I like it!  Where were your launch locations?  I'm always looking for a good place to launch from.

Great video thanks for sharing.

Brum Ken Posted at 2017-10-8 09:10
Fantastic video bud liked it very much and the music top draw M83 music used a lot on videos

Thank you very much! Gotta love M83!

agonzarn Posted at 2017-10-8 16:01
Looks great.  I was in Chicago a few weeks ago with my Spark, however, I was terrified to shoot in such a dense area as I previously lost a Spark!  Now I wish I would have.  Picked up a MP today and these videos have me ready to get out and get some video!

Thank you very much!
I was out in most of these areas at non-busy times of the day, so I was able to avoid the crowds. If you head back, I would recommend flying in the morning, right at/after sunrise.

RobDownUnder Posted at 2017-10-8 17:23
One of the best videos of city scape. Great sound too!

Thank you! Your compliments are greatly appreciated!

DJI Thor Posted at 2017-10-9 00:46
I like this video, very beautiful city scenery. Thanks for sharing,

Thanks, Thor!

Ray_Dunakin Posted at 2017-10-8 20:32
Great video! Excellent clarity and color. Did you do any color grading? If so, can you provide some details?

Thank you very much!
I do basic color grading in Premiere Pro 2014. I mostly do brightness, contrast and B&W values. I do edit each clip manually though, as LUT's have never done me much good with the Mavic.

I'm very happy to help in any way I can. Anything specific you were wondering about?

Montfrooij Posted at 2017-10-8 22:47
Hahahahahahaha. There is more reason for these laws, but mainly insurance claims, privacy and safety.
(in random order  )

Lol.. Makes sense with the insurance claims...

Bill Drones Posted at 2017-10-11 04:35
Lol.. Makes sense with the insurance claims...

Yes, unfortunately.

Gregbella Posted at 2017-10-9 01:22
Really nice video well put together thanks for posting

Thank you very much! Greatly appreciate the compliments!

This video is awesome! Very nice tour of the city!

Really nice video

Awesome!  Chicago is one of my most favorite cities in the world.  I'll watch this over and over again.  Please do more!  I hope many 'non-droners' see this and discover the beauty of filming with a drone and lose their negative views about drones.  

CynicalZombie Posted at 2017-10-9 12:38
I like it!  Where were your launch locations?  I'm always looking for a good place to launch from.

Thanks a lot!
I launched from quite a few places... Buckingham Fountain, Planetarium, the end of Navy Pier, Ohio Street beach, 31st st. beach, a random parking lot near lake and Ogden, a buddy's house in Bridgeport, The Hill in Bridgeport, a random hill in the ghetto, on the south side. I got a little bit of every angle I could. Surprisingly, Chicago is pretty NFZ-free... Can only imagine that will change in the future though.

Stunning footage - thanks for sharing!

Bill Drones Posted at 2017-10-13 13:13
Thanks a lot!
I launched from quite a few places... Buckingham Fountain, Planetarium, the end of Navy Pier, Ohio Street beach, 31st st. beach, a random parking lot near lake and Ogden, a buddy's house in Bridgeport, The Hill in Bridgeport, a random hill in the ghetto, on the south side.  I got a little bit of every angle I could. Surprisingly, Chicago is pretty NFZ-free... Can only imagine that will change in the future though.

Hey Bill
Great video!  We loved Chicago when we visited!  

Love the fountain shots!  Rising and slowly turning is a great perspective.  And great cityscapes from the water's edge.

Cheers fella

Ian

https://www.youtube.com/IaninLondon

Little John Posted at 2017-10-9 13:15
Great video thanks for sharing.

Thank you very much, John! Much appreciated!

John Dooder Posted at 2017-10-12 06:31
This video is awesome! Very nice tour of the city!

