Top 8 CINEMATIC DRONE MOVEMENTS - Fly like a Pro!

In this tutorial we will explore the top 8 cinematic aerial/drone movements hollywood is using for big screen block busters. You can shoot these shots no matter what kind of drone you have and it will help you create STUNNING aerial footage today.
My TOP 7 TIPS for cinematic drone footage: • CINEMATIC DRONE SHOTS ...
All drone footage in this video was filmed in 2018/2019 with the DJI Phantom 4 Pro, DJI Mavic 2 Pro, and DJI Mavic Pro.
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[@Joey_Helms]

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[@crowoz]

TLDR Summary:
1) Tilt Up Reveal 0:57
2) Top Down 1:51
3) Tracking Shot 2:38
4) Crane/Jib Shot 3:37
5) Backwards Reveal 4:04
6) Orbit 4:54
7) Low Altitude Shot 5:43
8) Plain Straight Shot 6:43

[@aledjoseph2261]

All your shots look amazing. I just hope I can shoot shots half as good when I get my DJI air 2s. all I need to do now is learn what and how to colour grade, pick the right music and edit all this together to make some jaw-dropping clips to make my insta friends jealous.

[@Daniel08353]

Very well explained. Amazing. I love the “reveals”. They are indeed captivating, and helps the viewers decode what they are seeing. Love it 👌🏼

[@Joey_Helms]

Thanks a ton Daniel!!

[@mgphotographyuk]

Great stuff. Very helpful. Thanks, Joey 👍

[@Harout.Joulakian]

Thank you!

[@EddieJohnson25]

These are great shots to practice, I've got a charitable shoot of a local church. I'll be using some of these techniques now. Thx for the advice.

[@Joey_Helms]

Good luck with the shoot! :)

[@foxfireforestalaska]

Thank you for your insights and the beautiful video!

[@Joey_Helms]

:) cheers.

[@awkashapes]

Lots of beautyfull footage in Chile, well done there 🤙🤙

[@MaxPhotoGraphic]

Thank you, very nice content.

[@TAudioProductions]

The best tutorial on cinematic shots! Congrats mate

[@Joey_Helms]

Thanks a ton!!!

[@DuppyMedia]

Great tutorial, looking forward to more content. 'Top Down' and tilt reveal are my faves

[@Joey_Helms]

Thanks so much :) hope you enjoy the other videos too :)

[@yoeldelrioproductions5000]

number 1 was the best for me, gracias

[@Joey_Helms]

:) you are welcome!nn

[@ericjohnston7247]

I love the Chicago shots

[@Joey_Helms]

Cheers Eric! :)

[@michaeljanapin9528]

Thanks Joey. You are an inspiration to us.

[@Joey_Helms]

Chucks. That's so kind of you.

[@HarpyRaptor]

very clear explanation. Music was amazing

[@Joey_Helms]

Thanks so much 🤙🤙

[@ridaydey2899]

really you are awesome. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge. ❣

[@Joey_Helms]

Happy to hear it's helpful :)

[@seeloeass7816]

Your drone shots are inspirational 👏

[@Joey_Helms]

Thanks a ton!

[@johnlambert3390]

Beautiful footage and editing, as well as a clear, concise explanation of how to achieve these shots. Thanks!

[@Joey_Helms]

Thanks a ton John!! 🤙

[@AlanHuiRealty]

Thank you these helpful tips. Will definitely use these shots to create better material!

[@Joey_Helms]

Great to hear!

[@Kenny-Ross]

I like it! Good stuff my man. Here in Peru practicing a lot with different shots.

[@ronalinvi_property]

hi, I'm from Indonesia, thank you for the knowledge of how to move a drone

[@Joey_Helms]

Greeting to Indonesia!!

[@elkojakko4987]

Big like Joey, thanks for your help!

[@Joey_Helms]

Thanks a lot;

[@guilhermetonelli4773]

Love this!

