Stop Making Boring Drone Videos

[@JevenDovey]

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[@mikeylikesit01]

hey what is a good editing program i could use? not totally a beginner but im no pro

[@aerialfilm1]

You hit the nail on the head here. I’m in my third decade in this business as a helicopter and fixed wing camera op. My people go to enormous expense to put an aerial on the show and usually only a few seconds at a time. I always try to offer up some sexy stuff, but it’s usually the meat and potatoes shots that you see at home or on screen. Coming back from break or scene change with my shot calibrates the viewers head as to where we are and then 1-2-3 cut to another camera on play action or talent. It’s an entire production not just about how cool the aerial guy is. Seriously, this is my profession, I’m at the top of it and you’d think I’d champion it more and more. But even I’m sick of too much aerial, or should I say the over use of the aerial asset. An aerial shot can have huge impact if used correctly and sparingly. But if the shot goes on too long, it’s like a joke that takes too long to tell. By the time you get to the punchline there’s not as much payoff. Nice work Mr. D!

[@SangheiliSpecOp]

Well said! Thank you for sharing

[@KardosoMedia]

Nice Jeven! I totally agree...I'm a strong believer in incorporating a few drone shots along side ground shots to give perspective. Aerial only videos tend to get boring real quick.

[@MarcusTDM]

I bought a Mini 2 on Black Friday as a result of seeing you use one on your channel. I love flying it and am trying to fly it a lot just anywhere to gain confidence with it, but I totally agree a drone shot with no subject is boring. Great video.

[@petercorbett1610]

Jeven I'm a lifelong landscape photographer; I like to think i'm pretty good; I have had my first drone for 2 months and man its not EASY... Great videos keep em coming and best wishes from Wales here in the UK.

[@SantosY512]

Yeah, for me some movements are to hard to do, but then I realized that simple movements can make the final video really good. It just depends on the creativy we have to make the perfect shot.

[@TonyVRailfanning]

I know that filming trains may not be everyone’s cup of tea but I do just that. I use 2 ground cameras and my drone to film trains in remote areas to capture it all. It’s a great way to film

[@rrr46060]

"shoot with a purpose" great advice , i need to take that to heart

[@LetsGoYall]

I am a simple man, i just like flying out behind my house and sneaking up on deer in the fields

[@firefistluffy4607]

Lmao that’s hilarious 😂 would love to see that footage

[@LetsGoYall]

It works well, you have to fly in just above ground level, so the field muffles the prop noise.. 🤣🤣.... It's easy for me because the field behind my house is flat so I don't have to follow any elevation changes

[@DMProductions]

Awesome work Jeven

[@andter1939]

Finaly!!! Finaly someone mentioned the same feeling that I had, and I thought that something wrong with me: that it is boring to lift the drone and filming different views with no specific reason and planning. Drone footage became so popular and available for everyone that to see something just from above is not so fascinating anymore. And sometime I feel lasy to lift the drone, If I don't see any chance to film something unique.

[@unircaminos]

I recently discover your channel. I am sure you had helped many people to improve their skills. My respect for you. Best wishes from Argentina

[@eduardorusso5612]

I think your considerations about not making drone videos boring are very valid and sincere. However, I would like to add two counterpoints, perhaps not because of the aspect of cinema, but of photography. 1 - going to a planned location and dissecting it regardless of whether everything is very well planned can be very interesting. In post production, incredible things are discovered, which were not seen at the time of capture. The creative process, then, is built in an unusual way, or is led to it later; 2 - in 360º photographs, for example, you have the chance to capture everything (something fascinating), and there will always be something very interesting to focus on. By that I mean, that sometimes without anything planned and doing a "machine gun burst" amazing things can be captured. Thanks for the video!

[@330_Crew]

What is that mount your using on the bike’s handlebars for the drone remote?

[@DjemoGraphic]

I agree. As a drone pilot and travel video maker myself, I see many people randomly fly drones without any clear mission. Even worse, they fly and annoy many people, which makes it harder for us drone pilots to operate.

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

I used to just film everything and it made the edit so long, now for my hiking films I've been incredibly strategic with what I'm shooting which has drastically sped up my productions.

[@cyclonmaster]

Very good tips. Already applied some of it my footage. Slowly improving.

