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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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
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!
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.
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.
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 🙏🏼
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.
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.
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 ~☀️
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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?
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.
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
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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...
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
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
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.
hi jevan my name is haasty kawa love your vids keep going anyways I would like to start a channel can you tell me what's the best free video editing for a go pro 10 hero
Jeven, have you ever been to the secret waterfall near Holy Jim falls? Bridge to nowhere? Blackstar Canyon? Baldy? I know you go to some really exotic locations but are you aware of the cool shit we have right in our backyard? Anyway, I'm a fan of your work but not a fanboy, 100% just looking for a few solid pros to shoot with locally from time to time. It's hard to find people willing to put down COD Vanguard, or people in shape enough to mountaineer, or simply people passionate enough about creating content that can hold their own. I've been working with cine, rsc2, a few DSLR's the m2 pro, and a whole bunch of local knowledge. According to DJI I ranked in top 99.3%. Lets go....!
Been to most of those spots. Really cool to explore. We have access to so much from Southern California. Always down to go shoot. I moved down to San Clemente recently and don't know very many creators that want to go explore. Hit me up on my IG or twitter so we go shoot.
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.
I wish I had a drone still... RV Life and no drone, really curtails the possibilities. My phantom 3 was killed (no video feed) by a coast guard helicopter that decided to come to the car show I was shooting.
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.
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
Very good and useful tips. And certainly also applicable to ordinary filming with a camera on the ground. Many people film anything and everything without a plan or location exploration. It often helps to do a preliminary research on, for example, Google maps. But sometimes it is also important to know the position of the sun for the incidence of light at the location. And for those who don't have the budget to travel, you realize that there is sometimes a lot to see in your own region that you could still discover. Be creative with a plan. Thanks for sharing your experiences and skills. 🆒🎦🎬👌👍👋🍀
Next check out the 5 C's for telling better stories: ruclips.net/video/XM0c7MGwHM8/видео.html
hey what is a good editing program i could use? not totally a beginner but im no pro
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!
Well said! Thank you for sharing
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
"shoot with a purpose" great advice , i need to take that to heart
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
What is that mount your using on the bike’s handlebars for the drone remote?
I am a simple man, i just like flying out behind my house and sneaking up on deer in the fields
Lmao that’s hilarious 😂 would love to see that footage
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
Nice bro..your are my favorite youtuber🙂
Awesome work Jeven
Love how this was uploaded right before i was about to go aimlessly fly
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!
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.
Very good tips. Already applied some of it my footage. Slowly improving.
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.
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 🙏🏼
Great Tips jeven . Too many do landscape aerial shots of landscape through out the whole video. I agree🤙🏻
And fly "too high" not giving some sense of space and distances.
Telling a story is what it’s all about. Great video. Thank for making this Jeven!
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.
What mount was that on the bike for the controller ?
We love ya Ryan. Keep the variables coming!
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.
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 ~☀️
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.
I found the points about don't reveal everything in one shot and to create tension valuable.
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...
The traveling for new and different shots is a great tip!
Thanks for all these tips! Your videos are always so useful!
Good advice. Without a purpose, drone shots are simply great for establishing shots.
thank you Jeven. You inspire me everytime I come back to this channel. My drone shall fly again...
Nice. Question please. How did you mount the controller to your handlebars please? Thanks
Great video! Thank you for sharing your experience, it is very helpful for me.
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
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.
Love the content. Cheers!
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.
I'm writing these steps down on the inside of my drone case...let's see if it helps!
Very nice succinct stage one video. Something we all need to be reminded of so we don’t get into bad habits. Good one .. 😊
BIG Thank You Jeven for these info... A very good tips for newbie like me... 🤝🏼👍🏼
Your drone tips on your channel totally helped me in making drone shots especially like me new to drone photography. Thanks
FPV also helps. The footage is so dynamic.
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
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?
All really good points. Thanks. Can you do a video on computer graphics and software needed to edit?
