. Great work man.

[@FrancisDarracott]

Excellent, I'm glad I have been able to help :)

[@friendlypiranha774]

Brilliant tips Francis - especially #1 Gimbal Speed & #4 Taking it Slowly. Best wishes from Cape Town.

[@EcoAncestralAmorico]

This is so cool!! I’ve never seen a tutorial about editing dji footage, I really apreciate this!!

[@stephen8669]

Your tips and tricks is the reason I recently brought the Spark. Keep up the good work Francis!

[@FrancisDarracott]

Awesome dude! Hope you enjoy the spark

[@chalayan]

I just got my first drone today... dji spark as an early xmas present. Am very excited

[@bantam5507]

You have some great tips man, and you're really easy to follow, I hope your channel blows up soon you're great!!

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thank you Austin!

[@polishlad8873]

Wow! Just got my first drone today DJI SPARK ! Your video is spot on! Thanks mate!

[@ZdenkaDarula]

awesome video. your tips are very useful and will definitely help as I unbox it and start playing with it. Yes I am not interested in those fast moves.. just slow and steady... nice shots..

[@fololyon251]

I made the decision the get the spark half way through your video. Awesome footage thank you!

[@FrancisDarracott]

Legend! You will not regret it.

[@Pokerman536]

0:01 Yeah! Elephant...

[@FrancisDarracott]

Lucas Reis hahaha!!!

[@MarcoGenio]

More like a dick

[@ScullBayProductions]

The tips are good for the Phantom 3 and 4 drones too.

[@FrancisDarracott]

Yeah! You hold a valid point!

[@jonathonw6688]

Hi Francis, I just wanted to say massive thanks for all of your videos. I have not been able to follow most of the other on youtube but yours are super easy to follow. Many thanks.

[@churchillcoins8519]

Would you recommend using the lens filters to cut down on the light?

[@steveb.1361]

Great video, learnt more within 10 mins then all the years I've spent using different video editing software. Good job I have Adobe cloud subscription. Excellent appreciate the tips.

[@alexandruciornei1908]

Thank you, Francis! I will use this guide.Greetings from Romania.

[@Danygotaworldtosee]

I´m rocking the spark as well

[@FrancisDarracott]

Awesome dude! Thanks for stopping by

[@avatrix5322]

Dany ́s Travel and Fitness Diary I'm getting it for my birthday

[@MichaelnRegina]

Getting even more affordable with the coming of the Mavic Air.

[@Privateleno]

same here dude just got it fricking loving it

[@aaronshenk]

What’s up guys? I just bought my DJI Spark a week ago, and made a video with it! Go check it out!

[@DuffTV]

You are brilliant Francis, love your lingo. Thanks so much. Martin (Newbie drone flyer)

[@digwillhachi]

I honestly love my spark. The fact it can take off and land from my hand makes it so useful. I don't really mind its not 4k but I would love a flat profile and RAW photos on it. I use DaVinci and you can really make the video look nice.

[@FrancisDarracott]

The spark is excellent! I'm sure DJI will do a software update soon with a flat profile! We can only hope. Check out my new video on the spark.

[@taylorrjohnson33]

Have had a blast catching up on as many of your videos as possible! One Question . . . in this video (or maybe it's one of your others) you mention NEVER shooting in AUTO.... I've tried to do the manual setting and I can never seem to get things to look good. Do you have a video on learning the camera side of things i.e. ISO, shutter speed, etc?

[@deuces2k]

Never knew about the gimbal speed setting thanks!! Definitely having fun posting these spark vids!! Subbed

[@FrancisDarracott]

Awesome! I'm glad it helped you dude! Check out my new video on the spark.

[@joesteadman7213]

Great shots! This video has made me want to leave work and record some stuff with my Spark!

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thank you Joe, hope you enjoy future videos!

[@charliecrowson]

Great call on gimbal speed!

[@digitalnomadgirl]

This video could not have come at a better time! Just bought one this week :D

[@typxxilps]

Great explanations regarding the WHYS for example to get more details from the waves

[@chillcarrier]

One of the most useful tutorials on the topic I've ever come across, it's brilliant (like your shots), thanks a lot!

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thank you

[@karthikvenugopal9139]

I can't thank enough for this video. very good video for dji spark out there in youtube

[@jatijauhari4226]

You're really cool guy.. I was thinking of buying this Spark or the Phantom 3 standard (because of the similar price). I used to like the phantom because of the quality of the gimbal. But after watching your videos, I realize that it's not the gear that makes the footage awesome. It's the creativity of the filmmaker :)

[@masami_channel3937]

OMG🤗 Francis! I got it!「また会いたいですね」"I wanna see you again" in Japanese!! I will see you again!

