How to capture aerial golden moments

The golden moment of aerial photography is the moment when ordinary people can't get up in the morning or when others call for dinner. Indeed, it is difficult to capture the golden moment of aerial photography. However, due to the low angle of light and the warmer color temperature, if the aerial camera parameters are set properly, the light will create a shadow in the picture, and the photographer can shoot the silhouette effect. , to add a lot of color to the picture. All this is worth it.

Here are some tips on how to capture the golden moment of aerial photography:

How to capture aerial golden moments

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Learn to use filters

The ND filter, also known as the medium gray density mirror, is used to filter external light. The ND mirror can equivalently attenuate light of various wavelengths, and does not affect the color of the subject, thereby achieving a contrast of the subject.

In general, when shooting video, we set the shutter speed value to twice the frame rate to ensure smooth and soft picture. In some scenes where the sunrise and sunset are bright, this setting will cause the picture to be overexposed. Therefore, we need ND filters to reduce the shutter speed and avoid the picture is not smooth.

The choice of ND mirror is based on shooting time and lighting conditions. The ND4 filter is recommended for shooting at prime time. If the subject is snowy at this time, it is recommended to use a higher ND16 or ND32 filter.

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Choose RAW or D-LOG format


In the golden moment of aerial photography, in order to keep the subject, sometimes we will face the situation of under- or over-exposure of the surrounding environment. If the original amount of material captured by the photographer in the previous period is larger, the space for adjustment later will be larger, and the final work will be more perfect.

At aerial photography, the photographer can choose RAW or D-LOG format to retain more raw data at the golden moment. Although the works in this format have grayed out and low contrast in previewing, this is the performance of the original data, which will give off a stunning effect after post processing.

In addition, the photographer can consider using the AEB to bracket the exposure so that the highlights of the picture and the details of the dark areas are preserved.

How to capture aerial golden moments

↑ Source: Huifei aerial photography teacher Song Xinbao


Looking for the foreground to increase the picture level

Look for scenes that can serve as foregrounds for subjects, such as trees, buildings, and bridges. When the "golden moment" of sunrise and sunset arrives, these prospects will leave a unique and unique shadow in the picture, forming a light and shadow composition, increasing the layering of the picture.



↑ Source: Huifei aerial photography teacher Song Xinbao

Lower angle


Aerial photography is not a big one. Flying high, you can really get the angle of view, but the low-angle aerial photography, using the drone as a rocker or rail, can capture the shadow of the "golden moment" ground.

How to capture aerial golden moments

↑ Source: Huifei aerial photography teacher Song Xinbao
Grasp the blues time

In the 20 minutes after sunset, the sky is “blues time”. At this time, the lights of the city just light up, and the sky still retains a little color. The urban night scenes are often produced at this time. This is the most precious time of aerial photography. one.

How to capture aerial golden moments

↑ Source: Huifei aerial photography teacher Liu Jun

Prepare in advance

The shooting of "Golden Moments" requires aerial photographers to arrive at the scene in advance, giving them an advance amount to prepare drones, predicting aerial photography effects, and properly adjusting color camera parameters such as color temperature.



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