DJI Phantom 4 Pro | Best Camera Settings | Recommended Color Profiles

***NOTE**** As of 4/12/17 the color profile names have been changed...FOR THE THIRD TIME.******NOTE*******
They are now named as follows....
D-Cinelike
D-Log
Normal
TrueColor
Art
Film
B&W
Cool
Twilight
Pale
OldPhoto
Warm
Blue
Blockbuster
Here I talk about the best camera settings on the Phantom 4 Pro for getting cinematic results with post color work. Also I recommend camera settings for those who don't want to do post color and use their footage straight from the camera.
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[@aerial360]

Mr Hagan, I have seen a lot of videos on the Phantom 3's and 4's and 4 Pros, and I have to say YOURS ARE BY FAR THE BEST in terms of quality of information, quality of the video itself, and finally smooth narration. You're a true professional and that's obvious and that's why I'm a subscriber. I hope to see more of your fine work on anything with the P4P as the subject matter.

[@FrederickHagan]

Thanks for the kind words, Robb. Really appreciate the support.

[@anmaroller]

I learned more about video quality and settings from this video than I have in years of making movies. Thanks for the professional, clear, concise and incredibly helpful analysis of the Phantom 4 Pro capabilities.

[@FrederickHagan]

Thanks for the comment and kind words, Andre

[@kenbeck3748]

It's folks like you that are making a hobby for an old retired guy a lot of fun. Thank you!

[@FrederickHagan]

Thanks for the comment, Ken. I'm glad the video could help!

[@mikewangrud6475]

I know next to nothing about photography. This video helped immensely. Very through and easy to understand. Instant subscriber. Great work Frederick.

[@FrederickHagan]

Mike Wangrud thanks for the kind words, Mike. Really appreciate the support.

[@sdonohoe5668]

What can I say? What a breath of fresh air your advice and experience is to the rest of us mere mortals Frederick! I have been a professional photographer for many years and am now venturing into using a drone as an imaging platform. Your advice - and the way it is imparted is priceless! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@BradChism]

WoW, I have been reviewing settings but you own it, your knowledge is fantastic and thank you for taking the time sharing your knowledge in an easy to understand way. Thank you a million times over for this.

[@FrederickHagan]

Brad Chism thank you for the kind words, Brad. I'm really glad video could help!

[@JB19504]

There are a lot of "Best Settings" videos, but this was by far, one of the most intelligent and well thought out explanations I have found on You Tube, so far. Please keep this info coming. Subscribed and Liked.

[@FrederickHagan]

Thanks for the kind words, Jeffery. Really appreciate the support.

[@cloud9cinematics481]

This guy is the Bob Ross for Drone Guides. Thanks for your tips! I just got a Phantom 4 Pro and this has helped me tremendously. Keep up the good work, subscribed! Quick question- Since you still need ND filters for this, which would you recommend on a tighter budget (Not sure if I need the entire set).

[@FrederickHagan]

Thanks for the comment. I'd start with the ND8. I use that one most often.

[@clifflosee5170]

Your ph4 color settings vid is incredible. Most professional I have ever seen! Yer gonna cost me a ton of time trying to catch up and I'm gonna love it! Many thanks. Cliff

[@FrederickHagan]

Thanks for the kind words, Cliff. DJI has changed these settings a few times so check this video out for THE MOST current settings. Thanks again. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHaXp5eur9WWd9k

[@rapaent]

It's so nice to receive this information from a professional. Your video's are the best I've come across by far. Did I mention Clear, Concise and very easy to understand! Keep up the fantastic work, you're truly a fantastic asset for many of us!!

[@FrederickHagan]

Raymond Sherman thanks for the kind words, Raymond. I really appreciate your support!

[@rapaent]

You're MORE than welcome!!

[@ha12mon]

Frederick Hagan, your videos are so easy, and pleasant to watch. Thank you! Keep up the great work.

[@FrederickHagan]

Willie Harmon thanks for the kind words, Willy.

[@carper1325]

Hi Thanx for being so fast with your reply i will send it back as i bought second hand as new on eBay they can have it back thank you so much Colin please keep the videos coming as they're great . I've had a taster of the hobby so i need to keep my eyes peeled for another hopefully with more success asap as ive not had so much enjoyment in a long time as that brief encounter yesterday evening i was totally absorbed in it. My wife is disabled and i care for her 24/7 and because she is in so much pain it's hard to find something that takes the pressure off best wishes colin

[@itstheBMAC]

Great video, Frederick! Thank you for telling us the "why" and not just the "what!" Very informative, as always!

