Drone Landscape Photography Tips and Techniques | DJI Mavic Pro Tutorial
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- If you’ve watched my videos before, you’ll know that I love taking landscape images with any camera like my DSLR, mirrorless camera or even my iPhone. But there’s another camera I use for landscape photography that gives me a perspective I can’t easily get with any of my other cameras and that’s my Mavic Pro.
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Drones are getting cheaper and more accessible. While I initially bought the Mavic Pro to improve the content I create for this channel, I soon realised the power DJI built into this small package for capturing stills. But in this video, I'm going to take you through how I capture landscape photos using my Mavic Pro.
So out of all the drones available when I bought this, I went with the Mavic Pro, because I think that’s the sweet spot between image quality and portability. As I mentioned before, one of the advantages the drone has over any other camera I have in my hand is I can get this up in the air easily for that unique perspective. This opens up another dimension for telling a story, new angles on a landscape and different compositions.
Speaking of composition, I also have a lot more freedom when positioning the drone and composing my image. I’m not restricted by cliffs, hills or a lack of access because there are no paths.
Before we get going, let’s quickly check the settings to make sure we have the best image quality. I have the image size set to 4:3 for the greatest resolution possible using all of that sensor - this gives me the option to crop a little later if I need to. I always shoot in Manual mode. ISO should be 100 for maximum image quality. I also like to shoot in RAW and DJI provides us with that option under Image Format.
With those settings, we’re are now ready to fly and capture some landscape images!
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Blew my own socks off with my first AEB HDR picture with no photography experience and only a week of owning my new Mavic. I have no business making pictures that look good enough for a magazine but here we are.
Great vid! deffo incorporate this advise into my growing arsenal.
You are the first person I have ever seen point out the ability to adjust the gimbal roll to straighten a horizon for stills, bravo sir!!! 👍👏
Lovely in many aspects of that word...the informative values, the narrative and for once..Music that enhances and doesn't destroy a video!! 10/10..Thank you.
Your previsualization on the scene that you've taken shows that you've very sharp mind that able to see the beauty of any landscape that many others may not able to see beyond a plain landscape that doesn't have anything to impress at first sight. Some may have the best tools in photography or videography but do not have an eye and mind like yours will be ashamed. I'm ashamed and thank for the eye opening presentation. Bravo!
At last, a still photographer’s unique best use of a drone. Thank you! ❤️
Really enjoyed this - has opened my eyes to the fact you can use a drone for "proper" landscape photography. Incredibly helpful to show us how you refine your settings as you go.
Fellow Aussie drone guy here , hears fellow Aussie accent drone guy. Instant sub
Hey cheers Patrick appreciate the support mate, thanks for subscribing!
Somehow only just caught up with this. A superb video, beautifully shot. Thank you, Andrew. Hoping to put some of these techniques to use in my drone films.
Good 'features' analysis and showing how these features change the final result of capturing the subject at it's best.
Thanks for all of the suggestions. I still have the Magic Pro and use it often. I will follow some of your suggestions.
I find your films so beautifully crafted, and that, together with your intelligent, informative, and passionate presentation, makes then a true ‘must see’ experience.
Wow that's so kind of you to say Andrew. Thank you for share your comment, that really means a lot!
Here is a couple of suggestions I would like DJI to incorporate.
1. In the "P" mode have ALL collision sensors turn on or make it in the menu what collision sensors you can activate. This would keep you from flying sideways in a tree.
2. I would like to swap the settings in "LEFT" gimbal dial so I would rotate it to the "right" to point the camera down and rotate it "LEFT" to bring the camera back up.
Interesting suggestions, I wonder if DJI are listening! :)
Andrew, I am very new at drone flight and have now caught the fever to learn more about using my drone to catch landscape shots. I have always had that hidden passion for photography. I have found your video very helpful and look forward to learning more from you and your blogs.
