Drone Filmmaking Beginners Guide - How To Fly a Drone

Here is your complete beginners guide for Drone Filmmaking. This video goes through how to fly a drone and how to capture cinematic looking footage. I take you through the entire process and we explore how you can use your drone as a storytelling tool.

DRONE SPECIFIC BEGINNERS GUIDES

MUSIC FOR YOUR VIDEOS

CREATOR RESOURCES

LET’S CONNECT

Disclosures: All opinions are my own. Sponsors are acknowledged. Some links in the description are affiliate links that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.

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00:00 - Drone Filmmaking Beginners Guide
01:29 - Flying Basics
09:04 - Auto & Manual
16:47 - ND Filters
20:13 - Color Profiles
25:23 - Motion
28:58 - Perspective
32:43 - Time Of Day
35:16 - Color Grading
40:02 - Music & Pacing
44:28 - Storytelling
49:32 - Active Track
51:57 - 30 Drone Moves
56:53 - 7 Drone Mistakes

[martinpostmusfilmmaker]

The left joystick explained in 2:20 My tip tip for beginners is a kind of poem, i learn it to myself. ''Up / down, spinning around" Keep that in mind for the left stick. A outstanding vid Jeven!!

[kittuj]

Hello Jeven, This was a brilliant Masterclass for beginners like me. The '30 drone moves' was a complete eye-opener. Didn't realise so many combinations could be used to make engaging footage. Thank you for making tutorials like this!

[jbflyinglow]

With out a doubt we can see the effort and time you’ve put into this project. Very smooth and very well explained. Thank you

[peterfritzphoto]

Jeven - your videos are always so value-packed and beautifully crafted. I'm really grateful for the time and effort you put into these. They've really made a difference to my skill level. Thank you, mate.

[ErickGonzalez-rgxd]

As a beginner in this drone thing, I can't express how much these videos help. Keep up the amazing work, and thanks for all the insights and information. Very few people have the patience and dedication to share their knowledge with others.

[sumbody]

One of the best videos I've seen after viewing literally hundreds of how to type videos. Great job!!!!

[pallas]

Bravo..!!
Beautiful and Complete Tutorial with a Perfect step by step Storytelling, Image Selection and Composition ( that I think require a lot of time).
Saluti da Verona - Italy 🖐🏻

[GreekGod]

Jeven Dovey is a living library of filmography and drone flying. Thank you so much for these awesome videos! You are a true mentor to all of us new pilots capturing the best epic shots like a pro! 😊

[aroundandabout]

Hey Jeven. I've recently got my first drone, and have been scouring YouTube for advice and tips on flying, videography, and anything else I can find. Your channel has been one of the most helpful, so I just wanted to say thanks a lot for what you're doing - it's much appreciated.

[CarmenBejanArt]

I just purchased my dji mini and until it gets delivered I’m binge watching all the awesome content you diligently produced on this subject! I’ve watched a lot of similar videos but I resonate more with the meticulosity and levels of detail that you cover on this matter! Super helpful! Thank you a lot for everything that you do!

[ForWildsSake]

By far one of the most inclusive videos for instruction to beginning drone Pilots and video film making instruction in general. This video took a ton of hard work and it is much appreciated. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge

[TheGlobalExpats]

Thank you Jeven, I have watched your videos since before I even got my Mini 2, and now I'm rewatching them after I've started using my drone. You are extremely helpful and deliver information in a completely understandable way. I'm back here to pick up a few more dynamic shots. YouTube is at a weird crossroad right now but things will begin to pick up soon. If you ever need a break from LA and feel like skipping across the world, we will be happy to buy you a coffee here in Italy. Keep pushing! 😅🇮🇹

[tito]

just got a dji mini 2 and all my questions answered in 1 vid especially the part about nd filters since i thought i should not even fly without an nd filter👍 i definitely gonna be watching this vid couple of times

[ChrisHarden]

Watched the whole thing through. Thanks for the info. I've been flying with the DJI Mini II for several months now, and all of your drone videos have been really helpful.

Well... every video you've made on how to make better videos has been helpful. So thanks!

[hedroxthelegend]

You deserve millions of subs, Jeven! Huge props for the effort, and on point explanations. Keep it up!

[c-LAW]

Everything you teach about photography in 1 this hour video was more than I learned in my two year 2 hour per day high school photography course which took 2 years. That's public school for you.

[Tony_Jeffries]

Such a great video, thank you for your time in this

[waynejohn]

Thanks for taking the time to make this very, very informative video. Absolutely stunning. Great tips and advice. Loved the joystick arrows explaining the how-to-do-it shots. Confusing for a beginner, but very well put together. A viewer does not appreciate the complexity of stick movements needed for such stunning shots. Many thanks. Looking fwd to more.

[jasondilg]

Jeven, as a new drone pilot, THANK YOU. My Mavic 3 arrived Friday and having watched a number of your videos (and putting in a lot of time on a sim) has made me more confident as a pilot and videographer from the jump!

[mloiterman]

Absolutely fantastic video. You know what you’re talking about and you’re not constantly harassing the viewer for likes, subscribes, email lists, etc. Thank you, so much.