[@Joey_Helms]

🙌

[@Przemo-c]

I know it can be cheesy if exaggerated or used too often but i like to do zoom pull sometimes. Using the wheel to slowly pull while closing in. Can add some drama.

[@brameijkman330]

very nice. thanks

[@viizii]

Wow gonna try some of these today

[@Joey_Helms]

Have fun and share some results ;)

[@taleetrina9735]

Just found your videos and I LOVE how helpful they are! Keep it up man

[@Joey_Helms]

Thanks a ton! Very happy to hear :)

[@ChristineLozada]

your editing is f*ing creative .. LOOOOOOVE it

[@Joey_Helms]

Ha, thanks a lot! Appreciate a swearword compliment 😂

[@ChristineLozada]

@@Joey_Helms winkie winkie ;)

[@briantrudeau4607]

Terrific job. Great footage, with succint explanations. Thankyou :)

[@Joey_Helms]

Thanks a mill Brian! 🤙🤙

[@npdk1989]

Thanks for sharing

[@Joey_Helms]

😀😀🤙🤙

[@dronemitico992]

Very nice work.
Top class footage!

[@Joey_Helms]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@zachariyadutyulwayo9591]

Thanks buddy... Please make a video of what the reasonable lenghth of is to use as a flyer for an event..

[@RogerJayroTedoldi]

thank you man! good tips

[@Joey_Helms]

Thanks 👍🤙🤙

[@travgal9903]

Great information and ideas! Looking forward to trying them out.

[@Joey_Helms]

Thanks so much 🤙

[@marinaaleksjutina]

thank you for these tips! your shots are gorgeous!

[@Joey_Helms]

Thanks so much

[@anilkumarshivam5949]

Short, simple, sweet and straight forward with amazing footage. Smashed that like button for your efforts to make this video!
👍🏻😊😊😊

[@Joey_Helms]

Thanks so much!! Really appreciate it!!!

[@FlyMorePro]

Great tips! Thanks 👍

[@Joey_Helms]

🤙

[@LamboPhoto]

Breathtaking footage, well done!

[@Joey_Helms]

Thanks a mill

[@junzheshen3343]

I learned a lot. All the shots look amazing!!! Thx bro.

[@Joey_Helms]

Thanks so much 🤙 happy to hear

[@sunsetdronegh]

Nice explanation and I have learnt a lot going to try it all out

[@Joey_Helms]

Thanks and have fun!

[@LockDOWN9111]

Thanks you for this amazing video !

[@Joey_Helms]

Glad you liked it!

[@locoqueno]

Learned a lot! Loved the landscapes you got in Santiago de Chile.

[@Joey_Helms]

Great to hear :)

[@r.verhoog8934]

Great drone tutorial!! I am gonna practice some of this shots this week!!

[@Joey_Helms]

Have fun 😄

[@Taffy116]

Great video, I love the crane shot the most. Just looks si cinematic. :D

[@yandidit1854]

It is so inspiring! Thank you!

[@Joey_Helms]

Thanks :):):)

[@Mo-iu3jf]

Thanks!

[@President4747]

thanks man this was very useful.

[@Joey_Helms]

Happy to hear

[@VideoLife_FPV_Wild]

Thx bro!

[@niessohmedia]

I use all these movement in my shots and top down is my favorite! great clip :)

[@Joey_Helms]

Niiiiice! And thanks :)

[@oliverking1470]

Now that, sir, is how you create a pro drone video👍 Mighty fine job and extremely helpful for a novice like myself. Keep up the good work

[@Joey_Helms]

Thanks so much Oliver! Happy to hear that it was helpful. Have fun flying? 🤙

[@DJIDroneTravel]

Thank you so much for all these amazing tips :)

[@Joey_Helms]

🤙🤙🤙

[@TheDougies]

Enjoyed this, thanks! Will try some of these out.

