The Outdoor Enthusiast's Guide to Photography & Motion
Lesson 20 of 67
What Kind of Drone Should I Buy?
The Outdoor Enthusiast's Guide to Photography & Motion
Lesson 20 of 67
What Kind of Drone Should I Buy?
Lesson Info
What Kind of Drone Should I Buy?
um So what kind of drone Laws and rules keep changing. This is one the most dynamic and rapidly changing areas for photographers and filmmakers. As I already said, Um, if you had, this is kind of, ah, thing that's in flux. And the reason I have this is because for a while they made everybody who flew register their drone and it was like, free. And then it was $5. And now there's a new court ruling on Lee. I think in the last month or so maybe a little more that said that you don't need a register. Your drone. You can get your $5 back. It's the point is it's still being figured out. It's still being figured out. It's a very new area. It's the It's the Wild West of film and photography. Um, there's a lot of details. I wouldn't I'm not for my five bucks. I'm not gonna even bother at this point. My guess is I could see it coming back. Who knows? So, honestly, it doesn't hurt to get it registered. I honestly think it protects you because you get a unique number that you then just put on the...
top of your drone. And this is like your tail number, right? It's got ah, letter number classifications. You put it on the top of here with a sticker. I use a label maker. Throw it on and then away you go. But it should be on there if you have one. Um, if you're commercial, you still have to register using for business. You have to register. I think it's still five bucks. I can't remember. Offhand. I think it's five bucks last I checked. I don't think that has been revised, but again, it's constantly changing. So stay in touch. But you do have to register. You do have to have a number on there. It is very important. You also have to keep your permit with you. Talk about that more in a second. Is this a hobby or am I commercial? Joan Pile. How do you know? Okay, very simple. If you're making money from it in any capacity, even in the exchange of goods, it's commercial. You need the remote pilot license from the FAA, and I'm gonna talk you through that. You know what? What is involved in that? Um and that is the difference if you're making money or not. If somebody's giving you something in exchange for it, you know, like a all flying my drone and you give me free photos. Technically, it's commercial getting some sort of value from it. So that's the That's the way they're separating that out. Um, if you're looking to make money from your drone, you gotta have a commercial drone license to remote pilot certificate. You have to be at least 16 years old, and you have to pass the aeronautical test at an FAA approved testing center, usually a place where you would get your pilot's license if you're to fly a plane and you have to be vetted by the TSA, so there's a process to this, and it's definitely a big process. It shouldn't necessarily keep you away from it. I think it's really worthwhile because similar being a Wild West frontier for rules and the way engagement with these things is working. It also is very much in demand. And if you are looking to augment your revenue channels, being a commercial drone pilot is very, very helpful. Um, and I think that having this is definitely a good, good way to go. Um, if you're already a pilot, you only need to do the online safety test. So you've already got your pilot's license, then you're good to go.
Class Description
Great outdoor photography starts with a love of adventure and exploration. Learn to maximize your skills and optimize your potential with this complete guide to capturing photos and video in the great outdoors. Award-winning photographer and filmmaker Ian Shive will go in-depth on how to create a story through stills and motion in any environment.
Throughout these lessons, Ian will cover scouting and planning, capturing photo and video, and understanding how to get an audience for your final project
Ian will cover:
- Permit needs and location scouting essentials
- Gear basics & prep
- Introduction to using drones
- Fundamentals of moving from still photography to capturing video
- How to capture landscapes
- Composition and lighting techniques
- How to handle low-light situations
- How to capture for stock photography and video
- Getting your work seen in print and publications
- And more!
For four weeks, Ian will be your outdoor guide to capturing the beauty and greatness in nature. If you have a love for nature or adventure, join this class to learn how to turn your passion and social media posts into profit or exposure.
Lessons
- Bootcamp Introduction
- Storytelling with Stills and Motion Overview
- Elements of a Well-told Story
- Storytelling in Motion
- Choosing the Best Gear for Your Outdoor Project
- Gear for Drones
- Gear for Motion
- Inside Ian's Gear Bag
- General Advice for Preparation
- Virtual Scouting
- Weather
- Permits and Permission
- Model and Property Releases
- Health and Fitness
- Checklist
- Location Scouting Overview
- Location Scouting in the North Cascades
- Drone Introduction
- Drone Safety
- What Kind of Drone Should I Buy?
- FAA Part 107 Test: How to Prepare
- Telling a Story With a Drone
- Drone Camera, Lenses and Movements
- Selling Drone Footage
- Why Does a Photographer Need Motion?
- Establish the End User
- Identify Your Audience
- Build a Production Plan
- Create the Story Structure
- The Shooting Script
- Production Quality
- Composition for Stills
- Composition for Stills: Landscape
- Composition for Stills: Telephoto Lens
- Composition for Stills: Macro Lens
- Techniques for Capturing Motion in the Field
- Lenses and Filters for Outdoor Photography
- Capturing Landscapes - Part 1
- Capturing Landscapes - Part 2
- Capturing Movement in Stills
- Shooting Water, Sky and Panorama
- Understanding Stock
- Editorial vs Commerical
- Pricing Stock
- Producing Stock
- Shooting for Social Media vs Stock
- Choosing an Agency
- Assignments and Capturing Stock
- Stock Photography Market
- Create A Style Guide
- Stock Shoot Analysis
- Workflow for Selecting Final Stills
- Initial Editing in Adobe Bridge
- Reviewing and Selecting Motion Footage
- Keeping Track of Your Story Ideas
- Script and Story Structure Evolution
- Editing to the Content
- Music as a Character
- Business Diversification
- Business Strategy
- Pillars of Revenue
- Branding
- Partnerships and Brand Strategy
- Galleries and Fine Art
- Budgeting
- The Future of Photography
- Q&A And Critique
Reviews
monica4
Ian was an amazing instructor.; very fun, enthusiastic, encouraging, and comprehensive. I hope to be able to return as an audience member for another of his classes. It is a privilege and a gift to have access via Creative Live to such a wealth of expertise. Thank you!
Cindee Still
Ian Shive is a dynamic speaker with a wealth of knowledge he is willing to share. He has had a magical path that led to his success. He touches on so many aspects of making, selling and creating images as well as how to market them and make an income from your work. It is so much fun to be part of the studio audience. The Creative Live staff are always so warm and friendly and they feed you like your on a cruise ship! Wonderful experience.
Cindy
What a great class this has been. Thank you Ian Shive and Creative Live! Recently retired, I have set out to learn everything I can about photography and pursue this passion to capture the beauty in the outdoors. Creative Live has served as an amazing educational platform to help me learn everything from how to use my camera, the fundamental technicals, and learn about software and tools. This class brought it all together. At the end of this class my approach to photography and my images are different. Ian shares so much valuable knowledge that will change the way you go about taking a picture; from scouting a location, to thinking through the story and adding elements to an image to evoke an emotional response. My personal growth has been significant and I have changed to the way I approach creating an image from an Outdoor Landscape to an Outdoor Experience. Loved every minute of it, sad the class is over.