How To Make Flying Videos

[@mopar92]

The equipment is only part of this puzzle. Storytelling, editing, music, emotional twisting of the viewer... you obviously have it pretty well dialed in Trent.

[@SuperAero]

Solid Advice! I especially like how you started with STORY and CHARACTER. Too often filmmakers worry more about the gear and less about the story they are telling.

[@uavllc1675]

It's funny you say that, SA; you're absolutely right, but those guys aren't really story tellers. They're dudes with cameras.

[@SHAMBHALANZ327]

Fully agree about Magic Hour/Golden Hour. Favourite time of the day. I’m not a pilot myself but I enjoy watching different people and seeing their style of filming, only way one is to get better is too seek and learn from others. Thank you for sharing your view/knowledge with us.

[@nothingtoseehere4026]

It's obvious you care about the quality. Always excited to see your next video.. I'm learning with my neighbor on a tailwheel plane and your videos are motivation. Thanks for doing what you do.

[@alexharvey2000]

This channel is growing exponentially! I called it at 2k subs lol. Next big aviation channel!

[@steveo1kinevo]

I just switched over to the the Sony Action Cams. I like how they don’t chapter the footage as frequently as the GoPros and the remote is also a cool feature that is easier to use.

[@bimmerkarl87]

I just tripped over your channel a couple weeks ago and have been binge watching it ever since! as a pilot and photographer I am constantly impressed by your videos. This one is like icing on the cake. From the incredible story line of not even wanting to be a fixed wing pilot to where you are now, to the outstanding quality of your footage. I really like your setup. Those Sony action cams with the synchronized remote and REAL camera mounting hardware seem like the best option for someone who regularly works in your industry. I think you have the best possible setup with minimized workload in the cockpit which is pretty important ;-) Thank you so much for showing us all "how its done"!! If you ever want to get down on some seaplane action in FL, let me know!! Cheers!

[@MichaelCarrPilot]

Storytelling is really what it's all about. In the simplest form is the beginning, middle, and end. If you watch "regular" "Hollywood" films, you'll find that happening. Your eye for great cinematography in the "full scale" world through your drone flight is very much shown. If you weren't in the drone world, it might not be as effective. You clearly do exactly what the psychologically want. Just have fun, Trent, you're doing a great job. Thanks for the personalized responses to KZbin messages as well! You say you 've considered an external recorder. I'd recommend something like the Sony ICD-AX 412 or something similar and then match that with your video. That allows you to mix the external engine noise AND whatever level you want for the cockpit stuff - to me, there's something special about having about 40% engine hum mixed in with the cockpit audio to make things more realistic.

[@TrentonPalmer]

Sweet, I’ll look into that recorder, I actually have a little Zoom H1 that will work, I just need to go try it out.

[@MichaelCarrPilot]

I'm sure the zoom will work fine since it has a line in on the side. Maybe better audio quality from it?

So not only you make good videos you help people to follow your footsteps and make it properly. Great stuff man, as usual.

[@BruceInFlorida]

PAYING IT FORWARD. VERY KEWL

[@robertborchert932]

That we ND filter is more handy with aviation shots than meets the eye! Your shots are beautiful, no bizarre digital artifacts on the propellers. Looks quite natural. That stabilized cockpit camera is with its weight in gold, the result looks wonderful, with results that put the viewer right there!

[@jrmorrissey207]

Trent... I actually look forward to your intro clip every time. Love it. Thanks for all the videos.

[@JodelFlyer]

Great video Trent. Picked up your channel originally on the basis that we share a surname and subscribed due to your awesome content. I am very envious of the type of flying you can do but it is a bit different here in the UK. I have set myself the challenge of uploading a weekly flying video about the grass roots, farm strip flying I do in my Jodel DR1050. This is a very good video to compare styles and methods. Thanks for posting and keep up the great work. Tim Palmer

[@Roni-Ur]

Trent, watching your videos just makes me feel happy, it's very pleasing to watch. Even thou I work with marketing and storytelling is always in my mind I never realized that this was something so strong in your vlog, which means that you are doing it perfectly! Thanks for this awesome content, regards from Brazil!

