Shoot Cinematic Drone Footage Like A Pro with 7 Shots

[@PaddyBFinn]

HI Jake. Your "7 Shots" tips are amazing! As a newbie your tips are golden!

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks!!

[@Vishal_.]

For real !!!

[@usadroneflyer]

Really informative! Been a professional photographer since 1989 and cinematic video is so new to me... I feel like a toddler craving in all the knowledge I can and I will be mimicking what I have seen until the moment comes when it all clicks! I only wish I would have began with Drones years back but never saw the need. Now I am hooked! Thanks for what you do!

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks for watching and I agree it’s pretty amazing what they can do.

[@tombuck]

I’m here to tell you everything that’s wrong with this video. The answer is nothing, it’s perfect.

[@JakeSloan]

Hahahahahahaha thanks Tom!!! You’re awesome.

[@ramzimakarem1837]

Thanks for a great video and great tips.

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks for watching!

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

I always find a top-down close hard cut to top-down far(maxed out vertical height) shot adds so much value to my hiking films. Also mixing them into on the ground, in-person footage tells the best stories. Wonderful setting you have there with the iceberg, ice walls.

[@JakeSloan]

agreed! and thanks!

[@brucegruenbaum]

Really great video that kind of wraps up the training course you have put together. This video should really be part of that course.

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks for that! I might add it in there. I am working on a much more in depth course about using drones for video and photo work and covering some of the business aspects too

[@user-np9co2nm1z]

Just got myself a Mavic 3 classic. The Master Shots settings are awesome. Jake is the master.

[@JakeSloan]

Couldn't agree more! especially about the master shots lol

[@dougcooper4917]

Excellent Tutorial Video Jake! Thank You.

[@JakeSloan]

You're welcome Doug!

[@SkyPathProductions]

Awesome tips. Love shooting a helicopter. One of my favorites.

[@JakeSloan]

It’s pretty awesome to have the opportunity to do it! Thanks man!

[@SkyPathProductions]

@@JakeSloan Yes, my dad is actually a helicopter pilot for channel 5 news.

[@JakeSloan]

Oh thats awesome! I love the chance to work with helicopter pilots. I am very aware of the dangers and so when I find one willing to work with me it's a big deal and I feel very fortunate to have been able to work with a handful of very talented experienced pilots!

[@fidget2020]

I’ve just discovered your channel and I really do like your casual style. Gold.

[@JakeSloan]

thanks!

[@ScotiaGaidin]

Great video Jake, Thanks!

[@JakeSloan]

My pleasure!

[@anemouapostolos7310]

Great video and tips Jake.Thanks a lot!!!!

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you!!

[@Shannonontheroad]

Again, such great tips in putting together a great video story.

[@JakeSloan]

thank you so much!

[@garritj]

Great video! Excellent location to show how to to these shots! This is a great reminder. sometimes I get caught with battery life and location and forget the simplest of drone shots.

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks and I agree. Every now and then I’ll make my self re-visit the fundamental drone shots to remind myself that it doesn’t have to be crazy to be good.

[@j.larryrice402]

Ah, Were you saying something? The scenery is spectacular. I was in Alaska 12 years ago in May/June. Trying to convince my wife we need to come back. I did hear you talking. Good info, but I don't think I'll get the same effect with a partially frozen river in Pennsylvania.

[@JakeSloan]

lol I know what you mean about the scenery. Sometimes I find myself loosing focus while I’m shooting this stuff

[@rkaag99]

for what its worth... you mentioned cold hands more then once.... check out merino wool half finger gloves.....i suggest minuss33 brand

[@JakeSloan]

I have my eyes on a set of ice wear Norwegian flip tops but they have been hard to find in stock

[@rkaag99]

@@JakeSloan just my 2 cents. i have a pair of what i mentioned as do my wife and daughter. Quite warm and wool works well even wet. Not a salesman. BTW I even use them as glove liners. Here's the catch... we get cold in Pennsylvania.... but not Alaska cold. Best wishes!

[@NICKs_HIGHTECH]

Very nice information. You are the best always learning from You.

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you very much!

[@user-jy4ix7dj7p]

It looks freezing cold but the shots are on fire 🔥🔥🔥

[@JakeSloan]

Agreed!!

[@michaelpoczynek]

That's one GIANT Ice Cube, Jake. Great work on this video. AAA+ as usual. We have the cold here but no glaciers to climb. 😩 Have a great day/night.

