How And WHY To Use Drone ND Filters - DJI Mavic 3 / DJI Mini 2 Freewell ND Filters

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How And WHY To Use Drone ND Filters - DJI Mavic 3 / DJI Mini 2 Freewell ND Filters. This video explains why you would use drone ND filters and how to choose the right strength for cinematic footage.
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@TheDroneCreative 2 жыл бұрын

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@JoeBurnsUK 2 жыл бұрын

As a starting point, take whatever your shutter speed is at the correct exposure, then keep dividing by 2. Each time you double your ND number. So in this case the shutter speed was 1/800 for correct exposure. ND2 = 1/400 ND4 = 1/200 ND8 = 1/100 ND16 = 1/50 This can give you a clue as to where to start instead of going through every ND with trial and error. Then just check visually as shown on this video to check you're getting the correct exposure at your desired shutter speed.

@Truth7860 5 ай бұрын

This is the BEST explanation I have ever heard. Easiest to understand and I've been trying to figure this out for a long time now. Well done!! I just subscribed based on this one video.

@michaeljermyn9612 2 жыл бұрын

Probably watched 10 vids on this subject. Thank you for finally explaining it properly so its understandable

@kieronthomas3 2 жыл бұрын

I have watched so many vids about ND filters as I have a DJI Mavic Air 2 and I will be honest I got so confused about how to use them correctly and what the settings do etc, until now!! Thank you so much, the penny has dropped and the information and explanation has made perfect sense! I have subscribed and I am looking forward to learning more from you!! Thanks again!!

@TheDroneCreative 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help, really appreciate your kind feedback. Thanks!

@MrRhodri80 2 жыл бұрын

You explained that incredibly well. I'm very grateful.

@zsolezk 2 жыл бұрын

I love the simple and practical explanation. Thank you!

@richardruda267 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video; pleased I came across your channel

@IrelandOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Super, thanks Matthew, just got an air2s and had no idea what the filters were for never mind how to use them! Thanks for sharing!

@TheDroneCreative 2 жыл бұрын

The Air2s is a super drone - have fun flying!

@ETOVIVA Жыл бұрын

Cracking video! To the point. Explained everything. I've learnt what I came for. Top man.

@TheDroneCreative Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!

@levelupfilming2791 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. You're video convinced me to get the Freewell filter. Been thinking about them for a while. Great video.

@TheDroneCreative 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help. Hope you enjoy the filters.

@AnthonyRaynor 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the practial approach to ND filters. I'm getting better at flying, not to get better at the photography component.

@NasimirCorneretto 2 жыл бұрын

Great explanation! Thanks Matthew.

@TheDroneCreative 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help, thanks for watching!

@Giorgiio69 6 ай бұрын

Really good stuff.

@dronature 2 жыл бұрын

Hey bro, this video is excellent! Perfect footage and editing. Keep up the good work mate ;D Have a great weekend :D

@TheDroneCreative 2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that, thanks for watching!

@nodarichkhikvadze 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Matthew I was always strungling with motion blur, now I know what does it mean, thanks man

@TheDroneCreative 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help - thanks for watching!

@moikehunt8928 18 күн бұрын

Awesome video, thanks for sharing, I believe I might have finally grasped the basics. Do you have any videos on the use of the polarizing aspect of these filters?

@dougcooper4917 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent Tutorial Video Matheww. Thank You.

@TheDroneCreative 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Doug!

@Falasi4 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome usable explanation! I have ND filters and have been using them but get frustrated fiddling with them and just go with auto - this should help reduce the pre-flight aggravation!!

@TheDroneCreative 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help, thanks for watching!

@twotimesco 2 жыл бұрын

Love your drone videos,learning a lot from you,keep it up

@TheDroneCreative 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, and thanks for watching.

@mananddroneuk 2 жыл бұрын

Matthew. very well explained tutorial for beginners... bravo!

@TheDroneCreative 2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that. Some great clips on your page!

@hodgesmt 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I really appreciate how you explain this.

@TheDroneCreative 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, appreciate that.

@jaakkotahtela123 2 жыл бұрын

If you shoot at 60 fps or higher and won’t make it a slow motion video then you should forget the 180 degree rule. For 60 fps you should use the shutter speed of 1/60 seconds. Gerald Undone has made a great example video about this matter. Search for ”Gerald Undone motion blur” (without the quotes)

@thisdroneupflying 2 жыл бұрын

Always so helpful Mattheww!!

