Mistakes I Made Filming Real Estate Videos With A Drone/Camera

[@Raevenswood]

"and I had to deliver it to a realtor that I was trying to potentially work with...and....they absolutely loved it". lmao

[@Inspirewithdrones3342]

I commend you for your transparency. I did 1 shoot last year for the first time and it was so bad, I never delivered it🤦🏾‍♂️ But at the same time it taught me so much. I just passed my part 107 this month and picked up the Mavic 3. My goal is to first build up my portfolio then focus on paid gigs.

[@hecticaperture]

hey 1 year later status check - hows the drone business?

[@bryanvaldez1]

@hecticaperture also curious over here.

[@paulvo1621]

Negative experiences offer as much learning opportunities as positive ones. Thank you for sharing your.

[@skeyesightvideo5878]

Thanks for your honesty and great information. I took an early retirement from GM and plan on doing real estate photography. Both ground and arial. I have been doing a lot of research on what I need and what I need to do. Your posts are always entertaining and informative. Thanks for sharing and have a great day.

[@BrianFisher]

Good tips. I ran into the same thing after talking to several local real estate agents in my area... nobody wanted “just a drone pilot” - they wanted a complete package offered with photo, video, and drone together.

[@SCAerialsSteveCarpenter]

Hey Ken, nicely done! You were straight forward and to the point, the good, the bad and the ugly. Thanks for this excellent real-life video for those what to look into becoming a Real Estate Camera/Commerical Drone Videographer. Thanks for speaking the truth and opening yourself for others to hopefully learn.

[@ROT2024]

I do farm and rural aerial imagery plus videos and for me the best time is noon or when the sun is high as the goal is to accent the property and shadows just mask the details. Also auto exposure if you use the M2 zoom as a fixed exposure will not work while zooming in. I also try to focus on the idea of making the subject the focus not special effects or music as most realtors do not want a cinematic movie the just want a good representation of the property. Keep in mind this is not residential but rural farm land.

[@mmckee58]

Pick a look and stay with it. Not only do you make a "brand" but there is also the added benefit of a consistent workflow, which means, you can scale up rapidly. I just saw this. It is very great advice. You're a kind, considerate and generous young man!

[@FlydreamMedia]

Ive seen all your newer stuff, but going back to see where you started and words of advice, your success is a testament to this video. What aperture do you use when photographing a living room or bedroom?

[@OriginaldoBo]

Full frame I’m usually F8

[@EthanMitchell_YouTube]

Outstanding Ken!!! No BS, just tell us how it is! I wish more people would do content like this. I myself am at a point where im considering going one way or the other. Glad you pointed out that if your going to aerial real estate your most likely going to need to do interior as well.

[@cigarnationwarriors3981]

Ken, although my working days are long past I still learn from your videos. You’re original and that’s what works😎👍👍

[@oranzovaponozka]

I absolutely love your honesty! Brilliant video, thank you!!

[@JeepTJWheelin]

Definitely among my favorite RE videos, well done!

[@chani2411]

The realness of your advice in this video is gold mate!!! Loved it!

[@sneekydealz]

I feel like the most difficult part is the marketing. Building that portfolio and getting clients(Realtors) to trust in you.

[@grcarter81]

Thanks for covering the mistakes and helping us learn from your own experiences.

[@flyineyeaerialfpv5592]

I know this video is a year hold but it will hold lots of value for ever really. I am really thinking about doing aerial videos with the Autel Evo 2 and the mavic Air 2. I know I will need a nice camera gimbal like one of the ronins or something and eventually a camera and different lenses. Like you said, a phone gimbal could be used at first start-up until you get up to speed. Thanks for telling it straight, that no one is gonna pay you to fly your drone all day. I knew this was true but kinda thought it would be more than 15% aerial and 85% would be walking around inside homes and doing video inside mostly. This is good news to me though as I live up north in Pittsburgh Pa area. I was wondering what a winter would like trying to do this full time. Even if there is snow on the ground some properties would still look great im sure. Studying for my part 107 currently and I wanted to have a look at what to expect. This video really helped. Thanks Ken. As always, stay original. And I used to live down on Marco Island FL for 10 years and I lived in Ft. MCCOY Ocala FL. Also for about 4 years. Go Gators lol

[@tadams47]

Lol, I had the same experience. My first video had some good and some bad but they "Loved love loved it!". I have since made some changes and have increased the quality. Now I just need to get agents so I can get more consistent business in my area. I do drone, walkthrough, social media shorts, and photography.