Thanks Tim, welcome to the fantastic world of photography. I am so glad you've found my videos helpful. I have plenty more planned for the new year, so stay tuned. If there anything specific you want to learn, let me know, and I try and cover it in a video. Thanks again for sharing your story, cheers! :)
Great video Andrew. I've not used my Mavic Pro for still photographs, but think after watching your video I am not using it to its full ability. I'm heading out in about 20 minutes (after my phone charges up) and will give it a go.
that Road hitting the coast in that angle is just perfect, great video
Thanks again for another great video , I have a mavic pro I brought second hand and after seeing you videos I can't wait to get out there and give photography a go rather than just footage for my normal videos .
Hi buddy! I appreciate your tutorial... there is two things i ´ve learned... first... i can set my camera even it is in the air... second feel the nature, feel the sun, and take your time... really helpfull Bro!
I’ve had my drone for almost a year and never knew what it could really do until now. Guess I just have to knuckle down and start learning. Thanks.
Your fresh approach to this video made it stand out from the many similar videos i watch. Thanks.
Thanks so much cheaper Adam for your kind feedback, I hope to make another video soon, cheers!👍
Great video and nice tips. The only thing you didn’t mention which I feel is really important was about switching to portrait mode and stitching. I would ALWAYS do this. Take you first shot for example.... if you turn to portrait mode then take 2 or 3 shots and stitch them together you overcome the fact the mavic only has a 12mp sensor. You can still bracket each of these shots. When in LR first convert each batch of 5 bracketed shots to HDR then when you have 3 HDR dng’s you stick these together in LR as a pano. This gets you a much higher res image.
*stitch*
Hi Andrew, I'm going to go to Canada and Alaska for 27 days and I really won't to get some great (well I hope they will be) I'm going to use my Mavic Pro and my wife Catherine, will be using her iPhone 6. She has beaten me every time so far. I will look into you previous tuits cause I love the way you about your profession and the way you explain so a fool like me can understand what's going on. thanks your a gem
Underrated content. 10/10
Haha, just a little channel chugging along. Thanks for the feedback and encouragement.
PS : would love to see more tutorials on drone photography , thanks for them so far
Brilliant and informative. As a new drone owner this was super informative. Just completed a sunset with my drone
Wonderfull images and tips . I will use your tips and techniques . Thanx
Excellent tips. Infinite number of vantage points with drones. Battery issues. Can’t always wait as long as you’d like for the light. But wonderful results!
Cheers Ed, with infinite number of vantage points it can be a challenge to decide on the best composition. Alway good to have a few batteries charged and ready to go! 👍
As a fellow landscaper photographer, this video is invaluable. thanks so much
Great video Andrew with some really helpful tips and insight. A pleasure to watch. You’ve also inspired me to take more drone landscapes. Think I’ll give it a try today. Lovely shots too, that coastline looks like a dream.
Thanks for the video is a great help 👍🏻
As a trained professional award-winning landscape photographer, I found your video to offer lots of excellent tips and great advice. Thanks a lot. Keep up the great work. David Fitz-Henley (Jamaica)
Great to hear David! Glad you found the video informative. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts.
Enjoyed this - using the DJI Mini 3 Pro now!
Really nice Andrew! I've been flying a Mavic Pro for almost 2 years, mostly for agriculture use and did not know it shoots RAW. I have never ventured into the camera settings menu. As soon as I saw this video I realized I'm not using all the camera's potential. I can not wait until my next flight so I can start utilizing those features. So glad I saw this video....Thanks.
One of the best drone photography video I have seen so far. Thank you for your tips.
One of the best, if not the best drone photography video tutorials I've watched. Thank you. 🤙
Hi Andrew, absolutely superb, not only is your photography superlative, but your video's are crammed full of information and so good to watch, you are definitely the best channel on UA-cam because you give so much and expect nothing in return so thank you.
Thank you for this incredibly helpful video. Your footage is an inspiration!
Great video! Just bought my first Mavic Pro and this video helped me a lot! Thanks. :)
Very thoughtfully as well as tastefully produced. one of the best drone videos ever ! Your work made me want to subscribe to the channel straightaway ! Thanks ever so much !