[@JakeSloan]

Lol nice and yeah that was one giant ice cube.

[@shanestefanski4748]

Awesome technique! Works excellently with an awesome drone of course

[@JakeSloan]

Of course lol. Thanks!

[@ArtemisOP]

Thank you for the content. I have been flying my drone and the ND filter video before being directed to this video was amazing.

[@JakeSloan]

thanks

[@DoomerONE]

Excellent information sir. Great work.

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks and you're welcome

[@mikeyjara6024]

Always appreciate a great informative video! Thank you!

[@JakeSloan]

You’re welcome! Cheers

[@Travelcompassnl]

Super video!! Question, can you tell more about drone settings for filming in the snow? Witbalance etc so the snow does not look greyish? Thanx!!

[@JakeSloan]

actually to film in the snow you want to overexpose the footage by +1. that will help a lot!

[@Travelcompassnl]

@@JakeSloan Thanks a lot, I will try it out 😄👍

[@MohammadEhsanYousaf]

such an amazing video really useful for beginners ❤

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks!!

[@AUTOPILOT4K]

Nice open space for some shots 😍

[@JakeSloan]

Very!

[@gcarmichael]

Fantastic footage Jake.

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you!

[@grumpyclark]

Brilliant, thank you Jake from the UK :)

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks Andy!

[@ronaldalsup9517]

Killer footage!!! 💯💯💯

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you!

[@billbuckleytutorials]

Excellent. Perfect landscape for cinematic views and great Drone shot info.. Thanks

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks

[@HawaiiGirlAdventures]

Hi Jake! Wow, I just found your channel and subscribed! I've been a climber since 2010 but am a brand new drone owner (DJI Mini 4K) and this video is so helpful. Looking forward to viewing your other videos of drone flying tips!

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks!

[@deanfordcreative]

Fantastic footage!!!

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you very much!

[@stanleywolf4807]

great video started watching your videos since you was in video with Jeven Dovey very informative videos right now i own a mini2 but want to purchase a air 2s someday thanks for your great videos

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you!

[@CaminoAir]

OMG! It gets so cold where I live in Ireland, that I sometimes can't move my fingers for a few minutes after flying (late November onwards). Part of this is air humidity and wind chill effects. I can't imagine how cold these locations you shoot in are. And I lived in central Ontario for three years, with pre-sunrise temperatures frequently of minus 35 degrees.

[@JakeSloan]

Pretty close to the same then lol

[@CarlosAlvaradoPhotography]

Thanks for all your great info Jake!

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you so much!

[@stevenbannister7286]

Nice work Jake, what sort of temperatures were you working in ? I’m in the Scottish Highlands we have some extreme conditions, I was mountain flying with my Mav 3 around 3 degrees at ground level but snow peaked at high level, found some moisture content on landing after 20 mins in the air, I would imagine moisture content not to bad out where you filmed. Keep up the good work 👏👏

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks Steve the conditions here were about -7c but I've flown my mavic 3 as cold as -31c without issue so there is basically no moisture lol. You have some beautiful places to fly there Cheers!!

[@johndarkification]

Epic location! Great tutorial thanks!

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks

[@JennaCee]

Great video Jake! And keep those hands warm!

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks! Will do!

[@hekkebeeb]

Hi Jake what about using ND filters during filming? I'm familiar with the use od ND filters in my photography, but not in what situation you have to use wich ND filter. Are there some basic rules about using ND filters as to frame rate, exposure and movement? Great video about those 7 'must have' shots!!

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks for the kind words! I actually made a whole video about exactly what you are asking about you can see it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2m0ZoyjrN-hhNU

[@DroningaboutIreland]

Fantastic Jake, I've taken notes will print them out and laminate them and put it in my drone bag, many many time's I've got to a location and not known what shots to get and fly randomly and have loads of unwanted footage, this will help me a lot, thank you.

[@JakeSloan]

nice!! and thanks for the kind words!!

[@DroningaboutIreland]

@@JakeSloan hey Jake what's best to shoot in VBR or CBR?

[@JakeSloan]

I always shoot in CBR because that basically locks it at the highest bit rate recording which gives you the highest quality.

