By under-exposing and then gain the dark areas in post, you are going to add noise… - You can achieve the same look in grade from a well-exposed shot, without adding noise… IMO it’s a bad advice…
Thanks Mat. i have been watching your videos and i very much appreciate all your insite into the sport of droning. I have learned much from you. I have subscribed and it seems you can only click like once. LOL And everytime you mention it, it reminds me to click like. So that works by the way. Keep that up and you will get to your goals. Just a great job you do. I appreciate all the editing. I know it's a lot of work and time. Thank you
great tutorial! One question; you shoot your entire project also your normal camera on 30fps or only the drone? Now i gonna make a documentary (probably in 25fps) should i always shoot the drone footage (mini 2) in 4k 30fps? thanks and greetings from holland, Mike
Great channel. I really like your presentation style, expecially the way you come across without belittling anyone. Now, enough smoke. Looking for some advice. Trying to use your filter system. Subject I am shooting is a small waterfall. It is in a hoeseshoe shaped mini cove, less than 50 meteres across. The open end faces North. Shooting close to dusk. If I use a filter high enough to get rid of the zebra stripes on the sky behind it, the waterfall and the rest of mini cove is too dark to see on my phone screen, making it very difficult to line the drone up exactly how I want it. Should I carry on and hope for the best? Back off on the filter strength and live with the over exposure? I'd appreciate any insight.
Thank you. Really good question and I am more than happy to help. There are 2 ways to get round this and I go over both in this video here (ruclips.net/video/e4YqveyffSk/видео.html) at the GND filter section. First option is to expose for the sky and take a photo or do a recording, and then expose for the waterfall and take a photo or recording. Then in post, merge the 2 together to get the best from both. Second option is to use a "GND" filter. These fade from clear glass at the bottom to darker glass at the top and are created to solve the problem you are having. These allow you to get rid of the zebra stripes on the sky, but not have any darkening effects on the waterfall. Hope this all makes sense and helps!
Hey Mattheww, great content mate. Im only new to the Drone thing and have recently purchased a Mini 2 and am getting used to it and your channel has really helped me out. Just wondering, I have noticed there are quite a few differences in the menu format differences from your older videos. For example the raise Gimble above the horizontal...I cant find 🙂 It maybe a new firmware update has happened since, Im unsure. Im located in Australia too so Im not sure if things are different in other countries. But if you could consider a refresher video for Beginners that would be amazing. Keep up the great work, I really appreciate everything you have done for me to date. Cheers Craig.
Another great video Matt, thanks ( Im slowly working my way through them all ! ) One question ... Would you still use nd filters and apply this formula on a really dull day? Cheers
May I add that the use of filters should be determined by what you see. First set your frame rate and shutter speed to 2x frame rate. Then point the camera in the general direction you will fly. If you are using the exposure detection it should tell you if you are over exposed. If not, then no filter. If you are over exposed then try filters until you get the exposure desired.
@@TheDroneCreative thanks for your responsiveness, is there a secret hack around this? Maybe uploading at 1080, idk I feel like there had to be a work around, haha. Someone please help!
Thanks for this important tipps. One question, when you bring up the shadows how is it in your footage with noise. I have the problem with noise coming up while working on the shadows. Do you have the same problem? And maybe a solution for that?
Just a quick question Matt....Why do you shoot at 1/60th and 30 frames instead of 1/50 and 25 frames..and also in Premiere is your timeline set to 25 frames or 30 frames?
My main studio camera shoots at 25fps, but I record at 30fps on my drone. Personally, I found 25fps on the Mini 2 can result in slightly stuttered footage when panning - so I shoot at 30fps and then use the Adobe Premiere Pro Time Interpolation function to reduce it to 25fps in post to match my studio camera. Hope that helps!
@@TheDroneCreative Yes Matt,I definitely agree with you about the slight stuttering when panning.....sounds like a great way to help it and I will definitely give it a try....thanks for getting back to me.
30 f/s is realy not cinematic 24 f/s is real cinematic because was test on many people in Holywood and 24 f/s won because is the best for humam eye. So the close shutter is 1/50
Saudações do Brasil, adquiri um mini 2 para trabalhos menores, como por exemplo lotes de imobiliárias e tenho meu Mavic 2 PRO, para trabalhos de casamentos, aniversários etc, gostei do DJI mini 2 porém gostaria de obter mais da qualidade de video, gostei das suas dicas e vou testá-las, um grande abraço do Brasil
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Hi ! Do you turn off drone to put or change ND filter ? Doing it with drone turn on, can gimble damage? Does your underexposure method run with another machine like A2S ? Thank you !
