Drone Videography 101 Course Outline
Welcome to my Drone Videography 101 Course. I am Mark Laymon, a Part 107 Certified Drone Pilot. I have created this detailed outline for a drone videography course that covers a range of concepts and skills that you as a student might need to learn. Drone videography offers many new opportunities for new drone pilots. It’s my goal for you to be shown as many of these opportunities as I can. Although most of this course is produced around using a DJI Mini 3 Pro Drone, you may use your drone of choice for the hands-on lessons. This a a Beginner’s Guide to Drone Videography, if you are looking for more advanced levels of Drone Videography, please visit the Drone Photo & Video Masterclass at Pilot Institute. They have an amazing course and is much more advanced. Plus they cover more of the Photography side of the industry.
Let’s get started with an introduction to what Drone Videography is and the components you will learn in this course.
Unlock the secrets of the skies and discover the art of capturing stunning aerial footage with Drone Videography. In this course, you’ll learn the basic ins and outs of operating a drone and how to master the tools and techniques needed to create cinematic masterpieces from a bird’s-eye view. From pre-flight planning to post-production editing, we’ll cover it all and equip you with the skills to take your videography to new heights.
I. Introduction to Drone Videography
- Overview of the course and the role of drones in videography
- The history and evolution of drones in media production
- Safety considerations for drone operation
- Legal and regulatory issues for drone pilots, including Part 107 certification and airspace rules
II. Drone Hardware and Software
- Types of drones and their features and capabilities, including fixed-wing and rotary-wing drones
- Camera and lens options for drones, including resolution, frame rate, and sensor size
- Drone control systems and flight modes, including manual and autonomous flight
- Drone navigation and mapping tools, such as GPS, GLONASS, and RTK
III. Planning and Pre-production
- Assessing location and lighting conditions for drone videography
- Obtaining necessary permissions and insurance for drone operations
- Developing a shot list and storyboard for a drone video project
- Establishing communication and collaboration with clients and crew
- Preparing for the shoot, including charging batteries, packing equipment, and conducting a pre-flight check
- Operating the drone and camera effectively, including takeoff, landing, and in-flight maneuvers
- Framing and composing shots, including the use of leading lines, symmetry, and other compositional techniques
- Capturing smooth and stable footage, including the use of gimbals and other stabilizing equipment
- Shooting in different lighting conditions and environments, including outdoor and indoor locations
- Capturing aerial footage, including bird’s-eye views, flyovers, and other perspectives
V. Post-production and Editing
- Importing and organizing footage from the drone into a video editing software
- Basic video editing techniques, including trimming, cutting, and splicing
- Enhancing footage with color grading and effects, such as saturation, contrast, and sharpness
- Adding audio and music to the video
- Exporting and delivering final videos in different formats and resolutions
VI. Advanced Techniques and Applications
- Advanced camera and flight control techniques, such as time-lapse, slow motion, and hyperlapse
- Using drones for different types of videography, such as events, real estate, and action sports
- Working with clients and crew on larger productions, including coordinating multiple drones and camera operators
- Marketing and promoting your drone videography business, including building a portfolio and networking with potential clients
This outline provides a detailed overview of the concepts and skills that are covered in this drone videography course. It is now being customized and expanded upon growing requirements to meet the specific needs and goals of the course and our community.