[@bentenpeterson]

I'm a realtor trying to learn how to do this stuff myself because I'm a techy. Love the vid. Just subbed!

[@KaiTiura]

Lot of good advice! Being your own worst critic is tough, but then you push yourself harder to do good work. Now, since you asked for some critiquing, a couple other things you should watch out for... It's "realtor", not "realator", which often makes realtors crazy. It's like "jewelry"; SO many people say "jewlery". A minor thing but gives some people the wrong impression about you. Last but not least... "video-ography" (7:36) ? Videography is one word. ;) Thanks for the great insights!

[@treysals]

Do you think a GoPro hero seven black on a motorized gimbal is good enough for interior shots?

[@blcsuperdave]

Great concept -- so many people want to show off their wins... not mentioning the mistakes. Great job!

[@OriginaldoBo]

Thanks for watching

[@chrissmithson9398]

Appreciate your honesty. Awesome advice I will use. Thank you.

[@MrMiaLar]

Excellent video! I like the kind of person who can show his earlier mistakes, because we all are in the same position when we first start out. I can see you are a great teacher......

[@my2cents198]

I've been in the game for 15 years, it's a bit different in Australia, as the vendor is paying for the video, not the agent. My base price is $1500 ... my high end clients are the 4-6 K price range. My advice, don't go in cheap...practice your craft, and when you kick ass...charge for it. But you need to deliver every single time. I shoot RAW as my budget allows for dedicated time for color grading. Amateurs blow out windows, pros make sure not to blow out windows. My number 1 tip , if you want to separate yourself from other...KEEP YOUR VERTICAL LINES STRAIGHT!!! So many people overlook this simple thing, but makes a massive difference. And learn to shoot without a gimbal , it's easy to walk through a house with a gimbal. Keep it as a tool, but don't shoot the entire video on a gimbal. If anyone wants more detailed tips...hit me up.

[@donmcnaronnobsrealestateph7677]

Your story follows like mine. I learned quickly drone alone wasn’t enough.

[@sydneycarstensen-hoehn8138]

Same. I have such a similar story which I hope finishes in a similar fashion to his.

[@D9everything]

Excellent. Love the honesty as we've all been there. You can think you're great with the craft, but when you're starting out you can be afraid to put your foot down because you just want the job. My first gig paid me great money, but my client was calling all the shots and micro-managing. I wasn't ablet o get everything the first day (it was a giant apartment building). My contingency plan was to tell them I needed to come back and finish (what I didn't get to finish because the client pulled me off of what I was doing to do an impromptu interview I hadn't planned on). They were all "yeah, yeah" and I'm thinking they were liking my commitment. Nope. I showed up to get the shots I wasn't able to get and they had a fit. That conversation we'd had completely out the window. So, yeah, do NOT let them call your shots. With experience it gets better but that's just it - experience.

[@OriginaldoBo]

Really appreciate this comment truly

[@D9everything]

@@OriginaldoBo Thanks for replying, man. Unexpected. You deserve all the success and I'd hire you yesterday.

[@indykurt]

Nice tips man, I needed these tips earlier on and I’m so glad you put this out for people.

[@luiscastillo2591]

This was some of the most valuable information out there. I just started doing Real Estate Video, I enjoy it and it's been going well but I wish I knew this when I started.

[@damonmcguire4679]

Good to see all this, I'm working on my 107 right now so I can expand my services from just real estate photos! Thanks for the tips!

[@OriginaldoBo]

Get that 107! It’s huge!

[@damonmcguire4679]

OriginaldoBo oh yeah, especially here in Florida! I’m over in Orlando area though

[@OutboundIntent]

That is exactly where I am at. I got my part 107 in the beginning of March and I'm just too nervous to do it yet. Also, being 16 does not help because some people will not take you seriously.