@TheDroneCreative 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate your ongoing support, thanks!

@izoyt 2 жыл бұрын

there's aperture also (one of the main advantages of mavic 2/3). instead of bumping iso, you could gain 1 stop by open to f/2.8. it will be sharp enough, closed apertures (like f/8 and up) are more problematic for sharpness from my experiences with m2p

@SoNowWhat 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely explained.

@TheDroneCreative 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@eadjh98 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matthew, I’m waiting for the freewell filters for my mini 2, should be here on Thursday! And I’m sure the weather will hold for me to test them out! Thanks bud.👍

@TheDroneCreative 2 жыл бұрын

They are great filters, enjoy them and the awesome weather!

@eadjh98 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheDroneCreative Thanks Matthew, one other question is once you have the filter fitted and happy with it do you have to “ lock “ it As I was experimenting with my new filters today just as a trial and the results I got were it was great when having the sun behind but soon as I faced it towards the sun direction. I got the zebra markings back, I wasn’t flying just held in hand and moved the mini 2.

@gmivisualsjason3729 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent

@TheDroneCreative 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@thugian4k 2 жыл бұрын

quá tuyệt vời, cảm ơn chia sẻ của anh

@TheDroneCreative 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help - thanks for watching.

@mannylegacy8252 Жыл бұрын

Thank you tremendously for explaining this in such a manner that it's easily understood 🙏🏽..... Just subscribed 👍🏽

@TheDroneCreative Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub! Welcome along!

@mannylegacy8252 Жыл бұрын

@@TheDroneCreative I tried your technic right away and soon realized that I need the 2nd set of filters. Nevertheless, with the 16 I could still see a very drastic change for the better. Thank you again! 🙏🏽

@RobertWildling Жыл бұрын

Great explanation! Thank you so much! - Beginner question: is the format of any importance? I hear that D-Log is the way-to-go format nowadays, because it is perfect for post-production, since it records "without contrasts". Does that mean D-Log videos do not need any ND filters? (I assume they still do, but if you have a moment, I'd love to read your thoughts on this. Thanks!)

@MyViewsOfTheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I feel you made this filter for people like me that asked you exactly about this :) If it wasn't, I'll pretend you did so I feel more special. Great video, I will head out tomorrow morning to test this to the max since it is supposed to be a nice sunny day.

@TheDroneCreative 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help! The weather is awesome at the minute, let me know how you get on. Thanks for watching.

@MyViewsOfTheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheDroneCreative I managed to get away from work at the end of the day and I tested out the ND filters I got. My kit has 8,16,32 and 64. I thought it was bright here but I guess Ireland is not that bright. I tried the 32 and it was way too dark. The only moment it was ok was if I was facing the sun head on. I ended up filming with the 8 and 16 to try them out and I ended up using the 16 and varying the ISO a bit from 100 to 400 to get everything just right. I guess it will take some practice and planning to know which filter to use on which day and I guess at the beach with the dark sand the 32 and 64 might come in handy. Thanks again.

@MyViewsOfTheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheDroneCreative , have you ever run into the problem where you turn off the drone without stopping your recording and the file gets corrupted? If so, do you know of any way to fix it? I did that more than once already, like today :) Thanks

@fly-pedro 2 жыл бұрын

good video, my question is: how much battery do you use until you have the right filter and start flying?

@jasonwhite5125 2 жыл бұрын

Yes!! I’ve been trying to figure out when to use, and which one for wat setting? Lol

@TheDroneCreative 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help! Thanks for watching!

@josephschmitt 2 жыл бұрын

FWIW you can save yourself the trial and error with a little math (or memorization). The MM section will tell you how many stops you’re overexposed, and each ND filter also tells you how many stops of light it cuts out. So it’s just a matter of matching them up: ND2, 1 stop. ND4, 2 stops. ND8, 3 stops. ND16, 4 stops (the mathematical formula is log2(ND number), but I find it easier to just memorize the values. Or use your voice assistant to do the math for you 😅). In this video the MM area said +2 so we know an ND4 would’ve gotten us to a “perfect” exposure. Hope this helps speed things up!

