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    What can I do with my Mavic 2 Zoom beyond just photos and video?

    In summer 2019, I decided to quit my permanent role in media (nothing to do with photography or filming) and started freelancing instead. In parallel, I bought a Mavic 2 Zoom and obtained my PfCO with the view of having an aerial photography company offering photos and videos. Last year in...
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    Newbie: Mavic 2 Zoom settings and ND filter questions

    Hi all, I bought my Mavic 2 Zoom about a year ago but using it more recently for work purposes. I posted last year concerning "juttery" video when played back on my 2019 iMac and the general consensus was to film in 1080p and not 4k (which seems a bit of a waste of the drone!) so I can have a...
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    What is the recommended video format for 4K to ensure smooth playback?

    Thanks all. Sorry for the lack of response - I didn't get any notifications! I can only see minimal settings for video in the DJI app. I can select: - HD/2.7k/4k - FPS - h.264/.265 - MP4 or MOV I can't see any reference to Dlog or anything? I have selected MP4 format for the video. Is MOV...
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    What is the recommended video format for 4K to ensure smooth playback?

    Thanks for your reply. I will check my video settings tonight. Would D-LOG also make the footage look grainy? It could be because I am viewing it on a 27" 5k screen from a very close distance so am seeing every little detail! Also, are there any good tutorials/books to understand all of this?
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    Remote places to fly in the UK

    I live in Chelmsford in Essex and am looking for some remote places in the UK where I can practice flying my drone without being disturbed. If they are picturesque as well even better! I plan on taking a few weekends/days off later this year/early next year so would be good if I could base...
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    New pilot from Chelmsford, England

    Hi everyone, I just thought I'd say hello! :) I'm from Chelmsford, England and have recently obtained my PfCO. I have a DJI Mavic 2 Zoom and a DJI Spark. I am looking to set up my own aerial photography company later this year and am currently freelancing (not in a drone related capacity!) to...
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    What is the recommended video format for 4K to ensure smooth playback?

    I have this iMac: 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K display but with a 512gb SSD drive instead. Is it powerful enough to run/edit H.265 videos? I'm just wondering why my footage lacks the wow factor and also is not smooth. I have tried 24/25/30fps and all are the same.
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    What is the recommended video format for 4K to ensure smooth playback?

    Sorry! I am a novice. I meant the best format/encoding. Will see if I can edit the title!
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    Do people take photos or grab stills from 4K video?

    Amazing photo. Where was that taken?
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    Do people take photos or grab stills from 4K video?

    I am still a novice when it comes to using my drone and was wondering what people's approach is to photography. Do people take photos during the flight or do they film in 4K resolution and then grab images from the footage in software afterwards? I am thinking the latter would give more...
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    What is the recommended video format for 4K to ensure smooth playback?

    Hi, Please can people tell me what the best video resolution is for 4K? I have a brand new iMac and have found some of the footage a bit "juddery" when I play it back on panning shots. I'm not near my drone at the moment but I believe I have now selected 4k at 30fps. Would switching to the...