Miami by Drone in 4K - DJI Mavic 2 Pro

[@jirso2go]

I just realized that you added music for the party boat as it approached at 2:00 minutes! WHAT?! Well done!

[@BlueMantleFilms]

Nice catch. You're the first person to comment on that!

[@شادية-ك2ط]

@@BlueMantleFilms hi can I use some of ur images in a movie ???

[@BlueMantleFilms]

I charge for licensing, so if you're interested in licensing for a fee, please send me an email (can be found on the "about" section of this channel). Thanks!

[@شادية-ك2ط]

@@BlueMantleFilms ok !!!

[@jacksoncrosley-dronebuddie9231]

@@BlueMantleFilms where do you get your sound effects at for these kind of things?

[@AxelStone1]

The GTA Vice City remake looking lit.

[@Sedativ]

Rumors say we'll get next GTA announced in 2 days. I hope that's what will happen, as well as seting be in Miami :P

[@hatemails]

@@Sedativ i come from the future, it hasn't been announced yet

[@Riceordie]

@@hatemails I come from the further future and still not anounced

[@niro122xdas7]

R

[@spicychickensandwich84]

Damn

[@thisishowwebingham]

I've only watched the opening shot so far and had to take a minute to pick my jaw up off the floor. WOW!

[@BlueMantleFilms]

This Is How We Bingham :-)

[@jakubciesielczyk8418]

@@BlueMantleFilms TV

[@gcopter1963]

Former Miami resident here, of 19 years. Video almost made me wish I was back there. Almost. Stunningly beautiful piece of cinematography.

[@fabiolamadonna5277]

MIAMI É FLÓRIDA 😘😍😍😍🥰😘😘😍😍😍😘😗😗😌😌😉☺️😊🙃🙂😇😇😍🥰🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌷💐💐💐🌺🌺🌸🌼🌼🌻🌹💐🌸🌺🌺🌸🌻🌹🌷💐🌺🌺🌺🌼🌼🌻🌹🌷💐💐💐🌷🌹🌷💐🌺🌺🌸🌸🌸🌺🌺🌺🌺🌸🌼🌻🌻🪐💫💫⭐️⭐️🪐🪐✨🌟🌟🌟✨🌪🌪🌈🌈☀️🌤🌦🌧🌦☁️🌨🌨❄️🌬🌬🌬🌬🌬🌬🌬🌬🌬🌬🌬⛈⛈⛅️⛅️⛅️🌥🌥🌥🌬🌬🌬🌬🌬🌬🌬🌬🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌬🌬🌬🌬⛅️⛅️🌥☁️🌦🌤🌤☀️☀️🌈🌪🔥🔥🔥🌟🌟✨✨🌟🌟✨✨✨🌟🌟✨⚡️⚡️☄️💥💥🪐🪐💫⭐️💫🪐🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌺🌸🌼🌻🌻💐💐💐🌷🌹💐💐🌷🌷🌷🌾🌷🌷🌹🌹🌷💐🌷🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@tientran-xx6sh]

From VIET NAM 🇻🇳 with LOVE ❤

[@filoescobar8839]

I'm from New Zealand and I love country's like USA

[@lamborghinidriver5174]

New York, Los Angeles and Miami... Heavens in the World

[@Red-pt6rs]

@@lamborghinidriver5174 oh god maybe you should go to those cities before you say it’s heaven lol.

[@lamborghinidriver5174]

@@Red-pt6rs I moved to Boston 2 months ago xd

[@Red-pt6rs]

@@lamborghinidriver5174 oh good for you :)

[@Jxian]

Sound design is done perfectly well

[@BlueMantleFilms]

Thank you for the compliment. I *almost* didn't do the sound design on this one because I was so eager to publish it and start working on our next video. But knew I'd be disappointed in myself if I didn't, and the response to having the sound design included has been very positive, so it further cements in my mind that sound design is so critical and should be included in all of our films.

[@jacksoncrosley-dronebuddie9231]

Blue Mantle Films where did you get the sounds?

