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Video Gear: Action Cams & Drones

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Overview

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.

Syllabus

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

Taught by

Richard Harrington and Robbie Carman

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