[@rasanjanasenarath7670]

Nice bro..your are my favorite youtuber🙂

[@LauraTryUK]

Hey Jeven, another great video, thank you. What do you do when you are solo and want to get an in-action shot of you in it (on your bike for example) - I am a new drone flyer and have been taught to keep it in visual line of sight at all times. I am in a real conflict of what I would like to capture vs what I have been taught. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@NateFanning]

We love ya Ryan. Keep the variables coming!

[@BoDean52]

Why do I watch you, this video and your channel? One is because I enjoy you because you are like-able and have good content but in addition to that, your videos are helpful to me as a content creator. I get the enjoyment and learn. For that, thank you!

[@digitalkiteaerial]

Telling a story is what it’s all about. Great video. Thank for making this Jeven!

[@FlyZoneFpv]

Great Tips jeven . Too many do landscape aerial shots of landscape through out the whole video. I agree🤙🏻

[@DjemoGraphic]

And fly "too high" not giving some sense of space and distances.

[@MattLloydTube]

Love how this was uploaded right before i was about to go aimlessly fly

[@AirWorthyTours]

The traveling for new and different shots is a great tip!

[@jmcvideodrones]

I found the points about don't reveal everything in one shot and to create tension valuable.

[@sshdrones]

Love the content. Cheers!

[@Ron-nq6ft]

What mount was that on the bike for the controller ?

[@hernanbalieiro]

Great video! Thank you for sharing your experience, it is very helpful for me.

[@Joe_Edits]

Thanks for all these tips! Your videos are always so useful!

[@MoshMob]

I personally want to thank you. I definitely needed this because im working hard to niche down into drones and rc car content this year...

[@southshoregraphics]

Good advice. Without a purpose, drone shots are simply great for establishing shots.

[@zigzag4194]

Been following your channel since I got my first drone a while back. By far one of the best! I enjoy your no nonsense approach, all content, no fluff. Am also enjoying the FCPX class on Skillshare. Keep the content coming. Thanks man.

[@Kirryvideo]

I think the problem is that there is too much content on youtube, both drones and anything else and if a user does nothing more than watch videos of the same thing, in the end it becomes boring, because most of them film and edit in a while and they are videos without interest, but the videos of well-made drones are wonderful a few years ago it was impossible to make those images with no money either. but well-made drone shots are fantastic. Greetings

[@kmlivelifeadventure]

All really good points. Thanks. Can you do a video on computer graphics and software needed to edit?

[@JGTravels]

Your drone tips on your channel totally helped me in making drone shots especially like me new to drone photography. Thanks

[@ThisisFit]

I don’t have a drone yet but this video is really helpful in my pre-buy research. I live in a special government-administrative city in South Korea, so the drone laws are quite strict. After I make sure I’m sticking to the rules, I’ll use this to make sure my footage is engaging!! Thank you ~☀️

[@DjemoGraphic]

Good luck with starting droning. I suggest try to fly in an open space, where you will have less or no people. Try out some movements and you will see with each flight you get more confident. It's totally normal to be nervous in the beginning, even afterwards. I am now droning since 4 years and despite much confidence I got meanwhile, I still have slight feeling of scare. It's always good to have some scare subconscious feeling, thus, you will always be careful when droning.

[@jimshaw899]

Enjoyed this, muchly. I couldn't help thinking about a recent colonoscopy, and why camera novelty doesn't necessarily make for riveting pieces. No plot, no script, no storyboard, no character development. I guess that's why hospitals can't sell video tickets. And neither can drone flights that only show scenery. Oh, wait. Somebody is sure to do one on TicToc.

[@gilean6179]

thank you Jeven. You inspire me everytime I come back to this channel. My drone shall fly again...

[@coaltynscreatures4635]

Love your content bro

[@FilmQi]

Great tips Jeven! thanks for sharing

[@AiringAustin]

FPV also helps. The footage is so dynamic.

[@charleshatmaker4425]

I always like watching your content it’s all helpful thank you

[@westvirginianlivin9871]

Excellent! I literally just started playing with a Mavic Air2. I’ve only had it in the air 3 times. Lol. This helped tremendously for once I get the hang of it.