[@emilygerhart3996]

What camera do you use for interior video? Still your drone?

[@pwidmayer]

Thanks for the tips. I felt like you were telling my story when you first started. Got my drone and license in October and nothing yet .... I will take your experience and lessons learned to heart. Thanks again.

[@WACONimages]

Nice and honest video! Amazed by how interior design differences so much between US/EU in general. Also a thing I noticed when I visit the US myself near 4years ago.

[@mybudinesd4545]

Great video I truly appreciate your honesty most people always give you the finish product.

[@ShandyGreggPhotos]

One of the most informative videos i have watched. Thank you for taking the time to be honest. Great job.

[@rk.ravikewalramani]

Great Tips! I shoot with my videos with my cell phone. These will be useful 👍🏼

[@mdsviewpoint4130]

Most honest I've ever watch for business video.. 👍

[@BillTheDroneReviewer]

Ken this was an excellent video. Thank you for showing us the ins and outs of real estate photography/videography. Well done.

[@stevestrasser6833]

Great honest video! Mistakes are natural and important. That's how we progress.

[@samuelolivero4458]

Thank you for not sugar coating it.

[@sman222222]

Love to hear these real world mistakes. I’m my own worst critic as well in photography in general. Where are you at in Florida?

[@Gmurda1979]

Great video! I too am hyper critical of my work and appreciate you saying that. Keep up the dope channel man!

[@PrettyLady7282]

Please do & share more of this kind of video "Real Estate Videography" business, We all love to watch, learn from it. Pricing, Contract, Promotion, deal with clients. Thanks!

[@bro_FREE]

Thanks for the insight. This was very helpful.

[@stefanbernhard2710]

Great info. I had no idea where to start with this because there is a sea if contradictory yt content.

[@craigsager9660]

As a beginner what editing software do you recommend ?

[@blagadarit1037]

Hi, Firstly ı have got Mavic Air 2 and ı want to buy camera for inside shoot. I live in turkey and here many digital things expensive, for beginner shooting in real estate video which camera do you advice. Thanks for your usefull videos

[@MrRunnerdog]

Thanks for your honesty from Canada. Subscribed

[@BlaqViper]

Absolutely great and honest info!

[@MagicBiscuitShow]

Heya again, OB. Good tips. As to dumb stuff on a shoot: Because of the hurried pressure by the groom's father (and 4 different locations for the event) at a looooong wedding shoot one time, I forgot to press the RECORD button on one of my 3 camcorders ... caught it a few minutes later, but too late for an important part of the ceremony. And wouldn't ya know it, my cover camcorder's El Cheapo SD cards went tits up and the footage was totally corrupt. Anyhoo .... awaiting delivery of my Sony a6000 in a couple of days ... and my Parrot Anafi (my 1st drone ever) delivery in a few days after that. Been scouting eBay, etc. (will hit some pawn shops tomorrow) for a 12mm Rokinon 2.0 for the a6000. I do have an active real estate broker license but am tire of fighting that agent path. I do have some video shooting and editing (use Vegas Pro) experience. I say ALL of that to say this: I am going to jump into doing real estate videos as soon as I get up to speed on the Anafi & the a6000. So, I appreciate all of your tips on shooting R. E., and other, videos. Keep 'um comin', chief. . . .. Almost forgot to ask, you my questions: what is your take of delivering the final video to the agents in a Cinematic form: letterbox & grading vs just a video look? . . . Cheers from Jacksonville, Florida ... Chuck : +)

[@jasonswing4088]

What is the best drone to use for arial footage?

[@Duff1210]

Awesome video. Question for you. What editing program did you use for your first couple video’s?

[@thedronemediacomvancouver4976]

Hey thanks for this clip. Starting out and want to go this route. Love the honesty and advice. Subscribed

[@mikek1681]

Fo many agents, stills are the core of the presentation. They go on the website, they're used for brochures, on FB, IG, etc. You have to do those well. Aerials are useful only if they add value. The house is on a golf course, on the beach, or mountaintop. A track home with neighbors on four sides is usually not a great candidate. Lastly, videos take up a huge amount of space. A lot of agents just can't use them for that reason, or want them compressed into oblivion. Make sure your agent has room for videos (hundreds of MBs). Many don't An alternative is to publish on KZbin and provide a link. But remember, KZbin compresses them too. One more thing. Don't undercharge if your work is first rate. You'll spend 2-3 hours on location, and 2-4 more in post. You've got $000's tied up in gear. Get paid for it. Good luck.

