Mini SE Town Reel for Ancaster, Ontario

rjwmorrell · Aug 1, 2022

Finally happy with the edits for this reel of B Roll showcasing some highlights around the village of Ancaster, part of Hamilton, Ontario. Just under 2 minutes long, it was filmed in 2.7K and 1080p on a Mini SE due to the entire town being in Class C airspace, meaning no Air 2S.

Enjoy!

DaveS · Aug 2, 2022

Is it all Class C because of the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport so close to the town center? Anyways, good video. I especially liked the shot of the roundabout. Strange music.

rjwmorrell · Aug 2, 2022

DaveS said:
Is it all Class C because of the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport so close to the town center? Anyways, good video. I especially liked the shot of the roundabout. Strange music.

That's right, the YHM airport is not far away, and most of Ancaster falls within the control area, despite being far away from the actual airport. The Nav Canada Drone app gives the airspace classes, and all you do is plug in what drone you are planning to fly and where, and it will give you a green check mark if you're ok to fly.

The music was from Filmora's library, it was not my favorite.

Shayne · Sep 8, 2022

rjwmorrell said:
Finally happy with the edits for this reel of B Roll showcasing some highlights around the village of Ancaster, part of Hamilton, Ontario. Just under 2 minutes long, it was filmed in 2.7K and 1080p on a Mini SE due to the entire town being in Class C airspace, meaning no Air 2S.

Enjoy!

For a mix of 2.7K and 1080p, that cut together nicely. You have some nice shots there. If you're wanting feedback, I'd start with the lift reveal and lose the downward shot immediately ahead of it. And, that music does not suit a town pitch reel at all. It's dark and has a scary/horror/vampy/thriller vibe to it. On a town reel, I'd also like to see people...residents enjoying the town. But, overall, you did a great job! Well done. Thanks for posting it.

DaveS · Sep 9, 2022

I have a couple new comments on this video... overall, I like it. Take Shayne's advice on the opening shots but I say move the shot going down to the end. Your ending shot is uninspiring. Honestly, just change the music. It's too weird for such a nice looking town. Lastly, add a little shadow to the text elements. It always makes them standout and easier to read. In the future, you could even add more to this as you shoot more aerial video in/of the town.