Thanks for a great video. Came here via WA Camping's channel and was not disappointed. Will definitely be checking out more of your photography videos.
Beautiful images and very well-explained. I like your style... straight forward, calm, no hype! Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing.
You really know stuff and the way you put together this video definitely says a lot about you and your esthetic. It was an honor to watch.
Fantastic tips and footage, well done. Just got drone and intend to take photos and videos
Great video....can’t wait to try your settings and techniques the next time I take my drone out.
Thanks Ron, great to hear the video was helpful. Best of luck with it all mate!
Stumbled across this video, what great content. And filmed in god's back yard of WA. Legend.
Absolutely fantastic Andrew I have just got my mavic pro and am learning your video's really help thank you
Great to hear Michael, thanks for your comment. The Mavic Pro is a great drone, I've just recently released an updated video that you might want to check out! 👍
Great tips 😍😍👍Thank you so much for sharing 😍😍😍
Amazing man very inspiring might consider doing that
Fantastic pictures I mainly shoot video but you have made me want to shoot Pictures now!
That was a beautiful video Andrew, well done, one of the best and simplest, and straight to the point. I have the Phantom 3, but I am having a nightmare just keeping the video signal. Even when it's not that far away, I shoot real estate, and lately, it has been just a nightmare. I have searched everywhere on how to fix this.
Thanks very much for your kind comments and feedback. I haven't had an issue with the signal on the Mavic Pro, I hear the signal of the Mavic 2 Pro is even better.
I've just discovered your channel, Andrew. I have been keen on photography ever since I was a boy (long time ago!), but only recently I bought a drone and started to use a flying camera. I love the fun of flying and the new perspectives it provides for capturing images. Many thanks for this video - I thoroughly enjoyed it and I plan to watch more of your postings. Best wishes, John.
Thanks for sharing marr i learn again how to take photo using drone
Cheers Rex, glad you enjoyed the video mate! 👍
Hello from Gippsland Andrew, on to my third drone... phantom 2, phantom 3 now Mini 2. The small package is the way to go. The phantom 2 is worth 0. The 3 is a good unit for particular applications. I love the aspect you can get with a drone.
Sometimes it’s good enough to be just 5 or 10 meters up and gives you like 10m tripod. Excellent content 👍🏻 and from a land down under...! Not the fells in the lakes district!! Cheers 👍🏻🍷❤️🇦🇺
Hey cheers Bruce, thanks for the feedback mate. Glad you enjoyed this! 👍
Thank You For those Remarkable Drone Videos
Thanks very much Romulus! :)
Very informative and in details. Thank you very much.
Glad it was helpful Edgardo, Cheers mate! :)
I had no idea that a Mavic could take photos this amazing!!! Thanks for making this video
Great tips and awesome photo compositions! Thanks for sharing!
No worries, glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for the feedback on the images. It's a beautiful location to fly and take photos! :)
Beautiful shots
Awesome video thanks! the little tips for dealing with the bright aussie sun are great!
The areal shot at 14:35 is soooo sharp! Fantastic mate!
I just learned a lot from you I will put it to action
I have just bought a Mavic pro for the same reason. I'm an amateur photographer and have found your clip very useful and hope it will help me get the very best out of the drone. Now need some tips in editing the bracketed images in Lightroom or photoshop. Thanks for the movie, beautifully done!
This was a beautiful video and very informative. I’m super grateful for the info
You're welcome Jermaine. Glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
I want to get a drone for stills, so this video is very timely. Excellent!
I spent many years shooting stills and just a 'hint' of GoPro footage. Only just ordered my first drone today (Mavic Pro2) so watching loads of UA-cam about it of course. You shots are so simply done but thanks to the thought and attention to the details and lighting they come out stunning. I have just subscribed.
awesome video. thanks for the tips. learning is never ending.
Thanks Fendi, I'm working on a follow up video with the drone, it should be out in the next couple of weeks.