[@billbexxby482]

Bro you are the shit! Thanks for keeping it real! Cheers, bro🍻

[@joseeliasnemer]

I have my first shoot tomorrow. Lots of good advice ! Thanks man (y)

[@thedronemediacomvancouver4976]

Thanks for the clip.. unique and well done.

[@krisrobson]

That was great man. Lots of helpful tips.

[@RayonWhittaker]

Dude... You're awesome, thank you for those tips. The smudge I'll definitely be looking for all the time... What about panning with the drone instead of overhead shots for areas that aren't drone ready for overhead, what's your thoughts? Question: I have a Sony a6400, which wide angle lens would you suggest that I grab? I was looking at the Sigma 16mm Contempory along with the Laowa 12mm Zero Distortion (this is full frame which means it would be 18mm on the a6400).

[@RayonWhittaker]

@@OriginaldoBo OK... I'll check this out... Are you using a Sony as well?

[@RayonWhittaker]

@@OriginaldoBo I'm looking at it now. Is it near 0 Distortion?

[@RayonWhittaker]

@@OriginaldoBo awesome 🙂 thank you. we're re both using the same camera.

[@sydneycarstensen-hoehn8138]

I feel that you explained my exact photography/business life at the start. Thanks for the great tips and advice. Wish me luck on my journey.

[@lnaglamourphoto3944]

Thanks for sharing this video . Im about to purchase a drone how do I get certified ? Can you please share link or perhaps guide me as to getting this done .

[@jamieburns8327]

Your content is really helpful thank you

[@naeemsheikh4597]

Hello there. Great vid ask thanks for taking the time out to help us. For internal real estate shoots, what lens do you think works best? 14mm? 16mm? How wide is too wide and how much is not wide enough? I’m really interested to see how much difference is there and if there’s a general guide. So many thanks in advance. Take care

[@matth600]

There's no such thing as too wide in real estate XD. I'm joking but, considering 360-degree cameras are often used for virtual tours I'm not too far off from the truth.

[@foforon]

Thank you! Great tips.

[@Jaeboi89]

Doing for first 2 realtor videos atm currently and I can relate to your stress hahahaha! Like you initially I’m having questions with how I should be quoting when I get going. Don’t want to undercut the industry nor put myself out of work . I’m next door in north Atlanta. Loved the honesty at the end I’m in a similar boat #KZbinUniversity

[@kmss]

These failure videos are much more worth than the thousands of „how to“ videos!

[@kolecava]

Last tip has given me an idea! 💡 Anyway solid honest content 👌

[@ShnappleMedia]

Excellent tips, thank you

[@Time2FLYAlDiaz]

Great insight! I found my niche in construction. Stay up!

[@watchthebrosvlogs6421]

Al Diaz Can you reply with an update? Still in the same niche?

[@ravi0ly]

What do you do in construction with video?

[@watchthebrosvlogs6421]

Thank you for uploading this I’m so nervous getting into this. Subbed

[@SuperKvlogs]

For the interior should I need a gimble for my camera too or can I just post photos and videos with my drone alone?

[@OriginaldoBo]

For photos just a tripod. For videos you’ll need a gimbal

[@SuperKvlogs]

@@OriginaldoBo Right. But what I’m asking is can I just buy a drone alone and use pictures and videos from it. That way I do all in one device??

[@OriginaldoBo]

No, a drone doesn’t do we in houses and typically not wide enough. You’ll need a camera to do this properly

[@SuperKvlogs]

@@OriginaldoBo okay, Thankyou!

[@frederickgordon6703]

First off, sorry about taking me over a year to see this video. Secondly, great video, great info. One thing I always remember is that an artist is the hardest critic of their work. You may think that your video is the worse with all the glaring defects you find, but to the client it is the best thing since slice bread. Keep going and again, great video.