[@GreggWolstenholme]

Beautiful footage! The hyperlapse clips are by far the best I've seen yet. Next video on my list is your tutorial 🙂

[@BlueMantleFilms]

Thank you! And awesome that you're planning on watching the tutorial. If you're into being a perfectionist and REALLY trying to get an awesome hyperlapse, you should check out my advanced post process also. That one isn't so much a step-by-step, but it gives the broad steps I take to process these hyperlapses, particularly for difficult or otherwise "unusable" ones.

[@GreggWolstenholme]

Just watched the first one 👍 Do you have to purchase a license for LRT? Here is my first attempt. It was very windy. m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=451193058621686&id=350802028778529

[@BlueMantleFilms]

To use the full version of LRT, yes, you need a license. I can't remember what the trial version does to limit it, but there are limitations on it. But get the trial, see if you like it, and if you do and you realize it's worth it, then you can get the license.

[@ricardopr54]

@@GreggWolstenholme That's because you probably hasn't seen my friend's channel, "Majestic flights" , find his channel and compare his timelapse videos with this one... You'll be amazed!... If you visit his channel, please let him know that I recommended you visiting his channel. Have a great evening!... Greetings from Douglas, Arizona 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🌵🇵🇷

[@huntersdigital8058]

i love

[@Mentor.Beqiri]

Every single frame could be a Wallpaper. Respect for the Guy who have recorded all these Beautiful things for us to see

[@BlueMantleFilms]

Thanks! I had thought about making a calendar with some of these shots, but I haven't gotten around to it yet.

[@waynehearst317]

25+ year photographer, intermediate level videographer and editor so bought the Mavic 2 Pro a year ago. Figured out quickly its a skill that needs to be developed. Only have about 10 hours on it. Just discovered your YT channel and you have greatly motivated me to give it another look. Watched your Hyperlapse tutorial....just fantastic. Huge appreciation for you, thanks.

[@besimtitiz]

This is the best Miami video I have ever seen...!!!

[@valentinadangie3943]

There are a lot of beautiful cities in the whole world to visit them and spend such a wonderful vacations. BUT... in order to live??? I'd never change Miami for nothing in this World! Everything you dream of is in there. The weather, the ppl, the landscapes, the culture, education, respect, development, progress, entertainment. (Disney pretty close) night life, beautiful beaches, the awesome mix of Latin culture within United States of America, (among a lot of others reasons) Miami For Ever. My Fav Place To Get Established and Enjoy Life!!! Driving right now to F. Lauderdale ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

[@ronnyroe]

Absolutely amazing! Imaging seeing such a video just 5 years ago. One would have wondered how many helicopters were flying for this film? What fantastic state-of-the-art million dollar cameras were in use? And to now know that it is the wonder of the Mavic Pro 2, a 1500 $ miracle machine. But your processing, color-correction and editing is just as mindblowing. Just love the hyperlapses, especially the opening one is the best I have ever seen!

[@BlueMantleFilms]

I know! I've been flying drones for 4.5 years, started with the Phantom 2 with a GoPro, and even that impressed me with what it was capable of. But the amount of development and innovation in this technology is mind-blowing. And thank you for the kind words on our work. I do like to put that extra time in to make sure it really shines. I actually was thinking of publishing this yesterday, but I wanted to fine-tune some things, and I'm glad I did because it does make a difference.

[@jialin1367]

i am from china ,beautiful.i want to visit here !

[@teddavis2561]

Yep, one of the best uses of the best features of the M2P. I'm looking to buy one soon* and I've been watching loads of M2P&Z on KZbin. It seems only about 15% of users get the best from the Pro; one actually makes the Zoom look quite a bit better. I hope I can work out how you've got the images so sharp and avoided the dreaded stutter of fast pans and "zooms". Can you say why you think some people have failed in these two aspects? Anyway, great video - almost makes me want to go there. * or shall I wait for M3?

[@shin-i-chikozima]

Miami is full of dream and reality, Miami is full of joys and sorrows of the human world Miami is full of glory and discouragement The name of Miami is universal and forever

[@heliscat]

Outstanding! Miami is beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@xoxxobob61]

It is a very beautiful city !

