Thank you for this tutorial. I could not figure out why my video was so terrible. Now I will apply what Ive learned on my next flight to see if my video footage looks smoother and not so grainy.
Refreshing to see the “Fading” effect to your intro. So many vloggers choose the hard cut to their transitions. Loved your instructional presentation. Great tips! Thx for sharing
RGMG : Totally agree, RG. More professional. But the very fact that you noticed that it needed something says a lot about your artistic cinematic eye. The “hard cut” still has it’s application. Bravo!
Well done, Ron! I thank you so much for this common sense and easy to follow instruction video as well as your thoughts about each setting. Again, well done and thanks! :)
Wow great shots by spark on your intro👍👍 i need to learn those tips. I fly my spark too, but most of the time wasted the battery life only keep on tunning the settings.😅😅😅
Being a photographer this is very important for sure, new to droneing I'm getting my flying down better all the time, like you now it's time to start learning how to be smooth and better shots, myself it's a dicipline to learn turn horizontal so very slowly I wish we could adjust this stick speed in remote, you need to breath on it, But yes great tips and video keep it up always learning from you!! What's your first name? You never say
Thanks....Yeah, constantly trying to learn how to get the most out of my footage. I didn't say it in the video but the SPARK takes great video in Auto. Its' just there is so much more it can do if you want to go down that road. Plus the camera information actually carries over into other product lines as well. So, figured I may as well start leaning it. Thanks for the support....
Robert Taylor: I totally agree with you Robert. I too wish DJI would implement a way of controlling the sensitivity in the RC’s sticks. It would greatly add to the pilots control of the aircraft, where he can focus on the fun of drone flying and less on the mechanics. Maybe some future firmware update. You’re right, simply blowing on it would move it..lol
As always! Room for improvement... thanks for the tips! I'd love to see a video on changing from rc controller to phone controller and back. It seems.... cumbersome... difficult.. there must be an easier way Steve.
I'll be honest. I never fly without the Remote Controller. To much room for error trying to fly with just the phone. Plus no Sports Mode without the RC and I really like Sports Mode...can't imaging flying without it.
Yes..i noticed that ang's a few other things yesterday during my first "phone" flight. Very limited range... no sports mode... but thoroughly enjoyed the immersive interaction with the gimble and the phone. Hooking them up back and forth... nothing short of a pain ..lol.
Thanks for the advice awesome video I just got some nd filters that I can’t wait to try out with the settings that you discribed in your video also I see there’s a new dji go 4 app update 4.2.5
Hi great video. Can you tell me what you think the best settings are to shoot subjects In front of sunrise and sunsets for that Michael Bay look? Thanks!
Hello I have the experience of my DJI spark and it was my experience good but the quality and photographing the videos and Photos were not enough HD and did not know the reason why?
I had to rewind video a few times to make sure I heard that right. You said a low shutter let's more light in the said a high shutter let's more light in. Which one is it?
Regarding Shutter Speed, The faster the shutter speed, the shorter the time the image sensor is exposed to light. The slower the shutter speed, the longer the time the image sensor is exposed to light. If you are photographing a subject that is in motion, you will get different effects at different shutter speeds. A fast shutter speed is typically whatever it takes to freeze action. For example, shooting an image of a humming bird, or sports related pictures where you want to freeze an image. Then you have something called 'Aperture' but on the SPARK the aperture size is fixed (f/2.6) and can't be change. Aperture refers to the opening of a lens's diaphragm through which light passes. I think your right and could have been more clear about shutter speed. It's really about how FAST or SLOW your shutter speed is and not necessarily the amount of light. Then you also have something called IOS which is simply a camera setting that will brighten or darken a photo. It tells the camera sensor how sensitive it is to light. You always want your ISO at it's lowest setting to avoid noise in the image. Hope that helps clarify.
the other rule is the rule of division in terms of shutter speed and frame rate.... the spark shooots at 30fps sothe shutter should be at 60 for motion blur or 120, 240 as long as it can be divided by 30...and double up gives a less choppy footage it all depends want you want.
Thanks....great point! I'm need to remember this (probably via cheat sheet). So, if i'm shooting at 30FPS, I'll want my shutter speed to be 1/60th of a second in video. With the frames per second (fps) referring to the number of individual frames that comprise each second of video being recorded. Lots to remember....
AR 23 : Totally agree AR. Which takes us into the world of ND filters and their application in order be able to achieve those lower frame rates. I personally shoot with the Polar Pro series, and use the ND16. I found I can pretty much leave it on my Spark. I’ve shot in all kinds of weather and find my footage to be much less contrasty, more even if you will. I love P.P. Series.
No. Just make sure the card is compatible with the drone your flying. Quality of the video/photo is all about the camera itself (not the micro-sd card).
This video seems like it's talking about an entirely different product as my dj spark doesn't look like that in the settings at all! I can't match any setting to what is shown here. Super frustrating! For instance, when I click on gimbal setting, it won't even register. And I can't even find the setting to set the remote controller button to turn the camera down from forward looking.
