Shooting with a Drone
Have you noticed that the aerial view of any place attracts our attention much more than the image in our field of vision? For example; Think of the moments when you involuntarily looked at Google Images when you searched for your destination on the internet and got excited by the images from afar - from the air, if possible. Or remember the moments when you imagined yourself in a view of an entertainment venue you were going to, farther away from the area.
Human psychology is more prone to categorization and integration. For this reason, it is important to see the whole rather than the parts. “What does this have to do with drones?” you can say. In our opinion, the divine perspective, which is a type of narrative in storytelling, is also valid for photography and video. Rather than a classic photo or video taken with a field of view, an image taken from a divine perspective is much more impressive. This is exactly why; Drones, which have entered our lives with the developing technology, are attracting more and more attention day by day.
Aside from the increasing interest in drone shooting, the complicated appearance of the drone is very likely to create a bias towards its use. However, when you look closely and get an idea, you will realize that it is not that complicated. In this article, we will help you provide ideas about drone shooting.
What are the advantages of drone shooting?
Drone shooting has many different advantages. The most important of these is that different maneuvers can be applied easily. Drones can rotate 360 degrees. In this way, much higher quality shots can be taken. Thanks to drones with Gimble feature, much more different and stylish shots can be taken.
Thanks to the drone, access to difficult angles and areas is possible. These visual shots can become much more effective with visual marketing. By shooting an area with a drone, you can reveal your creativity, achieve high precision and achieve greater efficiency.
In addition, shots taken with a drone will add different colors to your images. Taking videos and photos with a drone will bring a new perspective. Nowadays, many shots are taken with high-performance cameras. High-end drones enable the creation of very high-quality products. Shooting corporate videos with a drone will be much more effective on the target audience. Knowing some tips before and during drone shooting will provide you with many advantages that you cannot do with cameras and normal cameras.
Details to Consider Before Starting Drone Shooting
First of all, it is very important to decide why you will do drone shooting. Depending on the content of the project you will shoot, the methods, auxiliary tools and drone brands you will use will also vary. Especially if you are a new drone user, it will be easier for you to choose lightweight and easy-to-use drones at first.
However, considering that it is extremely necessary to address the general rules regarding drones before delving into technical issues, we can list the following suggestions:
Before you start drone shooting, you must review the features of the drone you will use in its user manual.
You should check the weather forecast on the day you will be shooting the drone. Rainy weather may damage your camera, and at the same time, very sunny days will create backlight and degrade the image, so hours when the sun is low may be ideal for shooting.
It is also very important that you go and see the shooting location beforehand and get to know the area. More importantly, you should check the UAV's list of no-fly zones.
Testing your drone in a safe area before starting shooting will prevent any carelessness or damage that may occur later.
We can say that there is no harm in practicing your hands timidly at first. You should let your fingers get used to the drone controller. Another important issue is that drone batteries run out much faster than other cameras. Therefore, make sure your battery is charged before shooting. If you are shooting for a long time, it is a good idea to have a spare battery with you.
Technical Specifications of Drone Photography
Drone shooting and photography has its own techniques. Learning these techniques is not enough to take the best shots, but it is a very important part! You should know these techniques well to avoid getting shaky images or images with sudden movements.
It is generally recommended to take drone shots with a wide angle. In close-up, the vibration of the propellers causes the camera to shake, blurring the image. This prevents you from taking quality shots.
Especially if you have just started using drones, using the camera in smart mode will help you overcome your inexperience in the first place and provide guidance for your other shots.
Using filters allows you to adjust settings such as contrast, light and brightness to suit you.