[@TECHDRONEMEDIA]

Great video. Like your editing style and totally agree having fun is important ;-)

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thanks dude!! I hope you enjoy my recent uploads

[@soufihasbi8236]

Thank you for all your tips! They are all useful!

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thank you dude

[@TheDeclanBurger]

Dude, you seem like a guy I'd grab a beer with. Nice video, great tips, decent stuff. Well done!

[@MikesManCave]

Nice, I hope I can better my video footage with this info.

[@shakednovik915]

Why do you apply the Lumetri Color on an adjustment layer, and not at the shot itself? Great video! :)

[@adibafandi635]

last tips is the most important , thanks for reminding

[@swekiwi4517]

Omg. Not just the tips about HOW to use the DJI Spark, but then you proceed with even more guidance about HOW to edit the footage! You are God sent. Just one question: why do you lower the framerate? Do you not want as high framerate as possible for smoothness? #subscribed

[@MrEmeisel]

Absolutely the best video on cinematic tips on youtube! Any thoughts on using filters? Thanks for the hard work on your video

[@MikkoFincke]

Great tips! Can't wait to get filming with this little beast! Thank you.

[@hythesailor]

Just fantastic! You're a master, Francis!

[@FrancisDarracott]

Legend!

[@markaarron2773]

wow nice presets! I wish i could afford to buy them and support you but i got unemployed and i cant afford it! Bookmarked it and waiting!! nice video mate. Keep going!

[@ChrisParayno]

#2 is the most important!! Awesome stuff man.

[@frankiewallace6432]

Francis im getting a spark for christmas and looking for videos to help me out and yours are amazing. Thankyou for the tips. Keep up the good work!

[@FrancisDarracott]

Awesome! You won't regret it bro. Hope you enjoy my latest upload

[@yourneighborhoodpal9448]

Thank you so much. This is the beast Spark video I have seen!

[@Jacob_Crowthorne]

Thanks for the video Francis! Please change the music though or stop it? And what editing software can I use for it that works on the pc?

[@hinni1997]

Thanks man! Helped me alot and brought even more fun and motivation in flying my Spark

[@KevinLe]

Great tips! I love using my spark for filming and these tips are definitely going to help up my spark filming game

[@FrancisDarracott]

Awesome :) Glad I have been able to help you out

[@peterpearce8851]

Thanks Francis! Sub added. This is the first video of yours I have seen and it was super helpful and exactly what I needed. I love my Spark. You have an excellent pace & I like your style. Keep doing what you're doing. Thanks again. 😎

[@dos-punks]

Great video!! We just bought this drone for our trip to Iceland and we’re excited to try it out 😊 Thanks for the awesome tips!

[@momustafa321]

Love your videos keep the good work very creative

[@davidemorino7957]

Nice video, simple and clear! Thanks

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thanks dude!

[@Bigbreed1876]

Thank you so much for this video !!

[@slugbug229]

This is the first video I watched of yours and your intro made my subscribe lol.

[@FrancisDarracott]

That’s awesome! Haha

[@caviarclientele9762]

Great Video, Really love the tips, Keep it up!

[@wcf4831]

Very useful footage, thanks!

[@erictiffanyRN]

This is excellent my friend! Thank you for the great tutorial on the software and the drone shots! I have been looking for this! This is so helpful.

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thanks Eric!

[@f2lab490]

Francis, you've made a incredible work there, thank you! I was thinking about buying a Spark and this video was really helpfull.

[@droneuk]

Great video, Big love for the Spark. Good edit too 🙂 thanks for sharing

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thank you dude!

[@ViralEye1]

Awesome thank you! Nice to see it made so simple. Got to say your videos look very polished - keep up the great work!

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thank you so much! Hope you enjoy my latest upload

[@villetynys2154]

Best opening in a youtube video I have ever seen! :D

[@FrancisDarracott]

hahah! It's clearly an elephant right

[@stonie-oh5vn]

Cheers Francis..gonna get me one today but was a bit worried about editing in the footage but not so much after ur vid..👍

[@JadeandPaulsAdventures]

Great tutorial! You helped us make a decision about purchasing the Spark. We subscribed, can't wait to see more of your videos!

[@FrancisDarracott]

Excellent guys! Check out my new video on the spark.

[@MichaelnRegina]

Hi Francis. I watched this video a while back and loved it. Then did a mad search for it today because I couldn't find it. What software do you use or recommend for video editing? I don't want to rely on editing my footage from my iPhone or iPad drone software to edit and add music. By the way, I've been trying to find scenery worthy enough to try out your technique of backing away from your subject vs. heading towards it. Look forward to more videos from you.