Totally understand...when I make these videos it's based on the software/firmware available at that time. DJI keeps updating it so it's always relative to date of the video. If you have DJI drones...you'll see this happen all the time. Hope that helps understand the difference.
I assume your talking about the wheel icon in upper left corner (in camera settings) as shown at 3:38 in the video. You should certainly have that icon as it's where you set your ISO and shutter speed. May have to do with the version of the DJI GO4 App your running. Make sure when you launch the DJI GO4 App that you have it set to the DJI SPARK and not some other drone (ie. Phantom, Mavic Pro, etc.). If that doesn't help I would also check out the DJI FORUM. Some great stuff in there and the guys are always willing to help out with troubleshooting.
Enabling backwards flying is about ACTIVE TRACKING backwards and NOT about FLYING backwards with RC or phone. You are absolutely wrong. There is no way you can disable spark flying backwards. Correct your video as your info may lead people to crash their spark. It is good to leave it off as when it tracks someone and the person approaches spark, then the drone will start going back keeping the subject in frame and it will hit something in the back as it does not have back sensors.
Yes, I am. Keeps me on track and helps me get all the facts across without making mistakes. I'm working on trying to make it more natural..but it's a learned skill. A lot of guys are actually reading scripts....all good. But you are correct!
Thank you for this tutorial. I could not figure out why my video was so terrible. Now I will apply what Ive learned on my next flight to see if my video footage looks smoother and not so grainy.
Refreshing to see the “Fading” effect to your intro. So many vloggers choose the hard cut to their transitions.
Loved your instructional presentation. Great tips!
Thx for sharing
Thanks....I just started using the 'fade' transition and it just looks so much cleaner.
RGMG : Totally agree, RG. More professional. But the very fact that you noticed that it needed something says a lot about your artistic cinematic eye. The “hard cut” still has it’s application. Bravo!
Nice to see you haven’t forgotten our little drone “the spark”....
Looking forward to more info and footage 😎
Well done, Ron! I thank you so much for this common sense and easy to follow instruction video as well as your thoughts about each setting.
Again, well done and thanks! :)
Great video man, can’t wait to check out some of your other videos because I’m learning myself, you explain it it so I can understand
Amazing video, you really save my videos! Thanks so much and have a good year!
A very good rule the white balance never use on auto. This will stop flickering... Great info to us all thx...
Great vid. I wish I’ve watch your video before using my spark for my video vlog. Great stuff, Very informative.
Love to check your other videos with spark. 👍👍
Thanks..just posted a new one this morning. :)
Wow great shots by spark on your intro👍👍 i need to learn those tips. I fly my spark too, but most of the time wasted the battery life only keep on tunning the settings.😅😅😅
thanks for your support
Thanks for advise on settings 👍
Being a photographer this is very important for sure, new to droneing I'm getting my flying down better all the time, like you now it's time to start learning how to be smooth and better shots, myself it's a dicipline to learn turn horizontal so very slowly I wish we could adjust this stick speed in remote, you need to breath on it,
But yes great tips and video keep it up always learning from you!!
What's your first name? You never say
Thanks....Yeah, constantly trying to learn how to get the most out of my footage. I didn't say it in the video but the SPARK takes great video in Auto. Its' just there is so much more it can do if you want to go down that road. Plus the camera information actually carries over into other product lines as well. So, figured I may as well start leaning it. Thanks for the support....
Robert Taylor: I totally agree with you Robert. I too wish DJI would implement a way of controlling the sensitivity in the RC’s sticks. It would greatly add to the pilots control of the aircraft, where he can focus on the fun of drone flying and less on the mechanics. Maybe some future firmware update. You’re right, simply blowing on it would move it..lol
MannyCAM yep had to learn side movements slowly you have gimble control , stick control would be a great addition
If you put the Spark in Tripod mode... it'll slow down the movements. :)
gcomfx I have not tried that thank s for tip I'll try it
As always! Room for improvement... thanks for the tips! I'd love to see a video on changing from rc controller to phone controller and back. It seems.... cumbersome... difficult.. there must be an easier way Steve.
I'll be honest. I never fly without the Remote Controller. To much room for error trying to fly with just the phone. Plus no Sports Mode without the RC and I really like Sports Mode...can't imaging flying without it.
Yes..i noticed that ang's a few other things yesterday during my first "phone" flight. Very limited range... no sports mode... but thoroughly enjoyed the immersive interaction with the gimble and the phone. Hooking them up back and forth... nothing short of a pain ..lol.
Thanks for the advice awesome video I just got some nd filters that I can’t wait to try out with the settings that you discribed in your video also I see there’s a new dji go 4 app update 4.2.5
Super interesting! Thanks!