Great one 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 thank you
Thanks for the tips, Jeven! Very helpful👍
Great ideas ! Good content here Jeven. 👍👍
What if you don’t have a Mac for video editing, what would you recommend for a PC ?
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.
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
@@SangheiliSpecOp I agree. I want natural sounds from the area being filmed.
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.
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!
@@DjemoGraphic You are right, with practice we improve. thanks for the feedback🙋♂️
@@cassiusfurtado No worries Cassius. Good luck. I hope you will learn fast. Don't get discouraged.
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!
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
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.
Love your content bro
Great , thanks for explaining ... 💡 Im thinking to buy "some dron" , this information helps a lot.
Jeven: Your drone shots are wow!
Thanks letting us know about your editing course, love Skillshare so will be checking that out 😎👍🏻
Nice tips bro... Surely motivating
Good as always Jeven!
Thanks for the tip man! Now im off to improve my content with what I've learned
Thank you Jeven another great video and very useful & knowledgeable tips. Cheers from Down Under 🇦🇺👍💥
Your videos are really helpful. Thanks for sharing the ideas. Love from India 🇮🇳
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.
I got a mini at Christmas and I don't know where to start
Great tips Jeven! thanks for sharing
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.
Nice tips bro 👍
What stand are you using on your g9?
Thanks for this tips
Great advice! Thanks for sharing. Your drone footage is amazing!
I always like watching your content it’s all helpful thank you
Excellent video. Thanks
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...
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
Excellent as always love your content
Good info like always. Thanks. From Cape Town, South Africa.
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
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
Thank you. Good info.
Thank you! Just subbed 👌🏽
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.
hi jevan my name is haasty kawa
love your vids keep going anyways I would like to start a channel can you tell me what's the best free video editing for a go pro 10 hero
Another great video full of information.
Thanks for sharing this, I hope to put into practise some of these tips for my videos.😊
Great advice. I'm always trying to think of a new ways to give a perspective to my videos. Problem is they usually include fast moving subjects
Javen thanks for your great content.
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.
Ok I’ll try! Let me know?!
Jeven, have you ever been to the secret waterfall near Holy Jim falls? Bridge to nowhere? Blackstar Canyon? Baldy? I know you go to some really exotic locations but are you aware of the cool shit we have right in our backyard? Anyway, I'm a fan of your work but not a fanboy, 100% just looking for a few solid pros to shoot with locally from time to time. It's hard to find people willing to put down COD Vanguard, or people in shape enough to mountaineer, or simply people passionate enough about creating content that can hold their own. I've been working with cine, rsc2, a few DSLR's the m2 pro, and a whole bunch of local knowledge. According to DJI I ranked in top 99.3%. Lets go....!
Been to most of those spots. Really cool to explore. We have access to so much from Southern California. Always down to go shoot. I moved down to San Clemente recently and don't know very many creators that want to go explore. Hit me up on my IG or twitter so we go shoot.
@@JevenDovey Awesome man, just sent a message to your IG. (probably picked up by spam) Looking forward to connecting. Take it easy.
Really
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.
Appreciate you Jeven!
Wow! I am sure learning lots, even from comments. Thanks.
Roger
beautiful country
Can you post a link to one of your best non-boring videos that is not a tutorial on how to make non-boring content.
Here's one for you to check out: ruclips.net/video/JpDad8r0_N4/видео.html
I wish I had a drone still... RV Life and no drone, really curtails the possibilities.
My phantom 3 was killed (no video feed) by a coast guard helicopter that decided to come to the car show I was shooting.
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.
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
Great video!
Very good and useful tips. And certainly also applicable to ordinary filming with a camera on the ground. Many people film anything and everything without a plan or location exploration. It often helps to do a preliminary research on, for example, Google maps. But sometimes it is also important to know the position of the sun for the incidence of light at the location. And for those who don't have the budget to travel, you realize that there is sometimes a lot to see in your own region that you could still discover. Be creative with a plan. Thanks for sharing your experiences and skills. 🆒🎦🎬👌👍👋🍀