{"product_id":"introduction-to-drone-cinematography-everything-you-need-to-know-to-get-started","title":"Introduction to Drone Cinematography: Everything You Need to Know To Get Started","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42C2CB; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: teal;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/admin.stage32.com\/vendor\/moxiemanager\/data\/uploads\/15.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"158\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42C2CB; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eAerial images go back to when hot air balloons first went up in the 1700s, but the use of aerial images has exploded in the 21st century with the now ubiquitous Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, better known as drones. In 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 to rent the necessary equipment to get. In the same way, finding success with drones requires more than knowing simply how to pilot one; a cinematographer needs to have the eye and well-developed instincts and they need to understand how to work with clients and artists to get those perfect shots. It's important to know that t\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehe term ‘drone operator’ is often used for those that use these vehicles to capture video or images, but just as cinematographers are never simply referred to as ‘tripod operators’, neither should anyone simply be seen as a ‘drone operator’. A drone is just a new way to place the camera in incredibly exciting places, a tool in a tool belt. Better understanding the steps that can take you to this point can prove exciting and promising for a cinematographer’s career.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\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 He 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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChris will give you the knowledge and tools to get you started to becoming a successful aerial cinematographer.\u003c\/strong\u003e He’ll begin by giving a brief introduction on drone photography, offering a history and understanding of what exactly drones, as well as how they have affected the current state of helicopter-based cinematography. He’ll explain the benefits and exciting potential of drone cinematography and how that has come into play in media today. He’ll lay out \u003cstrong\u003ehow drones and drone photographers work within small and large productions and their crews\u003c\/strong\u003e. Next Chris will give a rundown of \u003cstrong\u003ehow drones work, what the main types of drones are, what the main drone manufacturers are, and what the notable parts of a drone are\u003c\/strong\u003e. He’ll explain what features are offered for different drones and what features are needed for different types of projects. He’ll also give tips on \u003cstrong\u003ewhere to buy your own drone as well as how to obtain a licence to legally operate them\u003c\/strong\u003e. Chris will then outline the safety and legal aspects of operating drones. He will teach you the \u003cstrong\u003egovernmental rules and regulations in most countries\u003c\/strong\u003e, including vertical separation rules and how both controlled and uncontrolled aerodromes are treated. He’ll give you tips on how to navigate these rules while still working with your clients and how to understand what your licence gives you the right to do. He’ll also provide strategies to work within the confines and limits to still get the shots you need as well as strategies to keep yourself and your crew safe. Chris will go over h\u003cstrong\u003eow to break into the industry as an aerial cinematographer\u003c\/strong\u003e. He’ll explain the current marketplace and help outline what level of the marketplace you should be targeting. He’ll give you tips on \u003cstrong\u003ehow to build a reel and display your ability to find opportunities and will teach you how to find and stick to your rate\u003c\/strong\u003e, including ways to not undercut the market, manage value-added rates, and offset licence rights against day rates. Chris will even offer case studies from his own career to demonstrate how best to work with clients and get the shots you’re after. \u003cem\u003eExpect to leave with the knowledge and confidence you need to kick start your own aerial cinematography career.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42C2CB;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\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\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42C2CB;\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e-Chris Tangey\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42C2CB;\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: teal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/admin.stage32.com\/vendor\/moxiemanager\/data\/uploads\/18_11.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"158\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stage 32","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48055985537331,"sku":"","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/7728\/4659\/files\/image_65c5a3dc2222e.jpg?v=1707451359","url":"https:\/\/stage32.myshopify.com\/products\/introduction-to-drone-cinematography-everything-you-need-to-know-to-get-started","provider":"Stage 32","version":"1.0","type":"link"}