Thanks for this very clear and simple explanation of photography basics and it's specific application to drone footage. Having watched quite a few now, from newbies to pros, yours is a standout. 👌I'm now subscribed and looking forward to seeing more of your skill. 🙂

@juanmarsol8020

7 ай бұрын

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I love this! Been wrestling with these methods ever since I started flying drones! Because the drone is constantly in motion, this can become tedious! Ugh! Truly, getting the right settings will get the best turnout! Thanks for sharing.

So actually, I have found the key to getting really good cinematic footage is using a 32 or 64 ND filter and keeping AE on. That way you don’t have to think about it and continually be changing your settings and you can get great cinematic footage still. Play around with it, see what works better for you.

I’ve been using manual mode since I bought my first drone 5 years ago. However, I’ve been trying auto mode lately and I’m getting great results, unless I’m flying low to the ground, then I prefer manual mode. For detailed info on this I recommend Ted Nemeth’s YT channel.

Cool. Well Done. Just in case one would want to stay in 'auto' mode, there is a 'exposure lock' function that, once you've determined your exposure using histogram/zebras, can be used (program it to your C2 button) to 'lock' your auto exposure. I've found this feature useful.

@NovaLuxStudios

10 ай бұрын

This is an awesome tip! Thank you!

Take a look at the videos from Ted Nemeth. He really optimizes the auto settings. .😉

@NovaLuxStudios

10 ай бұрын

Ted brings up a good point. If the manual exposure stresses you out too much, don't use it. The camera on the drone is just a tool and there's no "right" way to use it. If you have more fun or are more creative in Auto mode, then go for it! Composition and storytelling are more important anyway.

@NildoScoop

10 ай бұрын

@@NovaLuxStudios Exactly. 👍

@JugsLife

7 ай бұрын

Auto mode is for babies.

Why is this channel not at 10k subscribers yet? I just stumbled across your channel as it popped up randomly in my feed and I’m glad I found it. Great information on the subject, very well spoken, clearly explained, and very creative in the way it was all put together. After watching the video I’m now contemplating on whether I should jump on the DJI bandwagon. 😄Thanks for sharing this. New subscriber here! 👍🏻

@NovaLuxStudios

10 ай бұрын

Wow! Thank you for the complements! Yeah, we love the DJI products. They do such a great job delivering value with ease of use. They just work.

@DroneSyndrome

10 ай бұрын

@@NovaLuxStudios They’re the pioneers of the mini drone, that’s for sure.

@Matanumi

8 ай бұрын

Yeah DJI has no competition maybe Autel but that's how good they are And how everyone else sucks. Its actually kinda shocking

You're well on your way! GREAT video! Bo

@NovaLuxStudios

10 ай бұрын

Thank you Bo!

Your dogs name is Kevin? Just for that, I'm subbing. 😊

Thank you, very nice video I like that there was no fluff or over extended talking well done can’t wait for the next video.

@NovaLuxStudios

10 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Good tutoriel

Great job on your videos!

@NovaLuxStudios

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you for the useful tips! Just got my mini 3 pro this week and looking forward to testing this out. At the end the sky started putting black and white lines in the sky, what is that about?

@NovaLuxStudios

10 ай бұрын

Great question @codyjames4834! Those black and white lines are commonly referred to as zebra stripes. They're an over exposure warning that shows where you're in danger of being so overexposed that there is no usable data left. You won't even be able to fix it in post. It's a handy tool that we use on all of our cameras. For the DJI you can turn it on by going to settings > camera > exposure warning.

Nicely done. A new subscriber as well. I'm an experienced photographer (New York Institute of Photography Grad. 1985). I'm a working 107 with my own business and have been flying DJI drones since 2014. I also have the Mini-3Pro, Mav-3Pro, Mav-2Pro, Air-2S, Air-2, Phantom 4Pro, 2 AVATAS 1 for fun and 1 for indoor..

@NovaLuxStudios

10 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Auto isn't only for beginners, it's simply a different way of controlling the exposure. The key is knowing how all the tools work and when to use them. The Auto = Beginner dogma is completely wrong.

@NovaLuxStudios

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for your insight. You’re exactly right, the key is knowing how all the tools work and when to use them.