[@johnjoeflanagan]

What I like about Trent is his honesty and generous spirit. You cannot help but like him!

[@hugobertiepickles3372]

Key word was “engage”. You do that so well, despite also being a talented/gifted photographer! Basically, you take us with you in an admirable way, engaging & with a humble honesty. Damn! you are good! Keep inspiring, keep vloging, be safe & ta for sharing x

[@BethePandaGames]

Im so addicted to your channel! Keep it going I so can see you being the next big thing!

[@OneAV8]

Thanks for the VLOG videos. They are some of the best aviation videos on the net thanks to your “telling the story” approach!

[@joentexas]

Never bored with a Palmer video. Thanks.

[@bargainboondocker3420]

I think the advice is adaptable to anyone wanting to do VLOG style videos, not just flying. Thanks for taking the time to share.

[@dogstar7]

Thanks for posting this. Your approach to continuity (self, plane, environment) really on point.

[@jeefflanyt]

Trent, another great video, thanks for doing that. The one thing you didn't touch on was your selection of background music, soundtracks, copyright issues, where you get your music, etc. The music adds so much to the video and you do an excellent job of making that work. Thanks again from a rusty old pilot who you inspired to get back into flying.

[@TrentonPalmer]

I think I’ll do a second video on the editing side of things and I will include that! At the moment I am using artlist.io for my music, I have also used epidemicsound.com, both are great for royalty free music 👍🏻

[@martinhansen132]

Great advise and introduction into the world of making VLOG's. I have just decided to get my pilot license and that is because of your videoes😊👍🏻, they are a great inspiration and made me realize I need flying in my lift -many thanks.

[@TheMicroPilot]

Your channel always gives me that bit more motivation to make mine better. Got some good future ideas and I look forward to making them! :)

[@hshs5756]

Great tips, worth learning by anyone who wants to shoot video. I hope when film makers start asking Trent to utilize his skills in other ways on the set we still get regular aviation videos. And "Magic Hour"... living under my local airport's pattern, I can always spot the pilots who are just going up for a 30 minute joy ride for the beauty of sunset from the air.

[@TrentonPalmer]

Flying at sunset is one of my favorite things!

[@bkbenelli]

Love both but the vlog style is definitely better to watch. Cool to know what's going on in the flying clips vs. just seeing the flying and cool scenes. Makes each of your videos seem like it's own little adventure. Keep up the awesome work! P.S. the wheel shot on touchdown is always a favorite to see.

[@chrisreevesC180]

You're a great advocate for GA. Hope to see you at Airventure this year!

[@benlzicar7628]

Good stuff Trent. You've made me seriously think about getting my LSA and buying a bushplane. I do videography as a side business so getting inside vlogs like this are great for me. Keep up the good work man.

[@mjdelaney44]

Thanks for all your videos! You inspired me to sell my 172 and get a Super Cub! I'm a rancher in central Montana, if you ever make it up this way, plenty of landing spots for the kit fox :)

[@TrentonPalmer]

Awesome, that’s a beautiful place to fly!

[@flycrew]

The intro plays and I hit like. it's amazing every time. I know this is probably wrong but....

[@jeffgrave]

Thanks Trent. Lots of great information.

[@Raypatrick66]

It’s so funny I’m a 50 year old guy who stay healthy works out never have been a person who get even excited about like say I actor or sports star or somebody famous just it doesn’t impress me I’m not a person who gets impressed very easy as far as your stars and all that it’s people to impress me to who are talented and you can make things work and do and go in express himself honestly actually I think people like you Trent are the heroes with the real world!!! Can you give me a lot to think about and you inspire me thank you can’t say enough if you only knew what I’ve gone through and thinks you you’ve made it that much better please never stop the videos etc!!! Pilot!!!! Kit fox!!!all of it and of course ty filling his gas tanks lol..!

