Best 4K Settings for P4P on DJI Go 4

[ENeyNey1199]

Simply put, what are the best settings for achieving high quality, crisp, 4K footage when filming on Phantom 4 Pro? Already have a grip on lighting and exposure, but I am open to suggestions from the pros!

 

[bdooley]

There are plenty of YouTube videos out there on this topic. There are also some threads on this forum about best settings.

 

[dkeberhardt]

I like D-Cinelike or Blue for the color profiles. Have been shooting Blue to get better sky colors. Also set WB to conditions, never auto. Also dial down sharpness (-2), contrast (-2), and saturation (-2) and then adjust in post. I also use Polar Pro rotatable- ND4/PL, ND8/PL, ND16/PL Filters.

 

[modbuilder]

I also use Polar Pro rotatable- ND4/PL, ND8/PL, ND16/PL Filters.

Do you start up your P4P with the filters already mounted, or do you put them on after the initial camera dance?

 

[LARA images]

Do you start up your P4P with the filters already mounted, or do you put them on after the initial camera dance?

You don't want to be holding onto the camera when the drone is powered up; you'll be straining the gimbal. All filter changes need to be with the drone powered down.

 

[dkeberhardt]

Do you start up your P4P with the filters already mounted, or do you put them on after the initial camera dance?

I mount the filter then power on. The Polar pro filters are light. No problem.

 

[roosta]

Can you elaborate on what you have been experimenting/trying with? It's the best way. Posting a video/photo with settings used (unedited) will allow the more helpful users of this forum give you more specific feedback on what you could do or try.

RoOSTA

 

[jephoto]

Do you start up your P4P with the filters already mounted, or do you put them on after the initial camera dance?

Hold the filter up facing the primary direction you’ll be shooting, rotate until you get the best (deeper blue
Or saturated sky- or taking shine off foliage) and note where one of the letters on the edge of the filter is either on top or on a side.

Then screw filter on the lens & rotate the polarizer until that same letter is aligned the same as you saw holding it.

Go fly...

 

[GadgetGuy]

Hold the filter up facing the primary direction you’ll be shooting, rotate until you get the best (deeper blue
Or saturated sky- or taking shine off foliage) and note where one of the letters on the edge of the filter is either on top or on a side.

Then screw filter on the lens & rotate the polarizer until that same letter is aligned the same as you saw holding it.

Go fly...

For clarity: all done with the drone off.

 

[jephoto]

Yep. Forgot to say that. Put filter on & rotate Before starting up...