START HERE 🔸 The BIG 5 Beginner Drone Tips ….by Cinematographer TED NEMETH

[@ВадимБеликов-т9я]

You're the best teacher ever Sir.

[@elbas123456]

The interesting thing about your videos, Ted, is that they are highly "bingeable"! I started a year ago with drone shooting, actually, few years back I wanted to own a drone to document my experience of the world. During the last year I obsessed with all the things you mentioned, filters that make your videos more "cinematic", drone movements that are insta-"cinematic", "cinematic" settings, 180 rule, better "cinematic" LUTs, better editing software, etc... Interestingly enough, of all the youtube "drone experts", close to no-one ever mentioned the true essence of art and creativity which is a meaningful and captivating video in its art and form through composition and small amount of color manipulation. I almost lost my fun and will to fly anymore. The point I want to make here, is a big thank you to you. After watching your channel, it invigorated me again to start looking around for those small things that make a difference. Your simplicity and approach to the content, let alone coaching technique truly shows experience; test-and-trial talking through every advice; truly remarkable. Thank you again.

[@TedNemeth]

Goran what an incredible note you wrote me. I am truly grateful to hear my playful little tutorials are helpful. WOW your Malta trip was incredible. I know so little about that country. Your shots are stunning. Fly safe and welcome aboard to our FLYING CAMERA CREW!

[@shuttlefish59]

Best cinematographer teacher on you tube.

[@TedNemeth]

Nick i truly appreciate it ma friend. Hey I just watched your latest episode with the train & surf. What town is that?

[@shuttlefish59]

@TedNemeth thanks Ted:) where the boat and pier was is a little town called Teignmouth and the train shots were at Dawlish. They are right next to each other on the south coast of England. Watching you tutorials has inspired me to make better videos. So thank you.

[@robjeeves]

My man !! Love your work. Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺

[@TedNemeth]

hey mate! Thanks for watching and the kind words of support my friend.

[@venturasurfing]

Ted, I have learned so much from your teaching and your attitude. You have a gift and I do not say that lightly.

[@TedNemeth]

Paul! wow thank you for the kind supportive words. Is there a specific topic you would like me to cover in an upcoming episode? It’s a coincidence ….i was literally just now watching a news report about the “rogue waves” in Ventura. Hello from New York.

[@SmartJung-Drone]

I'm getting useful drone guide information It's the best channel for drone information Have a good time Friend😃😄👍🏻👍🏻

[@architektura204]

Sorry, I dumped you at your 22:30 to watch Searching for Sugar Man. What a story! What an artist, what a humble human...beautifully filmed, so many cinematographic pearls. I think my favorite biographical documentary of all. Thank you Ted.

[@TedNemeth]

isn’t that an amazing story. That could never happen now that the internet exists. That story unfolded RIGHT before the internet was developed. Sooooo glad that story was documented & shared.

[@DesertAdventuresinArizona]

I love to fly here in the Desert - Thank you for the Lesson! I learned ALOT!

[@jushyd6734]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. You’re becoming my favorite drone/cinematic channel.

[@TedNemeth]

yesss! right on man. Welcome aboard to our FLYING CAMERA CREW. Hey I checked out your channel. You don’t sit still! scuba diving, caves, kayaking. Love it.

[@stevebakermedia]

Ted, Ive done a lot of landscape photography, but only just bought my first drone. Watched lots of vids before buying a DJI, and lots of vids of how to fly/ what to buy etc! Then I came across your channel . Wow! your first guy Ive watched who cuts through the bullshit and makes you realise its really about photography not just flying about! Had my drone less than 2 weeks now , but man, you have opened my eyes to so much, now, rather than flying everytime I can, Im taking time to think and plan where and when to shoot and how to go about things. Ive seen some peoples videos that are very good, but you are the only guy who cuts to the "how to get results. Thank you Ted, you are a great teacher! Steve in the UK

[@BrooklynJimmie]

Well done Proff.... 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@DonaldYork]

Wish I would’ve known all of this a couple thousand dollars ago. Pure amateur here. Love your videos. Thanks for the help.

[@TedNemeth]

hey Donald! Thanks for watching my friend. Welcome to our flying camera gang here. Are there any specific questions you have? Anything I can help with?

