Top Tips for Amazing Cinematic Drone Footage

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

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[@LUPONELLASTEPPA]

Landscape World league: You, Ben Brown, Yuri Palma, Neumannfilms, Timestorm.

[@robnelsonfilms]

Great tips! It's nice to see it coming from the perspective of a filmmaker!

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

thanks, glad you enjoyed it.

[@itstheBMAC]

This video provided some great insight into such simple film concepts that are so often overlooked with drone cinematography. Thank you for bringing light to them! 👍🏼

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

hey, no problem, glad you found it useful. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Cheers 😀

[@YoungBlaze]

i like this guy, he knows what the fuck is up!

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

haha! thanks, I try my best.

[@YoungBlaze]

i have a question for you, but have you notice when your filming people, their not as sharp as they should be, mayhbe because the settings in the camera with reduced with sharpness? and i just bought some ND Filters! do you use those cool guy?

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

+YoungBlaze Of Chitown Yep i do use ND filters, great for bright conditions. Not sure what you mean about the sharpness I'm afraid.

[@YoungBlaze]

Hey you know what i would love to see you do one day, a video with the dji using the 1080 slow motion 60 frames with a subject running or something, well which ever is better for slomo , i just got my dji and im learning from your vids!

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

+YoungBlaze Of Chitown Yes I have shot a few things to test out 60fps, but the resolution at 1080p is a little too low on the Phantom, unfortunately the picture quality really takes a hit. Glad your having fun with your Phantom, enjoy! Any further questions just ask my friend.

[@keefetography7655]

This video blew my mind! It made me think of drones in an entirely different way!!

[@DavidHDennis]

Love the filmmaking perspective, this short video is definitely worth a watch :).

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

David Dennis thanks David 👍👍

[@DavidHDennis]

Come visit my channel for Miami by David, a recap of popular events halfway around the world on you :). Shot on Leica Q. Am thinking of getting a drone again, probably a Mavic.

[@kayumpawatiya9980]

Thanks so much for the video. Loved the Reveal Tip and the tip of using the drone as a hand held camera. God bless you.

[@DrDoinks]

Beautiful shots in the intro, definitely shows that you know how to get those shots!

[@LifeinDigitalFilms]

Walking with drone in hand and using it's gimbal, genius! You sir are very, very sharp!

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

thanks man 😃

[@bryan1057]

Another great video with good advice. Like the idea of using the gimbal to film while walking behind the subject.

[@RoyHessey]

Thank you Jonathan. I benefited heaps from your video. I am an old "hack" amateur, but love making videos. I have subscribed and also downloaded your video to watch again. We smile when you talk about a sunny day in England. Man, here in Australia the light is harsh on a fine sunny day. I like shooting in the golden hours. Thanks again

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

hey no problem, glad it was useful for you and thanks for the nice comments and appreciation. Happy shooting.

[@ArpiPap]

some of the greatest advice I've seen about cinematography and drones.You're cool. And thanks for this.

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

Arpi Pap thanks man 👍👍

[@mrdanvant]

Great insight into making footage look amazing. Just got a Phantom and looking forward to creating these types of short films.

[@salbers13]

Thanks for taking the time to make this, throughly enjoyed as I just got my phantom 3 a couple months ago

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

no problem buddy, glad it was useful.

[@KickTracks]

Amazing! That's really cool. Thank you for this vid.

[@Jase86]

that's a good video! to the point, clear, and informative. nice work.

[@mileshebden]

Great tips, thanks.

[@yusufkarriem246]

Now this is what I call professional tips, Thanks Johnathan. Yusuf

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

+Yusuf Karriem No, thank you for the kind comment.

[@AlexanderSchubert]

A lot of good and useful tips. Thanks for sharing

[@TheYorkshireTourist]

really good video jonathan, just what i was looking for! can't wait to get my hands on one now!

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

thanks for the kind comment Dan, and glad it was useful, have fun when you get yours!

[@TheYorkshireTourist]

Jonathan J Scott Films i sure will, thanks a lot!

[@RocketLR]

Really good video m8 with excellent points! You nailed the best cinematic drone footage tips video IMO!

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

+RocketLR Cheers, glad it helped you

[@davidcruztoribio2297]

super cool man ... i hope you make more of this videos

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

thanks, I have a few more drone ones (post production techniques), you can find them on my channel.

[@twylafox]

Great tips! Very clear and easy to understand. Thanks!

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

no worries, glad you found it helpful

[@JunaidHassan-junaidslife]

Pretty good video mate. Interesting how you mentioned new drone users come from an RC background and hence can't visuals the ariel photography shots very creatively. Subscribed! :)

[@TheAnvil1971]

Outstanding tipps. Thanks a lot!

[@Rubenirez]

This vid is pure GOLD!

[@truenorth365]

Really helpful tips! Will soon start drone-filming with a DJI Mavic Pro and trying to learn as much as possible before first take-off. Thanks for sharing your experience! (thumbs up)

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

Magnus Persson thanks Magnus

[@marksurry]

Some great advice given there, thanks.