[@TedHolgersson]

Good as always Jeven!

[@dronmoarigato8488]

BIG Thank You Jeven for these info... A very good tips for newbie like me... 🤝🏼👍🏼

[@reptilianresearchredux5887]

I’ve actually been thinking about this issue. Mine is background music. I’m not into background music as much for different scenes. Natural sounds of trees and nature would be more appropriate sometimes imo.

[@SangheiliSpecOp]

I tend to like authenticity over real but "fake" sounds from sound libraries placed over videos. One way to solve this would be to have a high quality microphone out with you and record actual sounds from your trips. You might end up with some unique stuff and it would really be from the location that you were at

[@reptilianresearchredux5887]

@@SangheiliSpecOp I agree. I want natural sounds from the area being filmed.

[@Marksimloz1000]

Nice. Question please. How did you mount the controller to your handlebars please? Thanks

[@noseblind2088]

Making videos that are actually interesting is definitely harder than it looks. I live in southern ontario so making good videos is like playing in expert mode when all you really have is corn fields. I definitely want to look at doing a road trip here soon, but planning and scheduling time out of your life is definitely also a challenge

[@t.w.5282]

And I once travelled from Switzerland to Ontario to see all these fields and the Harvesters. I fell in love with your "normal environment". My normal environment is the Emmental. Also a spot for tourists all over the world.

[@RexMerino]

Thanks for this tips

[@PapaSenangEnduro]

Nice tips bro... Surely motivating

[@Wasmm_]

Thanks for the tip man! Now im off to improve my content with what I've learned

[@mtb_8796]

Good advice, thank you! Can’t tell you how many times I pictured a scenario only to come home and realize my drone was pointed directly at the sun or the terrain looking dry and not as beautiful as I pictured it in my head. Select videos… delete 11 videos… confirm

[@WaddleAero]

Excellent video. Thanks

[@Paul_Greenwood]

Thanks letting us know about your editing course, love Skillshare so will be checking that out 😎👍🏻

[@VideoProcConverter]

Drone will auto split the video every 4GB. I see there are lots of small video clips when to output the shooting footage, what should I do If I want a full-length video?

[@ijenexplorer6012]

Nice tips bro 👍

[@OzarkHillsAdventures]

Another great video full of information.

[@jin6000]

Appreciate you Jeven!

[@vleiratfilms2020]

Very nice succinct stage one video. Something we all need to be reminded of so we don’t get into bad habits. Good one .. 😊

[@LeviShaffer]

Javen thanks for your great content.

[@gregskolozdra]

Great advice! Thanks for sharing. Your drone footage is amazing!

[@cassiusfurtado]

I bought a dji mini2 drone and I'm loving it. but I don't think it's easy to create good videos. hugs from Brazil.

[@DjemoGraphic]

Hi Cassius. It's not easy to take good videos because you are still new. But hey! With experience you will be getting better. Very pleasant to the eye are 2-axes movements, like you turn your drone and move up for example. Takes some practise. Good luck!

[@cassiusfurtado]

@@DjemoGraphic You are right, with practice we improve. thanks for the feedback🙋‍♂️

[@DjemoGraphic]

@@cassiusfurtado No worries Cassius. Good luck. I hope you will learn fast. Don't get discouraged.

[@alex.andreyev]

Thanks for the tips, Jeven! Very helpful👍

[@DavesRvRepair]

Great ideas ! Good content here Jeven. 👍👍

[@caturlifelive]

beautiful country

[@kramdsm]

Thank you. Good info.

[@MrRayman451]

Great one 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 thank you

[@Glen.Danielsen]

Jeven: Your drone shots are wow!

[@DRONIXAR]

Excellent as always love your content

[@greatday2224]

Good info like always. Thanks. From Cape Town, South Africa.

[@pavlusa]

Great , thanks for explaining ... 💡 Im thinking to buy "some dron" , this information helps a lot.

[@nowwefly1064]

Thanks for sharing this, I hope to put into practise some of these tips for my videos.😊

[@fsong00]

I like the part telling not always using the big shots, you need to exclude some things from your shots and combine them into a storyline!

[@xxkfpxx]

What if you don’t have a Mac for video editing, what would you recommend for a PC ?