[@nauraG]

Amazing leasson, Great sharing My friend have a nice day 👍😎

[@TedNemeth]

thank you for watching sir!

[@jamessalayo2803]

Thanks for this video, Ted! I keep coming back to it as it is full of helpful info. I also just shared it with my brother, who is about to join our drone cinematography family. Take it easy, brother ✌️

[@IUCrew]

Great video.. on accessories, the red joysticks were a must for me... not to have better equipment, but to find the dang thing if you drop it in a rocky area, the red makes it easier to find. LOL

[@TedNemeth]

thank you for watching! Dude the threads on the joysticks of the Mini 3 are SUPER fine. I don’t get it. It would easily be designed with a simple twist/lock system. …Like with a magnet twist lock or something. Anycrap. I usually don’t bitch. I guess the coffee hasn’t kicked in this mornin yet.

[@articliving]

Once more many more good advice. First out ...practice!

[@TedNemeth]

thank you my friend. And seriously well done: your Quarry episode. Love the aesthetic. And seeing you experiement.

[@richieyyz]

been wanting to get out there to practice but of course today is my day off from work and its raining and the winds are super strong :(

[@PeteBreen]

Great tutorial Ted! Good to see you back.

[@TedNemeth]

hey Pete! Thanks for the support my friend. Hey you still digging the GH6?

[@PeteBreen]

@@TedNemeth Still love the GH6. Getting a few videos prepared for this upcoming week.

[@hasnolkamaluddin2380]

Hi Ted, very good info and tips. Can’t wait to apply … nice one my friend 👍

[@TedNemeth]

thank you my Malaysian friend. Hey I watched your episode showing your home village in the north. Very cool. And your drone movements are very smooth. Well done.

[@ZotyaInk]

Great video again! You used to give a new video but it has finally arrived! Waited! 🙂

[@TedNemeth]

“DRONE VISUAL ART”! I love it. It fits you perfectly as you’re developing your own unique gritty style.

[@dale7431]

Great tips! at 0:57: "All seriousness aside..." LOL

[@TedNemeth]

yeah man! gotta be playful. I ain’t curing cancer. So have some fun.

[@steveparkins6854]

Obe wan Nemeth....the rumours are true....you are a legend,👍👍😉 fantastic advice and tutorial , many thanks 🙏👍🙏

[@TedNemeth]

ha! I’m like the anti-Obe Wan. I am Obe-Won’t. Thanks for watching Steve! Got ur email. Super cool.

[@vietdoan3211]

Priceless advice! Thank you Ted 👍

[@TedNemeth]

i appreciate that. This was a fun episode. Thank you for being part of the community here. Where you located in the US?

[@richieyyz]

Get creative, get wild. Don’t crash. Great tips 😂

[@TedNemeth]

yeah Richard! Thanks for watching brother.

[@richieyyz]

@@TedNemeth Look forward to all your videos for inspiration. Keep up the great work.

[@thedronedownunder3919]

Ahoy from the Land Downuder, Ted. I've been flying drones for nearly two years, and also guilty of going down those Rabbit Holes! I've found your content to be THE most useful and honest when it comes to getting better drone footage. Simplicity is King, and you do it so well, mate. Thank you for the Channel and the knowledge 😉👏👏

[@TedNemeth]

ah man thank you for the kind words brother. Hey I loved your latest video orbiting The Rock. What song is that?!

[@djduane1]

Darn!! I was going to send you a set of yellow Anodized aluminum joy Sticks for Christmas!! Oh well, I'm sure Amazon will take them back!! Excellent tutorial as always and I'm SO HAPPY to find out that I'm NOT the only one that gets the RIGHT and LEFT "muxed ip " when flying!!! I do always start out with dronie facing away from me so Left is Left and Right is Right but orientations do seem to change during flight!!!! Wished I'd seen your videos when I was starting up as I would have saved some bucks on accessories!!! I bought some ND filters as thought the 180 rule was sacrosanct but realize NOW that Auto settings are my best friend!

[@hendranandradrone7064]

Nice....thank you for sharing

[@radovanbierens1946]

Thank you Ted, love your episodes!

