Todd in Chicago
lvl.4
Flight distance : 513757 ft
United States
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Smithe...
Congrats!!
There's nothing quite like a successful flight and making your first video!
When I first flew, I also needed to learn how to make some better videos. Sometimes, you set out to make a specific video and you have a plan. Other times, you are just flying around exploring while taking video. The video you posted looks like the latter; in other words you were flying around exploring and enjoying your Spark! Nothing wrong with that. I may be able to provide a few tips.
First, hovering is your friend when it comes to making some smooth videos, because in your editing you can make some nice transitions between scenes. If you flying in Sport mode, it will be difficult to get smooth video because the sticks are extremely responsive to your input.
Second, I went into the settings on the DJI Go 4 app and changed my stick sensitivity slider almost all the way to the left. What that will do, is let you pan more smoothly and your movements will appear "less" abrupt. Also, slow down your gimbal movements in your settings. I think have mine set to 5! Additionally, you are flying in P-GPS mode, try Tripod mode. That slows everything down and stabilizes the drone for better footage.
Third, edit out some of those quick, jerky movements...leave that footage on the cutting room floor! I use an inexpensive program so it doesn't have all the bells and whistles (Adobe Premiere Elements), but it allows me to cut out some of my "less cinematic...umm....graceful" piloting and stick in a transition....where one scene will slowly dip to black and then into a new scene.
I think these few very basic things will help.
Cheers....and have fun!
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