How to Capture Epic Drone Footage

Learn the different styles of Aerial Cinematography for your Drone Videos.
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00:00 - Intro
00:38 - Tutorial Briefing
01:21 - What's Your Vision?
01:51 - Planning
04:28 - Technical Ability
05:38 - Shooting Techniques
12:13 - Location / Locales
12:53 - Weather & Timing
13:51 - Time of Day Examples
15:11 - Confidence
16:03 - Outro
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[@robjeeves]

Bro these vids are awesome. What I really like is how long and relaxed your style is. Don’t get me wrong. Quick tips are good but your vids are more, make a cup of tea and set aside some time to really savour and become engrossed in the subject 👌

[@kevinhudson6256]

Great info man! Thx for sharing all of these tips and tricks Man and Drone! Your stuff rocks!

[@skylinephotography698]

Epic video mate, brilliant.

[@ActionMediaProductions]

As a "ground" cinematographer, and new drone owner (first flight tomorrow), I have to say that this is the most professional drone tutorial I've watched...and I'm sure I've exceeded 200 of them. The information is well-presented in a calm, classy and dynamic style. I subscribed, and I'll look for you on other platforms as well.

[@ManAndDrone]

Thanks buddy, good to know! Hope my future tutorials come in handy too.

[@robertcalloway6685]

Your one of my favorite - go to guys. This video is worth multiple views. Keep up the good work

[@stevekaboobiroo1479]

Superb video and some great tips. You've got my subscription.

[@3lmo2004]

One of the best drone tips and tricks videos so far. So stoked you cover the filters as well. Really nice job.

[@ManAndDrone]

Thanks Wayne 👍🏻

[@MrPicoSun]

Gorgeous!

[@ryanmcnamara2242]

As a new drone owner I feel very comfortable about flying and filming now! You have earned my subscription!

[@skyrendermedia-aerialphoto571]

Wonderful tips! Thanks for taking the time to put this together.

[@ManAndDrone]

No probs!

[@rmusick60]

Terrific tips thanks for sharing!

[@TheChrisjge]

Great advice, thank you.!

[@KeerthiChandanJillepally]

Awesome tips, thank you.

[@LordNeoZ]

As always, a pleasure to see your footage and the great explications of every technique. Thanks a lot!

[@ManAndDrone]

Thanks for watching! 👍🏻

[@laquiladimare]

Great man! Thank you very much! :)

[@gordonmelrose9700]

Wonderful video - Thanks. The opening & closing sequences (& editing) were stunning

[@ManAndDrone]

Thanks a lot, glad you liked.

[@mxstylie312]

Hello from California. I just want to say thank you for your videos, I recently purchased an Inspire 1 for some of my work and your videos have greatly reduced my learning curve. Confidence is so important and I have had to learn that through my first few flights (I have 6 so far) hearing you reinforce this point in this video really makes sense to me. Your work is very appreciated and I wish the best for your future projects.

[@ManAndDrone]

Hi mate, great to know. Plenty more tutorials coming. Should be in Cali within a few weeks!

[@mxstylie312]

If you're in the Temecula area (Socal) send me a message if you want to go try and meet up for a flight. Take care man..

[@samuelcaslick2914]

Awesome thanks for the tips pal!

[@BradBashamphotography]

Thank you!

[@H20Spy]

Outstanding information!!

[@jefje2186]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@Bobster986]

Great video tutorial! Really liked the use of description narrative and actual example footage. Keep them coming!

[@ManAndDrone]

Thanks dude, will do! 👊🏻🚁

[@AZGeek520]

Thanks very much for an excellent tutorial --- and pointing us to some very nice music to round out our productions.

[@skylergreene7404]

thanks, super helpful.

[@JoseARubio]

Fantastic !!!! This video deserves much views that it has, absolutely great work!

[@ManAndDrone]

Cheers Jose!

[@Bringinheat]

Slick work with the edits

[@JimmyOlsson]

absolutely awesome tutorial! So inspiring! 👍👍👍👍

[@ManAndDrone]

Thanks for the kind words Jimmy! 👊🏻👍🏻

[@k999gmxnet]

Superb! Thanks!

[@ErikThureson]

Well Done! Keep up the good work!

[@ManAndDrone]

Thanks Erik, will do!

[@droneuk]

Nice info and insight, thanks for sharing

[@visidroneproject8987]

Wooo great!!!