[@FrederickHagan]

Thanks for the kind words, BMACadelic

[@DutthDarla]

The finest narration & information I heard so far. You cover lots of topics & in-depth analysis, which I don't get to hear from other videos. Thank you for the wonderful video.

[@DonJoyce]

I like the way you explained the terms and jargon in plain English...thank you!

[@mediamannaman]

Best teacher I've seen so far. Thanks for taking time to explain the jargon. I've been watching KZbin videos for over a year to learn videography and often get lost because I don't understand the language (like moire and aliasing) or cannot retain it when it is explained. But with you, I get it and I won't lose it because the explanation is clear and simple. Keep it up, your audience will grow quickly with content like this! I haven't browsed your channel yet so this may be covered, but if you are looking for other hot topics, mine would be a primer on color grading. Answer questions like: Why bother to purposely "flatten" it and fix it later when you can just set D-Cinelike with 0,0,0 and save time? How do you know when the green is green enough, and the red is red enough? Hopefully that is something that could be taught without having to choose specific editing software.

[@FrederickHagan]

mediamannaman Thanks so much for the comment. I really appreciate the kind words and your support. Do check out some of the other videos… I have covered many of the questions you’ve asked. Again, thank you!

[@kylem7365]

I love this video. I bought a phantom 4 pro and I know nothing about cameras, so this is a huge help.

[@FrederickHagan]

Kyle Moule thanks for the kind words and congratulations on your new quad copter!

[@daceuro]

Thanks for the overview. My main takeaway is to bring the contrast down all the way. I hadn't looked at it the way you explain here (preserving shadow and highlight detail).

[@FrederickHagan]

Yeah you can always bring contrast back into an image. But once it's blown out or crushed....the footage is toast.

[@readyaboutsailing3486]

Excellent - best video I have watcher. I work commercially and I still learnt a lot of good stuff. Thanks. Mark UK

[@FrederickHagan]

Thanks for the comment, Mark. Really appreciate the support.

[@jkspinalchoice]

This is one of the very best, if not best videos I have watched on color profiles. I have subscribed to your channel, and look forward to more great videos on my new Phantom 4 Pro. Cheers! John

[@FrederickHagan]

Thanks for the kind words, John. Welcome to my channel and thanks for subscribing.

[@jerrylofy9153]

Fred, I've watched a few of your videos and they are excellent. I set my camera on my P4P+ to your settings and they are great. You are by far the best presenter I have seen and heard on KZbin. Keep up the great work! Looking forward to seeing more great videos.

[@FrederickHagan]

Jerry Lofy thanks for the kind words, Jerry. I really appreciate the support!

[@JessaHawkins]

Very impressive and understandable video. I have a DJI Phantom 4 that i got on Christmas last year but i only use it like 3times because it's not easy to use and i get tired easily. Glad i found your video i'm probably gonna play it again. Thank u.

[@FrederickHagan]

itsmejhess thanks for the kind words. I hope you get some use out of that Phantom 4! Clear skies to you.

[@gordof1991]

Only got a P4P a couple days ago and I have to say, your videos are really helpful when it comes to things like settings etc. Not only do you describe what settings to use but why you should use them which seems to be something that I cant find elsewhere.

[@FrederickHagan]

Gordon Fullarton thanks for the kind words and congratulations on your new quad!

[@paulschaffhausen8612]

Mr Hagen, thank you! As a novice videographer, your 'Best Camera Settings' video is VERY helpful! Did I mention - thank you? Paul

[@FrederickHagan]

Paul Schaffhausen Thank you for the kind words, Paul. I really appreciate it.

[@davidgarton2387]

Excellent, clear advice. Filming in normally pretty sunny conditions most of the time here in the Philippines, it has been hard to get really clear footage. I now use an ND16 filter, which has helped, to and will try your recommended settings on top. Thanks very much

[@FrederickHagan]

david garton Thanks for the kind words, David. Clear skies to you my friend.

[@kcdroneworkspleasanthilldr962]

Thank you so much. Your tutorials have made a huge difference for me. Very nicely done. I truly learn from and enjoy your gift to all.

[@bertsteenbergen6729]

Like your videos, not in the last place because of the nice tone and speed of speech, obviously in combination with your deep knowledge. Thanks!!