Great video Andrew! My DJI arrived today and I am so excited to take it out in The Lakes. Beautiful photos.
My jaw dropped a few times. Thanks for opening my eyes!
Thanks for that Nam, Drones incredible little cameras for landscape images! :)
Very good Andrew !... tks for sharing
Really amazing photos
An amazing picture!
Beautiful footage
Some fantastic shots. It does, as you say, give a whole new perspective.
Great video mate, excellent use of the nice light.
Cheers Ian, I'm glad you enjoyed that!
Great work Andrew. Really appreciate your insight, technical explanations and technique tips. Thanks for sharing your craft.
No worries Gary, thanks for leaving you comment, appreciate the feedback mate!
I've clearly been using my drone wrong. Nice work.
Haha, thanks Rick, there is now wrong, so long as you are using it! 😁
Thank you! Very useful !
That AEB shot, you got me -new subscriber
Hello, Andrew. I’m from Russia. Really enjoy this fantastic video. Thank you
Very informative-Nice work
Wow!!! This channel has a very cool vibe and fab information for every detail. Well done. ( new subby)
Best happiness from nz. 👍🌏👍
Waiting for the book, lol. 😊😊😊
Thanks for this video! It has been helpful to me. I have a Mavic Pro as well. I’ll try to apply what I’ve learned in this vid very soon :)
Thanks Maureen, the Mavic Pro is an excellent drone and performs incredibly in most conditions. Best of luck, when you take some photos let me know where you share them online so I can check them out! :)
Excellent, good advice
I'm a huge fan of landscape photography and cinematography. I have some videos on my page. Just havent learned to edit colors.
great tutorial. and brings back my memory my vist sugar loaf rock. thank you!
I've been a filmmaker for over 40 years and flying drones for 8 years. Just got into taking stills with my drone. Your tips are extremely useful. So I'm going to try them out. Stupid to say I don't shoot in 4:3, film is all 16:9. So I'll change my photos to this setting. I've never used the AEB before so that's a new one on me. Many thanks. By the way where were you ?
Ooh wait, I didn't know one could adjust the gimbal. Woow. Thanks for that tip. never occurred to me one can do that. Thanks
really good tips, thanks for sharing! keep up the good shots!
Thanks very much for that, glad it was helpful! 👍
Great video. Would love to see more of these drone videos from this channel.
Thanks for your comment, I include drone images occasionally in some of my other videos, but I'll make sure I do so more often! :)
Thank you Andrew for super tips ! You are the best !
Awesome video great pics ,was down there a year ago nearly lost my drone was very windy.
You have inspired me to try harder to get pics like yours.
Thanks Harry
Thanks for comment Harry, I had a similar experience near Dunsborough, I was out following whales and then when I turned round to come back, I was fighting the offshore winds...it was a very scary moment! All the best for your next flight, hope you get out there soon, mate!
Great Video. Thank you.
I am using a Typhoon H(exacopter) to boost my photography opportunities, but I am very much a beginner in the field - still learning to fly it properly, rather than just 'point-&-shoot'. It will come...
Hi Andrew Happy New Year. I have just bought Mavic Pro2 and smart controller, slowly working my way through the large learning curve. Thank you very much for detailed insight to landscape photography.
Congrats on your new purchase Allan, not only do you have some learning, but you have a heap of fun ahead of you...enjoy! 👍
Marvelous examples and discussions. Drone photography is probably 15% drone.
Thanks for your comment. I think your right, it's not about the camera you drone it's about what you do with it.
my first video ive seen of yours Andrew, i appreciate it. thanks
Fantastic video Andrew, thanks for sharing your tips on drones, well done mate!
Fantastic video and timely for me as I practice with my Mavic Air. Thank you
Best tutorial
Thank you so much! :)
Wow great job
I like this video very much.
Thank you Andrew for your time and insights you so generously share. Yes I am new to having this wonderful tool a Mavic Air. Your videos are truly inspiring.
Thanks