[@chrisbennett5139]

Thank you Trent. Now I have a better understanding of what I've just started and want to do in my videos to come. Great advice. Since my first flight has not happened yet, this video find is perfect timing. Wow. The video editing of the gopro hero 5 black is complex to say the least. In my first few weeks of training, I will be flying north of me towards Red Bluff :)

[@Zenithflyer1970]

I know you probably don’t remember all the comments but awhile back I asked for this type of video. Thank you for taking the time to share your skill. Much appreciated Trent. You the Man.

[@ThalassTKynn]

Great tips! There is a definite quality difference between your videos and most other videos on youtube - aviation or otherwise.

[@markbenningfield2997]

Thanks for this video. Very good information given. I am learning to do videos while flying and needed these tips.

[@Aero360Aviation]

Very informative. I like the fact that you mention that you can really do it even with just a single camera. I love the B roll footage and think it adds a tremendous level to the videos.Thanks for the behind the scenes look and info!

[@brentjohnson6654]

Great advice. All interesting info even for those of us that are not video guys. You never go too long since you are talking about airplanes. Haha. Love your channel and story telling. It seems so natural like we are talking over a drink somewhere. Great job!

[@lalehbryanskrenes5692]

Trent, just fantastic. Thanks for this! This was great and very helpful. I am not a taildragger or a desert type of guy, but I just cannot stop watching your videos! You are really great at this! Thanks again!

[@everflywings]

Probably the best video I have watched on this topic so far. Well done!!!

[@jonathanhuman7333]

Thank you for making this video, I really appreciated the in depth look at how it's done.

[@gusbisbal9803]

Awesome. Answered every question and told us things about narrative that I didn't even think of asking about. OH!! where do you get your music! how about that? A little on video editing would be great if you have the time. Thank you for what you do Trent.

[@billsalton8660]

You make me want to splurge on a Kitfox and that isn't in my budget. I also know I'd have an absolute hayday with my camera and a harness getting some air-to-ground stills of waterskiing. Epic content man, keep it up

[@mikercflyer7383]

Love your videos I think I found your channel through Deon Mitton and the High Sierra fly inn. looks like a blast of an event.

[@zahckryisrael3258]

Thanks for the tips. I'm new to filming and editing and find tons of inspiration from your videos.

[@1mikekilo763]

Trent, I wanted to thank you for this video. You have inspired me to capture my flying experience. Low budget & skill but have found great joy in this activity. I have 19 followers :-). You provided some great tips to enjoy continuous improvement. I would not be doing this if it were not for finding you on utube. Thanks a bunch for the inspiration and keep your work coming, really enjoy. thanks again 1MikeKilo

[@SimplyKB21]

Thanks for the tips. I feel my videos came along way since i started and recently switched to the “vlog” style. Really hope my channel takes off soon👍

[@peteranninos2516]

Thanks again Trent! I was looking at the GoPro6 but the Sony with the Watch seems pretty interesting! I think Go-Pro does it through the "App." but I always like a dedicated piece of hardware.I'm probably going for a "SLING 4is" so with no struts it complicates mounting a bit but well see! Good advice on storytelling. So many times I'm sent to tell a story and what I find is totally different than what I was given. I always tell customers "Have a script" or at least, what is the story you want to tell.Enjoy Oshkosh.

[@j.gregory5669]

Great, great stuff. Thanks for sharing. Your videos are among the very best stuff on KZbin.

[@BRBTechTalk]

It is great advice. I have been a still photographer for decades now getting into video many of the things you say make sense. Thank you Trent.

[@kirkkaufman7762]

Love your videos. Sounds deep so take it with a grain of salt, but you fill the gap between earth and the rest of aviation. I have my pilots license and would love to do what you do. Keep flying man!

[@TrentonPalmer]

Thanks man! Thats actually exactly what I am hoping to do, pilots are awesome people, but often get so techy and opinionated that they arent as relatable. So I appreciate you saying that!

[@MrPetrvershinin]

YOU ARE DOING very , very good "arduous manual labour" !!!! JUST KEEP GOING !!!! MY BEST REGARDS !!!

