PhotoshopCAFE DJI Phantom Quadcopter Drones: Aerial Photography & Video Handbook (DVD)
Overview
Description
PhotoshopCAFE presenter Colin Smith applies his extensive Photoshop and photography experience to topic of the DJI Phantom quadcopter line in this collection of video tutorials, the DJI Phantom Quadcopter Drones: Aerial Photography & Video Handbook . The lessons in this DVD apply to the original Phantom, Phantom 2, Phantom 2 Vision, and Phantom 2 Vision+ models, and add up to 9 hours of material. Topics featured include basic setup and operation, using advanced features like IOC, installation of a GoPro camera and gimbal, aerial photography and video technique, and how to get the most out of your videos and photos in post. The video can be played on a Windows or Mac OS X computer as well as select iOS devices, including the iPad and iPhone 4 and later. The videos can be played full screen, and include an updated interface that allows you to jump to any part of the lesson with complete control over playback.
Features
DJI Models Featured
Covers Phantom, Phantom 2, Vision and Vision+
Notable Lessons
- Flight Control
- How to set up your DJI Quadcopter
- Care and charging of Batteries
- IOC and advanced Flying modes
- GPS and Attitude modes
- Firmware updates and calibration
- First Person View (FPV) flying
- Setting up and using the DJI App
- Shooting aerial video and photos
- Skill-building flight exercises
- Editing photos in Photoshop
- HDR and panoramas
- Editing video in Photoshop
- Premiere Pro crash course
- Stabilising video in Premiere Pro
- Removing lens distortion
- Using the GoPro Studio software
- Conversations with the pros
All Lessons
Introduction and Overview
An introduction to presenter Colin Smith, and a preview of lessons to follow
The DJI Phantom Lineup
A look at the following DJI quadcopters: the Phantom, Phantom 2, Phantom 2 Vision, and Phantom 2 Vision+
Quick Start Guide
Covers the basic preparation to get you ready for your first flight
Batteries
The care and charging of batteries. How to safely use the batteries, with some very important safety information
Propellers Assembly
How to attach and change props - self tightening and regular
Propeller Guard Assembly
How to mount prop guards and why you may want them
Camera Mounts
How to attach and detach camera platforms. How to instal brushless gimbals
GoPro Attachment
How to attach a GoPro to the DJI Phantom models covered
Micro SD Cards
How to instal Micro SD cards and which ones to get
Hard-Shell Case
Colin shows us his preferred way to transport his quadcopters
DJI Assistant Software
How to update firmware and software calibration
Connecting Vision App
Connecting your mobile device to your Phantom Vision camera for FPV (First Person View)
Renaming Phantom Wi-Fi
Learn how to rename your quadcopter's Wi-Fi network
DJI Vision App Overview
The free app for iOS and Android - a tutorial on the apps features and use
Using DJI Phone App
Flying with the app, telemetry, radar, shooting controls, and Panorama and HDR
FPV Goggles
Using the Epson Moverio see-through goggles for a truly first-person perspective
Safety Briefing
How to fly safely and responsibly, ensuring no one gets hurt
Flight Control
How to control the Phantom Quadcopter, how it flies
Satellites and Calibration
Calibrating your quadcopter and using GPS satellites for stability and marking your home base
First Flight Exercise
Your first controlled flight and a very basic exercise to help you get the feel for your quadcopter
Square Exercise
Two exercises to help you get the feel for flying in straight lies and for basic copter orientation
Circle Flying Exercise
How to fly in circles and camera orientation - two exercises for you to practice
Figure 8 Exercise
Two advanced flying exercises: learn to control your copter and to control the camera with precision
Recovering From a Crash
Crashes happen: a lot of the time it's not that serious
Return to Home
Using the built in return to home failsafe
Enabling IOC Flying Mode
Use the Intelligent Orientation Controls (enabled by a switch on your controller) for a more intuitive, pilot-relative way to fly
IOC Flying Modes
Attitude, GPS, Course Lock and Home Lock modes demonstrated
IOC Shooting Tricks
Using Course Lock and Home lock to get different types of shots
Course Lock
Experience fully automated robotic flight
Flying on Location at Beach
On location at the beach, we go for a fly and see what we can see. Shoot some video and photos while we are there
Aerial Panorama at Beach
How to capture a panoramic shot on location
Aerial Tracking
How to shoot while following a moving object, on location
Aerial Camera Moves
Covers several cinematic camera moves, including simulating dollies and cranes. Plus an on location sports car shoot
DNG vs. jpg
What is the best format to shoot photos on your Vision camera with?
Enhancing Aerial Photos in Photoshop
Getting started in Photoshop with aerial photographs. What most images need
Photo Lens Correction
How to correct the lens distortion with Photoshop
Aerial Panorama
How to create stunning aerial panoramas with your Phantom and Photoshop
Tiny Planets
Have some fun with your panoramas and create tiny planets
HDR Photoshop
How to make a true HDR (high dynamic range) image with your aerial photos to bring out a ton of detail
Using MacPhun Plug-ins
Use Intensify Pro and Tonality pro to bring our texture and details in your aerial images
Still Images from Video
Different ways of extracting still images from video
Video Camera Raw
Use Camera Raw as a powerful video adjustment too
Colour Grading in Photoshop
How to use Photoshop to create different cinematic colour grades on your videos, and give them a distinctive look
Photoshop Video Editing Workflow
Getting video into Photoshop and basic editing
Photoshop Video, Time
Manipulate time with slow motion and speed boost
Photoshop Video Colour Grading
Using Photoshop to colour grade a project with adjustment layers
Photoshop Video Music
Adding sound - specifically music to set the mood
Photoshop Video, Tilting and Export
Create titles and overlays. How to export the final video for online and mobile viewing
Premiere Pro
A 30-minute crash-course for Premiere Pro for beginners
Stabilise Video in Premiere
How to use Premiere pro to stabilise shaky footage
Video Lens Correction
How to fix fish-eye and lens distortion in Premiere Pro
GoPro Studio
A crash-course on using the free GoPro studio software for enhancing and editing video
Russell Brown: Perspective
Dr. Russell Brown talks about new perspectives quadcopters are offering photographers and videographers
Russell Brown: Creativity
Learn what Adobe Professional Russell Brown has to say about breaking the rules
Russell Brown: The Future
What Russell thinks the future may hold for aerial photography
Mark Johnson: Custom Modifications
Mark Johnson shows you his crazy contraptions and modifications to make a unique and accessorised flying experience
Romeo Durscher: First Person View
Romeo demos the Epson Moverio FPV goggle system
Romeo Durscher: Travel Tips
Romeo shares his travel advice regarding the DJI quadcopter
Jeff Foster: Video
Jeff Foster discusses shooting video with quadcopters
Colin Smith: Moving and Positioning Your Copter
Colin discusses creative ways to position your Phantom to get unique shots
Colin Smith: Portfolio and Travel Tips
Colin opens up his portfolio and discusses some images. Also, travelling advice is discussed
Final Thoughts and Further Resources
Colin gives some final thoughts and remarks on resources he considers valuable
Get This Video Onto an iPad
How to video the included videos on an iPad or other iOS mobile device
Specifications
Desktop | Operating System: Windows and OS X |
Mobile | Operating System: iOS Compatible Devices: iPad; iPhone 4 and later |
Full Screen Playback | Supported |
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- Product: PhotoshopCAFE DJI Phantom Quadcopter Drones: Aerial Photography & Video Handbook (DVD)
- Manufacturer: PhotoshopCAFE
- Model: DJI_PHANTOM
- SKU: DJI_PHANTOM
- RM Product #: 33130