I am my number one fan. I may be the only person that consistently watches my videos from start to finish, over and over again. There is value to critically watching your own videos, but that is not the best way to improve performance. When it is time to up my game, I watch other peoples videos.
Beautifully executed Drone Freestyle is defined by gracefully piecing together maneuvers in a way that is pleasing to the eye. It is more art than technical. That is not to say that technique and a good flying drone are not required. To level up, I watch for new and inventive ways to piece together moves into a flow that highlights the features of the terrain I am working with.
When I find a sequence I like (in someone else's videos), I get the link to the exact location in the video by hitting the share button and checking the "start at" at the location of the maneuver in the video. I email the link to myself and then break the move down, step by step.
Once I have watched the sequence and get an understanding of the order, I then try to it over and over again until it becomes muscle memory. Muscle memory takes me weeks or months to nail down unless the trick is relatively easy. Below, you can see the same move worked out in different ways, over and over.
Got a better way to learn? Tell me about it in the comments.
I am pretty sure that I make up all the impressive 38 views that I got on my last youtube video that is why I am going to witch over to dtube.
Youtube is more difficult to build a dedicated audience. I get the most views/likes/comments/followers on Instagram. dtube will match what you are getting on steemit.
that is exactly why i switched over
I havent gotten much into freestyle yet, but I think you're on the right track. Along with, follow other pilots on youtube (leDrib, etc) and pick out moves you like that they do and try to recreate them.
I actually have a sequence Drib published today to work out later. right at the time stamp is an interesting chain of tricks....loop/flip with upside down roll out
timestamp missing
strange, the link shows it at 3:40 seconds in. Markup must not allow it.
Ahh yeah, that is a nice chain
Practice makes perfect. As you mentioned, reviewing your own video, finding others who are producing great quality videos... Once I find someone who I am inspired by, I try to reach out to let them know that I'm a big fan/follower, and ask for feedback on my work. Most people appreciate the kind words and are happy to provide helpful tips.
Cheers!
I have a bit more work to do on my flying before I reach out to the really fantastic pilots. I do like the idea and will keep it locked and loaded for when my flying is ripe. The pros really set themselves to a different set of standards.
I look forward to following your content and flying progression. I do a ton of drone flying, but more from a videographer perspective, and not so much relating to the freestyle side. Looks like a lot of fun. Keep learning!
I think u have made an amazing job with your drone . I don’t have a drone but I can give u an simple advice . Put some passion in your hobby , the people will always say that your are not good enough but u must try and try until u will succeed! Good luck to you ! See u around!
Watching your own videos is great. You're the only person who truly cares about them and they have a meaning for you. Watching your videos along with a lot of practice helps you to become a better pilot :)
Sometimes I realize I left key info out of my writing when I read the comments.....the point was supposed to be that I find tricks in other peoples videos and share it with a time stamp to myself. Then I go back and can easily find the best tricks in multiple videos quickly.
I'll steal that technique because I will buy myself an FPV drone soon :) I'm getting bored with my Phantom soon
its like going from a riding in the back of a school bus to driving a Superbike. FPV is amazing and addictive.