Yes, that's a very similar gimbal for what I was using when this was shot. I did not have any FPV gear at the time, although now I fly with a 5.8ghz downlink and a small monitor and can get much better results.
Well done Luke on being a worthy winner. It is also nice to see someone who is generous (and patient) in answering the comments, regardless of their merit in some cases!
For those of you asking about the GoPro lens distortion: I use the CC Lens effect in After Effects to remove it. You have to tweak the settings a bit, but it's pretty easy.
This is absolutely astounding. The beauty of the train and the scenery are captured wonderfully by the cinematography and the music. As a railroader, I greatly approve of this use of remote control tech.
I just happened to have taken this train 2 days after you apparently filmed this. The views from the train are stunning, but the aerial video you produced of the train itself going through the mountains is outstanding!
Absolutely incredible. I've been to Chama a dozen times and know the railroad very well, but I've never seen it like this. Amazing video!! Excellent choice of music.
Who on earth can give this thumbs down? One of the most beautiful places on earth, with one of the most captivating machines on earth, with some of the most interesting history--and this video had footage that I've never seen before. VERY cool.
Just superb!...Phenomenal camera work and production quality. As a rail enthusiast and having ridden several times on that route it just max's out the sensation. It truly almost doesn't look real but I know it is. Kudos
Great video! I am loving these videos. I am a new Phantom II owner but a photographer for many years. This is a great addition to my arsenal. Congrats!!!
Hi Luke, I was really amazed watching your fantastic video. Absolutely pefect shots! It´s top notch and I think I never saw such a great Phantom/GoPro video before. Congratulations to the first prize! cheers, Paul
I do use a gimbal, and was flying a simple brushless one from eBay (Martinez board) when this was shot. Since then, DJI has been awesome enough to equip me with a Zenmuse H3-2D, and my hack-job Phantom has been sitting on a shelf ever since. If you can afford it, there's nothing else that even compares.
Hey Luke Fitch! This is so cool...I saw that you subscribed to my channel and I went to check out your channel...and I saw this video is yours...which is the video that inspired me to get a Phantom! A very cool connection!
Veramente veramente COMPLIMENTI..... Stupendo video, sia per i colori, per la risoluzione, per la musica scelta e sopratutto per il soggetto. BELLISSIMO!!!!
Luke; thanks again for the best video on youtube, great camera work, great scenery and the best music track. And congratulations, Jack in the Box is using this track on their newest commercial. When I first heard it, I said that is so familar ,oh yeah, it's Luke's. Hope they pay you a train load of money..
Recently got a DJI myself.. this video motivates me to do something. I only watched this video about 10 times already, great shots, theatrical feel especially the music. Anyone know what the instrumental in the background is?
well done guys.... such a great job no doubt five star for sure...and winner also.... that's the greatness in using the quads..... Music to me is a so Magnificent.
Great video Daniel, I have seen helecopter shots up to Cumbres Pass that are not as good as this! You need to ride the train as it covers 64 miles and you have the first 14 in your video. Please do more!
This video is my favorite one. Congrats to you! You must have traveled all over the area the train goes to get such a variety of shots. Did you shoot it in one day?
Amazing video. You helped make up my mind to buy a Phantom. Could you please let me know what a Gopro settings you used & also what settings you export your movie. Thanks heaps in advance.
Thank you! I usually set the GoPro to 1080p 60fps and either Narrow or Medium mode. This gives you the smoothest video, the least jello from prop vibration, and reduced fisheye-effect. However, if you balance your props and really fine-tune your system, it's also possible to get great results in 2.7k 24fps mode. As far as exporting goes, I always upload to RUclips with a 1080p/24 MP4 file at a high bitrate. Hope that helps!
This is a really nice video. I was really hoping for someone elses video but WOW this one is nice. Some really nice wonderful videos are in the contest. I wish it was like my fanacy football team that isn't in any league so it can always win except when it is a tie so every one can be happy and feel good about their effort.
Fantastic stuff! I'm getting one of these myself to film trains from the air. Were you using a gimbal or anything else to absorb shock when you filmed this?
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WOW!! Absolutely beautiful!!! Both the video & the music, thank you!!
National Geographics level of quality!
Yes, that's a very similar gimbal for what I was using when this was shot. I did not have any FPV gear at the time, although now I fly with a 5.8ghz downlink and a small monitor and can get much better results.
