AFTER THIS CLASS YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:

• Confidently fly a drone
• Understand basic legal requirements
• Execute simple to intermediate drone maneuvers
• Adjust settings for aerial photography
• Simultaneously adjust the drone and the camera
• Use drones to capture a variety of still and video perspectives
• Edit aerial photography and aerial videography

ABOUT DIRK’S CLASS:

Sure, drone photography looks just like playing a video game, but controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle while simultaneously working a camera takes essential know-how and practiced skills. Take off with confidence and capture aerial photography and videography at angles you never thought possible. In this beginner's class, learn essentials like safe drone flight, essential photography settings, and basic post-processing.

Work with award-winning aerial photographer Dirk Dallas as you learn to control your drone. Whether your drone is collecting dust or you've just opened the box, this class provides the essentials to fall in love with drone photography and videography. From legal restrictions to selecting and operating a drone and accessories, this class covers all the basics of aerial photography with a drone.

Explore a drone's controls, then learn exercises to help hone your flight skills. Flag potential legal restrictions in the United States. Learn settings and tips for capturing great aerial photography, then incorporate motion with video. Finally, work in image processing and video editing to fine-tune your captures. Whether you want to capture aerial images for real estate, environmental studies, commercial advertising, independent movie production, land-use planning or simply creative photography, start flying with confidence.

WHO THIS CLASS IS FOR:

• Any user new to drone flight
• Photographers looking to expand to aerial photography
• Videographers eager to add a new angle with drones
• Drone newbies that want to learn new moves and tricks

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR:

FAA licensed drone pilot Dirk Dallas uses drones to capture new angles in his commercial photography and filmmaking. Also a speaker and professor, Dirk is the founder of FromWhereIDrone.com and the host of the AdoramaTV series From Where I Drone With Dirk Dallas. Along with his creative work, he enjoys teaching and inspiring new drone pilots.

• Class Introduction
• How Dirk Got Started With Drones
• What is a Drone?
• Registering Your Drone
• Drone Terminology
• DJI Go App
• FAA Drone Rules
• Apps for Flying Drones
• Pre-flight: Drone Flight Checklist
• How to Fly Overview: Take off, Hover & Land
• Straight Line & The Simple Box
• The 180 & The Box With Yaw
• Drawing Shapes
• Q&A
• DJI Intelligent Flight Modes
• DJI Go App: Photo Settings
• Tips for Capturing Drone Photos
• Creating Panoramas
• Post Processing for Drone Photography
• DJI Go App: Video Settings
• Accessories
• Tips for Capturing Drone Video
• Camera Moves
• Post Processing For Videography
• Simple Color Correction For Footage
• Adding Music & SFX