Drone cinematography
Antigravity A1 Review: Why This 360 Drone Broke My Brain as a Pro Cinematographer
This might be the hardest drone review I’ve ever done. And I don’t say that lightly. I make a good majority of my living flying drones for big commercial projects, TV shows, and movies. I’ve flown everything from tiny Mini…
DJI SkyPixel Contest Returns With $200,000 in Prizes and Oscar-Winning Judge Wally Pfister
DJI and SkyPixel are launching their 11th annual Photo & Video Contest today, bringing Oscar-winning cinematographer Wally Pfister to the judging panel for the first time. The man who shot The Dark Knight and won an Academy Award for Inception…
Stunning Drone Footage Captures The Ocean Race Europe 2025’s High-Speed Action
The Ocean Race has released breathtaking aerial drone footage showcasing the speed, power, and beauty of Europe’s premier offshore sailing competition. The stunning cinematography captures seven teams that battled challenging conditions across European waters in high-performance racing yachts during the…
The Never-Ending Need For More Storage When You Fly Drones
Hello fellow pilots! I hope you are ready for all your new storage capacities, because the way things are looking, we are going to need MORE. When I started in photography it was the year 1997. In that same year…
DJI Mavic 4 Pro’s Electronic ND Filter Delayed, Not Included in Creator Combo
DJI’s Mavic 4 Pro, a new flagship drone for aerial cinematographers, promised a groundbreaking electronic Neutral Density (eND) filter, but DJI Rumors disclose that it’s been removed from the Creator Combo and delayed due to technical issues. This snap-on accessory,…
Is D-Log M ACTUALLY Better for Drone Video?
Today, I’m going to fly my drone around town to capture various scenes, recording them in both normal color profile and DLOG M color profile. I’ll edit the DLOG M footage and present both versions side by side. I want…
Chris Tangey’s Drone Films Showcase Australia’s Outback at World Expo 2025
Alice Springs cinematographer Chris Tangey’s drone films are captivating global audiences at the Australia Pavilion during World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, which opened on April 13, 2025. His nine short films, displayed on massive 39.4 ft by 19.7 ft…
DJI Inspire 3 Makes History as First Netflix-Approved Drone
Netflix has officially added the DJI Inspire 3 equipped with the Zenmuse X9-8K Air camera to its approved 4K Originals production list, marking a significant milestone for aerial cinematography. This reportedly represents the first time a drone platform has received…
Mastering Drone Control: The Art of Subtle Finger Movements
Hello fellow pilots! How are you today? Do you control your drone, or does your drone control you? I hope that you are eager and hungry to learn today, because right now I’m sharing with you some knowledge that helped…
SkyPixel’s 10th Annual Contest Showcases Drone Creativity at Its Peak
SkyPixel’s 10th Annual Photo & Video Contest has announced its winners, revealing how far drone imagery has come since the competition’s inception in 2014. Nearly 140,000 submissions vied for over $170,000 in prizes, highlighting the growing sophistication of aerial and…
GoPro Anamorphic Lens Review: Actually Worth It?
This is the GoPro anamorphic lens, announced last September and finally shipping as of today, March 26, 2025. In this video, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know about this lens—from the hardware and how it works to…
Netflix’s Adolescence Wows with Stunning Drone-Assisted One-Shot Technique
The recently released Netflix series Adolescence has captivated audiences and critics with its innovative one-shot filming technique, highlighted by a breathtaking drone sequence in episode two. Directed by Philip Barantini and starring Stephen Graham, the four-episode British crime drama has…