Droning on the Farm

[sirkkelley]

I have done some research about video editing on mobile devices this week and have found that it is very easy to add effects and build intro's!!!
This is more of a test run with some footage that I shot last Friday at a buddy's farm. I just wanted to see if the intro and effects I had built would look decent. The process is very easy but it has many options. I did all of this on my iPhone using Keynote and iMovie, they are both stock apps free of charge. I am excited about all of the future possibilities. Let me know what you think or what mobile apps you are using to edit your videos. Thanks in advance.

 

[RotorWash]

Enjoyed a lot! Opening animations worked flawless and your scene transitions are very well done. And all on an iPhone, wow, great job!

 

[Dragonfly Joe]

Nice work sirkkelley. Flying and editing are smooth as butter. Appreciate you sharing with us.

 

[Steve P McManus]

Nice. I like it.

Good Variety. And a lot better Camera work than I can do. lol.

Good Video.

 

[SoccerRef12]

Did you have any issues flying out of a metal barn? Did it lose GPS in the barn?

 

[sirkkelley]

Did you have any issues flying out of a metal barn? Did it lose GPS in the barn?

I didn't lose GPS, but it seemed to affect the altitude hold when i was flying through. The drone would change elevation and i had to react somewhat quickly. I never felt that it was out of control. I flew through a few times and found that the faster i went the less of a problem I had. I had to try it though because there are not many opportunities to fly through something so open.

 

[I B Spectre]

Very impressive work, even more so to learn it was edited on your iphone. As noticed in your previous video on Okaloosa Island, you've really got a talent for composition, editing and supporting soundtrack. Looking forward to seeing more of your work. Thanks for sharing.

 

[sirkkelley]

Very impressive work, even more so to learn it was edited on your iphone. As noticed in your previous video on Okaloosa Island, you've really got a talent for composition, editing and supporting soundtrack. Looking forward to seeing more of your work. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for the comment. I have always enjoyed photography, and with the technology embedded in the new phones and availability of mobile editing software, it makes everyone a professional. I have had my Spark for about a year now and feel that I am getting the hang of understanding how to get shots that I want. Using different editing techniques is what I want to focus on now. Thanks again.

 

[sirkkelley]

Very impressive work, even more so to learn it was edited on your iphone. As noticed in your previous video on Okaloosa Island, you've really got a talent for composition, editing and supporting soundtrack. Looking forward to seeing more of your work. Thanks for sharing.

This is a video that I did last fall. I had only been flying for around 3-4 months at the time. One of the best locations that I have every had the pleasure to shoot at. Working in videos from a "grounded" camera with a variety of perspectives would have been beneficial in this video. I guess everything is a learning experience though.

 

[I B Spectre]

Wow, another winner ?! I can't question as to whether a "grounded" camera would've been beneficial because IMO, it stands tall as it is. I'm surprised the geese were as calm as they were with a drone nearby. Initially I could hardly believe they were unexcited when you approached them low and close, but then I thought I saw the bow of a boat or canoe momentarily in the lower frame, which would be much less concerning to them. You're a good cinematographer and one smooth stick wiggler. Thanks for sharing.

 

[RotorWash]

This is a video that I did last fall. I had only been flying for around 3-4 months at the time. One of the best locations that I have every had the pleasure to shoot at. Working in videos from a "grounded" camera with a variety of perspectives would have been beneficial in this video. I guess everything is a learning experience though.

Ok, that one got me emotional, wth! Awesome job! Shot it out of the park with that one! ? ?

 

[sirkkelley]

Ok, that one got me emotional, wth! Awesome job! Shot it out of the park with that one! ? ?

Thank you.

 

[cappellen]

Very nice video with a lot of variation.

 

[sirkkelley]

Wow, another winner ?! I can't question as to whether a "grounded" camera would've been beneficial because IMO, it stands tall as it is. I'm surprised the geese were as calm as they were with a drone nearby. Initially I could hardly believe they were unexcited when you approached them low and close, but then I thought I saw the bow of a boat or canoe momentarily in the lower frame, which would be much less concerning to them. You're a good cinematographer and one smooth stick wiggler. Thanks for sharing.

What you saw in the bottom right corner of the frame when I was circling the geese was another goose! It tried to take me down (1:34). The footage that I edited out was me pulling up super fast to get away from it. I was still learning to fly, well I guess we are always learning, but I came close to taking a dip in the water many times that day. No risk, No reward.

 

[I B Spectre]

Looking more closely, I see the goose's head just for an instant. One of the things I like about this video is that you start out in monochrome, which is okay since it's the first snowfall and you kind of expect it. Around :50, the color emerges and you notice it, but it's not like a Wizard of Oz moment, it's much more subtle. I had to go back over it to see exactly when it went from b&w to color. Great use of it as a transition. The soundtrack chosen was outstanding.

 

[sirkkelley]

Looking more closely, I see the goose's head just for an instant. One of the things I like about this video is that you start out in monochrome, which is okay since it's the first snowfall and you kind of expect it. Around :50, the color emerges and you notice it, but it's not like a Wizard of Oz moment, it's much more subtle. I had to go back over it to see exactly when it went from b&w to color. Great use of it as a transition. The soundtrack chosen was outstanding.

Thank you. I was skeptical about doing b&w in the intro but I think it worked out. Like you said, “it’s the first snowfall and you kind of expect it.”

 

[twickers14]

One of the most difficult things when filming then editing is shot selection and the pace of the film. Music, for me anyway, is a key component of the whole and you have a real talent for getting all these elements just right. Well done. Especially love the way you used the b/w of the Canada geese to work with the predominant greys of the first snows of the winter. Pepped me up for the day, thank you.

 

[Spark 317]

I have done some research about video editing on mobile devices

I have not, but I'm going to soon.

You've done some incredible work on a device.

I fly with a mini4 and two Droids.

I find it's a drag sometimes to take the card out, transfer to a PC, edit, etc.

How do you transfer the video files to the device?

WiFi, chip reader, cable?

Both videos were awesome.

 

[sirkkelley]

I have not, but I'm going to soon.

You've done some incredible work on a device.

I fly with a mini4 and two Droids.

I find it's a drag sometimes to take the card out, transfer to a PC, edit, etc.

How do you transfer the video files to the device?

WiFi, chip reader, cable?

Both videos were awesome.

I use something like this.

Amazon.com: SD Card Camera Reader for iPhone iPad [Support iOS 9.2 or up],Aiguozer SD Card Reader Adapter Trail Game Camera Viewer for iPhone 6 /6s /7 /7Plus /8 /X/iPad Mini/Air- No App Required: Gateway

Amazon.com: SD Card Camera Reader for iPhone iPad [Support iOS 9.2 or up],Aiguozer SD Card Reader Adapter Trail Game Camera Viewer for iPhone 6 /6s /7 /7Plus /8 /X/iPad Mini/Air- No App Required: Gateway

www.amazon.com

It works really fast and transfers at perfect quality. It was so cheap that I had to give it a try. I have imported videos to my PC and tried editing using a couple of different editing software's but have found that iMovie is the easiest to use and I have also started using Keynote to add different effects. I use a iPhone XS Max, so if you have a mini4 it will be much easier for you with the larger screen.

 

[Brian Snyder]

Very nice job on the video and flying.