[@puffintravels]

great effort, awesome video again Ted. Watched it to the end. Thanks for sharing!

[@TedNemeth]

thank you very much. I hope it helps. Hey I loved your latest post. I had to search where: Strandglück is located. Beautiful.

[@puffintravels]

@@TedNemeth "Strandglück" is just a term :D We've been in spain vor Holidays

[@johntrappett58]

Thanks Ted. I am a beginner and have watched a LOT of videos since starting. After a while you hit information overload so it is really refreshing to find videos that are clear and focus on the absolute essentials while being delivered in a fun, even occasionally humorous, way. I notice in your gear list that you have the Pocket 2... it would be fantastic if you could produce some videos for it like you've been doing for drones. Cheers.

[@TedNemeth]

hi John! Many thanks for the kind words. Welcome to the family. Here’s a little tutorial with the Pocket 2! Love that little cam. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHvXlWmEfa-tirM

[@iandoughty6267]

Very true John, I find the same thing happens to me, I watch heaps of “how to” drone videos and certainly agree with your comments regarding information overload. I find that when I’m out flying and filming I try to implement too many of the tips I’ve seen on other videos and end up with little useable footage. As you say, it’s fantastic to be reminded that it’s the essentials that give the best chance of success.

[@jesusgjchuza6491]

Hola Ted, very good video man, 😎

[@gunnsteinnjonsson7449]

Another fantastic video Ted 😀It is packed with useful information that will definitely move me a little bit closer to getting my dream shot 😀 When l got my Canon EOS 50 film camera's back in the days, and later my Canon 30D digital camera that l used enthusiastically for year, l spent endless hours getting educated on your rules of composition, and then practicing applying it when taking photos. Since l got my Mini 2 (and now Mini3 pro), l have spent hours and hours watching helpful KZbin videos from guys that mostly are explaining the drone manual to me. They have all been very helpful, so hopefully, l don't sound ungrateful to them, but none of them comes close to do what you do, and that is to combine the two, flying and the art of photography. I bought my first drone 9 years ago just to fly it. I got my Mini 2 that l replaced with a Mini 3 Pro with the main purpose of filming my motorcycle rides. After l found your channel, l feel that l am getting all exited again about my photography hobby that l have been neglecting for years, but now l will replace my Canon DSLR camera with a Dji flying drone camera. Time will only tell where this excitement will take me 🤣🤣 Thanks again, and keep up the good work 👏 🙌

[@TedNemeth]

ha this is amazing ma man. Thank you for sharing. What type of motorcycle are you currently riding?

[@gunnsteinnjonsson7449]

@Ted Nemeth l have a V-Strom adventurebike that l like to take off road in Iceland, but here in Canada I have a Suzuki Boulevard C90 cruiser that l bought new in 2005. I recently had an accident on that bike where l broke my collarbone and a few ribs. I am getting back to normal but now l have to decide if l want to spend my money on repairing my old and reliable bike, that l have made my own with all the possible accessories l could find, or to get another bike 😙

[@MikeCorrigan1520]

Great stuff! Thx!

[@ThrottleAddiction]

Thanks Ted. I'm not running with confirmation bias here, but I both agree and feel relieved in what you say! I *don't* need all the accessories, or to remember every matrix combination of shutter, aperture, FPS, white balance... just to grab a bit of video. I just need to stick with what my eye sees.

[@TedNemeth]

right on. Well said. Yeah I like to be more….present, when flying/recording/creating. have fun.

[@coffeecountyaerials]

I'm not new to drones but I really enjoy watching your content. You make them fun and interesting. Thank you again

[@TedNemeth]

hey buddy! I’m super grateful for your support. I try to have fun on these goofy tutorials. Have a great New Year.

[@wadewave4323]

Wow…you spend a lot of time an effort on your vids. Love each and every one of them….seriously dude - think I’m getting a man crush on ya :)

[@TedNemeth]

thank you my friend!

[@galwaygirl4916]

Very good video . I Learn something new🤝🙌💛

[@LipFung]

Interesting tutorial to watch and learn and re-learn those basic tips.

