How to Film with a Drone: A Guide for Beginners

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This is a beginners guide for how to film with a drone. In this video I will show you how to setup your drone for the best video using the best settings for auto and manual modes, I will show you how to setup your white balance and what color profile to use. I'll also show you how to compose and frame a shot using rule of thirds to get great pleasing footage. From there we will cover the different kinds of drone shots you want to film like establishing shots medium and close shots. I will even give you some tips and tricks to use active track and smart modes to get even better drone footage.
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00:00 Intro
00:55 Auto vs manual modes
01:26 Setting up for best auto mode settings
02:05 Settings for manual/pro mode settings
03:00 Motion blur and ND filters
03:54 Color profiles
04:39 White Balance
06:15 Composition and framing
06:50 Rule of Thirds
07:41 Examples of rule of thirds framing
08:05 Types of drone shots
08:36 Establishing shots
08:58 Medium shots
10:27 Close shots
11:40 Using active track and smart modes
12:48 Using active track manually to frame
13:40 Best time of day to film
14:22 Outro

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  • @MikeBabsBC
    @MikeBabsBC Жыл бұрын

    I was just about to search for a video on this! Way to read my mind, Jake! Lol 😂

  • @JakeSloan

    @JakeSloan

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice!!

  • @SunriseWaterMedia
    @SunriseWaterMedia Жыл бұрын

    Awesome tips, Jake.

  • @JakeSloan

    @JakeSloan

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @Anakin200623
    @Anakin200623 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing video! Very helpful for new drone users! Keep up the fantastic work❤❤

  • @JakeSloan

    @JakeSloan

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Will do!

  • @dougcooper4917
    @dougcooper4917 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent Tutorial Training Video! Thank You Jake.

  • @JakeSloan

    @JakeSloan

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks doug

  • @MrEddieNunez
    @MrEddieNunez Жыл бұрын

    A lot of great tips Jake for newbies and a great refresher for the seasoned pilots.

  • @JakeSloan

    @JakeSloan

    Жыл бұрын

    thanks Eddie

  • @jacksonsdrones
    @jacksonsdrones Жыл бұрын

    Nice Video Jake! 👍👍👍

  • @JakeSloan

    @JakeSloan

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! 👍

  • @lynsmith1096
    @lynsmith1096 Жыл бұрын

    Another good tutorial video Jake

  • @JakeSloan

    @JakeSloan

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Lynn

  • @F1OCU
    @F1OCU Жыл бұрын

    Jake many thanks for the guidance and and well explained instructions, awsome location 👍

  • @JakeSloan

    @JakeSloan

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @glennalan
    @glennalan Жыл бұрын

    Great video jake! I'm glad I subscribed.

  • @JakeSloan

    @JakeSloan

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @possummanrld
    @possummanrld4 ай бұрын

    Very good, again, Jake!

  • @JakeSloan

    @JakeSloan

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @JGBLUESKY74
    @JGBLUESKY74 Жыл бұрын

    WOW JAKE KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, VERY NICE TUTORIAL LOVE IT.

  • @JakeSloan

    @JakeSloan

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @ladjazzz
    @ladjazzz Жыл бұрын

    Well explained thanks...

  • @JakeSloan

    @JakeSloan

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome

  • @JasonLorette
    @JasonLorette Жыл бұрын

    Great vid Jake...very helpful...I really need to use my Mavic Mini more.

  • @JakeSloan

    @JakeSloan

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jason!

  • @eddiecarrascojr
    @eddiecarrascojr Жыл бұрын

    Just got my first drone. Thanks for the tips. Really enjoyed the videos.

  • @JakeSloan

    @JakeSloan

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice!

  • @ericsparkman3645
    @ericsparkman3645 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video, I’ve been flying for a few months now but filming is way different; still have lots of practice to get in.

  • @JakeSloan

    @JakeSloan

    Жыл бұрын

    excellent

  • @martymaggiora7003
    @martymaggiora700311 ай бұрын

    Great videos

  • @JakeSloan

    @JakeSloan

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @4WheelingSA
    @4WheelingSA Жыл бұрын

    Cool video Jake, reminds of what I was thinking today as well. The greatest camera ever - the human eye! It does everything we try so hard to do with cameras automatically.

  • @JakeSloan

    @JakeSloan

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed!!

  • @hawkslayers1

    @hawkslayers1

    Жыл бұрын

    What drone was you using

  • @ukdronelife
    @ukdronelife Жыл бұрын

    Thankyou 👍🏻

  • @JakeSloan

    @JakeSloan

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome 😊

  • @SCAerialsSteveCarpenter
    @SCAerialsSteveCarpenter Жыл бұрын

    Howdy Jake. This is an outstanding tutorial video for filming with a drone. Not just a beginners video, it's also an excellent refresher for all of us that become complacent with doing the same thing over and over. Perfect location, and great seeing you out with the kids after your long travels. Take Care; I hope the mosquitoes start calming down soon, LOL!

  • @JakeSloan

    @JakeSloan

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Steve and I agree

  • @m118lr

    @m118lr

    8 ай бұрын

    …from what I CAN gather..absolutely. Jake has a great way of just speaking “simplicity”, BUT very valuable, explicit points to get ANYONE going. That’s my take anyway..

