Video Gear: Action Cams & Drones

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Free Online Course: Video Gear: Action Cams & Drones provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 3-4 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Video Gear: Action Cams & Drones is taught by Richard Harrington and Robbie Carman.

Overview
  • Learn how to use action cameras and drones to improve production value. Review the GoPro HERO, Sony HD Action Cam, Garmin Verb, Polaroid Cube, and DJI Phantom quadcopter.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Welcome
    1. Mounting GoPros
    • Mounting a GoPro
    • Jaws: Flex Clamp
    • Cages and clamps
    • GoPro Chesty chest harness
    2. Modifying a GoPro
    • The adaptable GoPro
    • Stealth
    • Adding filters
    • Shooting anamorphic footage
    • Evaluating the footage
    3. Is the GoPro HERO4 Session Right for Me?
    • The GoPro HERO4 Session
    • What's in the box?
    • The technical specs
    • Controlling the camera
    4. Analyzing the GoPro HERO4 Session
    • A deeper look at the GoPro HERO4 Session
    • Using the Session in the GoPro ecosystem
    • Evaluating footage
    • Buying advice
    5. Creating a Panning Time Lapse with a GoPro
    • Creating a panning time lapse
    • Building a timer head
    • Using a pro head
    • Setting up the cameras
    6. Developing GoPro Time Lapses with GoPro Studio
    • Developing GoPro time lapses
    • Importing
    • Processing
    • Evaluating footage
    7. Is the Garmin Virb Elite Action Camera Right for Me?
    • The Garmin Vibe Elite
    • Beneficial features of the Garmin Virb Elite
    • Drawbacks of the Garmin Virb Elite
    • Evaluating the footage
    8. Is the Sony HDR-AS15 HD Action Cam Right for Me?
    • Overview of the Sony HDR-AS15 HD Action Cam
    • Beneficial features of the Sony HDR-AS15
    • Drawbacks of the Sony HDR-AS15
    • Evaluating the footage
    9. Polaroid Cube
    • The Polaroid Cube
    • Benefits of using the Polaroid Cube
    • Accessories for the Polaroid Cube
    • Drawbacks of using the Polaroid Cube
    • Evaluating the footage
    10. GoPro Parallax Time Lapse
    • Creating a GoPro parallax time lapse
    • Cheap motorized slider
    • Second axis with timer head
    • Putting it together and setting the shot
    11. Shooting with the GoPro 3-Way
    • Shooting with the GoPro 3-Way
    • Using the GoPro 3-Way as a handle grip
    • Using the GoPro 3-Way as a pole
    • Using the GoPro 3-Way as a micro tripod
    • Closing advice
    12. How Do I Register My Drone?
    • What happened with the FAA regulations?
    • Important issues
    • How to register your drone
    • How to label your drone
    13. Is the DJI Phantom 2 Vision Quadcopter Right for Me?
    • DJI Phantom 2 Vision Quadcopter
    • Beneficial features of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision Quadcopter
    • Limitations of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision Quadcopter
    • Essential accessories for the DJI Phantom 2 Vision Quadcopter, Field
    14. Working with the DJI Phantom 2 Vision Quadcopter
    • DJI quadcopters
    • Calibrating the quadcopter
    • Flying strategies
    • Evaluating the footage
    15. Advanced Options for Quadcopters
    • Advanced options for flying quadcopters
    • Using the Vision app for remote viewing
    • Flying with a two-person team: Spotter
    • Flying with a two-person team: Controller