[@FrederickHagan]

Bert Steenbergen thanks for the kind words, Bert.

[@Divineshot]

You're amazing, awesome video sir! Flying for the first time today.

[@Avitor-dy1ec]

This was extremely helpful. Your recommended settings have vastly improved the quality of my videos. Much appreciated.

[@FrederickHagan]

Awesome. Thanks for the comment.

[@aidengriffen]

Superb how to videos Mr.Hagen! From your calming narration to the dream like background music your videos stand beyond the rest. Will always recommend!

[@FrederickHagan]

John Scott Thank you for the kind words, John. Clear skies to you my friend.

[@JomezPro]

Great work! We just upgraded from the P4 to the P4P and will definitely be giving these settings a try!

[@FrederickHagan]

Thanks for the comment.

[@wesleymohawk]

I learned so much from this. Thank you for providing a video that is exactly what the title says it is, and not making is fast forwarded through half the video to get to what we came for , like so many others. Also for not trying to sell us something or redirect us to some sort of revenue stream. A breath of fresh air in the clutter full world of you tube.if I could like it twice I would.👍🏻👍🏻

[@burbankjim]

Very informative and well done instructional video. As a former Telecine Colorist, I can appreciate the attention to detail. --Jim Watkins (Burbank, CA)

[@FrederickHagan]

Thanks for the kind words, Jim. Really appreciate it.

[@houstonshooter]

Great tutorial, just what I asked for. Fred you are doing a phenomenal job helping us to get better at this , thanks a lot!

[@MrChris2163]

I agree, great job presenting the material. Glad I found your channel.. Keep up the great work!

[@FrederickHagan]

Chris Anderson thanks for the comment and kind words, Chris.

[@daddyrabbit835]

Hi Frederick. I love your videos and find them very informative. I wanted to give you a tip. Instead of leaving the "adjust gimbal roll" up on your screen, you can hold C2 and turn the right dial on the remote to adjust the gimbal roll.

[@FrederickHagan]

Dan Vaught Wow, Dan thank you very much. I had no idea about this handy little tip! Really appreciate it.

[@AusExplorer]

+1 sub, I like having the setting explained and having back to back comparisons, very helpful.

[@FrederickHagan]

Aus Explorer thanks for the comment and welcome to my channel!

[@jamesvassallo4140]

Wow! Very informative and a video for any beginning drone pilot to look at.

[@kennethbabbert8262]

Awesome information on achieving desired results with my camera. I look forward to future videos.

[@FrederickHagan]

Awesome. Thanks for the comment.

[@h4y6d2e]

THANK YOU for taking the time to make this for the rest of us.

[@FrederickHagan]

h4y6d2e you are most welcome. Thank you for the comment.

[@h4y6d2e]

here's the thing - you come across as very intelligent and kind with your information. you are not glossing over anything and you don't have the slightest condescending or elitist tone. you are HELPING complete strangers. i know this video, let alone the experience in refining your opinions based on who know how many hours of R&D, took a monumental amount of your time. that is why i appreciated your video and have subscribed. i am looking forward to more on the 4 Pro 👌🏻

[@FrederickHagan]

That means the world to me and it is why I started this channel. People in my past were kind enough to share their knowledge with me and I wanted to return that favor. Thanks again, h4y6d2e.

[@richardcerni9996]

Hi Frederick, a great video. Easy to understand and full of fantastic information. I've only just subscribed after finding this, but the ease in which you go thru everything, unobtrusive, easy going, simple, lay back information that is pertinent to the cause is fantastic. I'm a flyer, not a photographer so this is of great value for me now that there is a camera involved. Prior to this, I have been leaving everything on auto. Now, not any more. Thanks and Merry Xmas.

[@FrederickHagan]

Richard Cerni Thanks for the kind words, Richard. Clear skies to you my friend.

[@TechWiz1983]

I absolutely LOVE this video & your channel. Subbed. Thank-you very much for taking the time to share your best P4P settings with us. Much appreciated! I am on vacation in Croatia currently using my P4P for the very first time today, did about an hour worth of filming. I was filming in 4K 60FPS, using Polar Pro's ND4-PL, ND8-PL & ND16-PL filters, still waiting for them to ship out the ND8, ND16 & ND32 cinema series filters-those should be here by Friday this week. Long story short, while flying I could see the zebra lines in many of my shots, and after reviewing the footage I wasn't happy at all, as all the videos looked very over exposed. I will be giving your settings a try tomorrow; keeping my fingers crossed the footage will look amazing! I'm traveling to Italy, Denmark & Germany before completing this vacation-so much more flight time ahead! Thank-you very much for your help! Cheers.

