5 Brilliant DRONE Hacks: Stunning Night Footage 🔸 Beginner Drone Tips Low Light DJI Mini 3 & Mini 2

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This is one of my most requested drone topics. I LOVE flying at golden hour and at night so I put together 5 most helpful tips for low light. In this episode I use my DJI Mini 3 Pro & my DJI Mini 2, but obviously any drone footage can benefit from these tips. Please let me know if you have any questions.
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@TedNemeth Жыл бұрын

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@Self_Proppelled Жыл бұрын

I feel like your tips and tricks are much more useful for beginners like me than many of the other video makers out there. It's a more common sense approach. Thanks for sharing!

@AZGeek520 Жыл бұрын

More great tips, Ted. Good stuff. Thanks for sharing your cinematic creativity.

@deklerckdavid Жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you for these tips and tricks. Can’t wait to try them out!

@marktate1518 Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for the great content. 🤙

@MikeKinney8675 Жыл бұрын

Ted thank-you for looking-out for us. You always have great information, and advice.

@mrfq_abg Жыл бұрын

Hi Ted, thank you so much for this video. You videos focus on how to be a better drone cinematographer, and doing the best with what you have in hand. Its because of people like you who are generous with their time & knowledge, who give rise to great content and art. Cheers my friend.

@DRONIXAR Жыл бұрын

This is wonderful, thanks for sharing Ted

@KTHKUHNKK Жыл бұрын

Excellent Excellent tips. You really know your stuff. Keith

@ronhiller3301 5 ай бұрын

Great video, thanks for sharing 👍

@budiprasetya 6 ай бұрын

Amazing @TedNemeth. I enjoy your videos so much. Kudos!

@BobCaseyAerial Жыл бұрын

Great Tips Ted

@jayvqz Жыл бұрын

Man good stuff Ted I find myself using you're methods and definitely a learning curve 🤙🏻

@ninja-japan Жыл бұрын

I learned a lot from your video. Many thanks my friend. Thank you for your continued support this year.

@waynegarmonphotography Жыл бұрын

Great tips!

@richardpesce5325 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ted!!!

@droneartmedia Жыл бұрын

Top work mate, always informative 😉👍

@izzaniielachannel Жыл бұрын

Very nice sir thanks for sharing..beautiful

@beldavius Жыл бұрын

Nice! Thanks for reinforcing the exposure triangle. It's so critical, especially with drones, to remember that it's not a sin to adjust the ISO above the minimum! Think I'll have to try the time shift technique out since there isn't much ambient light on the farm! Crashed my Air2, so I'm currently droneless, but hope to change that soon!

@chevyriding4646 Жыл бұрын

Hell ya it’s my boii dropping some more bad ass videos. Been watching old ones awesome stuff bro bro.. I suggest ur channel to everyone actually learn a lot an make it more fun to get out an try new stuff

@PhreddCrintt Жыл бұрын

Brilliant. Thanks you Ted.

@robodrone5662 Жыл бұрын

Useful info 👍

@LipFung Жыл бұрын

awesome low night tips for drone. thank you so much :)

@HikeFly22 Жыл бұрын

Great tips.

@tudorcosmin-andrei4203 6 ай бұрын

Great tips, I’ll practice on them … Many thanks ! 🙏 💪🏼🎩

@TedNemeth 6 ай бұрын

Tudor thank you my friend! Welcome aboard to our FLYING CAMERA CREW.

@DavesEpicPhoneShots Жыл бұрын

Great video Ted, very informative and I love to be informed. I will be trying out your night time tips for sure!

@TedNemeth Жыл бұрын

Dave thanks for watching good sir. You have some great landscape there to test this on. Loved your latest episode with the long exposure. Was fun to follow along.

@ProfKlaus Ай бұрын

Wonderful video Ted.

@michaelantcliff5906 Жыл бұрын

The tips, tricks and techniques in this video are pure gold. You cannot find technical advice like this for drones anywhere else on the web. I love the technique of “shooting for the edit” which is really at professional level and so classy. And “Video Herpes” Ted….you always give me a chuckle with your wacky commentaries. Top shelf stuff as always. Please keep these gems coming Ted

@CarolinaAirshots Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@coffeecountyaerials Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips, I can't wait to try them. Thanks again, great video

@TedNemeth Жыл бұрын

thank you for watching and being part of the community here. Great to see your recent posts. Stay active!

