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EDIT! 1.2

Have not been flying for a while... Due to bad weather and busy with other things. Try to revive this post so peeps can see what we all make. Feel free to post some of your own work in the comments! This way you can get tips etc. to make your vids even better.

Thanks have a great day peeps!

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I made a short video in the same sort of vibe. Was learning my sister how to drive a motorcycle and got my Mavic on me. Why not shoot a bit right?
take a peek its just a very short video.



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I see that a lot of you actually started posting own material. Feel free to post your own work. This way we get to see each others work and can help eachother out by giving tips! I already started by posting mine below!


Hi,

So between al the post about your Mavics comming in late or trouble even ordering this piece of greatness i thought you guys may wanted to see some footage. I made this short film in the past 3 days just real quick. I know its far from perfect and im in for learning about film making and drone flying. I know i have to use tap to focus more so some of the fragments are less sharp than others.

I usually make motorcycle related stuff but with the Mavic im planning to do much more. If you like to see more stuff or if you like the little film i made, you are welcome to support me by subscribing to my YouTube channel. You can check out my previous videos if you are intrested in motorcycles and fooling around.

PS. This is a follow up from a previous post i made 2 days ago. The video is now done! Let me know what you guys think! The vid may need some time to let it show in 4k.

Cheers!





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some shots are a bit shaky, Used a canon 6d for the stills
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Wow, I really enjoyed this video, Virgil. The Mavic and Motorcycles just go together (no pun intended)! Throw the Mavic in your backpack and head out for a day of filming and riding. Could you provide the name of the software you are using for the editing process? I really like when the visual switched from standard to that 3D/Blurry effect. Also, your Canon 6D shots are great, which lens were you using?

As an experienced photographer (I say that not to brag, but so you know I'm not a newb) I would offer a couple of suggestions. First, instruct your subject (the other rider) not to be looking around for the drone; just have them ride like normal. When they look for the drone, it removes the immersion effect. Second, maybe try to rig a handlebar mount for your Mavic controller, so it's not obvious you are the one filming when you're the subject of the shot?

Keep up the great work; I look forward to seeing more!
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Zatx Posted at 2016-10-31 13:32
Wow, I really enjoyed this video, Virgil. The Mavic and Motorcycles just go together (no pun intende ...

Thanks for your feedback! To begin with im not a professional photographer im doing this for fun and trying to get better at it. As shown above i use a conon 6d with a 16-35 f/2.8L lens and a 50mm f/1.4 lens. When you watch the video and near the end stop the video at the rapid image flashing effect you can see some nice stills. I know when the rider is watching the drone the effect goes away and i try to avoid this in the future.

I use a mac so easy rout to go with final cut pro X. Some color grading and for the blurr effect i used the pre installed prism effect.

My videos will get better with the help and tips you give!

Thanks and cheers!
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Here some shots i took with the canon
https://drive.google.com/file/d/ ... mM/view?usp=sharing
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nice video mate at least you have your mavic still waiting on mine lol
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Nicely done and nice bike. I have a 990 Adventure and would love to have made a similar video. Love the sound and feel of a KTM!
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XDfh2UKILeWX Posted at 2016-10-31 15:20
Nicely done and nice bike. I have a 990 Adventure and would love to have made a similar video. Love  ...

Thats great! you got some sort of footage? or some pics?
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XDfh2UKILeWX Posted at 2016-10-31 15:20
Nicely done and nice bike. I have a 990 Adventure and would love to have made a similar video. Love  ...

Nicee! Looked for that bike 2
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nelsonmansfield Posted at 2016-10-31 15:16
nice video mate at least you have your mavic still waiting on mine lol

Yours wil come in time!
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Virgil Cameron Posted at 2016-10-31 09:04
Here some shots i took with the canon
https://drive.google.com/file/d/ ... mM/view?usp=sharing
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Excellent stills as well! (Love that 50mm... it's tack sharp!)
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Zatx Posted at 2016-10-31 20:51
Excellent stills as well! (Love that 50mm... it's tack sharp!)

i know right! really nice lens
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Very nice,
I ride too (not sport, but touring) and can't wait to take the Mavic along with me on my rides.
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DJI-Ken Posted at 2016-10-31 21:32
Very nice,
I ride too (not sport, but touring) and can't wait to take the Mavic along with me on my  ...

what touring bike do you ride ken?
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Virgil Cameron Posted at 2016-11-1 04:38
what touring bike do you ride ken?

Just a V-Star, nothing fancy.
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DJI-Ken Posted at 2016-10-31 21:44
Just a V-Star, nothing fancy.

a bike is a bike that makes you one of us haha! Rode a diavle once. A cruiser with insane amounts of power. Just crazy
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Virgil Cameron Posted at 2016-11-1 04:47
a bike is a bike that makes you one of us haha! Rode a diavle once. A cruiser with insane amounts  ...

I used to have the 1,300 V-Star and that had plenty of power. This one is only a 950 but it has a Vance & Hines exhaust and Cobra Power Pro tuner and it does ok.
I've had many bikes over the years and my favorite was the Ducati 748s.
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DJI-Ken Posted at 2016-10-31 21:55
I used to have the 1,300 V-Star and that had plenty of power. This one is only a 950 but it has a  ...