[@DroningaboutIreland]

@@JakeSloan cheers Jake 👍

[@CarolinaAirshots]

Wrote them down , thanks for sharing

[@JakeSloan]

Awesome! Thanks

[@julienvuillier3800]

This may be a stupid question, but for the video of the helicopter taking off, I assume you are still on the ground to be able to land and recover your drone? Or were you in the helicopter, flying alongside him to the next landing point?

[@JakeSloan]

Anytime I am working with aircraft I am on the ground and in communication with the Pilot

[@sethbreen4365]

Absolutely INCREDIBLE drone footage. I was mesmerized by the videos you were taking. I'm sure it was cold, but it looked amazing!

[@JakeSloan]

thank you!!

[@SunriseWaterMedia]

I really liked this video, Jake. Fantastic tips. Also, your mic sounded great. Are you using a deity on camera? When you mentioned editing to the music, I realized that I'm only recently doing that. Usually I edit the video, then write and record the music to the video. Now, since I'm helping a little bit with Ready Set Drone, I'm doing what you said, and choosing the music first. Awesome to get your professional perspective on filmmaking. 👊

[@JakeSloan]

Yeah deity d3 pro on camera my favorite setup for my videos like this. I had no idea you wrote and recorded your own music for your videos! That’s a lot of work but the results are fantastic.

[@HEATHERTITUS-v7t]

it makes a difference the variety of shots. I hope you are still doing live.

[@JakeSloan]

I am! just not the last week as I was traveling back from rural Alaska

[@stefanpetersen9249]

Love your channel man… for me as a beginner as a drone pilot you have helped me tremendously with your content the first year ,always great and useful ideas and thoughts, thanks and a happy new year from Thailand 🙏🏻🇹🇭🇸🇪❤️😎

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks and I’m really glad to hear it!

[@navneethshenoy]

Liked the helicopter shot. Cool location. Where is that cave located? Great job Jake!

[@JakeSloan]

The cave was in Knik Glacier.

[@dariuswren1218]

This was a really great video! I have been watching for a little while now, and the drone shots you shown in have taught me a lot! I was curious about the editing software that you may be using as I noticed it in this video?

[@JakeSloan]

glad to hear it helped! I edit in Final Cut Pro X on Mac and I will have a video coming about editing drone footage soon

[@JoeTourist]

Thanks for the great advice Jake. Wow, such a location!

[@JakeSloan]

You're welcome!

[@jonnys66]

Hi Jake...excellent videos by the way - and very informative. Two questions...is your drone okay in icy conditions - and do you adjust exposure to compensate for the blankets of snow and ice that must play havoc with the metering system ?

[@JakeSloan]

I don't worry about icing too much because everything is SOOO cold lol, On exposure I manually expose everything to look the way I want it to look in the end, this much snow throws the metering and auto exposure WAY off

[@E1VM]

He forgot to add that you need an epic location to film at.

[@JakeSloan]

well that helps but the same rules apply no matter where you film

[@Superjeanmarc]

😅

[@FlyZoneFpv]

Always giving amazing Tips Jake . Love it👊🏻

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you!!

[@angelgarciaarrieta2367]

What drone have you used for these aerial shots? thx ane congratulation for your channel and teaching us how to edit photos and videos in a profesional look

[@JakeSloan]

These were all filmed with the Mavic 3

[@angelicalanz2]

Hi Jake, I just found your channel and I am kinda "binge watching" all your videos, I can't wait to put into practice all what I've learned :) and I am wondering about the lowest temperature you allow yourself to fly your drone, I live in Norway and feel kinda stressed when is cold (- degrees),... I have noticed the batteries don't last as expected and I don't know what negative effects humidity can generate in the electronic part of the drone .. how do you deal with this? do you have any suggestion? Thanks in advance :)

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you so much! I have a few videos on flying in and working in cold weather specifically dealing with drones etc.

[@LANMonkey]

Thanks for asking this, it was the #1 thing I was curious about, being in Canada.

[@jakobdees3489]

very informative. company i work for makes animations, but we also use drone shots with motion tracking a 3d model in them (real estate/architectural visualisation) I usually do the drone shots. Will use your tips ! Thanks

[@JakeSloan]

Awesome!

[@summerzaddy4554]

Great job am learning a lot

[@JakeSloan]

Glad to hear it

[@grahamwarmanphotography9074]

Great footage!…. Amazing location! How / what gear do you use to capture sound from the climbers?

[@JakeSloan]

that was all just with my on camera mic lol

[@lazarossas4852]

Excellent video, tips and a lot of useful information. Which program do you use for video edit?