[@sofiamargarita5758]

Hello 👋 Fan

[@deanstein3093]

The best city in Florida Miami is just beautiful.

[@thomasschott7887]

This has got to be one of thee most relaxing things I’ve ever seen. Thank you

[@skylove119]

The night view is so beautiful.!!

[@Taylor88Productions]

Hands down the BEST drone footage I've ever seen. It's mesmerizing to watch. You have an amazing talent at what to shoot and how to shoot it. Very very well done! I've subscribed and excited to look at more of your amazing work.

[@JeffWizniak]

Excellent work. The night shots were surreal in a taseful fun way! Look forward to the next video!

[@BlueMantleFilms]

Thank you. This was a fun project to make, particularly to be able to use the drone just to make beautiful imagery rather than "for a tutorial". Not that I don't like tutorials, but it can be really fun to just create for the sake of creating.

[@brendanbarrow1071]

You were able to so beautifully capture one of my favorite cities in the world! Brought me back (as I have not been in years) Glad this video will exist in 50 years when it's all underwater…

[@sofiamargarita5758]

@Brendan Hello 👋 Fan

[@MrAlfam]

Keep believing BS underwater !

[@ItsTurnn]

props to the cameraman for flying over Miami for so long

[@hwnngbo]

thumbs up to this video, all that sound effect you get is amazing! and drone shots are insane!

[@defyconvention1]

Great footage! 2022 and this is still some of the best drone footage I've seen on youtube.

[@BlueMantleFilms]

Thanks! I really want to get back into creating more drone videos. Happy this one still is enjoyable to watch.

[@pessoaqualquer2026]

Que cidade linda! As luzes a noite são maravilhosas, e o modo como a cidade foi planejada deixa a visão geral muito armoniosa!💘

[@BlueMantleFilms]

It is a very beautiful city!

[@stefanbernhard2710]

As a new drone cinematographer, this is really inspiring.

[@DroneWatchCenter]

Love the video! All the time lapses are really smooth and the transitions as well. Keep up the great work.

[@federicorio]

Why in the world would 221 people chose to this a thumbs down baffle me. You captured my city with a delightful video homage. Thank you.

[@hamilton_reacts]

Miami is one of the most underrated tourist places on earth...

[@WoWplayer527]

South Florida is one of the worlds most popular tourist areas though?

[@hamilton_reacts]

@@WoWplayer527 yeahhhhh but people still choose the Bahamas and the Caribbean for their summer...

[@JustARosko]

@@hamilton_reacts I can tell you that we are busiest down here in the winter... not the summer.

[@hamilton_reacts]

@@JustARosko Bahamas??

[@VooDooZg]

This is by far The best Mavic 2 PRO video I have seen !!

[@BlueMantleFilms]

That is quite the compliment. Thank you. My hope with this video was to demonstrate that it's a very capable machine able to produce professional work.

[@mr.flyingseaboi4401]

Proud to live in such a beautiful city, amazing video

[@ScottScully]

Incredible work, simply stunning. For the record, as a consumer, I really enjoyed the sound affects. Creativity has no 'rules'.

[@BlueMantleFilms]

Thanks for the feedback! In retrospect, even for myself now that I've learned more, if I were doing this again I'd tone down the sound design (still definitely would have it, just not so prominent).

[@ScottScully]

@@BlueMantleFilms I hear you and of course this is totally subjective. However, the sound effects for me are are at the perfect volume and sit nicely just beneath the music to add another level of depth and immersion. Keep up the great work.

[@tv-beautifulkorea1229]

My dear friend's video is beautiful and wonderful. I love it.👍 Have a happy time.🌹

[@BuilditFixitDoitwithJWade]

This was amazing, those night shots were full of so much color it was unreal! Thanks for this!

[@សុខុមសទ្ធាកែវ]

Real heaven on earth ! The city of my dream Huge loves from Cambodia

[@CharlesMiner]

love the footage specially those hyperlapses and at night time!

[@aleksandrburmin4943]

We watch, enjoy, and leave nice comments.

[@dukebozikowski3801]

Probably come back to this video at least once a month :) Great work dude you make this drone look like an inspire!