[@AWESOMEAUSSIEFLYOVERS]

simply stunning ty for sharing

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

Thanks for your support

[@ed1nh0]

Nice video! Very enlightening. Thanks for sharing!

[@plasrobin]

This is golden ! thank you!!!

[@shennachie]

Great advice - thank you - will def incorporate this in the future - just getting started with the Phantom 3 here on Skye .... !

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

no problem, enjoy flying you have a fantastic location for it. :-)

[@kristianmuthugalage5650]

I got a lot of ideas from this video, really helpful !

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

no problem, glad to help.

[@SchwalmPictures]

Combining drone shots with ground shots...I think I have to do that more in my videos for my channel. Thanks for your great work!

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

cool, have fun and fly safe.

[@premierdrone-brasil4532]

that amazing landscape

[@robjackson9364]

Holding the phantom and walking with it? That's so genius!!! Never heard or seen that before. With two operators you could pull off some amazing shots! Got me thinking and I'll try it and see what comes out. Good & free option vs Osmo or DSLR on gimbal. I use a glidecam for my DSLR but this is great if I go backpacking and only take this. THANK YOU!

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

+Rob Jackson No problems, yes it produces surprisingly decent results. Have fun with it.

[@eddietang68]

Great tips! Thanks for making this tutorial :)

[@robertsmith1071]

Great video dude! ive got a Mavic on order and cant wait to get some shots on the mountain bike. you explain it really well and ive picked up some really good tips! cheers bud, please do more :)

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

robert smith thanks very much, more stuff to come so if you haven't already make sure you subscribe. Happy Flying.

[@AI4QT]

Great tips! Thank you for sharing!

[@SrengLim2023]

Great Tips . I just start flying my first Drone 2.

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

cool, have fun and fly safe.

[@bukinibee4062]

Great video and great tips. Just got my first drone.......thanks

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

no problem, enjoy.

[@greyjustice]

Thanks for the tips, I'm just starting out filming with a p3s so your video has really helped.

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

that's cool to hear, have fun and safe flying.

[@rj540]

Good tips. Thanks.

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

RJ's Video Channel you're welcome my friend

[@simistef]

Very nice shots from Romania :)

[@topcatskk]

Great video - very practical helpful advice.......! Tom - Ireland

[@MagnumVideos]

Great video, Jonathan. I never thought of using the Phantom as a steady cam. Great idea! One thing I wanted to ask. In your long shots, with the far distant horizon, it looks like your horizon does downhill to the right in each scene. Is your gimbal out of adjustment, like your IMU needs to be calibrated? I just experienced this on my Phantom and it fixed it when I recalibrated it. If it was intentional, please ignore my statement.

[@ElementofKindness]

I never thought to CARRY the drone for a shot! That's pretty dang smart!

[@chmith27]

this is a really good video. i came to a lot of these conclusions after using the drone for a while, and would have benefitted from seeing this before 'reinventing the wheel'. good job.

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

thanks, glad it was useful even if was a bit late ;-)

[@LeeHanyoPhoto]

Nice video, thanks for the tips!

[@MkmeOrg]

Well done!

[@WeBeYachting]

Awesome video , you just got one new subscriber !

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

thanks man, feel free to share with others if you like. :-)

[@PalmaMultimedia]

Xlent, well scripted, short and to the point; none of the usual ' Waaaasup KZbinrs welcome to my channel........'

[@Dancefloornation]

Thank you so much for this video!

[@DouArtShi]

Great video. Thanks for the tips.

[@kevinsink3799]

Great suggestions!

[@claudineygontijo614]

Great tutorial! Thanks

[@FKfilmphotography]

very good informative video.

[@alexdunlop3925]

Cool, thanks. Helpful stuff.

[@hotchi1566]

Very useful tips. Thanks a lot.

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

my pleasure

[@world-ri6ws]

Great video...learned a lot.

[@SimonBurkarl]

Oh geez it scared the heck out of me at 3:26 when they were driving in the opposite side of the road. Not used to that - phew!

[@adventureswithchristian6967]

Great content I just subscribed. thank you

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

no, thank you my friend

Thumbs up ere', really enjoyed that, some great tips and you have a new subscriber :-)

[@co.agmusic]

Very good information

[@kalkimovie]

Gr8 stuff, thanks for sharing

[@ValentinosLoucaides]

Great work thank you!

[@voyageruk2002]

Great insights there, thank you

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

no problem, can I ask where you found my video, did you search for it on KZbin or did it come up as a recommended video or did you find it elsewhere? All of a sudden its getting a lot of views and comments. Thanks.

[@voyageruk2002]

+Jonathan J Scott Films KZbin recommended it to me, after viewing tutorials on the Phantom 3 Standard

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

+voyageruk2002 Thanks

[@droneviews5627]

great tutorial thanks.

[@patrick4912]

Great video

[@TriniWeekes]

great advice

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@fastfix.indonesia]

thanks for your tips..

[@indigestoso]

thankyou ! very helpful.

[@johnlim7723]

very nice thnks..

[@LarioTus]

Useful tips

[@overviewvisuals5900]

Some good advice!

[@gj677]

i like you! You are smart to use it as gimbal too!

