Drone Videography: Camera Movement & Composition

You have your drone and you’re ready to start filming? This class is for anyone interested in aerial cinematography and this can help you create beautiful aerial footage. My name is Brian Garcia, I’m a wedding and real estate filmmaker. In this class, you’ll create a short video with your drone and I want you to show off your work in the project gallery. I’m not here to tell you how to film with your drone, but you can use this course to get some tips and implement some of the skills I’m teaching here. Mix it up! It doesn't have to be a full drone video. It can also be some drone footage along with your shots on the ground.

You’ll also get a basic understanding of the safety protocols and aesthetics with drone videography. If you want to build your commercial business or just use your skills to post on social media, well this is the perfect course for you.

In this course, I’ll cover these things:

• why will you need a part 107 license?
• Safety
• App used to check flight restrictions
• Basic flight controls
• Camera Movements
• Composition
• Editing basics (I’ll be using Final Cut Pro X)

Students should have a drone to practice on your own terms. Also having an editing program on your computer will help, but not necessary. Preferably Final Cut Pro X.

I’m a professional filmmaker that focuses mostly on Weddings and Real Estate. I received my degrees in film studies:

San Diego State University, Bachelor of Science in Television, Film & New Media: Production

San Francisco State University, Master of Fine Arts in Cinema

My narrative films college received numerous awards at film festivals, including an Emmy award for best student category. During and after college, I continued to work short term contracts for several businesses. I was also a high school video production teacher for 6 years until I was able to run my own video production business.

Message me if you have any questions. I'm very active on Instagram @briangarciafilms

Wedding Sample

Real Estate Sample:

• Intro
• Class Project
• Hobbyist or Commercial
• B4U FLY
• Calibration - IMU & Compass
• Flight Controls
• Push In & Pull Back
• Lines
• Twist & Turn
• Rule of Thirds
• Editing with Final Cut Pro X
• Setting exposure
• Active Track & Parallax Effect - DJI Mavic 2 Pro
• Conclusion