@TheGedi69 Жыл бұрын

Just what i've been waiting for. I bought my Drone 1st off for Filming my Lasershows, So getting the best out of the mini 3 pro at night is what i'm after. I'll be putting these tips into action over the coming months. Thanks again dude

@pointofviewgr Жыл бұрын

Very useful tips 👍

@eddydv58 Жыл бұрын

Thanks friend, wonderful tips. 😁👍✌️🤗

@shsechas Жыл бұрын

Haven't flown at night yet, but these are certainly some good tips to have when I'm ready. I'm still trying to get better flights during the daylight. LOL Have a great weekend Ted.

@gunnsteinnjonsson9166 Жыл бұрын

Another great episode, Ted. All your episodes are so full of great and useful advice that l will be coming back again and again to watch and learn. Thanks 😀

@TedNemeth Жыл бұрын

thank you good sir!

@KayVgKatTV Жыл бұрын

Useful and helpful tips. Learned something today. ISO is indeed big factor that is very helpful

@thisdroneupflying Жыл бұрын

Outstanding video Ted. So many helpful tips in this! 👍👍

@TedNemeth Жыл бұрын

thank you my good man. Loved your Marthas Vineyard flight. Cool experience.

@JaroslavBengl Жыл бұрын

This is super useful episode, Ted! 🤩👍🏻I was just this weekend trying to film at night with my good old Mini 2, visiting the mountains during the full moon. For the photos it was working, but for the video, max 3200 ISO was just not enough to capture it... With mirrorless I had to go up to 32000 ISO to be able to film the train at night. I finally understand, why your time-shifting approach is so needed in the cinematography.

@danielh2 Жыл бұрын

Great advice! 👏🏻 I totally agree with your tips. 💯 I’ve been filming lots of video during polar nights up in the Arctic Circle.

@TedNemeth Жыл бұрын

hey Daniel. Wow filming in the Arctic Cicle?! That sounds amazing. Vacation?! Thank you for watching and the kind words.

@zerofocus9383 Ай бұрын

Video Herpes might be the most accurate description of dark noise brother lol. Decent vid man, have a sub

@thebirdman6289 Жыл бұрын

The "K" Heron sign over the door of the Estate House was pretty funny!

@cAv_Media Жыл бұрын

Great Episode Ted! That's opened up a whole world of new opportunities. That's really interesting about Fan Ho. Beautiful shots. You've articulated that time shift method perfectly 👏👍

@TedNemeth Жыл бұрын

yeah buddy! thanks for the kind words. Glad you found value. I’m usually not one to super heavy modify the footage, but I do like this technique. Man I’m super grateful you’re part of the community here. Fly safe.

@porkyparry1 10 ай бұрын

From golden hour. To golden shower. This guy's the business

@TedNemeth 10 ай бұрын

Anthony I appreciate it good sir.

@canadiangemstones7636 Ай бұрын

Straight outta tRumptown!

@thebosseschair 11 ай бұрын

Great video just got into drones with the Dji Mini 2SE it's an excellent drone but the only thing it's lacking slightly is how well it does videos in low light even with manual settings, however photos in night mode on the other hand can be pretty good but for the price simply cannot complain and will eventually upgrade to one that does night vids better. In particular thinking or the DJI Fly 3 that just came out.

@VisualLineOfSight Жыл бұрын

K.H. House. 😂 that was funny.

@shootcutdeliver Жыл бұрын

Thanks TED

@TedNemeth Жыл бұрын

hey buddy. thanks for watching.

@unlisportstv5309 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@TedNemeth Жыл бұрын

right on man. Glad you enjoyed it. If you have any specific questions I would be glad to help. Fly safe and welcome aboard sir.

@DroneViewsMedia Жыл бұрын

You're always full of tricks and giggles, video herpes gave me a laugh 🤣 Great video, man

@DeepankarDetrox Жыл бұрын

This type of storytelling while teaching the drone tips & tricks is different! Loved it & subbed

@TedNemeth Жыл бұрын

ahh man thank you! That’ means a lot. I’m trying to develop that style as kinda my signature creative style. Thank you for letting me know you like it.

@-Fink Жыл бұрын

Nice residence from Ken Heron! We also have such chalets in Switzerland! .Danke für die guten Tipps. Gruß Fink

@TedNemeth Жыл бұрын

thank you my friend. Ha! You spotted my Ken Heron Easter egg.

@MrRoqblok Жыл бұрын

Oh Yeah! Your B&W or Grayscale (LOL) is what I'm talking about. Contrast, lighting, composition, gamma levels. Being a new drone user but a photographer brings both together. I need to get my 107 license, first before I fly at night! (wink, wink). Great advice on cinematography. Only if my wibble was on my M3P. Thanks, Ted. Cheers.

