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Inexpensive consumer drones that offer ease of flight and high-quality photography and videography have exploded on the market recently, creating what can only be described as drone mania amongst a diverse range of potential users. Because camera-carrying drones still really only exist on the edge between hobby and the mainstream, there is still a lot of confusion about what these small drones are capable of doing. The decision to purchase one is just the first in a long stream of things a new owner must think about. Aerial Photography and Videography Using Drones is designed to help you make the most of the opportunities these nimble, affordable, and accessible flying machines have created for aerial photography and videography. Within this definitive guide, you’ll learn about the following: • the current state of camera drone equipment • how to become a competent drone operator • tips for getting the best aerial still images and videos • stories from aerial photographers and videographers from around the world • the current regulatory state for drone usage in the U.S. • techniques demonstrated in several videos you can download from peachpit.com, along with pre-flight checklists and worksheets for flight training.
Aerial Photography and Videography Using Drones, by Eric Cheng
- Amazon Sales Rank: #96597 in Books
- Published on: 2015-11-05
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.90" h x .70" w x 6.00" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 288 pages
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“Eric is perhaps the most dedicated envelope-pusher I’ve ever met when it comes to equipment and technology. You couldn’t ask for a better field guide to this new frontier.”
—From the Foreword by Adam Savage, co-producer and co-host of Mythbusters on Discovery Channel
“Essential reading for anyone curious about consumer quads, especially all my family and friends who can't stop asking about my funky flying camera. ”
—Norman Chan, editor of Tested.com
“… the ultimate guide for aerial imaging. From techniques, to demystifying gear, to understanding the regulatory environment, this is essential reading for new and experienced operators alike.”
—Gregory McNeal, JD/PhD co-Founder of AirMap, Professor of Law and Public Policy at Pepperdine University, contributor to Forbes.com
“Drones dramatically change the way we think about film and photography, allowing for the capture of completely new perspectives. Eric leads you down a path of getting to know this new language; it’s thrilling and beautiful.”
—Damian Kulash, Jr., lead singer of OK Go and music video director
“Aerial photography has been overly complicated ever since cameras were first introduced to DIY drones. Eric delivers a much needed introduction to give you the best possible start in the craft.”
—Austin Furey, marketing manager, Flite Test
About the Author
Eric Cheng is an award-winning underwater photographer, aerial imager, and publisher. Caught between technical and creative pursuits, Eric holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in computer science from Stanford University, where he also studied classical music performance. He publishes Wetpixel.com, the leading underwater photography community on the web, and writes about his aerial imaging pursuits at skypixel.org. You can see his photography at echengphoto.com. He was recently Director of Aerial Imaging at DJI, the largest consumer drone manufacturer in the world.
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful. Up In The Air By Conrad J. Obregon Every year I attend a big photography exposition. Last year there was just one drone exhibitor. This year there were more than a half dozen. Drone photography seems to be here.Eric Cheng is a drone apostle, having spread the word of the uses and advantages of drone photography, including as a representative of the largest ready-to-fly drone manufacturer, DJI. His book covers all aspects of drone photography, although for a few demonstrations, there are references to on-line videos. The book includes chapters on equipment, learning to fly, aerial stills photography, aerial videography, real world stories (which is a portfolio of still drone photographs), and flight, policy and travel (which discusses the status of rules applicable to drone flight as well as how to travel with a drone). This is the most comprehensive book on drone photography I’ve seen.Before going on, I have to confess that I had been opposed to the use of the word “drone” to describe these aircraft, preferring “unmanned aerial vehicle” because of the negative connotations associated with the word. Now, given the rapidly growing positive uses of these platforms, even though there is also an undercurrent of fear and distrust in the public, “drone” seems unavoidable.The book uses DJI’s Phantom 3 Professional for many examples. This is not an unreasonable choice, given how DJI’s drone dominates the market. The book also deals only with ready-to-fly drones and not the hobbyist’s assembled drones.The chapter on learning to fly is really just a familiarization, given the number of drone options available. In my case after experimenting with an inexpensive toy drone, I had to resort to the manufacturer’s publications and videos as well as many on-line resources before I felt competent.(Perhaps not so competent; in speeches Cheng warns that drones are vulnerable. The toy drone that I lost in a tall pine tree and the two Phantoms that drowned might challenge that competence.)With regard to both still photography and videography, Cheng emphasizes that it is useful to think of a drone as a three dimensional device to put one’s camera into a position to capture images. He discusses the limitations and capabilities of drones, but to fully utilize a drone, one will have to go beyond the discussion in this book. For example, although the author discusses the HDR capability of the Phantom 3, one ought to understand both how to shoot and process HDR photographs.Cheng’s discussion of the regulatory environment is important to drone pilots, to insure they are not breaking the law or public expectations. He acknowledges that this is a rapidly changing situation and urges monitoring this environment.A while ago I reviewed this book’s companion Learn-by-Video and complained that it did very little educating. This book is far superior. You will still have to look at other sources to learn to fly a drone and use tools like Intelligent Orientation Control but this book will provide a good foundation for newcomers and contain a tip or two for more experienced pilots.
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Great technical resource. Concise, well-written. Beautiful pictures you simply can't get with an airplane or helicopter. By Rob Carswell The best book about using drones for aerial imaging…aka taking pictures from the sky! Eric Cheng is both a techno-wizard and creative artist, turns out he writes well too. This book is good news for DJI Phantom and Inspire owners. Even though Eric goes to great lengths to display even-handedness to other drone manufacturers (Parrot, 3DR, Yuneec), most of us are DJI customers and Eric gives very specific advice and examples as if the audience is using a DJI product. Note: You are still going to need to read the User Manual for your drone as well as visit the FAA’s Know Before You Fly website, but once you do, this book will get you started making dope YouTube videos and perhaps a flyover clip of a property for a real estate listing. Don’t accept money for your videos though, at least in the US. For that, as Eric details in his section on current regulation, you’ll need to ask the FAA for special permission. Like I said, best book in the space.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. If becoming the Spielberg of the skies is on your to-do list, this book is for you! By Good Amazon Customer If you want to go almost instantly from 0-60 in terms of aerial photography (and video) knowledge, this may be the book for you. Mr. Cheng is perhaps the most experienced drone photog on the planet today and has been involved closely with the improvements in the machines and techniques. In this book he freely shares everything he had learned in the process.This book is not an introduction to drones (it covers more advanced camera models though) so the budding aerial photographer would do well to read up on the very basics of how these machines work before tackling this book. Lots of information can be found at various web sites (and even some other book) on the subject of drones for beginners.I have the printed version which is great due to the large number of one and two page example photographs. These are probably visible on the ebook if you have a color device (ipad, etc.), but won't show up in their full glory on a plain Kindle (B&W).pic is my book and my machine - ready for action!
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