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The Photographer's Guide to Drones, 2nd Edition

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Learn to master your drone—the gear, the technique, the photography, the video—and create jaw-dropping visuals! Over the last few years, drones and quadcopters have become the hottest new gear in photography, whether you’re a professional photographer or an amateur shooter. These “flying tripods” have given photographers the ability to place their cameras virtually anywhere they want, creating still images and video footage that was previously impossible to capture. Many photographers have a drone or quadcopter right at the top of their “I want” list. And many others have already purchased a drone but haven’t mastered its use yet.No matter what model you may own—whether that’s a popular Mavic, Mini, Air, or Phantom from DJI, or another brand—you need to learn how to put this new gear to good use in your aerial photography. You need to learn how to safely operate and fly a drone, how to create compelling photos and video, and how to make your work stand out from the crowd.In this fully updated and revised edition of the bestselling first edition, photographer and bestselling author Colin Smith guides you toward mastering your drone and creating powerful and impactful imagery. Featuring his award- winning and beautiful aerial photography throughout the book, Colin will teach you: • How to fly a drone, including practice flight patterns and controller tips that will help you master the basics • New rules of composition for aerial photography as they apply to drone and quadcopter imagery • How to create the best files for both still photos and video • Post-processing techniques—both basic workflow and advanced techniques—unique to aerial photography that you need to know, such as how to make videos look both dynamic and smooth You’ll learn everything you need to know about drones and quadcopters in order to take your photography to new levels…literally! Table of Contents Chapter 1: Safety and Regulations Chapter 2: Drones and Gear Chapter 3: Flight School Chapter 4: Shooting Photographs with a Drone Chapter 5: Shooting Video with Drones Chapter 6: Basic Photo Workflow in Lightroom or ACR Chapter 7: Advanced Photo Editing Chapter 8: Editing Aerial Video Parting Words Index Read more Read less

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rocky Nook; 2nd edition (October 18, 2022)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1681988992


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 93


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.03 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 0.75 x 7.75 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #538,945 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #260 in Photography Equipment (Books) #440 in Photography Reference (Books) #443 in Digital Photography (Books)


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    • Best video photography book I found for drone pilot photography
I have looked at over 10 other folks that claim to be written for drone, photography, and all of them had the same basic a little to no help advice. But this book is so well written I highly recommend to anyone who wants to get into camera and video drone photography! ***** 5 Stars
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2023 by Chris Berry
    • Dipping into Drones
A drone is just like any other camera except it flies. That statement may be overly simplified but essentially that’s what Colin Smith is saying (and I agree with him). The book starts out by talking about safety and that’s a good thing. Smith advises you to check the latest FAA regulations since they change from time. I would further advise you to check any local regulations. Even though I believe the FAA has exclusive jurisdiction over drones, several localities also claim jurisdiction and unless a drone pilot is determined to prove a case, it is better to avoid a confrontation. Smith also advises the reader on protecting the drone. I’m now working on my tenth drone and only one of the nine was gracefully retired! The chapter on drones is relatively up to date, but the manufacturers keep coming out with improved birds, so research before buying. (I often joke that the leading manufacturer, DJI, has a perfect drone in a locked vault, and comes out with only slightly improved versions to keep the market going.) The chapter on flight school is simple and easy to follow and one should be sure they can complete the exercises before undertaking serious camera work. The chapters on photographing and videoing are full of good advice, including the use of neutral density filters. (You will see why this is important if you read the book.) The chapters on Lightroom and Photoshop are less useful. Serious photographers and videographers will want to use these tools, but they will need to delve deeper than Smith goes to effectively use this software. It’s too bad Smith couldn’t explain simpler software for pilots who are looking for easier post-processing. When the author gets to describing Premiere Pro, he gets way too deep in the weeds. For example, even though I’ve edited many videos, I’ve never had to go through the highly technical process of creating my own look-up table. Don’t let this lengthy and complicated explanation scare you away from trying to learn Premiere from a better source. Moreover, when he describes using profiles to remove distortion inherent in some drone cameras, remember that, even if they once existed in Premiere, they’re gone now. On the other hand, Smith gives some good advice on content. In the early days of drones, the gee-whiz factor led people to record complete drone flights and then post them somewhere. They were boring. Serious pilots may remember Aristotle, and use drone shots when they are the best way to tell a story. The book is profusely illustrated with Smith’s photographs and I suspect they will prove inspirational for many new drone pilots. Experienced pilots can skip this book. Note: The publisher provided me with a review copy of this book at no charge. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2022 by Conrad J. Obregon

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