Okay, here's my second video.  Finally got over my fear of flying over water, took a while!

http://youtu.be/QEDfLrLrJlI


And if you didn't see my first video, here it is -

http://youtu.be/a_dJbaDl7F4


I think the first one is a bit more interesting but the second one is more about learning to fly.

Comments appreciated!

Jim

Hey Jim, unlike you I'm yet to venture near the water but after seeing your footage (well done btw) I'm sure it will be soon as there are some great areas down my way ....was that taken in the Lane Cove area?

That is just beautiful  Jim!

Very nice work. again

steve2909 Posted at 2015-3-3 14:40
Hey Jim, unlike you I'm yet to venture near the water  but after seeing your footage (well done b ...

Hey Steve,

Very close, this was all taken under the Roseville Bridge.  

Yeah, being out over the water is nerve racking but you do get used to it and start to trust the Inspire after a while.  Still, I don't just hang around, I get my shot and get back to land!

https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Healey+Way,+Forestville+NSW+2087/@-33.7688507,151.2040814,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m7!1m4!3m3!1s0x6b12a90d6dbd210b:0x27563e7fb5ca37ad!2sRoseville+Bridge+Boat+Ramp!3b1!3m1!1s0x6b12a90932c88249:0x87d3d014d1dee62c?hl=en

Thanks to all for the comments, I LOVE flying this thing!

Excellent work...i love the video

arunmehta Posted at 2015-3-3 16:08
Excellent work...i love the video

Cheers and thank you!

jimhare Posted at 2015-3-3 16:02
Hey Steve,

Very close, this was all taken under the Roseville Bridge.  

Ah ha...that was going to be my next guess ()...I'm down in the Sydney South area and looking forward to taking footage of the coastal and bay areas between Ramsgate and Wollongong in the near future, keep up the good work!

steve2909 Posted at 2015-3-3 16:13
Ah ha...that was going to be my next guess ()...I'm down in the Sydney South area and looking fo ...

Nice!    Some gorgeous geography down there.

Would love to get it to the Nan Tien Temple outside Wollongong, that would be amazing.   Might ask them for permission sometime.

jimhare Posted at 2015-3-3 16:14
Nice!    Some gorgeous geography down there.

Would love to get it to the Nan Tien Temple outside  ...

Great work Jim!
What were your camera settings...specifically your EV?

Well well, jim jim, i'm sure every time you look back at this you think  ''' Life is beautiful '''

Good sync with the audio

Nice film again Jim.

Very inspirational just like the first film.

Wonder why you're afraid of flying over water if I see your first video.Number 1 is much more risky.If the bird comes down all you can do is hope to find it back.
But I like your video's.

Love the first video as it has more depth to it.  The tail end of the second video where your backing up and the tree goes by is a good effect also.  It really is all in what kind of a effect your trying to put across.  Enjoyed it all.

Yep Jim I really like your newest video Great Job

Mike

Really great, Jim. Don't get too close :-)

vonbaron1 Posted at 2015-3-4 07:15
Love the first video as it has more depth to it.  The tail end of the second video where your backin ...

Thanks Vonbaron.  Yeah, I prefer the first video to!   This one is much more about me getting over my fear of heights and water!     

rfrye Posted at 2015-3-3 22:17
Great work Jim!
What were your camera settings...specifically your EV?

I use the standard LOG, -1 sharpness, -3 contrast, -3 saturation.  Try to keep to a 180 degree shutter (twice the frame rate so 1/60 if you are shooting 30P, 1/50 for 25 etc.)

Then it's all about color grading and editing.   I use DaVinci Resolve for color correction.

jimhare Posted at 2015-3-4 07:58
Thanks Vonbaron.  Yeah, I prefer the first video to!   This one is much more about me getting over ...

I share the same fear But I hangout around 500ft no problem these days. I will also throw in the disclaimer right now. Not anywhere near an airport not near people ect ect ect.... Next is the water

Mike

svencool Posted at 2015-3-4 08:02
I share the same fear  But I hangout around 500ft no problem these days. I will also throw in  ...

Wow, think I got as high as 110 feet once and was freaking out!

jimhare Posted at 2015-3-4 08:02
I use the standard LOG, -1 sharpness, -3 contrast, -3 saturation.  Try to keep to a 180 degree shu ...

Jim I also use standard LOG and 0Sharpness and -3 contrast, -3 saturation. Do use use a LUT Profile? You made mention of using DaVinci Resolve for color correction???  Can you tell me more about that please?

Mike

Sure Mike.  DaVinci Resolve is the industry standard for high end correction and up until a couple of years ago cost about $250,000 to install!   Since then Black Magic bought it and offer a semi-expensive, affordable and even a software-only FREE version that all do almost the same thing.

You can download it at https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products

The learning curve can be pretty steep if you don't have a background in grading, but the power is immense!  

A LUT can be a great starting point.   I often just color correct the LOG myself but if I'm going for a specific look a LUT can come in handy.  Such as emphasizing a sunset or striking sky etc.   

The Inspire 1 LUTS made by Neumann Films are pretty good.   http://neumannfilms.net/product/dji-inspire-1-luts/     You need to alter them to make them work for every situation but can be a good start if you're in a hurry.

Thanks Jim