[@besimtitiz]

This is the Best Miami Video by far...!!!

[@SillyTubereal]

2:49 Fake Gta 6 leak image.

[@augustinengineer3858]

xD

[@ermaner3545]

😂😂😂

[@JapaneseSoomi]

Xd

[@JamesSimmons1964]

WOW!! Those night shots look like the M2P is using its full sensor . . . absolutely SPECTACULAR!!

[@BlueMantleFilms]

I'll chime in a little on this (though I don't really think the whole sensor "controversy" is that big of a deal): when shooting hyperlapses (all of the night shots), the drone is using the full sensor. The working theory by the guy who first posted about the M2P sensor only using half of the sensor is that that's the case when shooting footage, as a way to offset the possibility of overheating. But when taking one picture every two seconds, rather than 30 pictures per second, the overheating problem wouldn't be there, so the drone is able to use the full resolution from the sensor. That said, even with realtime footage I've still been very happy with the results I've gotten. I don't care about charts or tech specs so long as the images I'm able to produce with a tool are images I'm happy with. In this case I'm happy with the imagery, and it might or might not be as sharp as a P4P, but I don't really care.

[@JamesSimmons1964]

Well said and logical. Your cinematography skills are awesome. You'd make a 2/3 sensor look good. Its not the equipment but the person using it. Well done sir . . .

[@JamesSimmons1964]

oh . . . and I purchased the M2P. I didn't buy any of the stuff Cliff was selling. Keep up the good work.

[@mharro88]

It is?

[@1oj]

I'm from syrian arab Republic🇸🇾 Miami is my dream state that i wish visit. 😍🇺🇲

[@pradyumnashaoo2332]

Miami isn't a state tho

[@jaimepenzellna3626]

Wow that nightscape quality was off the chain!!!

[@goldrushjkgh]

Idk why but the trees and waters and stuff remind me of my hometown in Kerala, India.

[@Raqifluz]

Bhai❤

[@Ryan-xp6im]

Da malayali.

[@Ryan-xp6im]

ടങഞചഡങങഏണ്ഞഡത

[@goldrushjkgh]

@@Ryan-xp6im Malayalm ezhuthan ariyilla le... :P

[@russolmt]

I love what you've done with this! I love the music you selected and the clear imagery!! It's perfect for my international students to see and it even made me nostalgic!! Thank you!!

[@mickey-qu7tk]

I was there this morning its a beautifully incredible city

[@Philipp1974]

those night hyperlapse shots are insane

[@rileychristensen3824]

Absolutely beautiful video!

[@BeastModeDR614]

The best DJI Mavic 2 Pro video ever!!

[@BlueMantleFilms]

Wow! I'll admit I'm not sure how to respond to compliments this strong. I really do appreciate the compliment. I love creating content like this, so it's encouraging that yourself and many others have responded so positively to it. Hopefully we'll be able to keep making videos like this.

[@rezgari2503]

This was amazingly produced; can't wait to see more! P.S. Now I see why my mom wants to move south maybe I want to go too.

[@BlueMantleFilms]

Thank you. See...I don't think I could do Florida...it's too hot! I was there during a "mild" time for much of it, and the humidity was still really uncomfortable. But it is beautiful, so it does have that going for it.

[@leoaksil4085]

I love NYC but in the bottom of my heart I know this is the most beautiful city in the world period.

[@BORBOLETA663]

Que coisa mais linda Miami ❤️

[@jnusslein6301]

Love Miami

[@ВПоискахИстины-е2х]

Beautiful❤ From Chechnya

[@BlueMantleFilms]

Thanks!

[@codycm]

This is one of the best Mavic 2 Pro Hyperlapse videos by far! Great work man, keep it up! 🤙🏼

[@BlueMantleFilms]

Thank you. I've been so impressed by what can be done with this drone!

[@naguib2000]

Awesome work and I kept watching it for over 5 times in the last 5 months.. May I know what is the bit rate of this video, and what settings did you use to export it in premier ? and what was its size when you uploaded it to you tube ? I am asking because youtube doesn't seem to maintain my videos quality after upload.. Are you having any special agreements with them :)

[@matthewbeasley4893]

Amazing. Love the night time hyperlapses.

