Thanks to all for the helpful feedback. Since you took the time to provide your comments, it is only fair that I acknowledge them as seen below Again, thanks!
Bret8833
<>I would have liked you to pull up the shadows and mid tone just tiny little bit.
<>The waveform monitor is good for highlights and blacks, but the histogram is best for mid tones and overall brightness.
=>Thanks for mentioning this. My photography post workflow has been with PS CC using a specialized plug-in (I listed the link if someone is interested.) I’m on a quest to keep learning which tool does what in FCPX. I’ll start using the histogram.
Zone System Express panel.
<>I was not a fan of the tiny planet at the end.
=>I understand your point. My goal was to focus first on the fountain and while moving the drone up, reveal more of the gardens. Clearly, I should have thought of different ways to show this; or not at all.
Macfawlty
<>It appears you’ve not made the proper settings adjustments to soften your drone and gimbal response.
=>I keep playing with this. What has worked for you?
<>Also, check your camera settings.
=>Please explain this more, which are you referring to?
<>I’ll assume you have ND filters.
=>I do not, but they are on my to-be-purchased list. Most likely the Freewell variable ND filters. I use ND in my landscape photography.
<>When executing a move, if it seems like a good shot, do it a few times to get it right. In editing, you aren’t likely to use many shots longer than 5 seconds, so make the 5 seconds good and cut the rest.
<>Nearly every move is a combination move, so develop a good sense and a very light touch with your joysticks.
=>Correct. Learning and achieving the fine art of having a “light touch” is critical.
Olav van Gerven
<>At one point, I see people moving, it is obvious that the footage there is shown with a higher framerate then it was recorded.
=>Maybe this was a function of the Quickshot Asteroid mode? I'll check the final rate.
<>And one last preference thing, especially using the slower music, are the hard cuts between the scenes. That again is "speeding up" the video contradicting the music.
=>Good point. Having a pretty good musical background, I struggled trying to match the music (Crescendos, etc.) to specific editing points in a clip and/or transition.
Dave Maine
<>Trial and error, and a lot of experience is key to doing it quickly.
=>You have that right!