53-760 Drone Visual Storytelling
12 units, Carnegie Mellon University
In this course, youll learn how to capture stunning aerial shots with an impressive range of aerial and ground gear including Karma and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drones, Ronin Gimbal camera rig, GoPros, DSLRs and more. Drone photography and videography captures some of the most beautiful images out there, but the tools, techniques, and gadgets used to capture the action are often confusing and difficult to master. Youll learn essential skills for controlling a UAV flight basic flight controls, necessary equipment for successful shooting, planning and lining up the perfect shots, flight prep and safety, waypoint navigation and more. We will cover gear, camera maneuvers, shooting practices, and more.Its the perfect way to get started using aerial footage in all your creative projects. This class not just about doing aerial shots for aerial sake, the instructors will put more emphasis on appropriate integration of aerial imagery within the overall aesthetics of the scene in order to tell more powerful visual stories. Lectures will be held on Tuesdays, but shooting days will be scheduled according to weather. Some of the things covered in this class will be the what and why of aerial cinematography,essential camera maneuvers, best practices for safety, tips for drone and camera control, shot selection, ground to aerial transitions and more. Students are required to have familiarity with basic video editing software. By the end, youll shoot and edit your own beauty reel blending drone and ground videography. While not necessary to fly drones under the supervision of faculty, students may consider getting a drone license prior to or during the course. The FAA test is regulatory in nature and drone experience not required. Contact course instructors for more information and support concerning the FAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Remote Pilot Certificate.
Prerequisites: none listed
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