Recap Q&A: How Would You Do An Aerial Shot?

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[theone]

I hope these videos never end, there's so many amazing ideas and their cheap!!

[SkillsWithPhil]

In response to the question: Search for "Storm Drone FF flying platform". For around $360 you get a the complete drone radio controller. It can be used with most small action cameras.

[wearisrachel]

I am so glad I found this channel. So glad. I feel like I can actually do my movies now,

[frugalfilmmaker]

I agree. And some of my shows do better than others, based on search terms. I never expect this show to do all that well because I make it for fans of the channel. Still, if the question is a popular search item, it gets a decent number. For the most part, I seem to get about 10% of my subscribers to watch a video (depending on the content). Get more subscribers and that 10% should equal more views. Maybe.

[celtballadeer]

the AR Drone operates off your smart phone and has a 720 cam. it costs about 300.
images are pretty good and you can copy your clips into any editing app you have.

[TVIason]

it's a really great mic for the price. Have it myself. Okay you better change the cables, but I would buy it!

[FilmCitrus]

I've got the same Sennheiser as Scott and I also picked up two of those cheap shotguns after watching a side-by-side comparison. They're an incredible deal and surprisingly comparable to the ME66. A perfect low budget solution. Go for it.

[SkillsWithPhil]

I added an extra word. Ignore the "a" or "the", which ever you prefere.

[ddesoer]

I did some KAP back in the day. One thing people might be interested in looking up is picavet suspension. It is a good cheap way of leveling shots. Unless you have ideal conditions, a kite is generally going to be too unstable for video (though once we are all shooting 4k and outputing 1080 maybe not). One thing with a kite is you can go HIGH .. so for photography pretty good. You can also take and stitch together multiple shots. So in select circumstances massive image + DVE pan?

[poolboyinla]

The youtube audience is fickle. Getting into the youtube algorithm is key, but getting into it right is the mystery.

[wwShadow]

The mic element does technically move. And you do lose some top end with age. But it doesn't move much so basically no moving parts. --- I've used a monopod with another brace ace bandaged to it, which helps to tell you where it's pointed. I toyed with a camcorder taped to the tail of a kite, we have strong winds here, it's viable. Just test with a rock before putting a camera on the tail. And it's basically fail footage. But if you need to check a roof without a ladder.

[Rvsrv]

thanks for addressing my question about ariel shots, I looked at copters, but i would probably crash it with the camera, seems like balloons of some kind with would be a safer way to protect the equip. i am working on a set up and will email you again with some pics, thanks v

[WillPattenden]

Microphone wise you can sometimes hide them in the shot...For example, hiding a microphone within a fruit bowl or placing it on a shelf that's still pretty close to the actors can work...This is if you are filming in cramped conditions and a boom pole would be too difficult to swing about the place. It's cheap, works just as well and is out of shot. Lovin' the show :)

[SirReelist]

1, 000 subscribers every week? That is awesome! Congrats!

[RavneelChand]

A few flying fish balloons (search your favourite cheap shopping site) may make a suitable blimp. I'd think about removing the original mechatronics to save weight and using cables for control.

[IGoProEVERYTHING]

If the general rule of thumb for a GoPro HERO is that you want to be 4X closer than a camcorder or camera. Than for an aerial shot the "frugal crane should look like it is 40' away.

[juliangiambelluca]

Sorry I meant the 808 #11, it weighs 15gr and films true 780p at 30fps and costs around 40 bucks.

[Droecrest]

That mic is cheap, I may have to try it out. I have got so much help from the Frugal filmmaker group on FB. It is a great way to get info and just connect with like minded people. BTW I'm Australian.

[jameskeatingcontent]

Bit overbudget, but an RTF Phantom and GoPro looks like a great combo on the 'cinechopper' channel. Would offer a lot more control than a balloon I think.

[redhandstudios]

Glad your channel is growing! I remember the first time any of my clips got over 2K views...I popped a bottle of champagne with my wife!