Great video again mate. Is there any reason why the M.M is grayed out on the video mode? I’ve tried finding this online but can’t see it anywhere to click on to it and toggle… unless I’m missing something 🤔
Hi Mattheww - just a quick question please :) You say you always film at 30fps but I have read other filmmakers who say 24 or 25fps is preferable. Saying that, I read that you should never film at 25fps because extra frames will be created in the edit process. It did not make sense to me but I'm at the bottom of the learning curve on all this ! Would be interested to hear why you choose 30fps if you have a moment ....
Copying this answer as someone asked me the same question. My main studio camera shoots at 25fps, but I record at 30fps on my drone. Personally, I found 25fps on the Mini 2 can result in slightly stuttered footage when panning - so I shoot at 30fps and then use the Adobe Premiere Pro Time Interpolation function to reduce it to 25fps in post to match my studio camera. Hope that helps!
@@TheDroneCreative Thanks for posting. I have been in video production for over 35 years so I believe I know a little bit re shooting 25 or 30 frames. If you are in a Pal country, you should always shoot in multiples of 25 frames to avoid a strobing affect you can get from some light sources. If you shoot in 25 fps using the correct shutter speed and edit in a 25 fps timeline everything should look fine. If it doesn’t, there is definitely something else wrong. If you live in a NTSC country (US, Canada, etc) that is when you use 30fps. I too have the mini 2 and have never had an issue shooting in 25 here in OZ
@@TheDroneCreative can you give us some insight of the night shot at @2:31 ? amazing shot would love to hear how dark was the location and how you edited that shot. thank you
About 16-years ago when I got my first digital camera, the camera sensors were much noisier. One tactic for reducing noise was to under-expose by 2/3 of a stop. The raw format contained information outside the dynamic range of most displays. This shadow detail could recovered in post processing resulting in a richer image. Today, my DSLR and smartphone does this automatically and the sensors are much less noisy.
Question: Is there a way to get shots on sunny days where the shots into the sun are ok due to using a filter (in this specific example ND64) and shots that are not too dark when not facing the sun? I was thinking maybe I need to film my sunny shots, land change or remove ND filter, film the rest that are not into the sun? Edit in post? my stuff is just for fun but I still like to do as good as I can - also had altitude restrictions on this (Nashville Parthenon): ruclips.net/video/eZal4KH0wOo/видео.html
This is the #1 channel for the DJI MINI 2 🎥🚁 thanks for all of your incredible videos
I really appreciate that, this comment has made my day - thanks!
Yep he knows how the camera works
Good workflow
Stunning footage from Mini 2. Really love this tiny drone. I’ll keep in mind all the tips you shared next time I fly.
By under-exposing and then gain the dark areas in post, you are going to add noise…
- You can achieve the same look in grade from a well-exposed shot, without adding noise…
IMO it’s a bad advice…
Learned a new trick today . Thanks for always sharing your expertise!
Great video and superb channel! Keep up with the great work pal!
Just another gem of a video. Useful and very helpful. Thanks Matt!
Really appreciate that, thank you!
Please please do a video of how you did that night shot of the sea at 2:30. My low light shots are unviewable and grainy at best. Thanks.
All your videos have helped me, a relatively new pilot. Cheers.
shot at 2:26 looks darn so cool!
Awesome channel! Always on the look out for your uploads. Big help!
Thank You! (two thumbs up)
Good tips!!! 👋
This process of yours works really well in the still images too, thanks pal
Thank you Mattheww
Thanks Mat. i have been watching your videos and i very much appreciate all your insite into the sport of droning. I have learned much from you. I have subscribed and it seems you can only click like once. LOL And everytime you mention it, it reminds me to click like. So that works by the way. Keep that up and you will get to your goals.
Just a great job you do. I appreciate all the editing. I know it's a lot of work and time.
Thank you
Really appreciate such kind feedback - it means a lot. Thank you.
Great video buddy!!
Quick question, have you made a doc version of the Avoid Confrontation document
Nice mat
Great video and tips, as usual. Thanks for sharing and educating.
Hi.
Just got my dji mini 2 today.
Will be using your tip on underexposure
Thank you.
great tutorial!
One question; you shoot your entire project also your normal camera on 30fps or only the drone?
