Solo Filmmaking with the DJI Pocket 3, Action 4, and Osmo Mobile 6

[Music] and you know what they say it's all about those small improvements every day it was a great session thank you guys for tuning in and see you in the next one peace [Music] it is really great to be alive in this era where technology allows anyone to make high quality videos with just a few simple tools and with the launch of the DJI osmo Paka 3 Oso action 4 and the osmo mobal 6 solo filmmakers have even more option to choose from look at the exposure I'm just going to eat my cereal and wait until the sun is covered now one thing I really hate is when it's cloudy outside and I want to use natural light and you know the exposure keeps changing my struggle is real man now a few weeks ago I ran a workshop at I in Berlin for DJI demonstrating how to use their handheld products to easily create engaging videos and the basketball video you saw at the beginning was filmed entirely with these three products and it only took me like an hour to shoot by myself and this shows how versatile and easy to use these devices are making them them great for solo film making now I'm not here to tell you to use all three cameras but to inspire you with what you can achieve by being creative and maybe you even own one of these cameras so in this video I'll talk about my experience shooting the basketball scene with these products and give you tips for getting the best results in Solo film making so you can use them in your own projects now before we begin this this video is sponsored by motion array an all-in-one platform for creators offering digital assets to elevate your cont content more to them later now as a content creator myself making videos involves a lot of work and to keep it sustainable you need to balance efficiency and quality and I believe compact cameras are really key for Content creators especially solo filmmakers because they help save time while still delivering great results and here's why first of all the portability compact cameras like the osmo pocket 3 osmo action 4 and osmo mobile 6 are small and light making them easy to carry and use anywhere second is versatility these cameras can handle a variety of filming situations from vlogging to action shots to cinematic seats and then third the ease of use with their simple interface and extended features which we will get into uh these compact cameras make it easy for anyone to create professional looking videos without the need of extensive technical knowledge so let me share with you my experience of filming the basketball scene with the DJI osmo series and I'll break down each shot to show you how I I did it and what settings I use now don't forget all the products mentioned will be in the video description below so I'd like to start by sharing the basic camera settings I use for all my cameras so I set the resolution to 4K and the frame rate to 25 frames per second shooting in 4k gives me the best quality and lets me adjust the framing if the shot isn't perfect now since I'm in a pal region I choose 25 frames per second especially if I don't plan to slow down the footage I like this frame rate for Vlogs because it looks more cinematic than 30 or 50 frames per second now as for the shutter speed I keep it double of the frame rate for example if I'm recording in 25 frames per second I set the shutter speed to 1 over 50 and this helps create a natural motion blur making the shot look more cinematic to compensate for the exposure I use an ND filter for the picture profile I record in dlog M1 bit color on my osmo cameras however since I couldn't find a log option in the DJI mimo app when connected to my iPhone 15 Pro Max I use the standard Apple picture profile instead I prefer shooting in log whenever possible because it gives me more flexibility in post- production when color grading for stabilization it varies by shot generally I turn off image stabilization for static shots this helps avoid cropping in the frame and lets me use the full sensor size so let's talk about how I filmed the basketball scene starting with the DJI osmo action 4 the first shot I used a head strap to get a point of view perspective once the strap is on your head it can be tricky to see what you're filming the best way to keep an eye on your shot is to connect the action forward to the DJI mimo app for a real time View and this way you can easily adjust your framing as needed for the second shot I used a suction cup to mount the camera High getting a top- down view now the action 4 has a 155° Ultra wide angle view which allowed me not only to capture the basket but also me as the subject with the DJI mimo app I could easily start recording in from a distance third shot I got a bit more creative and strapped the head strap around the basketball to capture a unique perspective from the ball and this created some really interesting shot and added variety to the scene keeping the viewer engaged and for the last shot I used a regular scrap and attach it to the cup and this again offered a view that you usually wouldn't see the front screen was also useful because it showed me exactly how the shot would look in action now a key element that brings your video to live is the editing you can enhance your video with titles animation music and sound effects to share your message effectively and that's where our sponsor of today's video motion array comes in it's an all-in-one platform with a vast library of media assets for your project finding those digital assets is super easy if you want to use a title template like the one I used at the beginning just head to the template section choose your software and you'll find different filters under the categories I pick titles and if I'm looking for something specific specific I can use the search bar once I find a title I like I click and download it then I just drag and drop it onto my timeline name it and I'm good to go this saves you time and makes your videos look great without having to create an animated 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to the pocket 3 to check the exposure which can be tricky on a small screen with tools like histogram and zebra you can ensure your shots aren't too bright or too dark in shot number three I wanted to finish the video with a vlog and that's where the pocket 3 really stands out with product showcase mode on it keeps the subject in Focus while bluring ing the background helping viewers Focus their attention on me and it's also great that I can connect it to the DJI mic to transmitter via Bluetooth so I don't need a receiver to get good audio quality now as a pro tip I mounted the mic at chest height to keep it out of the frame moving on to the DJI osmo mobile 6 that I used with the iPhone 15 Pro Max in the first shot which is one of my favorites I recorded a 50 frames per second video from a low angle while jumping over the gimbal now it was difficult to see the screen from that angle but I controlled the gimbal with the DJI mimo app on my Apple watch and this also gave me a real time preview if you want to learn more about this feature I have a dedicated video on it at the end of this video for shot number two I used the active track feature on the DJI mimo app I've activated it through my Apple watch and previewed the shot as well and this helped me add some movement to my shot while keeping myself centered in the frame for my third shot I use the built-in extension pole and turn my phone around to take a low shot of my shoes while dribbling the basketball and this would have been really hard to do with just the phone alone okay so now that you understand how I achieved each of those shots let's wrap it up with a behind the scenes look including the corresponding shots and the settings used n [Music] oh m [Music] all right guys I hope this helped you understand how to use these compact cameras to achieve a cinematic look in your videos if you want to see how I use the Apple watch with the DJI osmo mobile 6 be sure to check out this video right here to learn more other than that thank you so much for watching and see you in the next one [Music] [Applause] [Music]