The Photographer's Guide to Drones, 2nd Edition

Learn to master your dronethe gear, the technique, the photography, the videoand create jaw-dropping visuals! Over the last few years, drones and quadcopters have become the hottest new gear in photography, whether youre 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 havent mastered its use yet. No matter what model you may ownwhether thats a popular Mavic, Mini, Air, or Phantom from DJI, or another brandyou 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 techniquesboth basic workflow and advanced techniquesunique to aerial photography that you need to know, such as how to make videos look both dynamic and smooth Youll learn everything you need to know about drones and quadcopters in order to take your photography to new levelsliterally! 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