Well done Luke on being a worthy winner. It is also nice to see someone who is generous (and patient) in answering the comments, regardless of their merit in some cases!
For those of you asking about the GoPro lens distortion: I use the CC Lens effect in After Effects to remove it. You have to tweak the settings a bit, but it's pretty easy.
which CC lens effect are you using exactly?..under distort ? Beautiful flying and framing btw ;)
You, Sir.....are a freaking genius! Beautiful shots of a beautiful railroad! If you made a longer version I would not be disappointed!
The era of drone aircraft to do train watching has arrived. This is one of many very good ones.
This is absolutely astounding. The beauty of the train and the scenery are captured wonderfully by the cinematography and the music. As a railroader, I greatly approve of this use of remote control tech.
Holy hell, YES, as some one in the steam locomotive industry, you captured this beautifully. Amazing job!
One word comes to mind when experiencing this video, "Majestic".
This is hands-down the best video of the competition.
For the first 1 minute I thought it was a film section , thats an amazing footage, high quality artwork.
I just happened to have taken this train 2 days after you apparently filmed this. The views from the train are stunning, but the aerial video you produced of the train itself going through the mountains is outstanding!
Absolutely incredible. I've been to Chama a dozen times and know the railroad very well, but I've never seen it like this. Amazing video!! Excellent choice of music.
Astonishing and other superlative words. I can only imagine the amount of effort that went into creating this beautiful film. I am in awe sir.
Who on earth can give this thumbs down? One of the most beautiful places on earth, with one of the most captivating machines on earth, with some of the most interesting history--and this video had footage that I've never seen before. VERY cool.
I'm absolutely blown away! This is the kind of stuff I dream of doing. Great work!
Fantastic video. This is the first time I have seen video of the train at 10,000 feet around Windy Point. Thanks Luke.
Just superb!...Phenomenal camera work and production quality. As a rail enthusiast and having ridden several times on that route it just max's out the sensation. It truly almost doesn't look real but I know it is. Kudos
Great video! I am loving these videos. I am a new Phantom II owner but a photographer for many years. This is a great addition to my arsenal. Congrats!!!
Gorgeous, spectacular work left me wanting to see much much more Luke! Thank you for sharing your talents with all!!
that was amazing .... went there in 1994 , but it never looked like that...!
thank you...!!! jaw droppingly good..
Absolutely fantastic! Amazing and beautiful footage. Congratulations.
Great video. Different perspective on trains. Want more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great video! I've been on the train twice, and its nice to see it from a different perspective. Good luck in the contest!
Hi Luke,
I was really amazed watching your fantastic video. Absolutely pefect shots! It´s top notch and I think I never saw such a great Phantom/GoPro video before. Congratulations to the first prize!
cheers, Paul
WOW. That is absolutely stunning. Amazing work, sir.
What an oustanding video,so smooth and what a location to film in,keep up the good work and thank you for shearing.
Amazing shot's, the future of filming has changed forever!
Beautiful imagery. Magnificent. And the music too. Very fitting.
Dude, thanks for releasing such an epic track as creative commons! The video wouldn't have been the same without it.
Amazing composition! Love it, thanks for the inspiration :)
I do use a gimbal, and was flying a simple brushless one from eBay (Martinez board) when this was shot. Since then, DJI has been awesome enough to equip me with a Zenmuse H3-2D, and my hack-job Phantom has been sitting on a shelf ever since. If you can afford it, there's nothing else that even compares.
I never thought I'd see the d D&RGW locomotives like this!
Best video of the competition!
Congrats!
Very lovely shots Luke!!!
Amazing scenery and footage!
Hey Luke Fitch! This is so cool...I saw that you subscribed to my channel and I went to check out your channel...and I saw this video is yours...which is the video that inspired me to get a Phantom! A very cool connection!
That is really awesome... Loved your radio antenna video!
Congratulations. Nicely done. Beautiful views!
Awesome. I have been on the train... this adds a whole new perspective to the ride.
Absolutely beautiful!!
Bravo!!
Veramente veramente COMPLIMENTI..... Stupendo video, sia per i colori, per la risoluzione, per la musica scelta e sopratutto per il soggetto.
