Drone Photography & Videography Intensive Workshop - November 21

This workshop introduces participants to the artistic, technical, and practical dimensions of drone-based photography and videography. Through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on training, students will gain visual literacy, explore different drone applications, and practice real-world filming techniques.

A microcredit certificate will be issued to all participants from CIFAL York.

Info: - Principles of Exposure
- Quality of light (Color & mood in videography and photography)
- Composition
- Aerial perspectives vs ground-based photography

Info: - Top-down (“God’s eye”) compositions
- Depth, distance, and subject framing from above
- Creating mood using altitude and angle
- Using shadows, textures, and patterns
- Orbit shots for dynamic composition
- Pull-in / pull-out for reveals
- Fly-throughs and tracking shots
- Transition shots (rise-up, pan-to-reveal, dive-to-scene)
- Matching frame rates with shot purpose
- ISO/shutter balance for aerial lighting

Info: - Hook & Introduction
- System Breakdown
- Applications of FPV
- Understanding Stick Inputs & Flight Dynamics
- Choosing the Right Build for the Shot
- Regulations & Safety

Info: - Concert Clips
- Understanding the Environment
- Composure & Pilot Mindset
- Cinematic Choices for Immersion
- One-Take Shot Design
- Working Alongside Other Pilots

Info: Pre-flight briefing & safety checks
Outdoor flying practice
Photo & video capture exercises
FPV demo flights
Real-time feedback and peer review

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher CIFAL York