[@ChuckKC]

Oh I have a few ideas on what to capture now! Definitely learned some new things to try! Thanks, Trent!

[@wb6she]

Lots of good information there, thanks, and I can see how you make all those good action shots..thanks for the info on the drone, I'm interested in one..

[@gerryortiz7276]

Awesome to know you use much of the same gear as me in your flying videos. I love the Mavic and use it more than my Inspire for the convenience and love the Sony FDRX 3000 action cam w built in image stabilization.

[@TrentonPalmer]

Awesome! I have the older actioncam without image stabilization, I think I’m pretty due for an upgrade

[@100clagman]

Got night current, came home and watched your ranch flying on a Smart TV. Xfinity should hire you.

[@Joey4420]

Thanks for the good info. Trying to get my videos to the next level. Sadly it seems half the time I fly half of my cameras have issues. Yet, inexpensive cameras, I need to step up my game a little.

[@slam854]

Theme, storey, thread to link everything together. Good narrative to help us think it through. Thankx

[@johnokeyo2418]

I love watching your videos while I do homework, great stuff!

[@tigman47]

THANK YOU , so down to earth and simple to understand Thank You

[@ShannonBradford]

Nice straightforward advice. Makes sense. Thanks.

[@charlesmckenna6164]

Great advice, I really enjoy the intros to your videos. It tells me what to expect and I love the barrel roll in your id portion!!! You touched on it a little what program you use but could you do a clip on your editing program and putting your story together. That has been the hardest part for me because I’m far from artistic savvy... Thanks again

[@Wild_Bill57]

Excellent video, kind of a behind the scenes look at equipment and your thought processes. Thanks! Also, really like your camera placement, each helps you tell your story just the way you described. Kept saying, "Yeah, I get that, it really works. "

[@TheCamaro5]

Your edits are killer. You are a true Professional. Im surprised you are not a executive video producer for national geo or discovery channel. I hope one day i can fly bush planes with my friends. You get a new drone let us know.

[@AaronRobertson]

Great video and shows a tiny bit of how much work you put into your high quality videos. KZbin would be so much better if all videos had your quality and time spent putting them together. Always look forward to your releases and you have inspired me to get a kitfox as well! Almost done with my Private... My sister lives in Reno so when I fly up I will let you know.

[@matak99]

Trent, if I could add just one thing, and this is something that you do; don't edit out the gafs, goofs and personal mistakes. It adds true texture, depth and humility to the story. It makes the story so much more real and 3 dimensional than the 'Look at me shine!' account.

[@MoiraOBrien]

Interesting as always Trent. Thanks for sharing.

[@adventuretwins3547]

Super helpful tips! Using the osmo is a great idea. Subscribed.

[@twest344]

This video is a little old but still really helpful... it focuses less on technology, more on technique, less on frame rates, etc, more on feel and flow. Thank you. My crappy flying videos will now be a little better.

[@glassdogangle]

Adobe Premiere Pro CC. Can't live without it!

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

Great stuffs. Really enjoyed the video. Cheers!!!

[@tailwheel]

Thanks a lot Trent. This is really helpful.

[@av8r3400]

Giving up all your secrets... LOL. Thanks for sharing.

[@lorenzoromagosa3828]

Thanks for all the good advices. And congratulations. Everything seems well thought

[@markoliver474]

NICE!!! TWO QUESTIONS... 1) What is the FAA FAR/Reg on external mounted airframe cameras (device), and 2) When does your Aviation flying Camera School open?

[@SteFly]

Thank you for this great video!! I´m flying gliders and make also vlogs. There I try to avoid mounting cameras outside of the glider, because they create some extra aerodynamic drag. Espcially when flying a competition or when attempting some records, this is not what you aim for. Did you try to mount an electronical gimbal outside of the plane? This would be great to avoid the 2,5 million dollar setup, to get some awesome air to air shots ;)

[@TrentonPalmer]

That makes total sense about drag on a glider. My plane is so draggy as is I would be silly to worry about that! I wish I could find a gimbal that I could mount externally. I have yet to find one that can handle the wind loading at regular flight speeds

[@SteFly]

Yes, there is no gimbal on the market right now. I already thought about building one on my own, which is aerodynamically encased.