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

The city of how Many deaths a Year...
But from the sky it looks beautyful.
As does the earth looks peaceful from space.
Seems the further away from iT all,the better.
But..Nice vid anyway

MavicStan1915 Posted at 2017-10-12 08:19
Really nice video

Thank you very much, Stan!

randy.sauder Posted at 2017-10-12 08:33
Awesome!  Chicago is one of my most favorite cities in the world.  I'll watch this over and over again.  Please do more!  I hope many 'non-droners' see this and discover the beauty of filming with a drone and lose their negative views about drones.

Thank you so much! Very kind words! Much appreciated!

Amazing video! What color settings did you use?

ACW Posted at 2017-10-13 13:15
Stunning footage - thanks for sharing!

Thank you for the kind words!

Wellsi Posted at 2017-10-13 23:57
Hey Bill
Great video!  We loved Chicago when we visited!  

Thanks a lot, Ian! Glad you enjoyed it!
Yes, Chicago is a beautiful city. I'm kinda spoiled to be from here.

Bill Drones Posted at 2017-10-17 06:03
Thanks a lot, Ian! Glad you enjoyed it!
Yes, Chicago is a beautiful city. I'm kinda spoiled to be from here.

Signature Lounge (at top of John Hancock) at sunset is spectacular and one of Chicago's best kept secrets !  At night you can watch the lights from the planes on final approach to O'Hare with a full view of all of Chicago. But I guess now it can be done with our Mavics

Eye in the sky. Posted at 2017-10-15 07:00
The city of how Many deaths a Year...
But from the sky it looks beautyful.
As does the earth looks peaceful from space.

Nice poem! Thanks for watching!

Russ Goes Long Posted at 2017-10-16 04:10
Amazing video! What color settings did you use?

Thank you! I used +1, 0, 0 and D-Cinelike.

Hi... Nice... do you recall your shutter speeds (average) while filming?  What do you use to add music, edit, etc.?

randy.sauder Posted at 2017-10-17 07:12
Signature Lounge (at top of John Hancock) at sunset is spectacular and one of Chicago's best kept secrets !  At night you can watch the lights from the planes on final approach to O'Hare with a full view of all of Chicago. But I guess now it can be done with our Mavics

That is an amazing spot! Good call on that one! And yes, our Mavics can get that view, and far better! ;)

fansdd63cb40 Posted at 2017-10-18 06:25
Hi... Nice... do you recall your shutter speeds (average) while filming?  What do you use to add music, edit, etc.?

Thank you! I try to keep the shutter at 1/50th (or right near) and fps at 24. I use ND filters ranging from ND4-32, to keep the shutter that low and not blow out the highlights.
For editing, I use Adobe Premiere Pro 2014.
Let me know if you have any other questions. I'm happy to help in any way I can!

Bill Drones Posted at 2017-10-15 03:58
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

You are most welcome!

Bill Drones Posted at 2017-10-18 06:11
Thank you! I used +1, 0, 0 and D-Cinelike.

Thank you! Did you use any filters at all? What kind, if you did?

Excellent work, one of those rare videos which I didn't skip through.

I always believed that weird silver, seed looking thing is a space ship.  I believe it now, and always will.  
In the future keep your drones away from spaceships.  Otherwise I really liked the video

Love it!

Russ Goes Long Posted at 2017-10-20 06:17
Thank you! Did you use any filters at all? What kind, if you did?

I did use filters, ranging from ND4-32, and they were Polar Pro.

Let me know if you have any other questions. Happy to help!

I've always enjoyed this video.

Roy. Posted at 2017-10-20 06:28
Excellent work, one of those rare videos which I didn't skip through.

Thank you so much! That's about the best comment one could ask for in the age where everyone has ADD.

Sublight Posted at 2017-10-20 11:30
I always believed that weird silver, seed looking thing is a space ship.  I believe it now, and always will.  
In the future keep your drones away from spaceships.  Otherwise I really liked the video

Yes, sir! Thanks!

Berserk Posted at 2017-10-20 12:56
Love it!

Thank you so much!