@chadfahlenkamp1134 11 ай бұрын

🤔Time shift😮 Dawn and dusk are my favorite times of the day... It makes sense to represent them in my stories but I didn't think it was really possible. Thanks for sharing this technique!

@TedNemeth 10 ай бұрын

hey Chad. Yes blue hour and moon light scenes can be tragically beautiful. But only a super bright aperture can capture them in video.

@dronimahoney Жыл бұрын

Hi Ted🙋‍♂ Night shots are always magical🎥👌 very interesting tips from you....will try it today👍 see you next video my friend🙋‍♂

@TedNemeth Жыл бұрын

hey buddy. LOVE night shots. Hey any travel plans for 2023?

@dronimahoney Жыл бұрын

@@TedNemeth not really but the year has only just begun🙋‍♂

@SteveMayedaTV Жыл бұрын

Great vudeo

@TedNemeth Жыл бұрын

thank you Steve. Hope it helped. I’m working on a video now with some fun editing tricks. Fly safe buddy.

@rccrawlervenezuela Жыл бұрын

Excellent 👏 way to start the year, with these tip's videos, and the best way is to practice, practice and I think that one of the very important details that you mention in your video Ted, is planning. We have to plan and develop the whole idea in the environment where the photographic and video shoots will take place, because we will simply run out of batteries and we will not achieve good material. We must not fail to mention the beautiful landscape that you selected to make this video. A question that calls my attention a lot about your videos, is there a particular reason why you take many shots in black and white? Do you have any video or do you plan to make one talking about techniques and recommendations for black and white shots? Thank you.

@ORGANIZEDCoNfUsioN Жыл бұрын

Very interesting Ted, never thought of this. Going to try it out, thanks brother. Like # 57!!!

@RealLifesJourneyBecomingPinoy 9 ай бұрын

Thank you, I have been working on my KZfaq Channel for over 3 years now and about 2.5 years of flying my DJI mini 2 drone. By the way I give full support tamsak and bananas always and a super big shoutout to this awesome host. He does a great job.

@leeprice674 6 ай бұрын

Happy new year Ted 🎉 I am a new subscriber due to purchasing a used DJi Mini 2. Saw some of your great videos and enjoyed your delivery 👍 I am just over 2 weeks in and have started to get to fly a little less terrified 😂 I appreciate this is an older video from you but can you set me up with low light settings to get me started please? If there is a guide or another way please let me know. I have also downloaded a free editing called Capcut which I will start to learn about. Everything I’ve always captured through phone or video is in Auto but your videos have excited me to start experimenting. I may copy my comments in to a more recent video of yours in case this is too old. Best wishes and thanks for your motivation and inspiration for my new hobby 👍

@TedNemeth 6 ай бұрын

hey Lee! congrats on your Mini 2. I have a Mini 2 and Mini 3 Pro and I fly my Mini 2 more often. Did you watch my latest video? i talk about it. CapCut looks really good. Simple but very capable. I highly suggest you always record in auto exposure and auto white balance. Turn off zebras and histogram and peaking etc. You will always have correct exposure and you can spend the time focusing on cinematography. The only ND filter you need is an ND64. Use that filter on bright sunny days. And no filter on cloudy days and at golden hours. This is my recommendation to you based on my experience and testing. This is what I do. And now spend your time focused on the only thing that matters….better cinematography and creativity.

@leeprice674 6 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Ted that is really helpful. I haven’t seen your latest I don’t think, so I will have a look. Lots to learn and it’s really exciting. Great channel and it’s helpful to see Mini 2 being used by you! All the best 👍

@steveparkins6854 Жыл бұрын

Always inspiring , creative, and informative 🙏👍🎥Ted, re slow shutter speed at night, what would be a slow recommendation with a mini 3 pro, as a starting speed 🙏👍

@TedNemeth Жыл бұрын

hey steve. I had good results with 1/25 on my Mini 3 at night. Very slow movement or no movement, and still had sharp images. This kept the ISO under 1600. Seems like a happy place.

@steveparkins6854 Жыл бұрын

@@TedNemeth thankyou. with the new firmware--just curious , have you tried the new semi auto /manual shutter speed/iso mode? cheers Ted

@bikedoc4145 Жыл бұрын

I loved the K. Heron joke! I love how you take the viewer on a journey in your vids, not many KZfaq creators are ably to do that 👍

@TedNemeth Жыл бұрын

hey my friend. many thanks for the kind words. Let me know if there’s a specific topic you’d like me to cover in an upcoming episode.