[@livingskiesaerialphotograp5941]

Great info. I have practiced your techniques :)

[@jonnylingga7790]

valuable lessons, I grew my flying skills using those techniques and it really works. great job, mate!

[@ManAndDrone]

Good to know, thanks!

[@iballiano]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! Amazing and inspiring!

[@ManAndDrone]

No Problem dude, thanks for checking it out! 👌🏻

[@droneshots8655]

wow amazing!!

[@AcesUpMedia]

Great informative video for pilots at any level! I love your work and your channel is amazing!

[@ManAndDrone]

Cheers mate!

[@cesara7352]

just amazing. thanks.

[@ManAndDrone]

Cheers!

[@redappletv222]

Nice and very informative video Man. Subscribed and liked.

[@bruzzisurfschool1]

You are the best !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rafacq]

Beautiful video tutorial! Thanks for the suggestions and tips.

[@ManAndDrone]

No worries Ralph - Hope they work out for you.

[@rafacq]

I have a lot to learn. I've only had my Spark for a week and in the hot Texas summer, it is not ideal flying conditions. Looking forward to the fall and better temperatures to enjoy my drone. Looking forward to watching some of your other videos.

[@frankhe4832]

Thank you very much for sharing such valuable tutorial!!!I It's very useful.

[@okende11]

Very nice, sound, and professional advice. Your footage is breathtaking.

[@ManAndDrone]

Cheers!

[@usmclongrangebrainsurgeon]

Awesome tips. Great video

[@ManAndDrone]

Thanks for watching Oisin 👍🏻

[@DJIDroneTravel]

Great tips thanks :)

[@DangiaWild]

Great work! ;)

[@SchwalmPictures]

Interesting video!

[@GISMOTELA]

PERFECT-PERFECT-PERFECT!!!!!!!!!YOUR ARE BEST!!!!!THANKS.........

[@guiabruno]

You have beautiful scenes to film. Who had given me my city, Recife / Brazil, had these natural beauties that exist at his disposal. lucky you! But beyond the scenes, you have technique and talent. I'll get there one day. congratulations!

[@johhny303]

great tutorial thanks for sharing.

[@ManAndDrone]

Cheers!

[@martikiv989]

13:51 WHAT A SHOT! incredible

[@KTT_-vw2ur]

Thank you for sharing...!!!

[@ManAndDrone]

Welcome!

[@ephotosaver]

Very inspiring video you said have confidence and trust in your equipment this is very true

[@ManAndDrone]

Thanks Charles!

[@paulwrest1778]

Thank you

[@KimAswani]

Love the location in orbit mode

[@SilasWilloughby]

Amazing intro

[@samadair7019]

Great Video tutorial - goes right in line with your previous instructional videos. Just getting started in the aerial video services. My expertise currently lies in safety video surveys of construction sites - not much "talent" required for this, but hopefully I can put in some creative cuts with my P4 as confidence grows. Keep up the great tutorials - more flying examples would be great - always love seeing creative work!

[@ManAndDrone]

Thanks Sam, appreciate the time for the comment! Hope you are able to capture some creative content along the way. 🚁👍🏻

[@Neonskiesfilms]

Really nice info ur amazing.. Thanks .. This will help me for my future videossss keep it up .. Subscribed.

[@paulhughes2268]

Great video lot of information

[@ManAndDrone]

Cheers!👌🏻

Good advice - planing being the main one! Many thanks for sharing the information as it helps us all :-)

[@ManAndDrone]

Cheers Shaun! 👍🏻

[@AF-ei7bk]

Hello, congratulations on your channel. I would like to know how I can create patterns with symbols or other conventions of Scenes and Sequences. Is there a method to schematize camera movements and the drone path? Thank you.

[@OakleefMoto]

Very nice!!

[@ManAndDrone]

Ta 👍🏻

[@DroneSquadRobotics]

nice video frienddd

[@guiabruno]

congratulations! Very good.

[@ManAndDrone]

Thanks!

[@DronemanfromNepal]

Amazing

[@brandonminnick9582]

Thank You!

[@ManAndDrone]

👍🏻🚁

[@macfawlty]

Very nice locations and footage. Solid tutorial. The 6-pack of polar pro filters is comprehensive except it's missing the ND64, which I've used more than the 32 and 16. Not many opportunities to use anything less than a 16 if you want low shutter speeds.

