Scottsdale, Arizona from a $10,000 Cinema Drone

[@AnandaGarden]

Lovely. Summer thunderstorm on the horizon - those lend drama. And welcome relief - I fondly remember the 100+ heat and sudden downpours with streets flowing 3" deep curb to curb and lightning blasts in the desert, San Manuel High School 1956-1959.

[@azeirefotog]

Absolutely amazing! I am a Scottsdale-based photographer (3 Nikon dSLRs) & this vid is part of the reason that I purchased my first drone. It arrives tomorrow!

[@nutthaworncharoensuk1483]

What if a day later he say "Ha! Gotya, I shot this on the mini".

[@TylerKingeryy]

I wouldn’t be surprised

[@JR_Taylor]

I think ive seen some of these shots before on a mini 3 video so inwas thinking the same thing. Also 10k isnt much for cine drone

[@QuickAssTutorials]

Was going to load up the same video and title it "Scottsdale from a $400 drone"

[@JEK]

No that is some quality imaging from a large sensor. Maybe with a Mavic you might get close.

[@ShelbyBikeBoy]

From a 61 yr old native Arizonan….thanks for that. Beautiful. Too often (especially during our brutal summers) I forget why I STILL live here!! 🥰

[@kevinwells4986]

Gearbox... I just moved here at age 66 now. Yeah, I try to forget I live here everyday. I'm helping my family, but OMG this is tough. I liked this video for sure, and I've driven through (emphasis on through) Arizona many times. But the heat can be absolutely brutal. Yesterday (July 30th) was my best day here - thunderstorms, pouring rain, and finally cooler air. I only wrote this to you, because I'd love it if you game me more reasons to be here.

[@bean_boon8243]

Keep the great content up! Your videos make me want to get into cinematography with drones It’s very inspiring

[@cyborgpigeon3046]

I agree! I’ve been shooting my own shots here in Phoenix Arizona. It’s so nice to see my home city from the sky

[@chriscombs3902]

As a Scottsdale local, absolutely love it. Nice work.

[@outdatedfiles]

After watching this I’m just amazed that simple drones like the mini 2 or 3 are able to achieve pretty similar footage! I don’t know if I would notice any huge changes between these

[@QuickAssTutorials]

The big reason to pay more is to get low-light footage but we're at a point now where it isn't worth having a HUGE Inspire 2 and all the hassle for 90% the same thing. I do really like having the lens options to zoom in though

[@JehaanPatell]

@@QuickAssTutorials only video recording in low light sucks, its amazing that you can do perfectly similar hyper-lapses with a mini compared to an inspire. ofc some differences but the difference in price ....

[@coachsayf]

I’d say the mini 3 is like having a flying iPhone, the footage in this video is mind blowing, it’s like a flying cinema rig

[@Foundanktuary1]

@@QuickAssTutorials that low light drone footage is 🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@123liftoff]

Very inspiring. You make me want to improve every time I go fly my mini 3 pro. I see shots I have to get every time I watch one of your videos.

[@EarthwithTom]

Epic footage! Great to see what a cinema level drone can produce!

[@hectatusbreakfastus6106]

That's a pretty great video. It's a great example of all the things you talk about for a town highlight reel. Looks awesome!

[@Clmqz]

Please please post more of these videos!! This shit is so amazing and makes us see our city from such a different but beautiful view point I CANNOT stop watching this video wow, you should try and upload it into your Apple TV screensavers 😂 amazing work

[@zhenyuwang4202]

love the bgm with matching cuts. Good work sir

[@mitsuvlog2021]

How beautiful this drone footage is! You have an excellent skill both operating drone and editing video. I really Appreciate sharing this nice work!

[@AnnieWinter148]

I’m from Scottsdale and this is beautiful. Great job!

[@len9483]

I've been here since '71. Seen a little bit of growth? Ha Ha!

[@tonyaguilar2151]

Look beautiful out there.. might have to visit..

[@mtldroneview]

It's amazing how well this drone performs in low light. Awesome video!

[@laughwithoutsmiling]

Beautiful work, my brother. The music was perfect for this.

[@photoguyoc9775]

Such a beautiful area! I miss living there.

[@jin6000]

Absolutely excellent. I've learned the most from your channel than any other resource online. Appreciate you Alex!

[@scratchomat]

Oh my!! This should have 10x the views. Just absolutely fantastic!

[@kouheimassey]

Seeing your other videos and then seeing the techniques all applied into this one is pretty cool, must suck to wait for good weather conditions though, like the hazy mountains, and clear nights

[@vancityslummer]

It's not bad I guess if your into really good quality and well rehearsed, well executed shots with a lot of time put into the post production.