[@Joey_Helms]

Great! :)

[@MichaelRuhe1706]

Great video, thank you so much! I missed the 'wing style' shot. Not possible on all drones but my Fimi x8 2020 has a flight mode that simulates a fixed wings plane and that's adding cool dynamics....

[@Joey_Helms]

Thanks a lot and absolutely. The rise of FPV drones also gave us that look more prevalently.

[@CadohaAdventures]

100% going to add a couple of these to my next montage. Good job, old sport. Keep it up! 🍻

[@Joey_Helms]

Cheers 🤙

[@MrConduct]

I'm going to go practices these shots. Thanks Joey!

[@Joey_Helms]

Have fun flying 🤙🤙

[@MrConduct]

@@Joey_Helms Always 🤙

[@CriRiz]

Thanks bro very nice tutorial. Respect.

[@Joey_Helms]

Thanks Cristian!!

[@SaifAddan]

I've just found your channel yesterday and man your work are amazing. I want to talk more about anamorphic set up for the Sony A7S II, I am really interesting on this and I want to try it. send you some love all the way from Phoenix.

[@Joey_Helms]

Thanks so much Saif! That combination of lens, adapter, and camera is definitely a great way to tap into the anamorphic world :

[@GeoffReidNZ]

Just found your channel. Really helpful vid cuz! Simply insipring. Much to take away for showing the beauty of this planet 🤙

[@Joey_Helms]

Thanks so much Geoff! :)

[@filamnurseadventure5762]

Wow

[@naturewalker25]

Thank you for this tutorial👍👍👍

[@Joey_Helms]

You got it :)

[@ArturTymchyshyn]

Great ideas and awesome shots! Thanks, man!
I do prefer filming either using a bird eye or manual circle moves.

[@Joey_Helms]

Thanks so much dude! 🤙

[@dhdronefilming]

Great shots this guy is amazing. He aspired me to create content on my channel

[@gmoraesjr]

Nice tips brother 👊🏽

[@Joey_Helms]

Glad you liked it!

[@freedomhiker]

Love this. Thanks man

[@Joey_Helms]

✌️

[@davidsmusic]

hey man, such a good video and I love the scenes of my country too (chile) !!! next time you need to do some shots in Atacama and in Torres del Paine (extreme south). Greetings from Germany :D

[@lonewolfmedia8293]

thanks for sharing, great video! , PD: those shots from chile did you use stock footage? ( just recognized santiago and cerro san cristobal)

[@LukeGeeTravels]

Love the shots from Chicago! I'm from Chicago too! I just worry about the signal getting lost when flying in between buildings or that far out over the lake. Do you have any tips or precautions you take?

[@vietchuphotography2638]

Awesome work, amazing footage...and thank you for the tips! For shots in or around a city like Chicago, how do you get permissions to fly your drone? Does having an FAA 107 certification give you more access to "restricted" airspace? I do appreciate any additional tips in regards to flying in/above a city and thank you in advance.

[@chrisc2273]

Loved that. Awesome tips...Subbed mate

[@Joey_Helms]

Thanks a ton!

[@great-stuff-6688]

Nice video! Love it and subscribed.

[@Joey_Helms]

Awesome, thank you!

[@maryannmiami]

Very lovely!

[@Joey_Helms]

Thanks 😁

[@tryNsomethingnew]

your dope bro, and your shots are amazing

[@Joey_Helms]

Thanks :)

[@ThisIsTheOrn]

Fantastic video mate!

[@Joey_Helms]

Thanks so much!

[@ardyfrudenz]

Thank u

[@Joey_Helms]

🤙🤙🤙

[@Visualtreats69]

Awesome video, liked and subscribed.

[@Joey_Helms]

Thanks so much 🤙

[@thenukasonal473]

thank you so much bro ❤️

[@Joey_Helms]

🤙🤙🤙

[@budakkampungtv8484]

this is so helpful. thanks..

[@Joey_Helms]

Wonderful!