[@FrederickHagan]

Thanks for the kind words, Daniel. Yeah the Zebra stripes on the mobile device are a professional feature warning that you are over exposed. Take you time and enjoy. You'll learn so much with every outing and every shot.

[@TechWiz1983]

Frederick Hagan Thank-you, I am filming a lot of windsurfing & water sports in general, on the beaches with a bright sun. What settings would you recommend for this as 'best in 4K' & what ND filter? I'm guessing the polarized ND16 would be the best bet until they ship out the ND32 by the end of this week. I'd like to dial something in that works without much post processing work for quick uploads to share, & also something that will require lots of post processing for when I return home from this 5 week vacation. Basically I'm filming everything at least twice with two very different settings. This sure is time consuming, but it's fun & the reason I blew all this $ after all. Practice makes #perfect. :)

[@FrederickHagan]

For super bright sun I always start with the ND16. I've not yet found the need for an ND32. I think the only time the ND32 would be a necessity would be with pure white snowy landscapes in midday sun.

[@MrTommyboy11]

Thank you very much for your camera and filming critique, I have been looking for someone who knows how to work a camera really well. Thanks!

[@50dafuz]

Thank you very much for posting these tips! Explained in easy to understand terms!

[@FrederickHagan]

Thanks for the comment, 50dafuz.

[@robbotten9635]

Subscribed after seeing this video! I cannot thank you enough for how well done this is.

[@FrederickHagan]

You're most welcome, Rob. Thanks for the encouragement and support.

[@mkhvisualaspect]

That was so well explained, Great job and well put together

[@FrederickHagan]

MKH VisualAspect thanks for the kind words!

[@15chrispowell]

this is fantastic help and very well explained to a novice like me, I have a p4p,mavic air and i1p and still tying to learn about camara setting .

[@Marvelofebikes]

Thank you, thank you!! Really made a difference. My first drone and started to learn to fly then focused on the camera.

[@AndrewKingcampingfishingNC]

new to the P4P and i think this video will really help me as a staring point. I love your relaxed tone and the way you explain each setting and how it affects the results. I have subscribed for more great videos. Keep up the great work thanks

[@FrederickHagan]

Thanks for the kind words, Andrew. Glad the videos help.

[@CyprusFromAboveChannel]

Very useful and well explained. Thanks from the island of Cyprus!

[@FrederickHagan]

Thanks for the comment.

[@nateoleson2349]

Incredible content, incredible knowledge, and you explain things in a way that I can understand thank you so much for your videos and the way they are formatted

[@deongrobler3797]

Very helpful and well done tutorial, thanks mate.

[@andywhiteing]

Thanks for the Great Video! I cant wait till the weekend to give these options a try!

[@FrederickHagan]

Andy Whiteing you are most welcome. Clear skies to you this weekend.

[@gidesp1]

Je vous remercie de ce formidable tutoriel bien utile. Bonne et heureuse année

[@toddspeck9415]

Your good at explaining the amazing Phantom 4 camera. Thanks man.

[@bigbells]

Thank you for the extraordinary amount of useful information and for answering so many questions that I didn't know enough to ask before watching this video. Subscribed, liked, and requested notification.

[@carper1325]

Hi Thanx once again you've given me new hope I'll do that first thing and I'll also watch your video about camera settings and change mine colin

[@highflyer-skyfpv6531]

Regarding D-Cinelike, I did a little test shooting as I needed flight time for my logbook. I did an initial shot at D-Cinelike at -1-3-2 as is my usual setting. I then shot same scene in D-Log with various custom settings. Put all clips in FCP and graded all with colorfinale using s-curve on exposure and increased saturation. (colour balance fine so not touched) D-cinelike -1,-3,-2 came out heads and shoulders above all d-log settings in every way. D-Log had crushed blacks to get contrast and had lots of excess noise. Sometimes is good to produce some awful comparison footage to make you appreciate your correct camera settings. There are still lots of people recomending D-Log on P4P and I can totally agree with you that this is not the best setting.

[@FrederickHagan]

High Flyer thanks for commenting on your test results. Yes I went this route also hoping that Dlog will get better as firmware update roll out. But once again Cinelike wins out by a longshot. Thanks again for taking the time to post your results!

