What's in the course?
From Beginner to Pro in just 7 days!
Packed with Video Tutorials
Watch our videos on-the-go in your own time and follow along at home.
Regularly updated videos
We constantly update our courses and content keeping up-to-date and relevant!
Presets, DIY footage + more
Free resources to help you get going such as presets, business documents, and resources FREE.
Professional drone creators won't tell you this:
1) There's a secret formula for creating epic content every time
2) How a $600 mini drone can bring you in $10k a month!
3) You don't NEED a licence
4) How to get the right clients
Watch a quick lesson for FREE below!
DAY TO NIGHT WAYPOINT TRANSITION TUTORIAL
COURSE CONTENT
SECTION 1: Introduction to the Course
- Welcome & Overview of what to expect in the course
- What is Aerial Cinematography?
- We talk about the types of drone sin aerial cinematography
SECTION 2: Fundamentals of Cinematography
- What is a composition?
- How to use the Rule of Thirds
- Using symmetry and leading lines to your advantage
- How to create depth of field
- Breaking the rules to create never before seen aerial shots!
SECTION 3: Understanding Focal Lengths
- What is a focal length?
- How to use wide & super wide lenses
- How to use Standard & Medium Tele lenses
- How to use Telephoto lenses
SECTION 4: Technical fundamentals you must know!
- ISO, Shutter speed and Aperture - Understanding the Exposure Triangle!
- How to manage White Balance
- How important is Resolution?
- Does Sensor size matter?
- Understanding the difference in Codecs, Bitrates & Frame Rates
- What is Colour Space & Colour Depth (8bit vs 10bit)?
SECTION 5: Understanding Colour Profiles
- Why do we use Colour Profiles?
- What are the differences between Normal, D-Cinelike, HLG, D-Log and D-Log-M?
- Which colour profile should you shoot in?
- Downloadable LUTS & drone footage in every profile to try at home
SECTION 6: Using Filters
- Why do we use filters?
- ND, CPL & UV filters explained
- Filter classes & when to use them
- Filter recommendations for any lighting scenario
SECTION 7: Understanding Light
- The importance of light in a scene
- How to expose your footage correctly
- Managing Exposure in flight
- Shooting tips for different lighting conditions!
SECTION 8: Essential Settings Before you fly
- DJI Fly Main Camera Interface Explained
- Key Safety Settings before you launch
- Important Control settings for a better flying experience
- Essential Camera settings to capture cinematic footage
SECTION 9: Essential Camera Drone Movements
- Why do drone movements matter?
- Step by step walkthrough of 8 Essential Camera movements
- Real world examples to follow along at home
- How to create more engaging videos with our secret drone footage formula!
SECTION 10: How to shoot for...
- Property
- Moving Objects (Cars, Boats, Cranes Trains just to name a few!
- Construction
- People
- Landscapes
- Travel
- Indoors
- Additional tips when on a shoot to impress your clients & avoid mistakes!
SECTION 11: Hot tips using DJI Smart Features
- Take full advantage of your drones automated & intelligent capture features
- Capturing more accurate waypoints and how to edit them to impress clients
- Why you should use Mastershots
- Using Quickshots to your advantage
- Mastering Hyperlapses
- Spotlight VS Active Track Explained
SECTION 12: Which Drone to buy?
- The importance of a drones Cost VS its Capabilities
- Detailed breakdowns of drone comparisons & capabilities
- Drone recommendations for any budget & level of experience
- Potential work & clients for each drone type
SECTION 13: Launching your drone career
- Essential tips when starting a drone business
- How to develop a showreel to attract clients & work
- Exclusive 1-on-1 coaching offer
SECTION 14: Job Shadows
- Exclusive Behind the Scene footage only found on DMA
- Join us on real world operations as we talk through the process, the challenges, the gear & the results!
- Variety of operations from Level views to FPV flying!
BONUS...FREE RESOURCES!
- Colour Profile LUTS
- Grading LUTS
- 800+ Transitions
- Sample drone footage of different colour profiles & resolutions
- Sample drone footage to edit at home
- Drone comparison charts
- 500+ Luts & Presets
- Drone Deep Dives
Full Curriculum
- 4.1 ISO, Shutter Speed & Aperture (6:45)
- 4.2 Importance of White Balance (3:05)
- 4.3 Image Resolution & Storage (3:49)
- 4.4 Does (Sensor) Size Matter? (4:15)
- 4.5 Frame Rate Explained (4:00)
- 4.6 What are Codecs (h.264 vs h.265)? (3:41)
- 4.7 What are Bitrates (CBR vs VBR)? (1:33)
- 4.8 Understanding Colour Space (Rec.709) (3:13)
- 4.9 Understanding Colour Depth (8bit vs 10bit) (2:19)
- 5.1 What are Colour Profiles on Drones? (2:45)
- 5.2 Normal Colour (2:11)
- 5.3 D-Cinelike (1:54)
- 5.4 HLG (Hybrid LOG Gamma) (2:26)
- 5.5 D-LOG (3:30)
- 5.6 D-LOG-M (1:45)
- 5.7 Which Profile should I shoot in? (4:22)
- 5.8 Rec.709 Conversion LUTS (FREE Download)
- 5.9 Sample Footage (FREE Download)
- 5.10 Colour Grading 101 (16:55)
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YOUR INSTRUCTOR
PAUL GAVRANICH
Hey there! I'm Paul, the Creative Director and Senior Editor at UAVISUALS, where I bring together my love for drone creativity and video production.
Fueling one of my greatest passions, I'm dedicated to guiding new pilots in unlocking the full creative potential of their drones.
Whether it's the Mini 4 or the Inspire 3, I'm here to demonstrate how to capture the most remarkable footage regardless of your drone model.
Drawing from over 15 years of immersive experience in video production, film, and television, I've collaborated with prestigious brands nationwide. Now, I'm excited to share my expertise and teach you all the tricks of the trade!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. How long do I have access to the course?
Lifetime access! After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
Q. When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
Q. What if I am unhappy with the course?
If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund. If you do, however, we would love to know why, so we can keep improving.
Q. Which country do these courses apply to?
Our aim is to create an education hub for aspiring professionals throughout the world. Although we are based in Australia, the courses are designed to focus on the aspect of 'getting the most out of your drone for the industry you are applying in'. As industries only vary slightly from country to country the principles stay the same!