[@yulunwu8924]

DJI is the best !!!

[@danep99]

I've been sitting on the fence about selling my Mavic pro and upgrading to the Mavic Pro 2. This video has totally sold it for me! Thank you, amazing video!

[@BlueMantleFilms]

Awesome! It's a great drone, for sure. Self-seeking-plug: if you're buying from Amazon, I've got a link in the description to where you can buy through Amazon, but I'll get a little commission for the sale, and it's the same price as buying it new elsewhere. If you'd like to help support the work I do (so that hopefully I can do more and more often) this is one way that helps! Either way, you'll love the drone, and hopefully can use it to make some awesome videos (and photos!). :-)

[@danep99]

Blue Mantle Films I actually picked it up today and I’m about to take it for a spin. I’ve subbed so in future I’ll buy through your affiliate links. Cheers again!

[@BlueMantleFilms]

Cool! How did its maiden flight go?

[@danep99]

Blue Mantle Films it went really well! It felt more stable than my Mavic pro, it’s quieter, and the footage is so much sharper, vibrant and detailed. I’m taking it on a road trip this weekend so I’m really going to push it to find out how much I can get out of this drone!

[@BlueMantleFilms]

Roadtrips are always a good way to practice filming. :-) Where are you going? Have fun using the drone! Any time I have a new piece of equipment I like to find something specific to use it for (such as a roadtrip or a new YT video) to get used to it and test it out.

[@Karmakanik1]

Bravissimo, grandissime immagini c'è moltissimo da imparare.....iscritto !

[@BlueMantleFilms]

Thank you! Grazie.

[@thomaswang]

this is the video that cures visual impairments

[@WedartStudio]

This is wonderful video! Beautiful drone footage! Amazing evening atmosphere! Well done! I`m glad to discover your channel! Kind regards!👍🌞😊

[@wichersham]

Time lapse sequences are fantastic!

[@BlueMantleFilms]

Thanks! I was pretty giddy when I saw some of the shots I was getting!

[@elianefadel3257]

👌👍 Miami 😊

[@BlueMantleFilms]

👍👍👍👃

[@grady.stu.8300]

Wow Miami is beautiful at night. I love the 4k night city footage. Awesome

[@jotasko]

awesome! Congrats

[@BlueMantleFilms]

Thanks.

[@jackbisson9226]

Matt always love your compositions and drone runs - works of art.

[@rkram3118]

Where is the mic drop at the end? ;-)

[@BlueMantleFilms]

Thanks!

[@saatviksharma8465]

Wow this video was amazing. I recently got a drone and have started to make videos with the footage and upload them. This has given me some great ideas on what I can do so thank you

[@LouisPallascio]

Amazing work! Absolutely unbelievable such a small drone can create such a beautiful image. Fantastic job on the composition as well of course! Do you think I could use your footage for a project?(Non-Profit) Thank you!

[@AlexanderSchubert]

Wow excellent hyperlapse and night time footage. Stunning and amazing.

[@The-Northern]

NAILED IT :D

[@BlueMantleFilms]

Thanks! Hopefully the good kind of "nailed it", not the fail kind. :-)

[@coastless8773]

right

[@animatereality]

Absolutely Stunning!!!! In awe....

[@cloesgen]

Woww, sehr cool gemacht !!! Klasse

[@BlueMantleFilms]

Danke!

[@leoaksil4085]

Es ist in der Tat sehr wunderbar.

[@AlanHuiRealty]

Stunning! I love the way you use hyperlapse shots... never thought of adding those!

[@rui7773]

Lindo!!! 👏🇧🇷

[@PrinceMannofficial]

Night scenes was outstanding love it all the way.

AMAZIIIIIIIIIIING !!!! MAY I ASK HOW YOU SPEED UP FROM A TO B ? IS IT JUST THE FAST FORWARD SETTING ? I'M ON FCPX

[@BlueMantleFilms]

The technique is speed ramping, and in Premiere Pro (what I use) the effect is called Time Remapping. I don't know what the effect would be called in FCPX...I haven't used FCP since they introduced X like ten years ago, so I'm out of the loop with its current features. I do think it has some sort of capability that is similar to Time Remapping though. If you look up "Speed ramping FCPX" I'm sure you'll find a ton of info on it.