@ruirodrigues9122 2 жыл бұрын

Nice, thanks for simplifying it. Will give me a better understanding on how to use my filters. Also...beautiful location. You should do more videos near the sea. Cheers from Canada. Also, one more thing...I also have the Freewell kit for the Mavic 3...maybe you can do a video on explaining how to adjust the polarization on the filters.

@TheDroneCreative 2 жыл бұрын

Will do, thanks for the video idea! Have fun flying!

@alanabley525 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this and your excellent channel. I want to take stills and video on the same flight without landing, so won't I have a problem shooting photos with my shutter speed set to 1/60 with a ND filter on?

@HillsDronephotography 2 жыл бұрын

Well. very clear amazing video mate keep it up. how long you been flying for very talented

@TheDroneCreative 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, been flying for 3 - 4 years now. Appreciate your kind feedback.

@housevibez8828 2 жыл бұрын

Great and helpfull videos, thanks! Question as a beginner. If the shutter speed must be double of the frame rate. Why do you set the framerate to 1/50 instead of 1/60? Is 1/50 equal 60 for shutter speed? 1/50, meaning like you sayd "1 over/ 50" = 60? And 1 over/ 60 = 70 for the shutter speed?

@TheDroneCreative 2 жыл бұрын

Good spot, because I'm silly! That is a mistake that I didn't realize. It SHOULD be 1/60.

@housevibez8828 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheDroneCreative Haha ok no problem. Good to know, so 30 fps = 1/60 and 60 fps = 1/120. Thanks still for the great explanation with the white zebra screen.

@darrenwalton969 2 жыл бұрын

Hi pal I'm really enjoying your videos. I'm stuck at the moment between getting a mini 2 combo and a mavic 2s combo. Which would be better in your opinion for photography and videography with possibly getting work from it. It will also be my first drone. Any suggestions are really appreciated 🙏🏼

@levelupfilming2791 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Matheww. Any tips for recovering the color when using filters. I've used my filters a handful of time and the video is very flat and tinted when using the filters. I've cracked up the saturation and recovered some of the color but would be curious if you had editing tips specific to when using filters. Thanks

@aquaman5464 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Matthew , i got the Freewell All day pack , its called the 4k series it comes in a plastic case instead of metal, not sure whats the difference

@garethmcclean3471 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matthew. Great video. Looking forward my mini2 arriving today and starting my drone adventures. What filters do you think are necessary for filming in NI (?ND4 - 64 or a smaller set). Also is the extra expense for the Freewell worth it or would skyreat pgytech etc do just as well?

@TheDroneCreative 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Gareth, ND4-32 should be more than enough to get started. I used the PGYTech filters for years and they worked great, so really it comes down to personal preference. Thanks for watching!

@Floridacop911 Жыл бұрын

I’m in Florida what’s your thoughts on a nd 64

@bmwoodphotography7260 Жыл бұрын

When the drone is following a subject, ie, a car; is it possible to manually operate the height?

@campfirefilms-video 3 ай бұрын

How crucial is it to leave the aperture at 4.0? Is the sharpness degraded that much when you tighten the aperture?

@caymankudu2960 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Matthew your videos are so informative, keep up the excellent work! Quick question, what shutter speed do you prefer 25fps vs 30fps and does it make a difference? Thanks

@TheDroneCreative 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for watching. Most of the time I shoot at 30fps and then slow it does to 25fps in post for a really subtle slow motion effect. I think it makes the clips more cinematic. Hope that helps!

@caymankudu2960 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheDroneCreative thanks that does help. I was asking as a recent clip of mine shot at sunset seemed to have subtle jerks in it when panning sideways. I have had mini 2 for a year but so much to learn! This is one thing I have started to notice though in not only my videos but others too, some are so smooth and others seem to have a slight stutter when moving sideways. Thanks again!

@TeeEmmCee 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, Matthew. Thank you. I love my Mini 2, but frankly I don't like the method DJI has for holding a filter on. So fiddly, and always at risk of getting finger prints on the filter or camera lens. Also, once I wasn't careful enough to be sure the filter was secure and lost it somewhere over a forest. It looked like it was in place, but obviously wasn't. I am anxiously awaiting the release of the DJI Mini 3, and really hope there is a better filter mounting system. Something like the Mavic 3 system would be great, even though it means I would have to buy another set of Freewells.