[@highflyer-skyfpv6531]

Smoother footage: Just a thought which may well be a very silly one but... in theory i'm wondering if to perform physical filming at a far slower speed (ie tripod mode) , in 30fps and then marginally speed up the footage up in post to keep the cinematic blur of 30fps on the individual frames, while actually getting a higher virtual frame rate when the video is run. Obviously anything in frame such as people/cars/birds may be a complication.

[@richthedroneguy8943]

Thanks very much for these recommendations. Very well explained too! I wish you were a drone camera instructor, I'd take your course!

[@TheMiggins]

Incredibly useful information here. Thank you my friend.

[@FrederickHagan]

TheMiggins thanks for the kind words.

[@RonaldKethers]

Perfect explanations, everything plausible, very nice guy and awesome grading in the end. Thank you for your work, keep on supporting us. Liked and subscribed.

[@FrederickHagan]

Thanks for the kind words and welcome to my channel!

[@jake_80]

Great video! I'll be coming back here a few times I'm sure and the film profile settings is fantastic reference.

[@FrederickHagan]

Thanks for the comment.

[@matttodd5823]

Thanks! Just got my P4 Pro. Lots of good info in here.

[@FrederickHagan]

Matt Todd Thanks for the kind words.

[@jasonmarshall3539]

thanks for the great info not sure I understand how you got the changes in the videos at the end but they were great

[@FrederickHagan]

Thanks for the comment, jason. The changes at the end are before color correction then after with color correction and grading.

[@norwegianoutdoors4437]

Thank you for this great video with lots of helpful hints and tips!

[@FrederickHagan]

Nowegian Outdoors Thanks for the comment.

[@TheSnoopoff]

Mate, great video. Very helpful and detailed, thanks a lot!

[@redsarson5354]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us. I am very new to the drone video and pic taking and need all the info i can get and this video is very informational in regards to what i'm looking for.. I'm flying the new P4P V2.0 and having a heck of a time with the camera settings. Thank you ! Keep smiling !

[@rogerpetersen3367]

Thank you Frederick, this kind of information is just what I was looking for. Great job!

[@FrederickHagan]

Roger Petersen Awesome. Thanks for the comment.

[@MagnumVideos]

Great video! I love the color graded footage. I wish iMovie would do that. Nice job.

[@FrederickHagan]

Thanks for the kind words, Magnum.

[@Michael_Lak]

Great video. I miss your wise and soothing tones. Best on youtube for knowledge and presentation. PS I'm not sure if the updated colour profile names are from 12 April or 4th December (4/12/17)

[@FrederickHagan]

Thanks for the kind words, Michael. Yep there's an updated video on color profiles on my channel.... however.... I believed they've been changed AGAIN!!! I can't keep up!

[@seanc.5310]

Thank you sir! This was a very logical walk-through and explanation which helped me out a lot.

[@EtheB1]

Both informative and enjoyable - thanks for an excellent tutorial!

[@jimdennis8965]

Someone with knowledge. Thank you

[@philprosser8800]

Best one I have seen so far, not an exaggerated KZbin clown. New subsriber... Part 107

[@FrederickHagan]

Phil Prosser Thanks for the support and the sub, Phil. Clear skies to you my friend.

[@bazzwell99]

Your videos are extremely helpful, thank you !

[@FrederickHagan]

Thanks for the comment, Barry.

[@jimmylong1649]

Great video. Explained very well. One of the better videos on the p4 pro, thanks

[@FrederickHagan]

Thanks for the kind words, Jimmy.

[@payupich]

Nice teaching I can't wait to catch up to what you're even talking about I'm going to study everything you have

[@jrod1944]

Thank you for taking the time to post all this valuable information. Your videos are excellent.

[@FrederickHagan]

Juan Rodriguez Thanks for the kind words. Really appreciate the support.

[@scottwatson5767]

Love your videos. I like how you explain what exactly you do and the reason for it. My videos have improve immensely. Thank you

[@FrederickHagan]

Scott Watson that's fantastic, Scott. I'm glad you find a Videos helpful and thank you for the kind words.