@bikedoc4145 Жыл бұрын

@@TedNemeth Thanks! Maybe anything that can help in trying to learn editing with Divinci Resolve. I get so lost trying to learn the program with all the buttons and knobs lol

@djduane1 Жыл бұрын

Awesome night shots, Ted!! WOW! you never cease to amaze me! Do you use your anti-collision light? I put one on the Mini3 Pro hoping it would make it easier for me to see the drone at night but I didn't see it at all (guess cuz it's on top of the drone)! Maybe I should try putting one on the back as well? How do you keep track of your drone at night? Perhaps your eyesight is far better than mine!!! Thanks for a bother great video!!! Ansel would be proud!

@blackmamba6938 Жыл бұрын

I think most people don't even look at their drone, but just look at the screen. Then if they want to see the drone, they just fly it closer using the map and when it's close enough, you can see it.

@davidberlant57 6 ай бұрын

Great video! question, what are your thoughts on ND filters at night? is that counterintuitive?

@TedNemeth 6 ай бұрын

hey David. thank you for watching the episode. Yes ND filters are not needed at night. The purpose of ND filters is to reduce the amount of overall light. At night you want more light hitting the sensor.

@SimplyScotlandPhotography Жыл бұрын

I live very rural and get a lot of big moons here in Scotland. I have tried many times to catch this light and yup failed miserably. Thanks for sharing this and happy Newyear from Scotland. Ps the swans what time of the day? 😎

@TedNemeth Жыл бұрын

hello my friend! thank you for watching and sharing. I want to visit your country one day. My grandmother is from Scotland. She was a famous filmmaker (Mary Ellen Bute). I say famous….but more like known in the avant garde experiemental film world. Anycrap. What drone are you flying? I will check out your channel now. That swan clip was filmed in the mid day.

@SimplyScotlandPhotography Жыл бұрын

youtube.com/@simplyscotland This is my wee pageon KZfaq. I really have to make myself do video as I said my toes curl when I watch it back 🤣

@jdrone Жыл бұрын

nice to meet you friend. This is a very useful fix. Both drones and cameras are considered the same information. In the case of drones, if low-file is not supported, most of them do not have an aperture mode. When shooting at night, you should shoot in manual mode, not auto mode, and in this case, you should fix the shutter value and use ISO appropriately. This is a useful word to eliminate noise when shooting at night. When shooting at night, if there is light in a specific subject and it is very dark in other areas, you can reduce noise by adjusting the exposure to the area where the light shines. I hope to share and get more information in the future. Please let me know more useful information in the future. Your new friend JDrone.

@louietuna8091 Жыл бұрын

Great tips, as always! Charge me double, Ted.

@TedNemeth Жыл бұрын

Louie many thanks for watching buddy.

@Babalouie59 Жыл бұрын

@@TedNemeth You changed my focus from drone pilot to cinematographer. Come show us how to shoot our bridges in Portland. Free lodging if your 'broke ass' needs it!

@crowbaril903 Жыл бұрын

What’s the mirrorless with the mini 2

@misibo 2 ай бұрын

Hi Ted. What do you think about the night mode of the mini 4 pro?

@TedNemeth 2 ай бұрын

hey buddy. ha! I’m actually testing it tonight for the first time. I borrowed a M4P from a friend. Will let you know. I have a M3P and will do a side by side comparison. I love how my M3P does at night.

@misibo 2 ай бұрын

@@TedNemeth Hey Ted - I am very curious to see what the result of your test is. I happened to see a very impressive video on the channel of "DM Productions" about the quality of the night mode of the M4P. I'm very excited about your experience.

@TheStarflare Жыл бұрын

What software did you use to edit? I like to get into editing but I'm not sure what to get or what's good for beginners

@TedNemeth Жыл бұрын

hello my flying filmmaker friend. I use LUMAFUSION. I absolutely love it. It’s so extremely easy to use, yet powerful enough for even professional work. It actually makes editing fun. For me at least. Let me know what you choose.

@TheStarflare Жыл бұрын

I was thinking Adobe photoshop, but I just can't stick to that, I need to research 1st and see other software , and obviously from seeing this video it inspired me. And the way u showed ur work. 100/10.

@Teasebag 11 ай бұрын

The technique is just Day for Night, shoot at dusk and clouds help.