@TomBoudewijns 2 жыл бұрын

Same here. Not all my Freewell filters snap on correctly on my Mini 2. No noticeable *click*. Lost one of those flying over water on a windy day....and one crashing into a tree 😒 guess that was my bad

@RajaN-zk9rn 2 жыл бұрын

can i use same ND FILTER "GetZget® Lens Filters Combo for DJI Osmo Pocket" for both osmo pocket 2 and mini 3 drone?

@DroningaboutIreland 2 жыл бұрын

Great explanation Matthew, i got the Mavic 3 Flymore combo so it came with ND 4, 8, 16 and 32 that has me covered for most situations where we are, what's your opinion on the DJI filters, have you used them?

@TheDroneCreative 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same combo, and you are right 4-32 covers nearly all situations. The DJI filters are great, nice to see them included in the kit.

@puffadafish8671 Жыл бұрын

Why is it recommended to use 30fps rather than 60fps while videoing? And also what would be the best iso and other setting + lens for sunset lightning?

@mikearthur4641 2 жыл бұрын

WILL ANY TABLET WORK WITH THE MINI 2 CONTROLLER??

@MrEamonod Жыл бұрын

Is it safe for the gimbal change filters while drone is powered on

@jodokcello 2 жыл бұрын

Makes it sense to use nd filters also in auto-modus?

@I.am.lunaaaaaaa Ай бұрын

Can’t you get the same results buy auto setting the iso and locking it in by turning it off afterwards?

@snakemanstu 2 жыл бұрын

Good video mate.. What backpack is that?

@TheDroneCreative 2 жыл бұрын

Tahoe BP 150! Thanks for watching.

@snakemanstu 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheDroneCreative thanks for the reply would this bag accomadate a mini 2 as well as mavic 3

@TheCivildecay 2 жыл бұрын

Wow in this video I went from not knowing anything about ND filters to "hey that sky behind you in this video is WAAAY to overexposed, better get some ND filters on that camera of you!" ;)

@TheDroneCreative 2 жыл бұрын

Purely intentional I tell you, honest... ha! Thanks for watching.

@ianbrownbydrone.alsoonface3239 2 жыл бұрын

Are filters only used for videos or photos too?

@jonasbartschi2848 2 жыл бұрын

I have the ones from freewell for the dji mini 2. Can i put them on whit the drone powered on, or would that damage the gimbal

@TheDroneCreative 2 жыл бұрын

Should be fine if you are careful - I put mine on the Mini 2 when it's powered on.

@jonasbartschi2848 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheDroneCreative Okay thanks, till now it was pretty anoying to put one on, power on the drone, to then realize its the wrong one and beginning again.. Thanks for your help and great Video 👍

@BardhokNdoji Жыл бұрын

Your aperture was f 4.0 which is really wide. Why not go for smaller one which as result will bring back the highlights? And I would not increase the ISO from 100, instead I would change the aperture 1 stop wider. I do have ND filters but hate to have another thing to carry around and fiddle with and only use it when it is extremely bright. . I find it that motion blur is only necessary when you fly close to objects or really fast.

@WhatToDoInOneDay 2 жыл бұрын

Ugh, not blaming you but I used ND filters for the first time and ended up not seeing a tree in sport mode because it was so dark. Needless to say I don't have a drone anymore, I had to leave it 100 feet up in the air. So if you're going to use them, be super cautious.

@dhoser9296 2 жыл бұрын

You were shooting at 30fps so why didn't you set the shutter to 60 instead of 50?

@TheDroneCreative 2 жыл бұрын

Good spot. I thought I had it set to 25fps, my mistake. Thanks for watching.

@Brundleslife Жыл бұрын

Freewell ND filters SUCK! There too heavy and ruined my gimbal. It said Gimbal overload and a real nice smell of burnt wire. I put the original cover back on and then it said ( wide angled lens on". I don't even own one of those. Contacted Freewell and all what the said is we have never a problem with are filters in 10 years. so know im with out my DJI Mavic 3 Classic. Went back to DJI today. Unreal for a 3 week old drone.