[@duanebradley1324]

Ronin 2 could handle the winds of 120 kts, but definitely not the g’s and winds!

[@roryonabike5863]

Stefan Langer: Just checked out your channel. Great videos. Subscribed.

[@AaronRobertson]

Agreed, and the mini tornado... crazy.

[@dabandel]

Great video Trent. I've been leaning towards the GoPro, but like the "networking" capability of the Sony you described.

[@beozzie690]

Nice setup and just stumbled on your stuff. Never thought about those types of aircraft before but someday I may try a tail dragger!

[@politicalsheepdog]

Nice informative video. I think I'll get some cameras and practice this stuff with my car.

[@NikosWings]

Nice tips. Thank you for sharing your technique.

[@Pgeters]

These are not just good flying videos, they are well done short videos of any type. A big part of this comes down to your editing skills. Perhaps you could cover that part of the process a little more in an upcoming video. A specific question I have is, what is your source and search process for coming up with the good, consistent background music?

[@snaprollinpitts]

nice work Trent, when I came on board you had about 99K now 107K, you are Da Man!!! oh yeah, and I liked the video too.

[@dhe2873]

Another great vid Bud; we really enjoy the technical advice! You're impacting the used Kitfox market.......slim market as of late- everyone wants one!.....lol........Still enjoying the new prop?

[@TrentonPalmer]

I don’t know if it’s me impacting it but I’ve definitely noticed what you are talking about. But thanks man! And yeah, still liking the prop, keen to try a Luga 2 blade scimitar cut prop though

[@theclephane2914]

Fantastic video, thank you so much! You are a great guy!

[@kennethheintzeman2892]

0:13 sweet intro

[@matejmat]

Hey. Try to draw white stripes on your wheels - from center out.. maybe 3 of 4... or one... it is much easyer to see when wheels start to spin

[@PilotPramodRegmi]

Its amazing how you set up ur cams.. Wondering how did you customize that little dji osmo camera?

[@jacobaubertin645]

Man, if A2A would simulate your Kitfox, I would be sooooo happy.

[@AeroworksProductions]

Nice job Trent!

[@JoelAnth0ny]

Great video! I hope to use similair techniques if I end up flying sometime! Your videos are super inspirational and have inspired me to keep pursuing aviation and to finish my application for a scholarship to get my pilot's license. Hopefully someday I'll get to enjoy flights like the ones in your videos. Keep up the great work love the videos!

[@TrentonPalmer]

Thanks Joel! Keep at it, you’ll be there sooner than you know

[@JoelAnth0ny]

Little update 2 years later: I’m now in AFROTC and working towards commissioning into the Air Force as a pilot after college. I’m also working on getting my private pilot’s license at the moment! Thanks for the great videos and the inspiration over the years Trent!

[@Vark_Pics]

Hey Trent! Could you make an updated vid? With your 2021 setup?

[@stevewylie6951]

Yes please! Very interested. Or just let us now in your about what you use if you're willing to share that.

[@rens4030]

Awsome video man, wish i could get into flying myself. Maybe in a few years i will try a lesson.

[@stevegromak887]

Nicely done Trent!

[@AlbertBellgardt]

Much thanks!! Keep them coming!!

[@Bortnoone]

Never saw this video until now. Very interesting.

[@expeditiontreasurehunt2422]

I've definitely learned alot from your videos. Thank you for the great content! Have you done any upgrades to your audio?

[@drreason2927]

Excellent info. Thanks

[@davidendsley2391]

Thanks Trent, I always wondered what camera's you used and how they were set up. No worries about the time could have been even longer with some flying footage added in. Again thanks

[@bowhuntinoh]

Thanks for the advice

[@jaymartin5752]

Awesome info! THanks for the tips.

[@bcamguy-1357]

Thanks Trent that was great info bro!