[@waqaskhanofficial77]

Really

[@DocWrangler]

I'm writing these steps down on the inside of my drone case...let's see if it helps!

[@StanTregubenko]

Thanks mate!

[@vivekrawat3352]

Your videos are really helpful. Thanks for sharing the ideas. Love from India 🇮🇳

[@rickjones4268]

Been watching some of your videos and they are so informative. Thank you. Question please, is it possible that drone footage can be played on a large scale screen with sharp images? Approx 10x20 Or will it be pretty blurry? Looking to start a business and need a few details worked out and possibly an experienced drone flyer. Getting my ducks in a row for this project. Thanks again

[@AirWorthyTours]

The weather also makes a huge impact. For drone flyers we have one source of light, the Sun! And when its cloudy it can really affect your footage. And if you want to sell your drone footage, the footage with sunlight is going to be more valuable (on average) than cloudy footage. Good video tho.

[@jon112media]

Thank you! Just subbed 👌🏽

[@whirltraveller1350]

Wow! I am sure learning lots, even from comments. Thanks. Roger

[@FastnCurious]

Thank you Jeven another great video and very useful & knowledgeable tips. Cheers from Down Under 🇦🇺👍💥

[@MikeKinney8675]

Jeven , great tips. That is one thing I think about, make it interesting. Appreciate the advice.

[@blessedkuttaz5200]

This is a great video. Thank you for all these tips. I have shot events and landscapes but now I see having a plan and shooting for the edit like I do with my camera is what I am going to incorporate it. Thank you Jeven

[@thewairhouse]

Yet another great vid Jeven! Thank you for all you do and thank you for your leadership! You have taught me so much brother! Forever grateful

[@LandonJP07]

Before the vid, a add came up and talked about Artlist, copyright free music, I know there is a ton out there, but what website do you use for music? Im new to editing and stuff, just using iMovie, but im running out of the stock iMove jingles.

[@vanderbenc]

I'm so glad that I've discovered Your channel :) so much great advice here ! Thank You Jeven . I only wish I've discovered it earlier.

[@mariekemelten1464]

Learn so many tricks and ways of flying thanks to your channel. Question: Do you know a software to practice flying? I tried DJI flight simulator but is doesn’t work with my mini 2 remote controller.

[@JevenDovey]

Don't know a good software to use. Best way to learn is to find a big open space and fly the drone around. Best thing with these drones is you let go of the controls and the drone will just hover in place

[@lucasvilasboas4997]

Great video!

[@jesusgjchuza6491]

Thank you 🤟🏼😎

[@ae4xo]

I got a mini at Christmas and I don't know where to start

[@GHOOGLEMALE]

Great tips - I'm finding it difficult to even find places where I can fly the thing - So many restrictions now (in UK), Can't fly over/near people, places where people might be, buildings, public places so my flying consists of images of me staring at the controller in a random overgrown field haha. What I really need is some mountains and a fleet of off roaders...

[@joelatwar]

What stand are you using on your g9?

[@rhdrones1599]

Doing your research is huge! I thought I was going to do a video of a water fall in Alabama. I assumed because I saw other videos that it was safe to fly. I was wrong. It was in a National Park. Normally I'm good about looking these things up. It's surprising how many people fly in National Parks without clearance to do so.

[@findingjoe]

What if your whole show is based on capturing the moment, can be hard to plan your shots. I sometimes go back to the location the next day and get the footage I need.

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

Dude I love your channel, but why don't u respond to comments?

[@DjemoGraphic]

With such a high amount of incoming comments from this and his many other videos, it is getting really hard to reply everyone. I don't think he purposely doesn't want to answer all of them, it's just too difficult at the stage he is now with over a 700'000 subscribers.

[@touringjamaicaentertainment]

THANKS BRO

[@willcountydrone2022]

Great Video

[@JevenDovey]

Thanks!

[@humancaos]

90+% of drone video are boring because they show everything and 3-4 minutes of large landscape is not fun to watch.I don't have a drone yet but I feel mixing drone footage with ground footage is the most exciting videos. you shoot over a forrest then do a walking video inside the forest. Do a tracking of a car get down and shoot a drive by from the ground too. Most films or commercials are not shot with only 1 style.