Overview

PDT-LSurvUas-07

Drone (sUAS) Videography & Photography

The small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS), or drone, is emerging as a powerful video and photography platform for both professional and hobbyist videographers, photographers, artists, scientists, and storytellers. This 2-day course will prepare students to capture and edit aerial photos and video footage using the latest drone technology and video editing software. The first day of this course will be spent outside capturing photos and video footage with drones. The second day will focus on editing photography & footage in a computer lab environment.

 

Students will receive training in video camera setup, camera maneuvers, shooting practices, pre and post production planning and film editing. In addition, the course will review safe flying practices with an emphasis on current FAA airspace regulations, rules and privacy concerns.

 

Other Topics Covered in this Course

  • Camera & Gimbal Settings

  • Camera Movement

  • Working with ND filters (180° shutter rule)

  • Tripod Mode

  • Overview of Adobe Premiere Interface

  • Importing Footage

  • Sequence Settings

  • Project / Panel Window

  • Transitions

  • Editing in the Timeline

  • Creating Titles

  • Overview of Color grading

  • Exporting footage

 

Students must bring a laptop, PC or Mac, with them to the editing portion of the class. We ask that students come prepared with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere already downloaded on their devices. You may download the free trial of Adobe Premiere and the free trial of Adobe Photoshop a few days prior to the class if you do not own either of these Adobe software products. Please keep in mind that each free trial only lasts 7-days, and you will need it for this course.

If you do not have a laptop, you can contact Kyle Hirshkind (kyle.hirshkind@unh.edu) to reserve a loaner for use during the workshop.

All additional course resources and materials will be provided.

What You Will Learn

PDT-LSurvUas-07

Drone (sUAS) Videography & Photography

Students will receive training in:

  • Introduction to aerial cinematography
  • Equipment and camera setup
  • Composition of aerial shots and maneuvers
  • Video shooting practices
  • Story boarding and shot list overview
  • Copyright law
  • Live scenario video filming, on location
  • Editing and packaging an aerial shoot
  • Hands on training with editing software
  • Safe flying practices, FAA rules, airspace and privacy concerns

Travel & Site Information

PDT-LSurvUas-07

Drone (sUAS) Videography & Photography

The Browne Center for Innovative Learning

340 Dame Road, Durham, NH, 03824

From the South - Boston

  • Follow I-95 North into New Hampshire
  • Take Exit 4, on the left, to merge onto NH-16N/US-4 W to White Mountains
  • Take Exit 6W to merge onto US-4 toward Durham/Concord...

From the North - Maine

  • Follow I-95 South into New Hampshire
  • Take Exit 5 onto NH-16N / US-4 W toward Newington/Dover
  • Take Exit 6W to merge onto US-4 toward Durham/Concord...

Directions Continued

  • Take the NH-108 Exit toward Durham/Newmarket
  • Turn onto NH-108 South
  • Turn left at the lights to stay on NH-108 South
  • Turn left onto Durham Point Road, follow for 3.3. miles
  • Turn right on Dame Road, turns into dirt road, follow for .4 miles
  • Turn left at the blue Browne Center sign (sign is on right side of road)
  • Follow driveways to the end, past main building into the large parking lot

Tools & Materials

PDT-LSurvUas-07

Drone (sUAS) Videography & Photography

Required Items - Students Must Bring with them:

  • Laptop (Mac or PC)
  • Adobe Premiere Pro Trial or Complete Software (see below)
  • Adobe Photoshop Trial or Complete Software (see below)

Optional Recommended Items to bring:

  • Personal drone (optional)
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug Spray
  • Camping chair
  • SD/Memory card (optional)

Students must bring a laptop, PC or Mac, with them to the editing portion of the class. We ask that students come prepared with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere already downloaded on their devices. You may download the free trial of Adobe Premiere and the free trial of Adobe Photoshop a few days prior to the class if you do not own either of these Adobe software products. Please keep in mind that the free trial only lasts 7-days, and you will need it for this course.

If you do not have a laptop, you can contact Kyle Hirshkind (kyle.hirshkind@unh.edu) to reserve a loaner for use during the workshop.

 

  • Students are welcome to bring their own drone to the class, however, it is not required. Drones for recording both photos and videos will be provided to students (DJI Phantom, DJI Mavic, DJI Spark).

 

  • All additional course resources and materials will be provided.

Instructor Bios

PDT-LSurvUas-07

Drone (sUAS) Videography & Photography

  • Pete Fullerton

    Pete Fullerton

    Pete Fullerton is the owner of Fast Century Films, a full service video production company. Pete started flying in 2013 and quickly became fascinated with their ability to get unique and interesting shots. Pete is a licensed FAA part 107 drone pilot and always finding ways to incorporate aerial footage into his work. When not flying you can find Pete in his editing suite cutting up footage, editing a timelapse and planning his next shoot.
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