[@kensoncheung2752]

Subbed! Bit of a newbie here, just flown my spark a few times, so these tips really helped. One bother that I have been having, is that sometimes my spark video looks grainy, jittery and no where near 1080p or even a black pixel would appear in shots. What am I doing wrong? P.s. I do all my editing in the iPhone app DJI GO. Thanks a bunch

[@NinoAzurin]

You sir just turned me into a Premiere user now lol I have premiere but dont know how to use it and used iMovies again haha those quick example you showed made it look easier now, I'm familiar with Photoshop and layering so this makes more sense now. Thank you sir!

[@tycousins76]

Is it alright if you use the editing software on the DJI app instead of what you use?

[@SuperMarioGameplayForKids]

Super helpful mate. Thank you

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thank David! Hope you enjoy future videos

[@OAVProduction]

haha was about to say you stopped at number 6 till we clicked show more, great video

[@JohnConrad]

Love this video! Getting a Spark tomorrow, thanks for the tips! 🙌

[@FrancisDarracott]

No worries dude. Glad this has helped

[@jackbisson9226]

Great 10 tips video for such a great little drone. Nicely done.

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thank you Jack!

[@MauricioPancheri]

amazing vídeo. Congrats from Brazil !

[@allroundbay]

thank you so much for the tips! just ordered the spark :)

[@FrancisDarracott]

Awesome! Enjoy :)

[@a71eKingsman]

nice tutorial. hi francis can you help me? my spark can't Palm control but i am already set-up on dji go4 to active gesture mode but still can't palm control.

[@koek1122]

Used it... Hope it will work it! Its rendering as we speak

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Wow, I could actually understand what you were doing, thanks! Subbed.

[@arwanzsarsahzd4668]

Thanks dude for great tips... Greeting from Malaysia

[@TitouanDebray]

Those shots look like they were taken with a Mavic - seriously impressive.

[@Xkdgy7]

How do you make your drone videos soo smooth ?

[@Celineonyoutube]

Thank you for the precious tips Francis ! I'll keep them in mind next time I'll go out and take some footage with my drone. Cheers

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thanks Celine! Hope you enjoy my latest uploads :)

[@photosquare7]

Great video. I got some realy helpful hints

[@JorginhoNT2012]

Very very very good! Thanks!

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thanks Jorge! Hope you enjoy my latest video

[@andrew_veale]

You inspired me to buy one! Best footage in KZbin! Do you use a cable to connect your camera to the control or does it work well on wifi?

[@FrancisDarracott]

I have never used the cable. It's just wifi for me bro as I never really fly far from sight, Enjoy the drone :)

[@andrew_veale]

Francis Darracott oh ok. Can't figure out what's going on with mine then because even if I'm within a few meters the signal is very laggy (like 5 - 10 seconds) and extremely choppy. And if I'm atone 20 meets away it starts warning me of critically low signal

[@pogipogihan9691]

Thanks Francis, i supposed to sell my spark till i watch some of your cideo tips

[@harrisonedwardz]

Yo. Quick one, if you can still see this. Why is it better to make an adjustment layer & do all the color on that.. instead of via the creative tab on the original file? cheers

[@DigitalNinja3]

I have the Spark. Definitely appreciate the sharing of knowledge on pushing this little bugger to compete with these Big money Drone Bullies!

[@FrancisDarracott]

No worries dude! It's a great little piece of equipment. I hope you enjoy my latest videos

[@am6in3amgine84]

Great tips for the spark! One question though, since the spark has a 2 axis gimbal, is the a way to get cinematic style panning shots? Or would you have to purchase a more expensive 3 gimbal drone? Inquiring minds want to know.

[@mbunds]

Wonderful, thanks!

[@Germancito141]

wonderful video and explanation. thumbs up and subscribed.

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thank you So much :)

[@stevebrownhill8518]

Great tips! digging your vids man! keep em up :)

[@FrancisDarracott]

Than you Steve!

[@hieple2239]

Amazing Thanks you very much

[@mshparber]

Where do you store all your footage? Cloud? Which one?

[@謝明達-s3y]

Grea video, and useful for me. Thanks.

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thank you

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thank you

[@seanorphoto]

You are a serious help to me mate just got a spark my first ever drone and I'm heading to Iceland in two weeks hoping to shoot some cinematic footage thanks for your help. Also would you recommend premiere Pro as a good video editor?

Such a great help Thanks

[@leonardovallecillo5303]

great video tk, for the lesson

[@carloscotrim1]

Congratulations for this video! It was very helpful!! Thanks!!

[@Tharo1985]

Wow, really enjoyed your video, thank you! Great stuff... The images are fantastic.

[@ottodgn]

Great work man.

[@daniellaquaphotography]

Awesome tips! Nice cinematic footage!

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thank you Daniel