[@flyinpheasant6458]

Hahahaha. What?

[@PhotographyInFlight4183]

Not a bad comment when you consider the time and thought that went into it, but not particularly good either.

[@TheR5]

Love the variety of shots Alex. I really want to learn how to do the moving time lapse at night like you did in the city. Looks amazing. I have the Mini2 and Air2S, so a little limited compared to your setup. Some of your sunrise shots are pretty amazing as well. Thanks!

[@raymorrell3370]

That's pretty sweet... the editing must've been hours!! Great job.

[@johero]

This is awesome footage!! Love the night shots!! We never really see these shots at this quality! Thank you for sharing these!! I have the mini. First gen and all I get is grain lol

[@SkaiXmask]

Can you make more videos on the DJI Mini 3 Pro? Your videos are super entertaining to watch and since that drone is the newest one. It would help new drone pilots like myself

[@thelumleysfilm]

How can I get a second hand joints to buy a camera

[@LeeAxonisDigifin]

I enjoyed that over my coffee and eggs. Thanks. I really enjoy your channel. Lee from UK.

[@YourSoulPrince]

This was amazing. I would love to see a video of the drone focusing on the entertainment District area in it's best moments

[@john26razor340]

The music choice, now that was incredible

[@KOOLAIDEISGREAT]

I have a DJI Matrice 300 RTK I use for work and your videos have helped me a ton in overcoming my drone anxiety.

[@dts7824]

Incredible, and love the soundtrack!

[@shaunthedrone]

Amazing video, drones capture amazing video that can't be done from the ground - top man for sharing :)

[@AntsDrone]

Wow this is just incredible work!!

[@Low2234]

Great town reel from the master himself!

[@theDRONEguytv]

Some great footage there Alex, well done buddy.

[@multicamconcerteditor7480]

Beautiful footage! When editing drone video should we try to tell a story and put the shots in chronological order?

[@DAXimusTT]

Moving there now! So good and that soundtrack evokes so much emotion.. Epic reel. 🔥

[@RonaldBrown59]

Epic footage! Thanks for sharing.

[@eddiecarrascojr]

As a former Scottsdale resident it is nice to see those mountains in all their shades during sunset. Great Video! I am sure the traffic is still bad or worse as compared to 2018.

[@adrianpocea2287]

No, is not. Just came from there. But hey, keep lying to yourself that you don't miss Scottsdale, the best city in US

[@WanderingMonkHikes]

You really are an artist with a drone.

[@BradThomas]

I live in Scottsdale. Great footage!

[@ChipLohman]

Really enjoy your work and have learned a lot. On the topic of the Smart Controller for the Mini 2: Comments are generally a year old and the DJI site now says that controller is not in production. Should I wait, or shop for a refurbished Smart Controller as an upgrade?

[@JayHill615]

Anxiously awaiting another reel like this!

[@therider_]

Beautifull Shots ❤️

[@Scarecrow7472million]

Buen video amigo espectacular si señor

[@dennisstanworth1718]

Dam! You killed it. Next level.

[@enzodub6423]

Beautiful

[@JerodBeeson]

Epic! I was so hoping the end would say shot on mini 3 😂

[@courthess5019]

Bro this is fuckin insane, love your work

[@JEK]

Great job.

[@AbirTarafdar]

That is truly sick footage!

[@gregedwards7895]

I’m getting movie ideas just from watching this; I’m not even a director.

[@rjraerials]

Wow!! Incredible!!!

[@mattlombardimusic5927]

This is gorgeous 😍 Phenomenal color grade and shots. I'm out here with a Mini3 pro this weekend. Did you have to get clearance to shoot downtown?

[@AtlanticAerials]

Totally amazing

[@Krishna-2005feb]

Hey bro love your videos and specific details you got a subscribeer

[@aboveloveent773]

not too shabby.

[@Scarecrow7472million]

Gran video amigo saludos desde españa

[@johnbroman7134]

I absolutely love that!

[@TylerKingeryy]

Nice

[@stevewhite1092]

AWESOME 🙂

[@Time2FLYAlDiaz]

Amazing captures and edit! ...hmmm!?? Inspire 2 using 25mm and 45mm lens???

[@QuickAssTutorials]

The 45mm is a LOT hard to aim, hard to frame (shooting 5280x2160) and any adjustment is super obvious. Good for simple forward/backward shots but this is hard while dealing with everything the inspire comes with and people looking. Honestly using 25mm and just cropping is way less effort. Also the 45mm has funky contrast

[@mstram]

@@QuickAssTutorials So it *was* the Inspire 2 ?