[@JamesBillingsPhotography]

Great examples, well presented 👍

[@Joey_Helms]

Cheers 🤙

[@droneriobr]

Amazing!

[@Joey_Helms]

Thanks a mill

[@MominNz]

Thanks good video

[@Joey_Helms]

Thanks! 🤙🤙🤙

[@monikgagnon]

good job,, its artistic and great footage, thanks for sharing,

[@Joey_Helms]

Glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@JoeStraw]

I discovered you through the comment section of a Johnny Harris vid. Your channel is like a diamond in the rough! Thanks for all these great tips :)

[@Joey_Helms]

Thanks Joe! Really appreciate it! Johnny's stuff is awesome!

[@jmanchester]

Really like your videos, man! Subscribed, keep it up!

[@Joey_Helms]

Thanks so much 🤙🤙🤙

[@SoletAir_]

Nice !! Thanks

[@Joey_Helms]

Welcome!

[@davisiheanacho]

The backwards reveal is my favorite shot along with the Orbit shot. Those always capture my attention. Thank you for the helpful tips! I wish you the best man

[@Joey_Helms]

Thanks so much for sharing 🤙🤙🤙

[@patelriyen]

Amazing shots

[@Joey_Helms]

Thanks 🤙🤙🤙

[@KecahirEdits]

i like to low or do straight down shots sometimes with twist

[@Joey_Helms]

👍👍👍

[@pbmartin4994]

great vid

[@Joey_Helms]

Thanks!

[@gubhuk_ijo]

Amazing..

[@Joey_Helms]

Thanks :)

[@coloradokidd2812]

sauber! vielen dank!

[@Joey_Helms]

Gerne doch

[@JonathanJayTorres]

I just got the new DGI Mini 2 and I’m trying learn how to create cinematic shots for my channel 🙏🏽 thank you so much for the inspiration 🤙🏽

[@Joey_Helms]

Congrats and go out there to have fun :)

[@JonathanJayTorres]

@@Joey_Helms thank you Joey, I appreciate it 🙏🏽 I’m a new subscriber and I’m looking forward to your future videos 👍🏽

[@Joey_Helms]

Welcome aboard. 🤙 Appreciate it 😊

[@johanmango]

I just bought my mini 2 drone for 2 weeks already and I wanna to masterise these 8 drone cinematic moves. Thanks for the tutorials. Subs done!

[@Joey_Helms]

Have fun Johan! :)

[@jigarsfilm9039]

From where you purchased?

[@sophiefrischknecht2977]

Nice video. I just started practising my drone flying and am still struggling with getting smooth trajectories without having to do any abrupt adjustments... one question here.. would you need gimbal adjustments for any of these maneuvers? Any tips on keeping the subject in focus (manually)?

[@Joey_Helms]

Thanks a lot!
I recommend dialing down the gimbal speed as well as the smoothness to around 20 and play from there. For me it depends on the situation, if I fly with gloves and have less feeling and precision in my fingers I have those numbers on the lower end, if it's warm and I don't need gloves you can be more nimble with the wheel. As for focus, since you are mainly shooting wider shots at a high aperture I have yet to find the need to adjust the focus mid-flight, usually I set it to infinity and go.

[@khairuljenius77]

Nice..👍

[@mariosvasiliou7140]

Hello, the Mavic mini is good for this movements. Thank you

[@Joey_Helms]

Totally!

[@aandr941]

What’s your opinion on the Mavic Air 2? I use that one currently. Do you think the filters you can buy are really worth it, because I’m thinking about getting them.

[@ferdinandjove]

' WOW 'nice shoot bro,ilove drones..

[@Joey_Helms]

Thanks a ton!

[@puravidafpv]

Nice shots in Santiago bro!

[@Joey_Helms]

Thanks :)

[@WayNorthEnterprises]

Good looking video, we liked it; All the best to you from the far North

[@Joey_Helms]

Thanks so much 🤙