[@tazyt3388]

Yeah you know your shit from your elbow brother terrific lessons are the simple ones you deliver bucket loads of them ,I’ve been playing with mine heaps lately it’s so surprising what gets filmed in between setups I’m loving it hope your well mate cheers

[@TedNemeth]

thanks mate. Dude your moto vlogs are getting really good. Love how you combine the drone with the action cam footage. Engaging.

[@izzaniielachannel]

Great video sir..thanks for sharing

[@franksuhr6439]

Hi best ever learning I have.Thanks a lot best regards from Frank Norway stavanger.

[@TedNemeth]

hi Frank! Welcome aboard to our FLYING CAMERA CREW my friend.

[@107certified]

If you listen carefully to Ted's lessons, and then watch the cinematic choices he makes in his own videos, you'll understand. He puts his mind into each shot. Look at his clips and you'll see that every shot tells a story. Each choice he makes is intentional, like a good writer who uses honest syntax to craft declarative sentences and engage his audience. He cuts out the BS and isolates the purest essence of the shot. That doesn't mean he skips over technical information, but he really shows how to tell a story with a drone. He's changed the way I shoot and I am so much happier with the results than I used to be. Give his method a shot and I guarantee you'll see improvement in your own results no matter how you've been shooting in the past. Be a drone storyteller, not just a robot with a controller in your lunch hooks.

[@NorthsideHawk]

Nice work

Un excelente tutorial con magníficas explicaciones. Aprendemos todos contigo. Buen trabajo dronero. Like 27. Saludos.

[@TedNemeth]

gracias Jose! El Castillo de Alhambra = beautiful.

[@Zambeezi]

Hi, Ted. I am so glad I found your channel... it makes me think every time I take my Mini 2 out. I might just be blind but I can't find the settings in the comments/description that you mentioned.

[@dronesantuy5896]

Thank you so much Ted, very useful for me👍👍👍

[@TedNemeth]

selamat pagi. Glad to hear you’re getting value from my little tutorials. Many thanks.

[@PavyJP]

Great advices that are sometimes easy to forget! And "Pro" tip ... when you change some settings while shooting, don't forget to press the "record" button again or you might miss some nice stuff (happened to be yesterday 😢).

[@TedNemeth]

ha! dude you are so right. I do it frequently.

[@PhreddCrintt]

Nice one Ted.

[@TedNemeth]

Hey Mike! Thanks for the support my friend.

[@neujus]

Great tutorial Ted 🙌

[@TedNemeth]

hey Juan. Many thanks for watching my friend. Please let me know if you have any questions. Have a great New Years!

[@Nobody_shortsm]

Thanks for the drone tips definitely will use them soon

[@TedNemeth]

Thank you Connor. Hey I loved your Fall shorts.

[@AZGeek520]

Good stuff. Thanks for the lesson, Ted.

[@TedNemeth]

Thank you my friend. Ride safe. I enjoyed your latest video.

[@AZGeek520]

@@TedNemeth Thanks, Ted. Yes, I saw your comment on the Pecan Grove ride. Is that the one? My latest is from the same trip, but with the Fall color in Arizona's high country. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5jOZmCta9Wtptk

[@AZGeek520]

And don't think I am not paying to your videos. "I did not get laid that year" almost made me shoot my coffee out of my nose. And the shot with you and your dad on the pier. And Easter Egg at 4:37.

[@iqueque]

Thanks for debunking the ND craziness all over YT.

[@unlisportstv5309]

Thank you!

[@architektura204]

Thank you Ted so much for pointing to one filter which I think will be super helpful since we live in a valley where the sun is brutally strong. Our golden hours are very short and the light changes fast. While flying with the bright light, videos are flickering on 24 fps (30 fps helped). ND64 it is. Always with gratitude for your lessons.

[@TedNemeth]

glad to hear! I bow to your good graces. Loved your flower carpet episode.

[@_pierre_]

Thanks again for the useful lessons, Ted.

[@TedNemeth]

Pierre thank you for watching and supporting the channel my friend

[@smugtown585]

"I did not get laid that year" you're hilarious! love your videos. just got a DJI mini 3 pro. you and captain drone are my go to's on youtube!