[@JamesAnderson-bz4cg]

Excellent tutorial and advice. Thank you, subscribed. And you're in the U.K. Too, 👍

[@AntonDoiron]

Very useful tips! Thanks!

[@ManAndDrone]

No worries - plenty more coming!

[@AntonDoiron]

Man And Drone We took my friends phantom 4 out north of Juneau Alaska today. Tried your tips. Footage looked good. Drone didn't kill us or end up in the ocean.

[@ManAndDrone]

Ahh cool, Juneau looks like a great place to fly! Hah - good to know! Thanks.

[@mikekay6288]

Thank you; top tutorial. I have a Phantom 1 with no gimbal or camera. I'm thinking of securing an action camera to the drone and attempting some limited aerial photography using video and time lapse. How successful can this be without a smart phone and DJI settings in the drone? Mike in Oz

[@DJChesley]

I think I even used the same track on my last video that you did on one of yours... Really you are inspiring lots of new drone pilots!

[@ManAndDrone]

That track your on about is from my Canada True North video as it has my wind SFX overlaid. Be careful with Copyright laws. Both the Sound Effect & Track are licensed. Music is from MusicBed.com and sound effects from JunlgleAudio.net

[@cosmovies8183]

Can you give the name of music ? Thanks!

[@aleksmarkaerialvideosgr2824]

HALLO FROM GREECE VERY NICE VIDEO

[@crispycrunchycooking]

wow so beautiful awesome scenes iam here forever dear🌸🌸🙏🙏 You bring out the best in other people with your talent and awesome presentation Your creative potential seems limitless, all the best and have a nice day dear sweet friend

[@ValiNec]

Super.. Bravo

[@ManAndDrone]

😎👍🏻

[@ferik.-aerodron1854]

very nice video

[@Texaspotato]

nice video! I subbed!

[@ManAndDrone]

Hey, thanks for that! 👍🏻

[@itstheBMAC]

This was uploaded on my birthday! Best birthday present a drone owner could ask for! Thanks, Man And Drone!

[@ManAndDrone]

Your welcome, and belated happy birthday!

[@PassodopoPasso]

Thanks man.. this would be really helpfull for a drone noob like me.

[@ManAndDrone]

Cool, few more coming soon! 👍🏻

[@ChrisKamberis]

Great piece. Did you post process the blades out in any of this footage? Or at 14:50 more specifically?

[@ManAndDrone]

Hey Chris, Thanks. To be honest I fly carefully so that blades don't appear in picture. You could also fly backwards then reverse the footage in post ;)

[@kevincameron8437]

Good stuff here..As a newbie drone guy, I'm always looking for stuff to improve my videos...Now I just need the time to practice, practice and practice some more...

[@ManAndDrone]

Good-Luck with it! 👍🏻

[@dronevision7664]

excellent...the best video i ever seen...congrats

[@ManAndDrone]

Thanks very much! 🙌🏼

[@dronevision7664]

how can eliminate the proppellers efect with de son ligth on my videos when the drone go up...thanks

[@ManAndDrone]

Couple of ways : 1) Fly in calm conditions, low wind. 2) Fly backwards more away from your subject, gimbal down at 30 degrees. 3) Use a Scope like I do in my videos (black bars top and bottom). 4) Fly slower 7 m/s. Hope that helps 👍🏻

[@dronevision7664]

perfect...its clear for mi...Might see video and my comment that I should improve ... many thanks

[@champion11ish]

Brilliant work - I have tried my P3 Pro in various settings but never as good as this. Is it originally shot in 4K?

[@ManAndDrone]

Hi Tim, yeah mostly shot in 4k 30fps from the P3 Pro.. and then downscaled to 1080p for the tutorial. Cheers

[@michaelholzwarth5450]

What is the song title of your EPIC intro edit ? Nice work great vid, new sub

[@user-qn9if1pi8e]

Wonderful👍.Nice sharing👍👍Stay connected🔔🔔👍🤝😍😍😍

[@dionsudiono]

Nice videos

[@fpv-projects1117]

Very good, awesome shots and tips, thanks!! :) I liked the "Pyramiedenkogel" you filmed near the Wörthersee cause I live 5 min from there :) Do you have some tips for planning apps for IOS too?

