TIPS FOR BETTER PICS
• Looking directly down on your subjects from above is the most fun and innovative way to shoot with drones. It helps give a whole new perspective on the world.
• Move! If you’re filming, try not to keep your drone stationary. Have a skier cruise down a slope as you pan across, or try zooming out to bring the whole scene to life. If you want to give a sense of speed, follow your subject from behind.
• Shoot from a distance to give a sense of scale. Having a backdrop of mountain ranges, trees or clouds helps the viewer understand the scene better.
• Make sure you don’t over-expose the snow on bright days. A lot of high-end drones come with ND (neutral density) filters. These filters can be used to reduce brightness, and add contrast and a cinematic look to your footage.
• When filming, try to pan by moving the drone in the air instead of turning the camera head, since this can create screen-tearing and blurry footage, and is generally disorienting. Panning will create a smoother visual experience.
• Practice using manual shooting mode. Automatic shutter speed, ISO and White Balance are great assets, but if you really want full control over your footage, you have to take the plunge and do it yourself.