Forum: Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Other Camera Brands
01-16-2019, 02:52 PM
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I got a wee drone last year, so I could learn to pilot them, because I wanted to learn to film with them. Kind of a "Let's wreck the little Cub a few times before we buy the Leerjet, shall we?" thought. So far, I'm not veyer impressed with my piloting, but I'm not 100% sure it's not the cheaper drone contributing to that. I assume it's me, and not the drone, but if it turns out it's the drone, it's gong to be a long learning curve. ;) ---------- Post added 01-16-19 at 03:12 PM ---------- I hadn't watched any of your videos yet... o_o
And I've still only watched one - the first one in Scotland. (we both work at home, and my SO is in a meeting... >.>;;)
I'm assuming your licenses and professional coolness got you so close to most of those ruins, right? IOW, I shoudn't plan on taking any such footage on my next trip there? I've dedicated the majority of my free time for the next few years into sharpening editing skills and certification, and VFX skills, but now I want to sharpen my drone skills, and be able to fly cool places as well. :)
On the national parks - is that a "No." or a "Don't pester people or animals."? There's an understandable aspect to it, but it's also shockingly tragic to think I'd never be able to film something like - well, I mean... All of them! Every one I've ever been to has a zillion gorgeous, photogenic faces. That's kind of the point to them, I know - to sit there and be gorgeous and natural and all, but... No aerial footage of them, like ever? Or at least without a Certificate of Coolness?
Ok... On further reflection, the rational side of my brain likes the idea that you would have to jump through a lot of hoops to fly a drone around a national park. The "ME!" side of my brain thinks it should be "Anyone but me should have to jump through a lot of hoops to do it. I'm responsible enough as it is." ;)
While we're at it, can we make these monsters with quads and dirt bikes and ATVs jump through some hoops before destroying my camping vacation? Let me place the hoops. I have ideas... Like... Dead Horse Point, in Utah. Jump through this hoop, dirt-bike-boy... };)
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