[@TedNemeth]

yeah buddy! thank you for the kind supportive words my friend. Welcome to the family here. Dude I just checked out your channel. And loved your latest episode. New York? That kinda looks like Catskills area is my guess?!

[@smugtown585]

@@TedNemeth not the Catskills that’s actually just outside of Rochester! And thank you very much I am just starting out have no idea what I’m doing just learning from watching you

[@chevyriding4646]

I changed my joystick settings to match my PlayStation controller settings lol so I got some skills with that part ha dope video bro

[@TedNemeth]

love that! Hey I loved your 88 Chevy RC in the hurricane. I used to race RC off-road competitively for many years. LOVE IT.

[@hansmulder3531]

I am going to try it out ted,like your stuff.thanks

[@TedNemeth]

Hey Hans. Thank you for watching. Please let me know who it goes. And I love your recent Amsterdam shots. Beautiful. I miss it there!

[@OVRBoosted]

Great videos my man, I’m a beginner and trying to weed out all the noise. As you say there is a lot of 🐇 🕳️ to go down. I appreciate the help.

[@TedNemeth]

hey Casey! thanks for the kind words ma man. I’m finishing a new episode now which I think is my most valuable tutorial of all. It’s taking me forever to finish this damn gal. Done in a few days….please check it out. Your Stinger is gorgeous. I was just telling a buddy yesterday Kia hired a serious design team a few years ago. Legit.

[@OVRBoosted]

@@TedNemeth I can’t wait to see the video, my mini 3 pro arrives today. I was laughing when I was watching your one video about getting your first drone. I do appreciate the simple approach that you’re offering. The stinger is an amazing car, I have had a lot of sporty cars in my time, however the stinger is close to the top of the list. It’s discontinued now. It’s to bad people weren’t able to look past the badge. They truly missed out! You’re are correct, they did design the stinger with the designer from BMW and Audi.

[@fredgonzini7099]

Great video. I've borrowed a lot of accessories. I bought a better drone. But you're spot on you need to practice slow down. I'm getting better. My brain is starting to see composition. Looking forward to watching more of your videos

[@TedNemeth]

hey Fred! Your sentence is priceless: MY BRAIN IS STARTING TO SEE COMPOSITION. Yes. Once you start to grasp it a little you can really start to see progress. And nothing is more motivational than progress.

[@shsechas]

Well said Ted!! I think for me the issue is I don't go out and practice enough. Yeah!..I'm the guy that just flies around and hopes to get some decent footage. I have been planing more which does make a big difference. I still have a little anxiety when flying. Things like bringing my gimbal down and not able to see what's around me. Even if I know there is nothing in my way. So I appreciate these videos. BTW It may be a trip for you, but found a great marina to fly over in Babylon. Took off from a venue called The Piermont in Babylon. Was lucky to capture all the channels and boats on the bay. Been going to a few marinas on the Great South Bay. Love it. Thanks for taking the time to help others.

[@pickler99]

toot toot....Great advice

[@andreaottolina]

How many truths there are in these 28 minutes of video! 😀It would be very nice to have the time and the opportunity to always have a slow intentional workflow, but unfortunately for me it is not always possible, because in my travels I usually manage to fly the drone during small breaks, while family and friends are waiting for me, so I have to do everything quickly and effectively. I have to say that flying under that pressure, while still trying to keep the perspective of the landscape photographer, has helped me to improve my qualities anyway, but the real problem is that sometimes in the excitement I forget to press the rec button! 😅🤣🥴

[@TedNemeth]

hey Andrea! I totally know what you mean about sometimes having to throw the drone up real quick to grab a shot. That’s when you have to rely on the instincts that have been built up from slow deliberate practice,….when there’s time. Yup done that too where you capture a great scene then realize forgot to hit the record button. Dang.

[@JadeSambrook]

Thanks for this video Ted and all your other awesome and helpful videos. I've been generally using 24fps, but sometimes I notice jitters and wobbling in the video, and more specifically when doing hyperlapses with my DJI Mini 3 Pro. I'm come across many videos on KZbin saying to use 30fps to avoid jitters and wobbling. Do you have any thoughts on this?