[@RogerSayers]

Frederick, Thank you for sharing this video. I'm now learning things about my DJI Phantom 4. There are sections in the menu screens that I didnt even know was there. I have found that by following along with you on this video, your taking to some great places. I find that in the menu screens, some don't look the same, the settings are worded differently on mine, but are pretty much the same. Like the color profiles on mine are ; D-Log, D-Cinelike, True Color, Djicolor (None), Art, Black & White, Vivid, Beach, Dream, Clasic, Nostalgia. I have been playing around these settings, and I do see the changes in the images on video & photo. I do have one of the Polar Pro lenses ( ND8 ) Wanted to get others, but broke the bank sorta speak. . . I'm now looking forward to some warmer weather so I can get out and use the cam and the filter along with the settings that you suggest. I give you 4 ***** rating, and two thumbs up... I'm now a subscriber to your channel, and will be watching for more of your work. Thanks so very much for sharing your videos... You are an awesome teacher......

[@FrederickHagan]

Goodolboy One thanks so much for the kind words. I'm glad the videos are helpful and thank you so much for subscribing to my channel!

[@RogerSayers]

Your welcome Frederick... If it good with you, I'll share your channel (s) on facebook and google as well... I'll hold off on that until I get the go from you....

[@FrederickHagan]

Goodolboy One Share away my friend. I appreciate the support. Thank you again.

[@RogerSayers]

Great... Gonna share now.... Have a great evening, and again, thanks for the great videos... Yer an awesome teacher....

[@RogerSayers]

Thanks Frederick.... Sharin now ;

[@MrChevyman53]

Well I guess now you'll have to redo all the best camera settings since DJI has done an update as of for 4-12-17 and changed all of the color settings. I'm looking forward to that video.

[@rafe1482]

This guy is the Bob Ross of Drones

[@AndrewCCM]

Flippers exactly!!! Love it

[@aidengriffen]

Flippers Absolutley!

[@JustinValentino]

I love youtube! This is the first video on your channel that I've watched. Very informative and concise tutorial :) learned quite a lot on here from you which is very helpful. Do you have any other videos on post processing to get the desired video results right near the end of your video? they looked amazing. thanks!

[@FrederickHagan]

Thanks for the kind words, Justin. Yep.... go to my channel and browse the videos. I have tons of post processing tutorials and tips. kzbin.info

[@JustinValentino]

Frederick Hagan ok great thanks :) I get my P4P Plus in 2 weeks so can't wait! going to try and soak in as much knowledge and information from your videos haha!

[@typecfilms]

Thank you for the information!! I hope this works better for my next capture

[@FrederickHagan]

You're most welcome. Thanks for the comment.

[@JourneysEndLofts]

HI FREDERICK ,, GREAT VIDEO , JUST BOUGHT THE DJI PH4 PRO ,, WISH ME LUCK .

[@alessandrovalentino3406]

Great tutorial! Thank you so much!

[@robertmacdonald7216]

Learned a lot thanks just wish at the end with the video with the color grading you would have said which grade you used in shooting maybe you could add in notes ?

[@casefoundationcaseatlantic3122]

Very helpful info. Looking forward to getting out with the new Phantom 4 pro for some better footage than done with the Phantom 2 Vision +

[@FrederickHagan]

Thanks for the comment. I think you'll be impressed.

[@MagnumVideos]

Excellent tutorial. I'm still trying to find my best settings. Everyone has different opinions. Subbed.

[@FrederickHagan]

Thanks for the comment, Magnum. Yes "BEST" is really so very subjective. Hopefully I can provide a ball park to start from but beauty is that....you are the creator. YOUR best settings are the only settings that matter! Clear skies and low winds to you my friend.

[@2dognero]

Another great video. Really helpful. Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences with us.

[@hanslangenberg3617]

On the P4 you van adjust the gimbal roll by pressing and holding the C2 button and roling the exposure control.

[@FrederickHagan]

Great tip.... thanks.

[@HalStaniloff]

Awesome. Can't wait to get my P4P now that I know the best settings to use. Thanks! 😊👍✨

[@dougstringer5358]

Frederick, I'm just getting my P4P+ today and am very glad to have run across this excellent settings video you posted. It's nice to see a video where you know what you are talking about and understand the complexities of dynamic range and post work. Thank you. I chose the P4P since I am a professional photographer and have also been an R/C model (glider) flyer for years. What freaks me out about drones is that there is no glide ratio associated with their flight characteristics. Maybe someone should invent a deployable chute system on the top in the event of sudden power failure or using the abort feature? Just in case though, I did buy the 12-month DJI Care Refresh. Looking forward to your updates or other videos. As for your update notes on the Film Modes - do your original descriptions match the new descriptors (Art, Film, etc. ) in the same sequence or did DJI marketing mess this all up? Thanks again, Doug

