Elliott Mulhall

PRO THOUGHTS

Elliott Mulhall, production artist at Immersive Studios, gives his top tips for capturing the best drone footage

Thanks to drones, anyone can become an aerial filmmaker these days – opening up some big opportunities for breathtaking cinematic and immersive experiences. But to capture quality footage from up high is not always an easy feat – especially when you’re shooting in 360º. Here, Elliott Mulhall, seasoned content creator at Immersive Studios, runs through some key tips and tricks to make sure your 360º drone footage soars above the rest.

DO YOUR GROUNDWORK

There’s much more to getting good footage than bunging a camera onto your drone and sending it up there. Before you even leave the ground, you need to be prepared. Make sure you know where you can fly legally, plan your location, and take into account lighting and weather. There’s a reason ‘golden hour’ gets its name – the lighting just after dawn and just before sunset offers dramatic contrasts, shadows and light quality that makes for magical footage.