[@courthess5019]

You really like to push your drones to the extreme, also thoughts on fpv

[@oldschoolgaming4763]

Amazing! So gripping. Newbie question, how do you create the amazing nighttime hyperlapse at 1:59. Is it best for a unexperienced guy like me to use built in hyperlast mode on my mavic iar 2 or should I just shoot the scene and then speed it up in post?! Also, do one use ND filters at night to get those long headlights (like laserbeams) at night or what does that effect?

[@QuickAssTutorials]

You have to shoot long exposures near sunset, 1/2 second long. Save them in RAW format, and save the original RAW photos from the hyperlapse, it’s an option in the software. Then edit the photos in adobe lightroom to recover all the details. NO ND filters for nighttime, no ISO

[@zhenyuwang4202]

Do you mind to share the background sounds here? Thanks

[@willt2040]

very nice

[@markcoombs9260]

Looks fantastic think I need a bit more practice.

[@jezriggs]

Quality.

[@hungrychance14]

Dang now I wanna move to Scottsdale. 😂

[@HippieP629]

Bruh, you see those homes?! Man!

[@brianharrisonlightscape360]

You are the king.

[@CanabalasianFury]

Awesome. What drone and camera rig?

[@MatthewNovoselskiy]

Most likely the inspire 2

[@JR_Taylor]

Mini 3 imho

[@MatthewNovoselskiy]

@@JR_Taylor wouldn’t be surprised

[@user-tv5dt3nm9y]

Didya work on ‘Sicario’ ?

[@Wisco_Jim]

HOLY ! 10-10

[@naturecreatures7327]

Good job♥️♥️

[@wcsdiaries]

Was this inspire 2? What focal length were those paralax mountain shots in the beginning?Looks amazing

[@InfoAufArabisch]

Could you please share your export settings for Adobe Premiere Pro? My Videos look fantastic while editing but terrible after export and even worse after upload to KZbin. Thank you!

[@Joshuakreisman]

Can I come fly with you sometime? I live in the Phoenix area and your stuff slaps!!!

[@dalesmith12]

Do you have tutorial on creating hyper lapses?

[@alexacerra]

Dude how do u get such crispy export quality?

[@yasinnabi]

You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead, pursue the things you love doing, and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off you. --Maya Angelou,.,.,.

[@theironbee]

insane

[@terracottakim8234]

Awesome footage. I'm moving to the area ... whats the best way to chat with you about footage? Also, looking for someone to help me edit YT videos or show me the starter ropes 🙏🏾

[@HMOPodcast]

inspire 2?

[@anjanamadushan2392]

I look forward to your drone videos❤️. Its marvellous😳❤️. I wish you to do many more videos... I'm from Sri lanka🇱🇰 . Flying a drone is my lifelong dream. But it is now a dream in our country😢. The reason for that is that we are suffering a lot due to the inflation in the country. But I'm still trying❤️. I have no words to express my dream if a friend can help you too🤝👍🤚❤️

[@coszec]

You are the shit man. Thank you

[@quentin6893]

You did that film with your inspire 2 ?

[@mrgrumpy9328]

I’ve entered some off your competition but don’t no if anyone won, are you doing anymore,

[@scott_the_dreamer]

HYPERLAPSES ON THE INSPIRE 2?

[@Baldoora]

Unironically the 24/25fps makes it more stuttery than cinematic (at least for mobile view). I hope you try out 30fps/60fps next time!

[@mstram]

What camera(s) did you use ?

[@kevinwells4986]

My comment to QAT... I'm subscribed, and your instruction and videos are so great. But really... it's brutally hot here, and I can't fly that often if at all (don't forget the wind around here). I just moved here (in January), and I feel like a confined prisoner to air conditioning. I'm an older gent, with health issues, so I get it. But I didn't realize it would be this bad. I'll take the critique from Arizonians, but really... why do you live here? I don't want to hear about family traditions (but o.k. yeah, those too). Thanks QAT for great videos though.

[@392nightrunner]

Snottsdale

[@playmobilfans7160]

Which drone did you use?

[@fishwomanyvr]

whats the drone?

[@vistisfilm]

Am I the first guy to notice some of this footage is Mavic 3 cine lmao🤣

[@monkeyman2597]

Better hope your drone doesn’t melt in the sky

[@FestiveDogs]

Amazing demonstration of how it's all about the shot not about the gear. 1:56 & 2:07 best shots. Rest are ok but lacking that spice my eyes crave

[@d3m1tar]

Flying above residential properties and motorway is not allowed as well as capturing residents of the hotels around the swimming pool and flying close to the amusement park . It is tempting but in reality ,that is not allowed.

[@austinscherzberg4569]

insire 2 x5s? or x7?

[@JR_Taylor]

Mini 3?

[@teriwilliams4895]

Hey did someone hack your page?????????