[@JakeSloan]

I use Final Cut Pro

[@shutterspeedireland1148]

gr8 as always sir!

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you!!

[@hutonthehill]

Beautiful work Jake - thanks for creating such an informative video on essential drone moves.

[@JakeSloan]

My pleasure!

[@DRONIXAR]

Excellent

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks!

[@jeremy-williamsaerial7084]

Great video as always jake

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you sir!

[@digitalkiteaerial]

simple & awesome

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks

[@supermix0]

Love your work!

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you

[@marctrainor5595]

Great stuff, Mr. Sloan. I always love your videos. Marc T.

[@JakeSloan]

Glad you like them!

[@Ntnyc123456]

What temperatures are you usually flying your drone in Alaska? I’ve never flown below 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Any tips for flying in the cold temperatures.

[@JakeSloan]

Much colder lol. I’m usually flying at between 10 and 25f. I’ve flown as cold as -40 though. I have a few videos on my channel about cold weather and drones.

[@Ntnyc123456]

@@JakeSloan thank you I’ll have to watch those videos next!

[@archuro8693]

How did you get the exposure spot on for this video considering you are in a very bright area? Do you have to set your EV to +1 or more and also the white balance? Any tips for a hobbyist like me would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[@JakeSloan]

for snow scenes like this I do usually over expose by +.7 or +1

[@LucasBuchegger]

Awesome footage 👍👍

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks!

[@drone-aura7607]

Nicely done

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks!

[@FLYANDRIDE15]

Great video and recommendations, new sub! 🤙

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks for the sub and for the kind words!

[@FLYANDRIDE15]

@@JakeSloan 🤙

[@ActionXander]

Awesome video! Super informative and it certainly helped me with my drone shots approach. Thank you, Jake!

[@JakeSloan]

fantastic glad it was helpful!!

[@TheAerialJourneyOfficial]

Got yourself a new subscriber, great video 👍

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you so much!

[@christianjimenez6004]

Can you achieve the same results with the Air 2 S with the aperture 2.8 vs the aperture f8 and the 16 ND filter that you used flying toward the helicopter and the sun in front of the drone?.

[@JakeSloan]

Yes you can you will just need a stronger ND filter.

[@christianjimenez6004]

@@JakeSloan thank you Jake , you are the man 👍

[@WaddleAero]

Informative, useful and beautiful at the same time! How efficient of you!

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks!

[@St.PierreProductions]

Thanks for this man.

[@JakeSloan]

You’re welcome

[@WindjumbieFPV]

Beautiful footage ✌🏼

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks!

[@MVMTV4Videos]

WELL DONE. THUMBS UP👍

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you!

[@jamesn7442]

what was the temp there? I often struggle with deciding to use my Mavic 2 pro and Phantom 4 Pro v2.0 in cold weather.

[@JakeSloan]

it was about 17f but I have flown my mavic 3 at -25f without issue

[@jamesn7442]

Thanks for the informaiton.

[@The_M_and_R]

What is the F-stop value you have used in Mavic 3, specially for the shot in direct sun?

[@JakeSloan]

I was at f8 with an ND16 on the lens. It doesn’t look like it through the video but the sun was being filtered slightly through a very thin layer of clouds too

[@dpwild328]

That was great!!

[@JakeSloan]

Glad to hear it.

[@gothamdoc]

Nice! What ND filters/polarized filters did you use, if any?…

[@JakeSloan]

I use freewell filters mostly and for this it was probably an ND 16

[@PhilSledge]

Great tutorial Jake. When Jake says it’s not cold cold 🥶 it’s -10 and below 😂 I’m going to send you Union Jack woolly hat 👍

[@JakeSloan]

Perfect! Cold is relative I say until about -15c then it’s just cold

[@MrPlaneTalk]

What editing software do you use? Final Cut Pro? I’m a beginner, like BEGINNER. What software do you recommend?

[@JakeSloan]

I'd recommend iMovie if you are on Mac or just dive in and start with the free version of resolve but be prepared to spend a lot of time watching tutorial videos on it

[@GeekTech65]

Excellent tutorial! What program do you use to edit?

[@JakeSloan]

I use Final Cut Pro

[@Bobi-ow6ou]

I like your channel, you are like a documentary commentator

[@JakeSloan]

Thank uou

[@tobyr8555]

Very nice footage Jake! Are you using a ND on your drone? Cheers

[@JakeSloan]

Yes I am

[@tobyr8555]

@@JakeSloan the footage looks very smooth. 60p?

