Thanks for sharing this video. Will be going in May and this was exactly what I was looking for to get an idea of the island. I loved the music you used and thought it was very peaceful and tranquil. Can't wait to have my own experience on these beaches you showed!
As long as the drone is in line of sight of the pilot the FAA wont take issue. The National Parks Service probably wont touch it either since you cant really tell where the pilot launched from. The video creator could just say they launched from the ocean outside park boundaries and the NPS has no jurisdiction in the air. Just my 2 cents.
Nice video- brings back many, mostly great memories. Can't wait to visit again soon! I dabble in photography too. Great shot at 26:50. It looks like you did a combination of drone and regular photography. You used some nice interesting angles like that low angle boardwalk shot- very nice. There is great light on STJ 90% of the time. Some minor blur, especially in low light (restaurants) can be reduced by speeding up your shutter speed. For walking and car video, look into the Sony FDR action cams. I picked one up and it's amazing and very reasonably priced- very unique stabilization system which is mechanical vs electronic. The result is much smoother video- no blur or shakiness. I can send you links if you want to see some of my video using it.
Yay thanks! This was actually shot by an iPhone 11 Pro except for the drone part and that one shot you were talking about was just in ultra wide mode. I’m actually doing all of my videos right now with different iPhones and hoping to be better on stabilizing it. Maybe later on I’ll get into professional cameras too.
@@winerosetravel5882 Oh- that's too bad. Such nice scenery to only use a cell phone. The Sony's cost much less than that phone and the video is night and day better. No need to stabilize it in post- it is near perfect 1440.
@@winerosetravel5882 Sure- what is your email- or add it to your "About" and I'll send it to you. It will make a big improvement in the overall quality of your already nice footage. The small sensor on a cell phone just can't compete to a dedicated Sony. I just checked and mine is the Sony HDR-AS300. I also got the optional wrist camera. It allows you to control it from a watch like (wrist mounted) display controller. You can get the camera for ~$298.00. There are a ton of videos on YTube and the Sony website. I have used it skiing and riding motorcycles in the mountains- everyone comments how steady the video is- I did nothing to correct it. Sony also sells a 4k version but it might not be worth the hassle and extra cost (especially if mainly posting online) unless you have 4k displays. It is also a lot harder to work with (huge files.) Mine records up to 1920x1080 @ 60p which is perfect and looks very high quality. Most PC monitors and even websites don't go much higher than true 1080p anyway. Great quality at 1080p is better than poor quality even at 4k. There is more to it than just resolution. Bottom line- it will take you to a new level off video over your cell phone- for sure.
The music is too intense for such a grandiose and peaceful panorama as is the ocean with the different shades of blue and the almost white sand and the lush green vegetation.
Cool thanks! and I’m sure you’ll love it there. I actually didn’t get any sort of permit or whatsover, I just flew the drone within my line of sight and since there was no runway there I was thinking it’s fine to fly.
The opening music and more a few minutes in gave me a headache. Loud and thumping. I think you should change to tranquil and or island music. Bas choice. I didn’t watch the rest of this video. 😏
I loved the video, but my god the music choice is so depressing. It sounded like Schindler's list. Bad music will ruin a beautiful like this. Uplifting music will draw more views. Just my honest opinion.
We prefer Turks or Aruba over St John.. sure it has nice beaches but it’s a pain in the a** getting there... it’s white ppl overload and I’m a white dude!!! who wants to hear country music when in the Caribbean? The roads are like constant roller coasters & your ears pop 24/7 if you’re on the mountain..Lots of racial segregation too... not our cup of tea... Food is way better in St thomas btw
I have been going to both for some time now and often go to Mexico being from Arizona and it is pretty clear which island has the better food and it isn't St. Thomas. Unless something has changed after Covid, the food venue on island at St. John, the food was always been 2 steps in front of St. Thomas it is night and day difference between the two. Country music I totally agree, never could figure that out either, LOL! The racial segregation is an issue, it's a bit think in the Caribbean for whatever reason, for worse than Mexico. Try Banana Deck next time they have really good food and a large variety! Thanks for sharing and happy trails!
15:48 title card says welcome to Cruz Bay. This is Coral Bay. I lived there for 7 years until hurricane Irma. Please edit this.
Nice to remember 1970 &1980 we.serendip and upper deck.
This is a great video!
Wish I had watched it before I visited. St John is filled with so many beauties.
Maho bay is my favourite beach in St John too!! So beautiful!!
Love this
Have you ever seen the movie "23"?? Thanks for sharing you wisdom.
Thanks for sharing this video. Will be going in May and this was exactly what I was looking for to get an idea of the island. I loved the music you used and thought it was very peaceful and tranquil. Can't wait to have my own experience on these beaches you showed!
Oppenheimer was my favorite beach before hurricane destroyed the palm tree with the swing 😢
Thank you for the nice video!
👍👍👍
The roads appear to be in pretty good shape 👍
This is the video what ı looking for. Thanx. Other USVI videos are too short.
Cool thanks!
Great job with this video. Appreciate it. Thanks
Nice video!
Great photography-excellent job...trip to St. John planned for October 2021-can’t wait!!!
Thanks! I really appreciate that.
Awesome! Love the illegal drone video from inside a national state park! Great to see you posting it online for the FAA to enjoy!