Top Draw mate..Very informative video
Good information thanks for sharing 👍
Hi great video. Can you tell me what you think the best settings are to shoot subjects In front of sunrise and sunsets for that Michael Bay look? Thanks!
good video
Great video @rgmg
My video isn’t choppy but it’s flickering. Any tips on how to fix it?? I’m also using nd16 for sunny days.
Enjoy Your Videos ....Thanks !
Thanks..still working on my presentation. Hard to make things light and funny when proving technical information. Thanks for the support..
Wow, this is awesome!! Subbed!!
Hello I have the experience of my DJI spark and it was my experience good but the quality and photographing the videos and Photos were not enough HD and did not know the reason why?
I had to rewind video a few times to make sure I heard that right. You said a low shutter let's more light in the said a high shutter let's more light in. Which one is it?
Regarding Shutter Speed, The faster the shutter speed, the shorter the time the image sensor is exposed to light. The slower the shutter speed, the longer the time the image sensor is exposed to light. If you are photographing a subject that is in motion, you will get different effects at different shutter speeds. A fast shutter speed is typically whatever it takes to freeze action. For example, shooting an image of a humming bird, or sports related pictures where you want to freeze an image. Then you have something called 'Aperture' but on the SPARK the aperture size is fixed (f/2.6) and can't be change. Aperture refers to the opening of a lens's diaphragm through which light passes. I think your right and could have been more clear about shutter speed. It's really about how FAST or SLOW your shutter speed is and not necessarily the amount of light. Then you also have something called IOS which is simply a camera setting that will brighten or darken a photo. It tells the camera sensor how sensitive it is to light. You always want your ISO at it's lowest setting to avoid noise in the image. Hope that helps clarify.
the other rule is the rule of division in terms of shutter speed and frame rate.... the spark shooots at 30fps sothe shutter should be at 60 for motion blur or 120, 240 as long as it can be divided by 30...and double up gives a less choppy footage it all depends want you want.
Thanks....great point! I'm need to remember this (probably via cheat sheet). So, if i'm shooting at 30FPS, I'll want my shutter speed to be 1/60th of a second in video. With the frames per second (fps) referring to the number of individual frames that comprise each second of video being recorded. Lots to remember....
AR 23 : Totally agree AR. Which takes us into the world of ND filters and their application in order be able to achieve those lower frame rates. I personally shoot with the Polar Pro series, and use the ND16. I found I can pretty much leave it on my Spark. I’ve shot in all kinds of weather and find my footage to be much less contrasty, more even if you will. I love P.P. Series.
Does the Quality of Memory Card determines the quality of photo or video?
No. Just make sure the card is compatible with the drone your flying. Quality of the video/photo is all about the camera itself (not the micro-sd card).
This video seems like it's talking about an entirely different product as my dj spark doesn't look like that in the settings at all! I can't match any setting to what is shown here. Super frustrating! For instance, when I click on gimbal setting, it won't even register. And I can't even find the setting to set the remote controller button to turn the camera down from forward looking.
Totally understand...when I make these videos it's based on the software/firmware available at that time. DJI keeps updating it so it's always relative to date of the video. If you have DJI drones...you'll see this happen all the time. Hope that helps understand the difference.
How can I change the video resolution or the fps value in DJI Spark..??
2nd
Why my spark record in 720p I've read that Ihaveto use micro sd card I insert it but it still record on 720p how todo it pls help
This should help; goo.gl/LKhqqm
in camera settings i do not have the wheel icon :-/ Why. ????
I assume your talking about the wheel icon in upper left corner (in camera settings) as shown at 3:38 in the video. You should certainly have that icon as it's where you set your ISO and shutter speed. May have to do with the version of the DJI GO4 App your running. Make sure when you launch the DJI GO4 App that you have it set to the DJI SPARK and not some other drone (ie. Phantom, Mavic Pro, etc.). If that doesn't help I would also check out the DJI FORUM. Some great stuff in there and the guys are always willing to help out with troubleshooting.
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Enabling backwards flying is about ACTIVE TRACKING backwards and NOT about FLYING backwards with RC or phone. You are absolutely wrong. There is no way you can disable spark flying backwards. Correct your video as your info may lead people to crash their spark. It is good to leave it off as when it tracks someone and the person approaches spark, then the drone will start going back keeping the subject in frame and it will hit something in the back as it does not have back sensors.
i rather fly forwards and then reverse it in post...but good tips anyway
That works for scenery... but not so much when there is movement in the environment. IE Cars driving, people walking, or a river flowing.
gcomfx : lol, exactly! Unless you’re shooting an old “Enigma” music video.
I can tell your reading a script
Yes, I am. Keeps me on track and helps me get all the facts across without making mistakes. I'm working on trying to make it more natural..but it's a learned skill. A lot of guys are actually reading scripts....all good. But you are correct!
Bro try not to make it look like ur reading a TelePrompTer
Yep...working on it....
Bro I was watching all your videos to see if you....oh, you haven't made any.