[@cAv_Media]

Excellent Episode Amigo. Even though this is aimed at beginners, you've re-enforced some crucial fundamentals that shouldn't be overlooked. Hey, nothing wrong with a toot toot either 🎺. Really enjoyed this episode as always and appreciate the hard work that goes into it 👍Appreciate comments you've made on my vids too. You've been helping me by asking questions which are not really questions but pointers on what I could do better..... clever el compañero, very clever 👌👏❤️

[@TedNemeth]

hey Chris. Thanks for watching. Dude it means everything to me to hear that my little tips are helping. That’s the juice.

[@iandoughty6267]

I really appreciate all the time & effort you put into this very helpful video. I watch all your content and think this “back to basics” tutorial is one of your best. Many thanks.

[@TedNemeth]

Ian that means everything to know its valuable & appreciated. Thank you sir.

[@beldavius]

Excellent summary of the basics! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. You covered some really important concepts in a way that is easy to understand. One thing I would add to the flying part is don't become so hyper-focused on the shot on the screen that you lose track of where your drone is. If that level of focus is necessary, bring a friend to specifically watch the drone's position so you can avoid flying into the top of that 90 foot white spruce. (Don't ask how I learned that lesson! lol)

[@TedNemeth]

that spruce jumped out & got you. I seen it. I’m surprised the “Spruce Avoidance System” didn’t catch it.

[@beldavius]

I was flying sideways, of course!

[@koren1971]

Hi Ted Thank you for amazing class. Just wanna ask you about ND filter.(mini 3pro) What is the best setting on bright sunny day? Thank you

[@robodrone5662]

Useful info 👍

[@TedNemeth]

Dziękuję, przyjacielu! - wow that beach shot at the Baltic Sea is beautiful.

[@robodrone5662]

@@TedNemeth Indeed. Thank you My Friend 💪

[@holyjoe]

Great stuff! Thanks! Just a tiny suggestion, Ted: Please set your video camera to fixed focus. The way this video flips from focusing on your face, then to your moving hands, then back to your face, every few seconds, makes your face keep going into and out of focus, which is visually distracting. Thanks again!

[@TedNemeth]

Hey Joseph. I have the Canon R6 which has amazing auto focus. That issue never happened before. Normally it locks onto my eyes (face recognition) so it will ignore my hands in the scene.

[@stevegreenfield6639]

When using auto exposure, are you adjusting the exposure compensation to get the exposure where you want it?

[@MagiaDaArte]

Saudações do Brasil , Ted ! É um imenso prazer conhecer o seu canal ,onde encontro este excelente e qualificado trabalho , composto por ótimas explicações ! Parabéns por sua grandiosa capacidade ! Adorei o vídeo ---___Nova inscrita🔔 Deixo aqui um merecido like e junto, o desejo todo melhor que houver nesta vida 🙏🌻

[@TedNemeth]

thank you Magia! Hope it was valuable to you.

[@dhoser9296]

Another great vid Ted! Do you use AE-Lock in Auto Mode or have you tried it? One would think using the AE-Lock would keep your exposure the same throughout any drone maneuvering, like if your using spotlight, helix, etc.

[@TedNemeth]

hey my friend! AE lock defeats the purpose of me using auto exposure mode. Every time the drone makes a tiny change toward & away from the sun, the exposure changes. That’s why its important to use auto exposure. You’ll always have dead perfect exposure. THAT is the most important thing.

[@broadpalette]

Dude- love your work. One question: why jump to gamma rather than just exposure?- in post

[@TedNemeth]

great question. There is a difference. I AM NOT an expert at color grading. But this article demonstrates the difference quite nicely: blenderartists.org/t/what-difference-beetween-gamma-exposure-settings-and-ambiant-occlusion/679864/2

[@jayvqz]

shutter speed lutites?....hahahaha 🤣couldn't say it any better great video 🤙

[@TedNemeth]

Hey Jimmy! Thanks for watching. Yup. Some guys think shutter speed in drones will make-or-break a shot. But this is an art (not a science), so I say everyone is correct. We can all still have a beer together.