As long as the drone is in line of sight of the pilot the FAA wont take issue. The National Parks Service probably wont touch it either since you cant really tell where the pilot launched from. The video creator could just say they launched from the ocean outside park boundaries and the NPS has no jurisdiction in the air. Just my 2 cents.
People like you disgust me!
We have rules for a reason!!!
Rules don’t apply to just some people! Go visit somewhere else, your not wanted here!!!
Nice video- brings back many, mostly great memories. Can't wait to visit again soon!
I dabble in photography too. Great shot at 26:50. It looks like you did a combination of drone and regular photography. You used some nice interesting angles like that low angle boardwalk shot- very nice. There is great light on STJ 90% of the time. Some minor blur, especially in low light (restaurants) can be reduced by speeding up your shutter speed. For walking and car video, look into the Sony FDR action cams. I picked one up and it's amazing and very reasonably priced- very unique stabilization system which is mechanical vs electronic. The result is much smoother video- no blur or shakiness. I can send you links if you want to see some of my video using it.
Yay thanks! This was actually shot by an iPhone 11 Pro except for the drone part and that one shot you were talking about was just in ultra wide mode. I’m actually doing all of my videos right now with different iPhones and hoping to be better on stabilizing it. Maybe later on I’ll get into professional cameras too.
@@winerosetravel5882 Oh- that's too bad. Such nice scenery to only use a cell phone. The Sony's cost much less than that phone and the video is night and day better. No need to stabilize it in post- it is near perfect 1440.
I see, ok great send me the link of your sample footage and also is there a different models for the Sony FDR? Thanks
@@winerosetravel5882 Sure- what is your email- or add it to your "About" and I'll send it to you. It will make a big improvement in the overall quality of your already nice footage. The small sensor on a cell phone just can't compete to a dedicated Sony.
I just checked and mine is the Sony HDR-AS300. I also got the optional wrist camera. It allows you to control it from a watch like (wrist mounted) display controller. You can get the camera for ~$298.00.
There are a ton of videos on YTube and the Sony website. I have used it skiing and riding motorcycles in the mountains- everyone comments how steady the video is- I did nothing to correct it. Sony also sells a 4k version but it might not be worth the hassle and extra cost (especially if mainly posting online) unless you have 4k displays. It is also a lot harder to work with (huge files.) Mine records up to 1920x1080 @ 60p which is perfect and looks very high quality.
Most PC monitors and even websites don't go much higher than true 1080p anyway. Great quality at 1080p is better than poor quality even at 4k. There is more to it than just resolution.
Bottom line- it will take you to a new level off video over your cell phone- for sure.
@@MOAB-UT email added. Thanks again
16:00 Coral Bay
The music is too intense for such a grandiose and peaceful panorama as is the ocean with the different shades of blue and the almost white sand and the lush green vegetation.
Some good footage, unfortunately the music/audio does not go with the visual at all, not at all...
Nice video, odd selection in tunes, doesn't flow at all with the visual. Thank you for sharing nonetheless, always great to see St. John!
What time of year did you go? Beaches were deserted! How'd you manage that?
This was actually around Oct2020 when they were very strict on coming in the US Virgin Islands and having to fill out tons of paperwork.
Great shots! We’re heading there in a couple weeks. How did you get a permit to fly the drone within the national park?
Cool thanks! and I’m sure you’ll love it there. I actually didn’t get any sort of permit or whatsover, I just flew the drone within my line of sight and since there was no runway there I was thinking it’s fine to fly.
@@winerosetravel5882 Drones are not allowed. www.nps.gov/viis/learn/management/drones.htm
@@Defender-Guy I see.. Does it applies throughout the whole island or just part of it?
@@winerosetravel5882 Per Google: phantomcockpit.com/2019/12/02/drone-laws-in-the-u-s-virgin-islands/
@@Defender-Guy I guess I’m ok, since I pretty much complied with the rules mentioned on the thread.
You filmed the roads too fast how about the actual resort/hotel and all of its amenities?
The opening music and more a few minutes in gave me a headache. Loud and thumping. I think you should change to tranquil and or island music. Bas choice. I didn’t watch the rest of this video. 😏
I loved the video, but my god the music choice is so depressing. It sounded like Schindler's list. Bad music will ruin a beautiful like this. Uplifting music will draw more views. Just my honest opinion.
Nice video. Horrible soundtrack
We prefer Turks or Aruba over St John.. sure it has nice beaches but it’s a pain in the a** getting there... it’s white ppl overload and I’m a white dude!!! who wants to hear country music when in the Caribbean? The roads are like constant roller coasters & your ears pop 24/7 if you’re on the mountain..Lots of racial segregation too... not our cup of tea... Food is way better in St thomas btw
I have been going to both for some time now and often go to Mexico being from Arizona and it is pretty clear which island has the better food and it isn't St. Thomas. Unless something has changed after Covid, the food venue on island at St. John, the food was always been 2 steps in front of St. Thomas it is night and day difference between the two. Country music I totally agree, never could figure that out either, LOL! The racial segregation is an issue, it's a bit think in the Caribbean for whatever reason, for worse than Mexico. Try Banana Deck next time they have really good food and a large variety! Thanks for sharing and happy trails!
Who wants to hear rap music when on vacation? What a waste of time rap music. Yes, you would be better off in Jamica, for sure no country music.