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Photography · MS elective · 3 credit hours · 16 sessions

Drone Photography and Videography

The sky is no longer the limit; it is the new vantage point. This course certifies students in the artistic and safe operation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Moving beyond simple flight, students will learn cinematic aerial maneuvers, the use of ND filters for proper motion blur, and the legal frameworks required to operate commercially.

§ 01 By the end you can
  1. Master UAV flight dynamics and intelligent flight modes (ActiveTrack, Waypoints)
  2. Understand Aviation Regulations (No-Fly Zones, Line of Sight) and safety
  3. Execute cinematic video maneuvers: The Reveal, The Orbit, and The Bird's Eye
  4. Utilize ND Filters to maintain the "180-degree shutter rule" for cinematic motion
  5. Process aerial content: Stitching panoramas and color grading D-Log footage
§ 02 Sixteen sessions

The whole semester.

  1. 01Introduction to UAVs: Types & Sensors
  2. 02Aviation Safety & Regulations (CAA Guidelines)
  3. 03Pre-Flight Checklists & Risk Assessment
  4. 04Basic Flight Controls: Orientation & Hover
  5. 05Photography: Composition from Top-Down
  6. 06Photography: HDR & AEB (Bracketing)
  7. 07Videography I: Smooth Cinematic Movement
  8. 08 · MidtermMidterm Examination
  9. 09Videography II: The Orbit & Tracking
  10. 10Intelligent Flight Modes: Automation
  11. 11Filters: Using NDs for Motion Blur
  12. 12Hyperlapse & Time-Lapse Aerials
  13. 13Post-Processing: Color Grading Log
  14. 14Post-Processing: Panorama Stitching
  15. 15Commercial Applications: Real Estate/Survey
  16. 16Final Project: The Aerial Cinematic Reel

Midterm around session 8. Final project briefed at session 8 or 9 and developed in stages until the juries.

§ 03 Final project

Final Project: The Aerial Cinematic Reel

How it’s judged

Recommended reading
  1. The Drone Pilot's Handbook by Adam Juniper
  2. The Photographer's Guide to Drones by Colin Smith
  3. Drone Photography & Video Masterclass by Fergus Kennedy
  4. Aerial Photography and Videography Using Drones by Eric Cheng
  5. The Drone Camera Handbook by Dronestagram
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