Now i gonna make a documentary (probably in 25fps) should i always shoot the drone footage (mini 2) in 4k 30fps?
thanks and greetings from holland, Mike
Great video! Thank you for sharing your processes and thoughts! Can't wait to put them to use and see what I can create.
on all my DJI drone , I found that it was better to expose -0.3 but sometimes it goes to -0.7 and even -1 without any visible issue
Bro plz tell best video settings for mini2 .
Hi Mathew, would you say that the settings your describing could be just as easily be transferred to the mini 3 ?
Great channel. I really like your presentation style, expecially the way you come across without belittling anyone. Now, enough smoke. Looking for some advice. Trying to use your filter system. Subject I am shooting is a small waterfall. It is in a hoeseshoe shaped mini cove, less than 50 meteres across. The open end faces North. Shooting close to dusk. If I use a filter high enough to get rid of the zebra stripes on the sky behind it, the waterfall and the rest of mini cove is too dark to see on my phone screen, making it very difficult to line the drone up exactly how I want it. Should I carry on and hope for the best? Back off on the filter strength and live with the over exposure? I'd appreciate any insight.
Thank you. Really good question and I am more than happy to help. There are 2 ways to get round this and I go over both in this video here (ruclips.net/video/e4YqveyffSk/видео.html) at the GND filter section. First option is to expose for the sky and take a photo or do a recording, and then expose for the waterfall and take a photo or recording. Then in post, merge the 2 together to get the best from both. Second option is to use a "GND" filter. These fade from clear glass at the bottom to darker glass at the top and are created to solve the problem you are having. These allow you to get rid of the zebra stripes on the sky, but not have any darkening effects on the waterfall. Hope this all makes sense and helps!
@@TheDroneCreative Thanks. I shall explore these options. Greetings from Nova Scotia Canada.
Awesome bro... It really helps
thanks for sharing and I am gonna try this on weekend.
Excellent Tutorial Video And Information Matheww!! Thank You So Much For Sharing Your Tips To Help Us Get The Best Results For Our Videos!!
Appreciate that, thanks for taking the time to watch - hope it helps!
Hey Mattheww, great content mate. Im only new to the Drone thing and have recently purchased a Mini 2 and am getting used to it and your channel has really helped me out. Just wondering, I have noticed there are quite a few differences in the menu format differences from your older videos. For example the raise Gimble above the horizontal...I cant find 🙂 It maybe a new firmware update has happened since, Im unsure. Im located in Australia too so Im not sure if things are different in other countries. But if you could consider a refresher video for Beginners that would be amazing. Keep up the great work, I really appreciate everything you have done for me to date. Cheers Craig.
Brother which software you use to edit your drone videos?
What editing software is that? For that colour
Thanks for the tips!
Hope they help!
Matthew, where can I get your LUT pack for the DJI Mini 2, your web link gives 404 error/not found
Are ND filters to be used only on manual settings? Or ok with Auto? Thank you
Another great video Matt, thanks ( Im slowly working my way through them all ! ) One question ... Would you still use nd filters and apply this formula on a really dull day? Cheers
Hey Mark, I wouldn't use ND filters on a dull day as they shouldn't really be needed. Depends on how "dull" it is though! Thanks for watching.
May I add that the use of filters should be determined by what you see. First set your frame rate and shutter speed to 2x frame rate. Then point the camera in the general direction you will fly. If you are using the exposure detection it should tell you if you are over exposed. If not, then no filter. If you are over exposed then try filters until you get the exposure desired.
Very educative, thanks for this video
Glad I could help - thanks for watching!
nice video 👍🤩 liked & subscribed 👍, thanks for sharing 🤩
Very useful video. Can You please tell what program you are using for editing videos ? Im new in this role so the easier is the better :)
if you want to make your manual control to -0.7 why dont you just go to settings and change your EV to -0.7?
Hi Mathew what colour correcting software do you use?
Like 339 I am getting in to color grading. Your thoughts make total sense too me, thanks for the great idea!
I got my mini 2 yesterday and it won't connect to GPS for some reason can anyone help?
Does posting your footage to social media always downgraded your quality?
Hey! Unfortunately it usually does - especially apps such as Instagram.
@@TheDroneCreative thanks for your responsiveness, is there a secret hack around this? Maybe uploading at 1080, idk I feel like there had to be a work around, haha. Someone please help!
Thanks for this important tipps.
One question, when you bring up the shadows how is it in your footage with noise.
I have the problem with noise coming up while working on the shadows.
Do you have the same problem?
And maybe a solution for that?
Just a quick question Matt....Why do you shoot at 1/60th and 30 frames instead of 1/50 and 25 frames..and also in Premiere is your timeline set to 25 frames or 30 frames?