[@jayvqz]

@@TedNemeth yes sir im having a local brewery beer now "DEVICE " brewery here in Sacramento,ca...cheers 🍻

[@NorthsideHawk]

#mindsetofhugeness

[@Chris-Brown-]

What about racing stripes? I heard it adds 20Mpixels and 15 minutes of flight time

[@TedNemeth]

yes exactly! thanks Chris

[@feo_andrew2506]

"Gear doesn't matter" It's true, but sometimes new gear have features, that you really need(. So for me this feature is active track. I bought my mini 2 year ago and it's really great drone for me small, cheap, and powerful. It seems to me that I have not revealed even half of it's potential. But when the mini 3 was introduced, i felt that my drone is missing a part and this parts were an active track, and sensors (I crashed my mini 2 while flying backwards p.s it is alive). So I think you need to upgrade your gear only when it's unavoidable, and you just can't get active track on mini 2( like you can't get optical zoom on your phone.

[@TedNemeth]

hey Andrew! That old Greek saying: “gear doesn’t matter” pertains to some things but not others. For example: a wildlife photographer MUST have a telephoto lens so they don’t scare off the animals. I would say that is specialty gear that is required. But what is implied in that saying “gear doesn’t matter” and I’m applying to the drone community here: is that I don’t want beginners with a Mini 2 ….to think they need to spend $1000 for the new Mini 3 because it has a 1.7 aputure while the Mini 2 only has a 2.8 aputure. I’ve taken astounding low-light images with the Mini 2. Just like consumers are conditioned to think they must upgrade their iPhone 12 to iPhone 13. It’s all marketing. I just want beginners to go out in nature and enjoy the hobby & not fall into the gear marketing hypnosis. Just my opinion. Besides, ….the DJI Mini 4 SuperDuperPro is coming. I can’t wait!

[@TomRelubbus]

I enjoy filming with a drone as much as anyone, but I've come to two conclusions about it: 1. 99% of all the footage taken with a drone, should really only be used as B-roll 2. Most clips in the best videos (taken with any type of camera) produce the best results when they're only about 5 -10 seconds in length - longer than that tends to be boring

[@TedNemeth]

hey Tom. Agreed. Thats why I like to fly very low to the ground most of the time. Its more like a Hollywood boom shot.

[@TomRelubbus]

@@TedNemeth I'm with you all the way

[@theDRONEguytv]

Hi buddy and well done, this vid must have taken up a lot of your time.

[@TedNemeth]

ahh man thank you for acknowledging that. Yeah I gotta figure out how to do this faster/easier but still provide the value. This is my whole life is creating these videos. Need a little variety! Thanks for watching my friend.

[@MadMax-vy9hk]

Okay mate how would you use your drone to make a beautiful couple minute video of your local church on a hill I have done some filming I have put it into LumaFusion but as you know my mum died three months ago and haven’t been remotely interested in editing flying etc it’s hard enough for me to get through the day without crying uncontrollably at least two or three times a day but I guess it’s time to try and get myself out of bed and do something to live life.

[@TedNemeth]

yessssssss! Let’s get back to emailing my friend. Its GREAT to hear you want to get back to creating. The single most motivational human state is the feeling of forward PROGRESS. You MUST return to creating, sharing and connecting with people. That is the core of the human condition brother. LumaFusion is amazing. That’s what I use. I am giving you an assignment my friend! You have 3 days to create that church video and upload it to KZbin and send me the link. You can put the video on private or unlisted if you want. Keep it super simple & just get it completed. This is exciting! Looking forward to it.

[@MadMax-vy9hk]

@@TedNemeth I will do my best brother weather has been very very windy in Sydney for weeks. Hopefully we have a calm day tomorrow very hard in the wind with the mini three and I don’t like getting the air 2S out it’s too bloody noisy LOL I can try and edit what I’ve got though that would be a baby step. I have absolutely done nothing since mum died to flat to heartbroken to everything to even face the world. I have been going to church that if it wasn’t for Church. I know you don’t wanna hear this, but I probably wouldn’t be here right now.

[@geostoned]

😂😂😂 “I did not get laid that year”😂😂😂

[@TedNemeth]

yeah buddy!

[@stringbanger54]

Auto focus while waving your hands around in front of the camera was annoying as hell.

[@TedNemeth]

yup I agree. Thank you.