Testing ND Filters and why you need them for the DJI Mavic Pro!

In this video I am Testing ND Filters and why you need them on the Mavic Pro! Neutral Density filters are nothing new to photography, and in fact are a necessity if you are wanting to create a cinematic, buttery smooth film look. I go over my 3 heavily used ND stops and what you need to know about setting the shot according to your histogram. Whether you go with the polar pro, taco-RC filters or perhaps another brand of your fancy, you can rest assured you will get great quality footage at the proper settings and ND filter. Mavic ND Filters: http://amzn.to/2tqTF3S or http://amzn.to/2ucwvkY ND 4 = two stop reduction ND 8 = three stops reduction ND 16 = four stops ND 32 = five stops The ND filters allow you to maintain more of a cinematic motion blur to the footage. The ideal shutter rate is half the inverse of the shooting rate. So if you’re shooting at 24 fps, the inverse is 1/24. Half of that inverse is 1/48. Since the Mavic doesn't offer 1/48 you can select 1/50. Or for 30fps, the inverse is 1/30 and a half that is 1/60. Most cameras don’t have a 48 shutter setting, so most people go with 50 or 60 so that the footage has a distinctive cinematic motion blur.The general rule of thumb is to try to shoot at 24 frames per second or fps. This gives more of a film-like look, while 30 fps produces more of a “video” style of footage. But the shutter rate you select with that 24 fps plays a huge role in the overall look of the final product. If it’s too high, it can give the footage almost a brittle look. On sunny days, that’s a problem. In the absence of an ND filter, the shutter rate will jump into high gear in auto (or you’ll be forced to crank it manually), in order to obtain the correct exposure. I am not sponsored by DJI, but I am a fan. Items listed below are what I use and recommend. If you choose to click these links and purchase items, I want to let you know that you are supporting this channel and that it is GREATLY appreciated! My gear: DJI Mavic Pro: http://click.dji.com/AJIpU9xRXuyquG7v... Mavic Carry Case: http://amzn.to/2rkRIW6 Mavic ND Filters: http://amzn.to/2tqTF3S or http://amzn.to/2ucwvkY Mavic Lens Hood: http://amzn.to/2swM7jH DJI Inspire 2: http://click.dji.com/APq_zsQsF5QGmGGJ... Inspire 2 Carry Case: http://amzn.to/2sfjg0j Zenmuse X5/X5S/X5R ND Filters: http://amzn.to/2rvTNSZ Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f1.8: http://amzn.to/2stkaIF Yi 4K Action Cam: http://amzn.to/2kKTgYr Zenmuse X5S:http://amzn.to/2qI1b9F Ready to buy one of DJI's great drones? Help support this channel by clicking the links below. **Affiliate links to DJI Store** *NEW* The DJI Spark is ONLY $500! At DJI -- http://click.dji.com/AMaDJEP4bidTTBhd... DJI Store: http://click.dji.com/AF-FvKOlKw1ezY8O... DJI Mavic Pro: http://click.dji.com/AJIpU9xRXuyquG7v... DJI Phantom 4 Pro: http://click.dji.com/AFydYviCmR6MNu8n... DJI Inspire 2: http://click.dji.com/APq_zsQsF5QGmGGJ... DJI Osmo Mobile: http://click.dji.com/ACSf9JvTX4MouQGA... DJI Osmo Pro/ RAW: http://click.dji.com/ADjep17jjF8Yat1c... I hope you enjoyed this video, if you did, please give it a thumbs up! Stay up-to-date with whats going on with my channel by subscribing! If you're interested in our other projects and websites we're working on visit them here: xternalhddsource.com Launchhsv.com Thanks for watching and come see me again! :)