You have a beautiful dog

@NovaLuxStudios

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! We love him. His name is Kevin! 😁

@albertlim8079

10 ай бұрын

@@NovaLuxStudios hi Kevin 😉

I'm a longtime photographer who just bought a Mini 3 Pro. I was wondering if it had a light meter. Thanks! I've been too busy learning to fly it to get deep into the camera funtions.

@NovaLuxStudios

10 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

Thanks for the descriptions but I'm not really sure what to aim for despite it. So aperture is fixed, and you want iso at lowest as possible so basically you only change shutter speed. Any other guidelines?

@NovaLuxStudios

10 ай бұрын

You basically nailed it. Pro exposure allows you to get the look you're going for without it automatically changing while you're filming. Using the Pro Mode can allow you to get some shots that would be impossible with Auto, like purposely silhouetting a subject, which can look pretty dramatic. In a future video we'll explain how to match the shutter speed for the frame rate you're filming it.

@JugsLife

7 ай бұрын

You can actually change your aperture by using ND filters.

with a fixed f stop you will need nd filters for sure.

Thanks for the video. I'm making my first videos and can't quite figure out what settings to use. I'm filming in an extremely beautiful place and want to be able to keep in focus all elements but what I get is either the beautiful sky but then what's on the ground is too dark, or the other way around when the nature on the ground is presented well but the sky just becomes white. 🥺 Is it possible to have a crispy sharp view of everything or it's either or? Thanks

@NovaLuxStudios

10 ай бұрын

Hey, great to hear you're making your first videos and in such a stunning location too! What you're experiencing is a common challenge due to the dynamic range - the difference between the darkest and brightest areas your camera can capture. Higher-end drones have a larger dynamic range, meaning they can better handle this high contrast. A quick solution could be to expose for the brighter areas, like the sky. It's usually easier to bring out details from darker areas in post-production than to recover overexposed bright parts. You could also consider a Graduated ND filter to balance the exposure. These filters are darker at the top and gradually become clear at the bottom. The darker part can be aligned with the sky to prevent overexposure, while the clear part will allow the ground to be properly exposed. And don't forget, the golden hours after sunrise and before sunset offer naturally balanced lighting. I hope this helps and don't hesitate to reach out if you have more questions. Enjoy your filming! 🎥🌅

@myonedaytrips

10 ай бұрын

@@NovaLuxStudios wow, that's such an extensive reply, thanks a lot!!! Will continue exploring 😁 Have some videos lined up, will be glad if you watch and criticize 🙈 Thanks!!!

@NovaLuxStudios

10 ай бұрын

@@myonedaytrips Absolutely! We'd be happy to! Good luck and have fun!

@grahamniven

10 ай бұрын

If you're panning up to a bright sky from darker ground, the exposure will change. It simply isn't possible to compensate for this manually in real time, but Auto Exposure will get the job done. The drone's automation algorithms work far faster than any human can.

@myonedaytrips

10 ай бұрын

@@grahamniven yeah I'm experimenting with that too. What's interesting is that there's a "complete" auto mode and an "incomplete" one if I can describe it this way. The first one is when you just choose auto and that's it. But you can also choose "pro" and then set everything inside the "pro" mode to auto and it'll be different from the auto, which is so weird.

If I feel the need I will use exposure lock to avoid a large white balance shift other than that without a real aperture I feel it's a waste Get your closest ND to tame your shutter speed this frees you up for the really important things composition subject leading lines etc

@NovaLuxStudios

10 ай бұрын

You're absolutely right, composition is much more important in our view. We'll have a future video where we talk about ND filters. What else do you think is important?

Very nice video but I found the music distracting

@NovaLuxStudios

2 ай бұрын

Roger that. I appreciate your feedback.

So, you're changing the ISO, shutter speed, and aperture while flying, watching the surroundings, and framing at the same time? Ok. :)

@NovaLuxStudios

10 ай бұрын

Doing all of that at the same time would be way too much for one person to handle! Ha! I usually get the drone up in the air, roughly frame the shot, then adjust the exposure. Once it's set, then I fly and get the desired footage.

Auto mode is for babies. Thanks for making a great video.