5 Ways to Shoot the Perfect Drone Footage
Aug 05, 2016
You may have noticed that videos shot on drones have been on the rise recently, and for good reason too. There’s no denying that drone footage makes video shots look amazing, and provide the viewer with a bird’s eye view that wouldn’t usually be captured. If you’re thinking of giving drones a go, there are a few things you need to know first.
1) Create a Plan
Although it may look easy, once you’ve got the drone flying and the video recording, you may realise a plan should have been made prior. Unfortunately not even the world’s best drone will capture astounding footage if there’s no plan to begin with. Make sure you have a few practices with your drone, create a storyboard and definitely check the weather beforehand.
2) There are Rules
There is absolutely nothing from stopping someone from purchasing a brand new drone and taking it flying. But, there are rules. For example, you need to ensure you aren’t flying a drone within 150 metres of a busy area, as well as within 50 metres of a person, vehicle or structure that isn’t under any control. Remember to read up on all laws of drone flying to avoid a fine!
3) Avoid Direct Sun
When the sun sets and rises, the most beautiful drone footage can be captured. However, it’s important to get the timing right so you can avoid filming in direct sun light. This can cause your props to create shadows over your lens and therefore, ruining any video footage. Take a look at this amazing video by Epic Drone Videos.
4) Work your Magic
Unfortunately, the flying and capturing is just the beginning. After any drone shoot, it’s over to you to work your magic on the footage taken. It’s likely you’ve used a GoPro, so you’ll need to make sure you remove any distortion, but there are hundreds of effects that can be made to really bring your drone footage to life.
5) Leave it to the Professionals
Allow yourself some peace of mind by leaving it to the professionals. Although drones will continue to be used by the public, this shouldn’t put you off from hiring a trustworthy and responsible team of experts.
Here at The Creation Lab, we’re happy to offer drone footage as part of our video production packages- helping you get the perfect aerial shot for your video. If you’re interested to find out more, get in touch via our Contact page or give us a call on 0800 644 7070.
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