{"product_id":"how-to-operate-a-drone-as-a-filmmaker-and-use-it-to-get-noticed","title":"How to Operate a Drone as a Filmmaker and Use It to Get Noticed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42C2CB; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eIn very little time, drone photography has become widely—perhaps \u003cem\u003etoo\u003c\/em\u003e widely—used in countless films, television shows, commercials, and other media projects. And along with this wide adoption of drones has come a demand for those who can successfully and artfully operate them. This presents a potentially lucrative and rewarding opportunity for cinematographers looking to expand their reach and build their skill set. Yet with the clear overuse of drone photography in media today, each to varying effects, it’s evident that not all drone shots are created equal, and standing out requires a deeper level of skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdding drone cinematography to your film, TV or new media project can breathe new life into shots that may, in the past, have cost your budget heavily. But finding success with drones requires more than knowing simply how to pilot one; a cinematographer needs to understand how to properly use the tool and work with clients and artists to get those perfect shots. The truth is, for as often as drone camerawork is used in film, television and new media today, you can still stand out as a cinematographer in a big way by using drones smartly, artfully, and effectively. But what turns drone photography from mediocre to great? And how can you use this tool to stand out and not only enhance your current project but also help you get more work in the future?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChris Tangey is one of the most sought after drone cinematographers in the world. \u003c\/strong\u003eHis impressive career as a cinematographer has him working for \u003cstrong\u003eNetflix, Warner Bros. Columbia Tristar, BBC, National Geographic, Discovery, Lonely Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e and more. He recently won \u003cstrong\u003e\"Best Aerial Cinematography\"\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean Cinematography Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e, and both \"\u003cstrong\u003eBest Drone\u003c\/strong\u003e\" and \"\u003cstrong\u003eBest Scenography\u003c\/strong\u003e\" In the \u003cstrong\u003eNew York International Film Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e. He was also awarded a \u003cstrong\u003eJury Commendation in the World Drone Awards in Siena Italy \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eand\u003c\/strong\u003e has 2 Gold and 4 silver awards from the Australian Cinematographers Society. \u003cem\u003eChris has quickly become a leader in the field of aerial imagery and is ready to share what he knows exclusively with the Stage 32 community.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChris will continue his drone cinematography education by expanding into the more intermediate and advanced elements of creating a great drone shot and using your work to help you get work. \u003c\/strong\u003eHe will begin by going over \u003cstrong\u003ethe nuts and bolts of operating a drone\u003c\/strong\u003e, including preparation and safety checks, \u003cstrong\u003eproper thumb and finger placement\u003c\/strong\u003e, and what \u003cstrong\u003ethe 180 degree shutter rule\u003c\/strong\u003e is. He’ll also explain how to maintain the shutter rule with ND and PL filters and teach you \u003cstrong\u003ehow to properly take off and land\u003c\/strong\u003e. He will also give you tips of \u003cstrong\u003ehow to eliminate variables and trip points when planning your flight\u003c\/strong\u003e and will show you how to continue to improve. Next Chris will break down the anatomy of a good drone shot. He will explain when drones are useful and when they should actually replace a jib or dolly shot. He’ll talk about the importance of getting the shot you’re after and \u003cstrong\u003ehow to tell if you’re overshooting\u003c\/strong\u003e. Next Chris will discuss different types of cinematic drone shots, including\u003cstrong\u003e landscape shots, dolly shots, and lift shots\u003c\/strong\u003e. Then he’ll go more in depth of when you SHOULD use a drone and when you SHOULDN’T, including \u003cstrong\u003equestions you should ask yourself before using the drone\u003c\/strong\u003e, how best to plan your shot, and wha\u003cstrong\u003et situations are most effective for drones\u003c\/strong\u003e. Finally, Chris will go over how drones work in the industry and how this particular skill set fits in. He’ll teach you \u003cstrong\u003ethe best ways to show off your talent and get noticed\u003c\/strong\u003e and give you tips on \u003cstrong\u003epathways to find work, including networks and communities, forums and drones for hire databases\u003c\/strong\u003e, and how that intersects with representation. \u003cem\u003eChris will leave you with a lot more context, skills, strategies, and knowledge to start using drones for your project and stand out from the pack while doing it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42C2CB;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is Part 2 of Chris Tangey's Drone Cinematography Webinar Series. To check out Part 1, now available on demand, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stage32.com\/webinars\/Drone-Photography-How-to-Break-In-and-Succeed-as-an-Aerial-Cinematographer\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"color: #cdcdcd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42C2CB; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"My career as a cinematographer has been “elevated\" greatly \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eby incorporating drones and knowing how to use them properly to get the best possible shot. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eI'm so excited to share my experiences with the Stage 32 community and give everyone the knowledge to use this powerful tool to their creative and financial advantage\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_quote\" style=\"color: #cdcdcd;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42C2CB; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e-Chris Tangey\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stage 32","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48055988388147,"sku":"","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/7728\/4659\/files\/image_65c5a4224b4ae.jpg?v=1707451429","url":"https:\/\/stage32.myshopify.com\/products\/how-to-operate-a-drone-as-a-filmmaker-and-use-it-to-get-noticed","provider":"Stage 32","version":"1.0","type":"link"}