[@ManAndDrone]

Hey thanks, nice place to live! IOS apps... well you can still get 'Plan it' for photographers on both platforms. I just use that really as it covers most things like sunrise and sunset 👍🏻

[@Maximilan20]

AWSOME AWESOME AWESOME VIDEO. What is the opening and closing music plz?? the last part with the cut/jump scene was ever so EPIC!!!

[@ManAndDrone]

Thanks for the kind words Maximilan. Opening Music is by 'Audio Pizza - EPIC Adventure' closing music is 'Fractures by Kari Siguardson'

[@Quad8ightMix]

Hi sir, What video effects did you use on 16:24.?

[@LightSportMan]

What settings and style are you using

[@canada1512]

Great video. Thank you. I just got a phantom 3 standard. I'm having trouble uploading footage to KZbin,footage is not in 2.7 k but. 720 or 1020.

[@ManAndDrone]

Hi, try my 'Best Settings Tutorial' : kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIbPpIRrbMSphZY

[@canada1512]

Man And Drone thanks I Will

[@goodtime125]

Hi there One of the best tips I've found on KZbin, SUBSCRIBED! One question, what Apple software that you use for planning the shots? Didn't see it clearly, is it planet photograph ?

[@ManAndDrone]

Thank you. It's an App called 'Plan It for photographers' on both IOS and Android. Cheers

[@DarthGold]

Excellent video, how do i keep the horizon horizontal, sometimes my drone is slightly off and this makes the whole shot look slanting

[@ManAndDrone]

Which Drone? I had the problem with the Phantom 3's and 4's. Bring the drone down, power off, power on after a minute or so, re-calibrate compass, launch again.. usually works for me.

[@DarthGold]

I was using the phantom 3, now im using a mavic but still the same problem, ill try the power off and then on again method, thanks very much. Keep up the great work

[@Svoboda119]

Very useful information, I loved the video! What drone are you using for these shots?

[@ManAndDrone]

Thanks! These shots are just with the DJI Phantom 3.

[@ferik.-aerodron1854]

nice video

[@ManAndDrone]

Thanks man!

[@tobiaswaldner]

realy awsome video, keep up your great work! :) What is the name of this Musik in the beginning of your Video?

[@ManAndDrone]

Thanks Tobias! The music is by Audio Pizza, I think it's called 'The Epic' could be wrong. Theres a selection of them over at AudioJungle.

[@tobiaswaldner]

thank you :)

[@fpvbreakfast]

Excellent and informative! I notice you like 30fps. I've been shooting 60fps @ 1/120, 1080P. Would you recommend I shoot 2.7K @ 30fps, 1/60 for improved output quality which is exported at say 24fps, 1080?(P3A) Cheers!

[@ManAndDrone]

Hi Greg, thanks for checking the tutorial out. 2.7K is advantageous if you find your composition on some shots is out and you think it could be improved. Say you are filming a person walking and you frame them in the middle but would prefer it if they were actually on the left slightly. 2.7K would allow you to scale down and move it around within that 1080x1920 window. Output quality is determined by bitrate on H.264 so where's the footage going? If KZbin 1080 @ 25Mbps. This tutorial is 1080p @ 25Mbps VBR Pass 2. High Profile 5.1 @ Max Quality.

[@fpvbreakfast]

Man And Drone Excellent! Thank you so much for your guidance! Greatly appreciated! I'm looking fwd to your next epic video!

[@DIYbylekhandmade]

👍👍

[@stevenperrelli5785]

I have a phantom 3 standard. I would like to do time lapse but when I go into the photo mode it only says single burst aeb, and timed shot ( which I have tried and just takes like 20 photos) we have called dji and they were no help. Can you tell me what is wrong @man with drone

[@stevenperrelli5785]

@man and drone**

[@maxzabarovsky1890]

Hello Man! Pretty straightforward explanation and very useful video. How do you usually find your customers? Or do they find you via your website? thank you!

[@ManAndDrone]

Thanks, usually they find me through all social medias. 👍🏻

[@MikeNowacki]

Great idea. Is this the "DJI project" you mentioned in your personal vlog?

[@ManAndDrone]

Hi Mike, not sure what your referring to?

[@Bobster986]

One other important point you forgot, horizon line, it must alway look straight and level. This can be achieved by simply using the gimbal roll adjustment on the controller.