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

John Cloud thanks pal

[@chesleywrobinsonjr7001]

Pretty cool thanks !!!!!

[@DevonFlair]

Love this! I'm heading out there after work for a 15mile trail run. Always out over Sharpitor and Sheepstor etc. What's the ridge featured in that end sequence, please? Not taking the drone with me today due to rain forecast later, but want to get some similar shots and that ridge looks perfect! Is it North/North East of the reservoir?

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

Thanks man, have a good run. The ridge is just behind Sharpitor towards the reservoir.

[@DevonFlair]

+Jonathan J Scott Films perfect thanks! Weird seeing it from a different perspective! I spotted it last night as I was returning to the car. Keep up the good work :-)

[@DroneMinds]

great tips! :) Thanks a lot! subscribed!

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

no problem, that's for the sub 👍

[@PeresD]

nice tips,cheers !

[@seahippies]

Thank you from Australia Jonathan. Your brief video was an answer to many questions we had *especially about using the drone as a hand held platform. Now on our large monitor the video is 'chugging' Is this because the video was shot in 4 k and our computers are not capable of this technology? Is it a PAL/NTSC issue? Im sure many will say the video is not good when in fact their viewing device is not up to the technology. Cheers

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

Darryl Hetherington what spec is the pc/mac you are using to look at the footage

[@KLNYC]

Very nice!

[@MarcosMediavilla]

Great idea use the drone as handeld gimbal! xD

[@greyjohnson4124]

fukthegoog but the camera isn't good

[@tweakedculture1]

Awesome video!! Got my sub. Thanks again for the tips. New pilot incoming!

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

tweakedculture1 thanks for your support. Happy Flying

[@MinelabGold]

Again another great Video JS, well executed mate. The main issue I am having with my new P34K and I see all these other Vids on YT regarding ISO and Shutter etc - and the best settings in DJI for the camera, D Log, Custom -2 -3 -2 then when I film and go to post I am finding it hard to get the video quality to look the way I want. It feels I cant get that balance of Brightness and Contrast with vivid colors correct in post no matter how much I try. Maybe its just me being too picky - my footage looks good but it could be better I think. Where as with my JVC GC PX-100 I can get it almost perfect from shoot. Any info would be greatly appreciated, Cheers M.G

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

Minelab Gold have a look on my channel, I did a video specifically about what cameras setting I use when filming with the P3. 👍

[@MinelabGold]

Thanks JS, I will check it out - went out today and had brilliant light 1 hour before sunset. The shot I captured below the tree canopy wasnt the best, which was expected as there wasnt really much color to produce a great shot anyway, very dry bushland because its the end of our summer. Then when I went back out into open grounds with a lot of contrast and colors throughout the grounds, various dirt piles of different minerals/rocks, I managed to get a pretty amazing reveal shot. From the Ground starting low and then forwards and climbing above the tree line to reveal the mountains in the distance with the sunset. Thanks for your Vids mate, they have added another level of inspiration. I got more from watching 2 of your video's than watching 50 or so others. ;)

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

Minelab Gold good stuff, thanks for the kind comments and happy flying.

[@ifoundthistoday]

good one

[@planet7027]

thanks mate.

[@LuBiBochum]

Im number 100 :-) But I also liked the video. Thanks for these tipps.

[@dpurdie5256]

great video!

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

dpurdie thanks

[@morarieugeniu819]

4:35 Maramures, Creasta Cocosului

[@KaiKaijaa]

Thank you

[@zephir]

thx for sharing those helfull tips, how did you make the background/foreground text effect?

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

just a bit of motion tracking in after effects.

[@zephir]

ok thx

[@rayflanagan9970]

Excellent tips. Thank you. The one thing I would add (coming from a musical background myself) is using the RIGHT music for your background to set the mood/tempo of the shot(s). Nothing worse than watching a soothing calm drone shot with death metal music as the backdrop.... Put as much effort into the music for your video as you do in MAKING the video.

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

Ray F yep, definitely, good call. 👍

[@blakegeezy]

nice!

[@richelliot99]

Great video 👍🏽

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

Thanks Rich

[@fenderman21guitar]

Really good vid thanks for the tips! Shame we couldnt see your cut with the golden hour lighting they looked interesting

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

fenderman21guitar check out my other drone videos on my channel, lots of golden hour shots 😀

[@fenderman21guitar]

Jonathan J Scott Films certainly will, ive done a couple of short edits myself my next one im aiming for the golden hour!

[@OldDadProductions]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

+Davilia7 no problem, can I ask where you found my video, did you search for it on KZbin or did it come up as a recommended video or did you find it elsewhere? All of a sudden its getting a lot of views and comments. Thanks.

[@OldDadProductions]

Jonathan J Scott Films I just came across it while searching for "Drone film technique tips" or something like that - cheers

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

Ah ok thanks.

[@satoraypon7282]

how did you shot 1:19 ??

[@DonOtterup]

Nice tips, thanks.. :-)

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

Anders Høy no problem.

[@tshi8766]

Great tips. When you did the whole pull back method and you started going backwards did you set your speed manually like that ?

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

Tshibonda Mpoyo yep, everything is controlled manually in this.