Video Gear: Action Cams & Drones

Learn how to use action cameras and drones to improve production value. Review the GoPro HERO, Sony HD Action Cam, Garmin Verb, Polaroid Cube, and DJI Phantom quadcopter.

Introduction

• Welcome

1. Mounting GoPros

• Mounting a GoPro
• Jaws: Flex Clamp
• Cages and clamps
• GoPro Chesty chest harness

2. Modifying a GoPro

• The adaptable GoPro
• Stealth
• Adding filters
• Shooting anamorphic footage
• Evaluating the footage

3. Is the GoPro HERO4 Session Right for Me?

• The GoPro HERO4 Session
• What's in the box?
• The technical specs
• Controlling the camera

4. Analyzing the GoPro HERO4 Session

• A deeper look at the GoPro HERO4 Session
• Using the Session in the GoPro ecosystem
• Evaluating footage
• Buying advice

5. Creating a Panning Time Lapse with a GoPro

• Creating a panning time lapse
• Building a timer head
• Using a pro head
• Setting up the cameras

6. Developing GoPro Time Lapses with GoPro Studio

• Developing GoPro time lapses
• Importing
• Processing
• Evaluating footage

7. Is the Garmin Virb Elite Action Camera Right for Me?

• The Garmin Vibe Elite
• Beneficial features of the Garmin Virb Elite
• Drawbacks of the Garmin Virb Elite
• Evaluating the footage

8. Is the Sony HDR-AS15 HD Action Cam Right for Me?

• Overview of the Sony HDR-AS15 HD Action Cam
• Beneficial features of the Sony HDR-AS15
• Drawbacks of the Sony HDR-AS15
• Evaluating the footage

9. Polaroid Cube

• The Polaroid Cube
• Benefits of using the Polaroid Cube
• Accessories for the Polaroid Cube
• Drawbacks of using the Polaroid Cube
• Evaluating the footage

10. GoPro Parallax Time Lapse

• Creating a GoPro parallax time lapse
• Cheap motorized slider
• Second axis with timer head
• Putting it together and setting the shot

11. Shooting with the GoPro 3-Way

• Shooting with the GoPro 3-Way
• Using the GoPro 3-Way as a handle grip
• Using the GoPro 3-Way as a pole
• Using the GoPro 3-Way as a micro tripod
• Closing advice

12. How Do I Register My Drone?

• What happened with the FAA regulations?
• Important issues
• How to register your drone
• How to label your drone

13. Is the DJI Phantom 2 Vision Quadcopter Right for Me?

• DJI Phantom 2 Vision Quadcopter
• Beneficial features of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision Quadcopter
• Limitations of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision Quadcopter
• Essential accessories for the DJI Phantom 2 Vision Quadcopter, Field

14. Working with the DJI Phantom 2 Vision Quadcopter

• DJI quadcopters
• Calibrating the quadcopter
• Flying strategies
• Evaluating the footage

15. Advanced Options for Quadcopters

• Advanced options for flying quadcopters
• Using the Vision app for remote viewing
• Flying with a two-person team: Spotter
• Flying with a two-person team: Controller