[@nk-dw2hm]

Sorry if you talk about this in another video, but on average how much footage do you take on a shoot and what's the usual length of the finished product? Or an approximate ratio of footage shot vs footage used

[@JakeSloan]

Oh man it varies so much. For a tv show typically I’ll shoot 1-2 TB (a few hours) of footage I’ve the course of a full day and they might use 1-2 min of that. For KZbin stuff I usually shoot 1hr to 1.5hrs of footage and edit it down to 8-12min

[@nk-dw2hm]

@@JakeSloan thanks for the reply! I appreciate your commitment to helping everyone along the way

[@Showlessdomore]

Hi Jake , did you use ND and Polar filters in the 7 shots

[@JakeSloan]

I used ND filters but not polarization filters

[@WINGSONWHEELS]

Hi Jake, how is your gimbal wheel movement is so smooth. Do you select as POI and then hit record or are you using gimbal wheel manually?

[@JakeSloan]

LOADS of practice lol. Everything you see in this video was done manually by me

[@WINGSONWHEELS]

@@JakeSloan Wow!

[@DangerousDaveKincaid]

Hi Jake, when I fly sideways my footage looks kind of choppy. Do you have some tips on how to set things and why this happens.. Thanks, Dave...

[@JakeSloan]

Make sure your sideways flights are fairly slow and smooth.

[@speedball10169]

What settings would you recommend for the exp to slow the drone down while getting smooth movements? I find it to be a very aggressive drone when it comes to movement and am struggling with the stick speeds and exp speeds to get it to fly smooth. I flew over water/ice the other day and it kept wanting to raise altitude instead of just flying on the path it was on.

[@JakeSloan]

I will try and do a video about this asap

[@speedball10169]

@@JakeSloan Thanks, there are really no videos available to help people with this. They're all just a general explanation. You touched on it briefly in a previous video but not in depth.

[@rdh2059]

What video editing software are you using?

[@JakeSloan]

Final cut pro

[@waymor2460]

On belay!

[@JakeSloan]

Hahahahaha exactly!!

[@vldbel]

Could you please suggest what ND filter numbers are needed for filming in a bright day on snow in mountains?

[@JakeSloan]

I have a whole video about there right here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2m0ZoyjrN-hhNU

[@vldbel]

@@JakeSloan , I listed it and haven't found answer.

[@vldbel]

​I'm quite well underatnd theory but I need to choose what set of ND filters should I buy for crazy bright sunny days in mountains. Like when you cannot even look without cat 3 or cat 4 lenses on your eyes. Here kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2m0ZoyjrN-hhNU, you put ND64 in a day without even direct sunlight. ND64 is typicaly on the end of line in common ND filters sets (except ND1000 of course). I would expect that there are much much more light in snow mountains, expecially on high altitudes. And I don't understand what ND numbers I should get for that conditions.

[@nk-dw2hm]

​@@vldbel freewell has packs that come with all the filters you'd need for every type of shooting, better to have too many than just one thats not fully optimal

[@mattiashallestrand9343]

Where do you find the music for your vids?

[@JakeSloan]

I use Arlist for all my music. I have a link in the description for a 30 day free trial

[@gbdrone1]

What software do you use for post processing???

[@JakeSloan]

I use Final Cut Pro!!!

[@gladperson116]

Wait with the chopper fly away, you guys had to fly away and come back for the drone? lmoa that is waaaaaayyy to much work. great video

[@JakeSloan]

Actually the chopper made 2 trips as we had too many people to all ride in one trip

[@captinktm]

Fantastic video, but what was it that the great man said? To take great photos you need to stand in front of great scenes. This obviously applies to video as well. Beautiful location.

[@JakeSloan]

well thats true!

[@robbquinnimaging4321]

How do you capture your audio?

[@JakeSloan]

For this I was using the diety d3 pro, but I have since changed to the Sony ECM-M1 because I film on sony, or I will use a small wireless system like the DJI mic 2 or Rode wireless pro

[@mikehrenak1390]

First air2 s army out

[@JakeSloan]

Mike you need a reward of sone kind. You’re always first and always representing the Air 2s army!! Cheers man

[@mikehrenak1390]

I can’t give two thumbs but I’m watching again have a awesome day jake snowing in Wisconsin going out later