BELLISSIMO!!!!
best railroad videography i have ever seen. you sir are amazing
Just watched your entry! Great photography , good music and love steam trains. Well dobe mate!
Fantastic video - smooth & professional! Well done & thanks for sharing!
A lovely part of the US and one of my fav areas. Good job on the video.
Spectacular! Music was perfect choice.
Wonderful video, wish I was there during filming.Good luck Luke...
Congrats on winning the contest!
Awesome video. Reminds me of why I want to make the trip from Maine to there... It's on my bucket list.
Great video mate, thumbs up. Cheers from the IGY Simpson Bay Marina, Sint Maarten in the Caribbean.
Oh wow!!! I could watch these trains all day
For the first 30 seconds i thought this video was an animation; the camera pans were flawless
me too
+Mitchell Kargul - Me to. But I thought it was great!
Beautiful state of New Mexico! This is a great video!
Amazing shots. Thank you.
Outstanding, a wonderful video of an American treasure!
Congratulations on a excellent win
absolutely stunning work
Luke; thanks again for the best video on youtube, great camera work, great scenery and the best music track.
And congratulations, Jack in the Box is using this track on their newest commercial. When I first heard it, I said that is so familar ,oh yeah, it's Luke's. Hope they pay you a train load of money..
Nice video! Congrats to you for the Grand Prize!
This one is great!
Thanx for inspiring me to make such beautiful movies :)
Beautiful countryside and so nostalgic, and nice flying too!
What great shots, lots of potential
Stunningly beautiful man!
Amazing video Luke. I hope my skills get this good one day.
Recently got a DJI myself.. this video motivates me to do something. I only watched this video about 10 times already, great shots, theatrical feel especially the music. Anyone know what the instrumental in the background is?
Absolutely beautiful
This is AWESOME!
DRONE ON!!
Luke you rock, keep your imagination flying high. know you are a winner.
All I can say is - WOW !!!
it looks so beautiful that it seems unreal !
Great, really great. Thank you!
well done guys.... such a great job no doubt five star for sure...and winner also.... that's the greatness in using the quads..... Music to me is a so Magnificent.
thanks Luke for posting and sharing such a great video.
you have a new sub.
Sincerely
JF ( UK )
awesome video brother!
That was done really well. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful Video! Stunning!
Great video Daniel, I have seen helecopter shots up to Cumbres Pass that are not as good as this! You need to ride the train as it covers 64 miles and you have the first 14 in your video. Please do more!
Great footage. Good to see D&GRW 3ft running from a new angle! :)
Wow!
Thanks! I was in ATI mode for the most part, occasionally turning on GPS due to the nasty wind and need to keep an eye on the train. IOC off.
Amazing footage, thanks for sharing!
excellent stuff, some spectacular panning shots
Just one word...EPIC!
Haunt the earth!
great video. we hope to restore our old train in Paraguay!!!
Great Video!!
Thanks for the video, Bill
This video is my favorite one. Congrats to you! You must have traveled all over the area the train goes to get such a variety of shots. Did you shoot it in one day?
Looks like a model railroad! Awesome!
Amazing video. You helped make up my mind to buy a Phantom. Could you please let me know what a Gopro settings you used & also what settings you export your movie. Thanks heaps in advance.
Thank you! I usually set the GoPro to 1080p 60fps and either Narrow or Medium mode. This gives you the smoothest video, the least jello from prop vibration, and reduced fisheye-effect. However, if you balance your props and really fine-tune your system, it's also possible to get great results in 2.7k 24fps mode. As far as exporting goes, I always upload to RUclips with a 1080p/24 MP4 file at a high bitrate. Hope that helps!
Wow! You really know how to get good shots!
Beautiful video and great flying! :)
Excelente vídeo, a música é linda e a vista deslumbrante!
Awesome views. Thanks for posting.
Well shot Luke!
Congratulations, great, great!
how many places of shoot?
no-gates crossing, bridge, land, wood, rock. 5?
This is a really nice video. I was really hoping for someone elses video but WOW this one is nice.
Some really nice wonderful videos are in the contest. I wish it was like my fanacy football team that isn't in any league so it can always win except when it is a tie so every one can be happy and feel good about their effort.
Fantastic stuff! I'm getting one of these myself to film trains from the air. Were you using a gimbal or anything else to absorb shock when you filmed this?