[@OriginaldoBo]

Thank man really appreciate the kind words

[@alialsaffar7280]

I rarely comment on KZbin but this time I couldn’t catch my self! Video is great is sharp realistic thank you so much Love these type of videos! Please share the second part And yeah you got a new subscriber Thank you

[@alialsaffar7280]

OriginaldoBo Thank you man , please keep up those real estate tips videos especially on interior videography technique

[@RonaldBrown59]

Some great insight and tips for real estate work. Best of luck to you.

[@dpixvid]

How do you approach white balance on your Sonys?

[@bedrascal]

Another really informative video. Good to know some of the potential pitfalls in advance. Thanks

[@obladi617]

Appreciate the good tips! Especially about consistency on the long-term. I never thought of that but it is very important

[@ircouple4]

Awesome. Thank you for being so honest and teaching. I just followed you. Thank you.

[@kevinmartin4787]

Thank you!!!!!! This is Reality!

[@augustoliver2779]

When someone tells you to lower your price, run! People pay for quality. If they didn’t, everyone would be shopping at Walmart, etc.

[@MrRunnerdog]

Agreed. I think I'm getting less when I pay less

[@51Drones]

Good stuff man! After watchin this, I'm thinkin I have more learnin to do. I'm hopin that using your tips will get me goin. 😆

[@chrisharris_arizona]

Ya when “light’n” was said I had to really think about what was being said hahaha

[@Iliasschneider]

So great..to watch this very honest BTS and helpful tipps. Thank you

[@bill-gray]

This is a very good video. Very well done mate.

[@choco932]

Great video, thanks was very helpfull for me

[@2mitts]

Appreciate the honesty. Great video!

[@PowderMill]

👍🏻. As always… Thank You Sir !

[@frankharis1947]

Wonderful and Honestly , Awesome video! Really helpful tips. I Appreciate your Experience sharing tips! Especially about consistency on the long-term. I never thought of that but it is very important . Its first time suddenly I saw your this type of Video about DONT DO THIS MISTAKE. Thanks Bro and I am Subscribed your Channel.

[@DroneSupremacy]

Great video Ken, I think showing & talking about mistakes is crucial for growing. Best of luck in the future :)

[@cdreyes81]

I just made a mistake yesterday while practicing on a townhouse. I turned my camera on, saw that the shutter was at 24...at first I'm like that odd but I'm shooting 24fps so I'm good. Finished the townhouse then I switched some setting or something and then shutter flipped to 1/48 then I'm like crap.....had to do it all over again. 48 is what I wanted to film 24fps

[@MikeKinney8675]

Great video Ken. Very informative

[@Airedale721]

Great video! Excellent advice! Thank you for sharing; much appreciated.

[@PrettyLady7282]

u dont do & upload the R.E videography subject no more. Just review gears the most. i'm sure that more than myself want u to share more videos about R.E.V ! thanks btw, great episode!

[@PaulMrPKcom]

Hi! I really enjoy your vids and podcasts. I ve been shooting real estate photos part time for many years and Iam quite good at it. But I moved to new location and need to find new clients. An idea to be a full service guy I can now offer making plans and also shooting video. But I am totally new to video... just got a gimball and plan to get a drone. Any advice would be approciated on strategy to get mew clients and to become very good at filming real estates (nice apartments and houses)

[@husseink64]

Did u say 60mm or 16mm lense?

[@melmagallon6233]

Hey thanks! This was a super helpful vid!

[@ohshowproductionsllc]

Thanks for the video, what do you charge? thanks.

[@SportsZone300]

Great video. This was definitely me. Still is. Currently waiting for my Osmo+ and Mavic 2 Pro to arrive so I can practice, get licensed and then try to make some side money with it. Do you think the Osmo+ is good enough for real estate interiors? Lastly, which editing program do you use? Thanks in advance. #subscribed

[@unclebuck5957]

Nice video . Right to the point it is not about just flying a drone a lot more to it.

[@mattywanders]

Good video. Super helpful for people like me who are new to everything.