  • @m118lr
    @m118lr8 ай бұрын

    Been following off & ON for quite some time Jake. I’m a ‘beginner’, an OLD-er beginner (62) for sure IF we’re wanting to place me at A certain level. I picked up the ‘A2S’ back in late 2021 and ONLY as a “flyer” really..just to get ‘into the drone game’. And I’m NOT a photographer at all. Got the Air 2S for scouting for our cows, wildlife…SECURITY if needed, etc. Anyway, I have a background as a helo pilot, NON-current due to several factors. But I got to say when I brought up THIS particular vid I was thinking this HAS to be an HOUR minimum video…NOPE, “15 MINUTES”! Incredible man. YOU make it appear pretty simple. SO much to learn at this game/hobby…SERIOUS hobby honestly. . Basically what I’ve been doing is just recording ALL flights for EITHER posterity, OR if there’s an unfortunate “Fly-Away” (a BAD day) or any other multitude of reasons…THEN just delete BACK vids after a time. Just was wanting to tell you “Thanks” for a LOT of great vids over the years, months and for being a VALUED creator on Yt for the rest of us! Thanks again..

  • @JakeSloan

    @JakeSloan

    8 ай бұрын

    so glad to hear it and thank you for the kind words!

  • @KL7ECoutdoors
    @KL7ECoutdoors11 ай бұрын

    Love the videos Jake! I’m a solo creator in Alaska as well. My niche is ham radio portable operations. My channel has recently been monetized so i started the journey of “how to make better videos” and learning how to add story lines. I’ve have some experience with the mini 2 but now have the Air 3 on the way. I’m taking my part 107 Thursday so i can start adding some drone shots. I still have a ton to learn but just wanted to say thanks for the videos! I wish i ran across your channel earlier. -Jeramy

  • @JakeSloan

    @JakeSloan

    10 ай бұрын

    Awesome!

  • @KL7ECoutdoors

    @KL7ECoutdoors

    10 ай бұрын

    @@JakeSloan thank you! Part 107 passed!

  • @kyrgeorge
    @kyrgeorge Жыл бұрын

    about motion blur and nd filters... my opinion is still use auto mode but with an nd filter on. that is the best option because algorithm turn shuter speed down when in auto mode with an nd filter.

  • @JakeSloan

    @JakeSloan

    Жыл бұрын

    Auto mode works in many cases but not all

  • @BobLee333
    @BobLee333 Жыл бұрын

    Love the Chanel sir, well done, Any drone recommended, something that would not make me lose a kidney :)), subscribed.

  • @JakeSloan

    @JakeSloan

    Жыл бұрын

    id recommend waiting as I believe a new affordable drone is coming on the market soon

  • @larrygross1640
    @larrygross1640 Жыл бұрын

    Thank for the great tips. I’m purchasing the Mavic 3 classic. Since being a beginner. What is a good video editing program for beginners. For d-log and normal. Thanks.

  • @JakeSloan

    @JakeSloan

    Жыл бұрын

    I would recommend iMovie if you own a Mac or the free version of davinci resolve If you own a PC

  • @brianjordan8990
    @brianjordan8990 Жыл бұрын

    Great info as always. I just got a DJI FPV, what camera settings do you use when using your FPV? I would think 24 or 30 FPS would be too slow. But I'm not sure. Thanks.

  • @JakeSloan

    @JakeSloan

    Жыл бұрын

    I wouod do 30 or 60. 60 is probably best

  • @brianjordan8990

    @brianjordan8990

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JakeSloan THANKS!!!

  • @gregbibens
    @gregbibens Жыл бұрын

    how are you keeping your lav mic from picking up the drone noise in your shots?

  • @JakeSloan

    @JakeSloan

    Жыл бұрын

    it's not too hard to keep the noise out when the drone is a decent distance away and the mic is close to the speaker

  • @gregbibens

    @gregbibens

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JakeSloan I assumed that was the case.... thanks

  • @MM-bj4jc
    @MM-bj4jc Жыл бұрын

    Do you have any recommendations for an inexpensive drone (~$100-$120 MAX), that can be geofenced to your own backyard?

  • @JakeSloan

    @JakeSloan

    Жыл бұрын

    I do not unfortunately

  • @MM-bj4jc

    @MM-bj4jc

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JakeSloan Do inexpensive drones that can be geofenced even exist?

  • @MM-bj4jc

    @MM-bj4jc

    Жыл бұрын

    I actually have a cheapo ($30) Sharper Image kiddie drone that I bought for him, but the problem is I can’t keep it in our backyard (but high enough so it’s out of his reach) for the life of me! 🙉🙈😂 And 2/3 of my immediate neighbors have privacy fences. I haven’t even lasted longer than 5 minutes before it’s over my fence and in one of my neighbors yards. That’s why I was hoping that maybe there was a more expensive (but still cheap in terms of drones) that I could geofence to my backyard.

  • @MM-bj4jc

    @MM-bj4jc

    Жыл бұрын

    (BTW he absolutely LOVES chasing it when I can keep it in our yard 😂)

  • @user-zy3zd3sx2d
    @user-zy3zd3sx2d11 ай бұрын

    Love your videos but I wish you would slow down when you speak making it easier to resonate. Rapid fire speaking makes it harder to retain things. Being rushed adds pressure. Thank you.

  • @JakeSloan

    @JakeSloan

    11 ай бұрын

    I have been working on that!!

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