My main studio camera shoots at 25fps, but I record at 30fps on my drone. Personally, I found 25fps on the Mini 2 can result in slightly stuttered footage when panning - so I shoot at 30fps and then use the Adobe Premiere Pro Time Interpolation function to reduce it to 25fps in post to match my studio camera. Hope that helps!
@@TheDroneCreative Yes Matt,I definitely agree with you about the slight stuttering when panning.....sounds like a great way to help it and I will definitely give it a try....thanks for getting back to me.
30 f/s is realy not cinematic 24 f/s is real cinematic because was test on many people in Holywood and 24 f/s won because is the best for humam eye. So the close shutter is 1/50
195th liker.. what do I win?! 😛🤸♀️ xox
Thanks for the vid! Do you also follow -0.7 method with D-Cinelike on Mini3?
Hey, thank you! I do keep it around -0.3, -0.7 with the Mini 3! Hope that helps.
Saudações do Brasil, adquiri um mini 2 para trabalhos menores, como por exemplo lotes de imobiliárias e tenho meu Mavic 2 PRO, para trabalhos de casamentos, aniversários etc, gostei do DJI mini 2 porém gostaria de obter mais da qualidade de video, gostei das suas dicas e vou testá-las, um grande abraço do Brasil
Hi ! Do you turn off drone to put or change ND filter ? Doing it with drone turn on, can gimble damage? Does your underexposure method run with another machine like A2S ? Thank you !
Thanks again for the great info, it helps with us that would like a nicer drone but stuck where we’re at!
do this filters affect gimbal operation eg. shake??
Great video again mate. Is there any reason why the M.M is grayed out on the video mode? I’ve tried finding this online but can’t see it anywhere to click on to it and toggle… unless I’m missing something 🤔
Thanks for these tips
My video is so much better with mini2
Can I get the same result on the mini 1? Great video btw.
Do u sell drone cinematic footage? And where?
Can you do a video on how to take great photos with the Mini 2?
Absolutely - will add that to my ideas list! Thanks!
Thanks 👍
Hi Mattheww - just a quick question please :) You say you always film at 30fps but I have read other filmmakers who say 24 or 25fps is preferable. Saying that, I read that you should never film at 25fps because extra frames will be created in the edit process. It did not make sense to me but I'm at the bottom of the learning curve on all this ! Would be interested to hear why you choose 30fps if you have a moment ....
Copying this answer as someone asked me the same question. My main studio camera shoots at 25fps, but I record at 30fps on my drone. Personally, I found 25fps on the Mini 2 can result in slightly stuttered footage when panning - so I shoot at 30fps and then use the Adobe Premiere Pro Time Interpolation function to reduce it to 25fps in post to match my studio camera. Hope that helps!
@@TheDroneCreative Thanks for posting. I have been in video production for over 35 years so I believe I know a little bit re shooting 25 or 30 frames. If you are in a Pal country, you should always shoot in multiples of 25 frames to avoid a strobing affect you can get from some light sources. If you shoot in 25 fps using the correct shutter speed and edit in a 25 fps timeline everything should look fine. If it doesn’t, there is definitely something else wrong. If you live in a NTSC country (US, Canada, etc) that is when you use 30fps. I too have the mini 2 and have never had an issue shooting in 25 here in OZ
@@TheDroneCreative can you give us some insight of the night shot at @2:31 ? amazing shot would love to hear how dark was the location and how you edited that shot. thank you
About 16-years ago when I got my first digital camera, the camera sensors were much noisier. One tactic for reducing noise was to under-expose by 2/3 of a stop. The raw format contained information outside the dynamic range of most displays. This shadow detail could recovered in post processing resulting in a richer image. Today, my DSLR and smartphone does this automatically and the sensors are much less noisy.
Another great video. Thanks!
I broked my mini 2 yesterday , the footage wasn't worth it
Are these still the settings you want if you don't want to manually color grade on a computer every time you finish?
Question: Is there a way to get shots on sunny days where the shots into the sun are ok due to using a filter (in this specific example ND64) and shots that are not too dark when not facing the sun?
I was thinking maybe I need to film my sunny shots, land change or remove ND filter, film the rest that are not into the sun? Edit in post? my stuff is just for fun but I still like to do as good as I can - also had altitude restrictions on this (Nashville Parthenon): ruclips.net/video/eZal4KH0wOo/видео.html
Great content man! I have the dji mini 2 and i love it
Thanks for your kind feedback, glad I could help.