[@FrederickHagan]

Thanks for the kind words, Doug. And... congrats on your new quad! As a pro shooter I think you'll be pleased. It's not going to shoot as well as most DSLR's on the market BUT... this quad's camera has taken the leap into more "serious" imagery. Obviously use RAW for your stills. I'm surprised at how much I can push and pull the images in post using RAW. Also regardless of what color profile you choose (I use Cinelike for stills and video) set that contrast to -3. With contrast set to "0" you'll find blacks crushed in many of the shots. Most of all be patient and learn it's strengths...but most importantly it's weaknesses. You'll be able to work around those with a little TLC in post! "no glide ratio"... You said it brother LOL! Check out this video. A little encouragement... but with a little hard truth so be prepared. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXa0pJqNa92GqNk DJI is constantly changing the color profiles! So go here for the most current profiles that will be on your new quad. I "THINK" these are the latest. Fingers crossed as they've changed the profiles 3 times with firmware updates over the last few months. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5PWl3aIiNx4Z6s kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHaXp5eur9WWd9k

[@JennyDixonBeach]

Great info on video settings on the P4P.. Thanks very much Frederick ;)

[@FrederickHagan]

JennyDixonBeach Thanks for the comment and you are most welcome, Jenny

[@luapynneb3069]

What a great well explained video, I get a lot of that 1st stepping shimmer thingy "That's Moire!!" ;) never knew that, let alone thought that I was able to control it, probably need to watch this again and a few other videos of yours and try some of the settings to get a better feel of what my eye likes, but its nice as a relative noob at this to at least be able understand what your talking about, as I am new! I practice and film in the same location for now, so that gives me a chance to compare the same footage taken with the different settings. Thx p14b

[@FrederickHagan]

luap ynneb Thanks for the kind words. I really appreciate it and I’m glad videos can help!

[@luapynneb3069]

NP , I do have a question, having just bought the Sandmarc filter set ND-4/8/16 & PL for my P4 adv plus, as I would like to get out of full auto mode, the tips on using cloudy/sunny will defo stop my footage brightness swinging badly as it did in auto. Q > Would you now recommend SP-Mode and set it to 120 as I shoot 4k/60fps ? And what am I looking out for as regards to choosing the right ND filter to use ? Hope that makes some sense to you! Thx Paul

[@FrederickHagan]

luap ynneb I shoot everything in 24 frames per second. So I make sure my shutter speed is around 50. As far as which Indy filter to use… Just make sure your exposure meter is centered. If you have an Nd 8 filter (with the above settings) and the exposure meter is on the plus (+) side... that means it’s still too bright. Therefore try an Nd 16.

[@krism1492]

Very helpful advice and delivered in very understandable manner, This has been a big help to me. One thing I'm really struggling to get right is my low light/night time settings. Do you have any advice on this or would you consider making a video on the subject?

[@FrederickHagan]

Thanks for the comment, Kris. Low light is gonna be tough. The sensor on the quad is simply not large enough for gathering an adequate amount of light for a proper exposure in low light conditions. It simply wasn't made for that. BUT.... if there is enough ambient light (city, street lights, autos, etc) you can get decent results.

[@krism1492]

Frederick Hagan Thanks for the reply, much appreciated. My Quad is the P4 pro so it does have the 1" sensor. I should have been more clear as I was meaning city scapes so a fair bit of artificial lighting. I would also choose to shoot just before dark so there would still be a bit of natural light in the sky. I will keep experimenting with the settings.

[@makirichi]

Master Work here Fred. Thx so much.

[@FrederickHagan]

Thanks for the kind words, nick.

[@BenFleay]

Thank you so much for this video I just got my phantom 4 pro and had its first flight today after watching this video and copying your settings!! Wow what an awesome drone and your colour correcting is amazing any chance you could do a video on that ?? I love the cinema look!!

[@FrederickHagan]

Thanks for the comment, Ben. Check out the other videos on my channel. There are quite a few step by step tutorials on color correction and grading.

[@samuelzhao3935]

I just got my p4p last week and this video totally answered all of my questions! It's so helpful. By the way, what editing software do you use in those sample videos in the end. Thank you so much!

[@FrederickHagan]

Samuel Zhao thanks for the comment. I use Adobe Premier Pro CC 2017

[@josephb5401]

Great video! You need to do more!