@TedNemeth 11 ай бұрын

yes exactly. It was perfect for two different shots that I truly wanted to get so I thought I’d share it.

@MACDRONEPRODUTORA Жыл бұрын

Time shift? Is this Sci Fi filming ? I had to watch twice to understand because I speck Portuguese. This is way out of the box, thank you for enlightening me.

@mdpetty53 Жыл бұрын

Time shifting my ass. It's called shooting day for night by every professional photographer and cinematographer on earth and always has been.

@TedNemeth Жыл бұрын

yes sir! And I was taught the technique by someone who called it time shifting. I’ve heard others call it that as well. I’ve also heard it called shooting day for night. Sounds like you’ve only heard it called shooting day for night. The technique has other names also. It’s just different names for the same technique.

@gimbalair Жыл бұрын

I have the mini3 and the Avata, I have a few indoor fpv drone fly throughs, the Avata camera is nowhere near as good as the mini3, its crippling me, going to have to stick a better camera on the top, but people saying the GoPro is not much better.

@TedNemeth Жыл бұрын

congrats on 2 great flying cameras. I haven’t tried the Avata. It seems more like a little video game than a true movie making piece of kit. But looks fun.

@droneeyesview Жыл бұрын

How about dji MA2

@TedNemeth Жыл бұрын

hello! I’m not sure what your question is. MA2. Is that the Mavic 2? are you asking if these techniques work on the Mavic 2?

@droneeyesview Жыл бұрын

Mavic air 2 can use the same technique?

@DeltaXMusic Жыл бұрын

🌛🌜

@seekter-kafa 3 ай бұрын

''you dont wanna sun in your night shot''???!! yeah right... you dont wanna see stars in the sky at noon

@patrickjeromeobaldo2450 Жыл бұрын

As much as I wanted to try night shots, it's prohibited where I live even with a drone certificate! It requires a special permit, which is only provided for events.

@TedNemeth Жыл бұрын

Wow I never heard that before. What country are you located?

@patrickjeromeobaldo2450 Жыл бұрын

@@TedNemeth I live in the Philippines. While there are a few bloggers who fly at night (and I'm pretty sure they don't have permission to do so), it's still something that a drone operator can be prosecuted for.

@BrooklynJimmie Жыл бұрын

I've been educated again...

@robverhagen777 Жыл бұрын

Just had my first night flight edited ( kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ebd3bMKQqqmanpc.html ) and could have used your valuable tips. I will keep them in mind for the next time!

@andrewbinns82 Жыл бұрын

Tip one : cheat a day shot Tip two : use auto exposure And I'm outta here

@kaimultivideo4956 Жыл бұрын

A “pro cinematographer” who uses lumafusion and cant properly sync audio and video. 🤔

@TedNemeth Жыл бұрын

yup! Many thanks for watching. -TED

@MurCellic1903 11 ай бұрын

Dude, half of the video is not even night footage and some ads. This "time shift" - It's cheating. I knew it was a day shot the second I saw it. And overexposing your shots are such a horseshit. Every photographer will tell you to underexpose to protect your highlights and yes they still matter at night shots. If you're changing your exposure just by ISO, it doesn't matter if you do it on the field or post. Do your research, do better...

@TedNemeth 11 ай бұрын

hey man. thanks for watching. So let me get this straight…..you think there is ONLY ONE correct technique / opinion in photography & filmmaking? Ha! If you put 50 of the top cinematographers in a room to talk about technique and what is correct & incorrect…..they will probably be throwing chairs at each other pretty quickly. 50 experts = 50 different opinions on the creative process & workflow to achieve their creative vision. This is MY channel where I share MY experiences and MY workflow so others can try it if they want. YOU SAID: “every photographer will tell you to underexpose to protect your highlights.”. WHAT?! Literally 100% wrong. Since when do YOU get to speak on behalf of “every photographer.”? Did this FACT ever occur to you: some photographers expose for the subject, regardless of the shadows & highlights. You should “do your research and do better.”

@k2rick563 Жыл бұрын

Great tips!

@TedNemeth Жыл бұрын

thank you my friend. Hey I loved your sea lions shot. I miss that area.

@k2rick563 Жыл бұрын

@@TedNemeth Thanks Ted! Im thankful I stumbled across your youtube channel, you bring a unique perspective to the drone world- I really appreciate your cinematic and creative direction your site emphasizes. Im coming from a 40 year background in photography and its quite different from the cinematic perspective. Still beautiful in San Diego!