I actually had a ducati hypermotard, Right now i also got a ktm 690 duke 3 wich is all about torque at low rpm. Used to have a aprilia dorsoduro 750 too but that thing was to heavy to be a supermoto
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Virgil Cameron Posted at 2016-11-1 05:01
I actually had a ducati hypermotard, Right now i also got a ktm 690 duke 3 wich is all about torqu ...

Very nice, in my old age now I just want to cruise and am not into the speed anymore. But I will say that my skid plates under my floor boards are about worn out
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DJI-Ken Posted at 2016-10-31 22:13
Very nice, in my old age now I just want to cruise and am not into the speed anymore. But I will s ...

hahah, For me i got the 1290 right now but its not really about the speed. I know it can do 300 kmph but i rather go on the 690 and see how low i can take corners. Much more fun.
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Virgil Cameron Posted at 2016-11-1 05:28
hahah, For me i got the 1290 right now but its not really about the speed. I know it can do 300 km ...

My house butts up to the hills and there's a biker bar about 20 minutes into the hills.
It's beautiful scenery and lots of nice curves. I usually ride out there and turn around and come home and I do that several times a week, it's just so relaxing
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DJI-Ken Posted at 2016-10-31 22:33
My house butts up to the hills and there's a biker bar about 20 minutes into the hills.
It's beaut ...

Here in the Netherlands its all flats and straight ways.. so sad. If you want a bit of curvy road you have to go to germany
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Virgil Cameron Posted at 2016-11-1 05:34
Here in the Netherlands its all flats and straight ways.. so sad. If you want a bit of curvy road  ...

But at least you can go fast for long distances
My parents lived in Luxembourg for 10 years long ago and I wish I had a chance to go riding when visiting them. It was absolutely beautiful out there.
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Hey Virgil,

really cool stuff and a very nice bike. Hope to take some shots from mine to, when my mavic arrived
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PeterNG Posted at 2016-10-31 22:52
Hey Virgil,

really cool stuff and a very nice bike. Hope to take some shots from mine to, when my  ...

What type of bike do you ride? im curious!
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I kept waiting for the shot of the bike blasting away from the mavic off into the distance.  Loved the 3D blur effect with the tunes.  Waiting on my Mavic and drooling over the Triumph Tiger I am buying myself for Christmas!
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Nivag75 Posted at 2016-11-1 02:42
I kept waiting for the shot of the bike blasting away from the mavic off into the distance.  Loved t ...

pfff very nice man!
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Thanks for sharing, your video adds thought to any future purchase.
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Kawasaki Versys here!
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rodger Posted at 2016-11-1 11:59
Thanks for sharing, your video adds thought to any future purchase.

Really great to hear! go for it its awsome
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Zatx Posted at 2016-11-1 12:14
Kawasaki Versys here!

very nice bike !
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Zatx Posted at 2016-11-1 12:14
Kawasaki Versys here!

will post update for the lenses
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I'm from BE, so I'm allowed to bitch on NL (it is a cultural thing :p )

Liked the movie, but... Notes to take for your next video.

* The beat-bouncing was a nice thing in the beginning, but became annoying because it kept going till the end. It is distracting as I started to look at the black bars where i see the pixels bounce.
* Saturation issues. Some shots have nice grass, other have over-saturated grass. Try to match it next time, will make it more consistent.
* Don't forget to focus after each shot. If a shot is bad, don't use it in a video,even when it was a nice shot, out of focus = in the bin, how sad it can be. It is better not to have it in. (I'm a professional photographer and had to do it more then once )
* Also try to avoid moving from your line while taking a shot, like fly closer to a subject and then fly back again. This makes it less cinematic. Or when when flying sideways, not to go up and down in the same shot. Try to keep the same line. It will improve all your shots and movie.

Btw, these are things I have seen in other videos (on youtube e.g.) also and took note myself on what not to do, what is distracting for me. Just sharing. You will improve by editing and flying more.
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Nees Posted at 2016-11-1 19:45
I'm from BE, so I'm allowed to bitch on NL (it is a cultural thing :p )

Liked the movie, but... Not ...

Thanks for the bitching, i mean tips! haah no all jokes aside thanks!
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The screen jumps with the music beat around 1:00- were annoying as hell.  I couldn't watch the whole thing.
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robble Posted at 2016-11-1 20:55
The screen jumps with the music beat around 1:00- were annoying as hell.  I couldn't watch the whole ...

Oke personal opinion
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Virgil,

I predict it will only get better. Dope helmet. What kind is it?

I want to do something similar with my red 2014 bmw f700gs and the Mavic I ordered.

This is just a rough run that my ex girlfriend shot on the back of my bike.
Obviously its a bit shakey, out of focus at times and plainly ameture. I tried to coach her on smooth movement with the camera when off the bike.
I would think a gimble would have helped with the shakey videography on and off the bike.

I have a gopro hero 4 silver I am going to mount to my helmet much like your set up.




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4wesomeAdam Posted at 2016-11-1 21:36
Virgil,

I predict it will only get better. Dope helmet. What kind is it?

Very nice! The bmw is very nice. Hope to drive a gs1200 when the time is right to trade in my duke. For the shaky footage you could indeed use a gimble or maybe fix it in software with stable feature.

Gonna make more like these jn the future and gonna aply the tips from everybody
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Very nice , some parts of the done footage didnt look focused.. Im reading about mavic focus issues in other posts.. did you tap to focus for the video ?
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Awesome video!  You should check out a short intro I made with my drone.
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