Blue Mantle Films thx a lot !

[@pekamotion2286]

Press Shift+B in fcpx or go for „speed ramp orion yorke“ in KZbin

PERFECT , THX A MILLION !

[@kevinhudson6256]

What frame rate did you use on the clips that you used speed ramping on? This vid is so so sweet man. Love the tweaking on your hyperlapse shots.

[@danielsaredi]

Absolutely stunning! Thanks for the inspiration and for sharing!

[@BlueMantleFilms]

You're welcome! I love watching videos that inspire me to create, so it's good to hear a video we made can also do that. :-)

[@Gerard_V]

wow!

[@Boothaus]

How could anyone dislike this !?? amazing mate !!

[@lurs8549]

Just 👏🏻

[@BlueMantleFilms]

Thanks.

[@michaelgriffin1179]

I absolutely loved this video from start to finish!! I’m not a professional photographer but I’m so inspired by your work !!

[@hotenhitonokoe2848]

wow

[@ryanvaze]

The low light performance in your night shots are gorgeous! Its what helped me decide to buy this drone...thanks for posting your hard work.

[@bruzzofilms]

BEAUTIFUL VIDEO, I have a question the hyperlapse you make in jpg with the automatic process of dji 4 or you do it in raw manually. And the same question for the colors of the hyperlapse is automatic or manual? Tienes nuevo suscriptor desde Paraguay =)

[@BlueMantleFilms]

I most definitely do post processing with the raw images. The automatically-generated videos can look cool, but to really get the best-possible hyperlapses, particularly for color and dynamic range, it's necessary to use the raw. I process the raw images in Lightroom to bring out the colors, then load them into Premiere to run Warp Stabilizer on them. ¡Gracias por suscribirse!

[@bruzzofilms]

Now that I'm subscribed, I've seen all your videos, you have one of how to do it for normal people and another for advanced SUPER people, what if you do one for totally new/amateur people? hahaha

[@hines862009]

Epic!...Night photography is absolutely stunning!

[@BlueMantleFilms]

Thank you. I've been so impressed by what this tiny little machine can do! I'm getting antsy because it has now been over a week since I've flown (I was busy editing this video, then have had family in town) so I'm eager to go back out this week and film/capture some more...including some more night stuff!

[@TAPPChannel]

wow thats crazy stable!!!!!! Why they stay P4P is still better?? I cant do anything like that with my P4P.... So jealous for your views in that video... Within 1day?? wow

[@BlueMantleFilms]

I know! From the past with other drones I’m used to having to either skip a lot of shots because of vibration or having to at the very least use Warp Stabilizer, and in this one I had literally one shot (real-time footage, that is) that I ran Warp Stabilizer on. Now, that said, the hyperlapses I did stabilize in post as part of processing them to be the best I could make them, but that’s different, I think, because those are filmed over 15-20 minutes, so of course they’re going to jitter a little bit. As far as P4P vs. M2P, I really think it’s up to the person. Use whatever you want to use to make content, but then stop complaining about other tools and just go make content! I wanted with this video to show that M2P can be taken seriously as a machine that can be used for professional work. Anyway, thanks for watching the video! I’m obviously very happy with the response it has gotten. :-)

[@freddy4130]

I mean. Maybe your p4p is broken? The p4p isn’t “better.” It's the same camer, probably a little better image, overall. But it will do all this. You would just have to do your hypes the old fashioned way.

[@CarringtonAdkins]

Blue Mantle Films Excellent! (Curious how you could achieve same with P4P.)

[@TAPPChannel]

good question

[@David24476]

This place will always be my home.

[@yueyu9968]

nice

[@BlueMantleFilms]

Thanks!

[@chrisp8856]

Some people have a natural talent for composition, and you are one of them. Great video, and thanks for the instruction videos as well.

[@BlueMantleFilms]

Thanks! There's always room for improvement, but I don't discount that I'm happy with how this video turned out. Glad the tutorials are helpful! I'll be making more, but about once a week is the fastest I'm able to make them while still having a regular life. :-)

[@hawaiirealmedia5610]

Overall, I really like this video. Night shots look beautiful. I rate this an A-. The minus is for sound efx being a bit to much for the following reasons. Concept is good, except the natural sound should match the sound that one would hear from the altitude of the shot. For example, the volleyball game, one hears the hit of the volleyball clearly. But it does not match what you would hear from that height, so it can be perceived as being fake. So hearing loud traffic from 400' up and 1,000' away does not really match. In addition, because the music is very full and allows little acoustic space around it, the sound efx fight with the music and therefor are turned up to be heard. It's hard to have both, as they compete. If you want to hear sound efx, turn music down, but don't turn efx up, for instance. All in all, this really is a beautiful piece.

[@BlueMantleFilms]

Thanks for the feedback! I'll counter with a few things: I actually did adjust levels and the reverb (making them acoustically softer) based off of the height/distance. volleyball hits in real life are very distinct-sounding, so I actually think that's what you'd hear from 30-ish feet away. And for traffic: I intentionally lowered the levels of traffic on the higher-altitude shots. Most of the shots were taken at between 50-100ft altitude, and it was mostly just the hyperlapses and the few wide city skyline shots that the drone was up closer to 400 feet. So for the lower down shots the levels were a bit higher, but on the higher up shots I lowered the levels and added a Surround Reverb filter, set to "Somewhere Not Here" to make the sounds sound distant. That said (and as I've said in other comments) this is all a learning process for me, so while I did intentionally do some of the things you suggest, I didn't execute them as well as I could have. Yes, finding the balance of music and sfx is definitely something I struggle with. I like to hear both, but I guess I need to learn to prioritize one or the other. I know on my next video I'll be intentionally more subtle in my sound design, because this does seem to be the main critique that this film is getting. Thank you again for your feedback. I'm hoping to continue growing through this process. :-)

[@hawaiirealmedia5610]

Sounds like you will do better on the next video. Regardless, it appears there are a lot of viewers who perceive the effects as "fake." When mixed correctly, you will hear few comments about the sound efx, as people will not even notice they were there. As a sound engineer for film and TV for years, we used to have a saying, "Less is more."

[@WilburSeanBvuma]

was about to ask how the volleyball sound was captured, fantastic work.

[@MahaloMediaGroup]

I wouldn't say the natural sound overlay sounded "fake" as much as "misplaced" in some scenes. By your reply you are aware of this issue and have adjusted the audio feel to mitigate this. I am totally with you when you say: "finding the balance of music and sfx is definitely something I struggle with" I am right there with you. I love the footage I get from my M2P finding the right audio to go with the footage is more challenging than people think. All told I love the piece.

[@ChrisShaferKTM]

I'm not a sound guy or a filmmaker but the sound stood out as weird to me. Like it drew my attention to the "I shouldn't be hearing that sound like this"

[@ZacharyDoehler]

That was absolutely incredible! It was like real-life Sim City. Fantastic work.

[@BlueMantleFilms]

Thanks!

[@dylanbuk7055]

1:55 was used in a fake gta 6 trailer

[@JapaneseSoomi]

Xd

[@besiktaslilar1903]

The footage is just insane. Well done

[@BlueMantleFilms]

Thanks.

[@gabriellucas510]

Vice City, Vice State

[@boltonperry9227]

Stunning!! Your hyper's are off the chart!!

[@trosencrantz]

Despite the Nay sayers, this is a very good composition. Sfx add to it, even if they aren't considered real. Only a person who works specifically in one realm of editing, would comment like the sound person. Editing is such a timely process and we only get better in Time!

[@stuartfillingham]

Outstanding! I for one really like the addition of the sound track it adds a whole new dimension to the film, low key and in my opinion not over the top at all!

[@BlueMantleFilms]

Thanks! It's always a balancing act. I've been doing sound design on my drone videos for years...sometimes more obvious, sometimes less obvious, and I'm constantly trying to find the right balance.