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Discover the New DJI Ronin 4D-8K — The Future of Cinematography

Posted by Drone Nerds on Jan 22, 2024 4:37:04 PM

DJI took filmmaking to the next level with the recent launch of the highly anticipated Ronin 4D. This powerful, next-generation cinema camera was designed and built to be the future of cinematography. An all-in-one 8K cinema camera is now within reach, and imaging excellence is redefined.

DJI’s most advanced technologies have been integrated into one cutting-edge and comprehensive cinematography solution, which offers groundbreaking flexibility to solo cinematographers and unlimited possibilities for coordinated shooting.

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Topics: DJI Ronin 4D, DJI Ronin 4D-8k

Enhanced Drone Photography—ND Filter Basics

Posted by Drone Nerds on Sep 9, 2022 5:58:50 PM

Neutral Density filters, commonly known as ND filters, are great accessories that can help creators capture incredible aerial photography and videography, regardless of weather or lighting conditions.

Some of the most popular ND filters on the market have been developed by DJI for their Mavic series drone and professional-grade cinematography gimbals, like the Ronin 4D. Let’s take a look at what ND filters are, and how they can elevate even the most basic drone photography into professional imagery.

As the name would describe, ND filters are lenses that can be attached to the front of the camera lens of a drone or camera. They reduce the amount of light that enters the camera, changing the exposure of the final image. This works exceptionally well when trying to highlight movement in an image, which is great for outdoor and dynamic photography. Keep in mind that overexposure, even when working with ND filters, is linked to the proper use of the ideal shutter speed, ISO, and aperture for your shots. For example, you can combine an ND filter and a fast shutter speed to capture a more natural motion blur, allowing you to take more dynamic footage of moving objects. On the contrary, a lower shutter speed will enhance a blur effect; if you combine an ND Filter and a slow shutter speed, you may end up with a very blurry photo.

While ND filters may be easy to attach to the camera lens, the user must know how to properly use them and have a basic understanding of the triangle of exposure. ND filters affect the shutter speed and the amount of light that enters through the camera lens—if you don’t know how to use them properly, your images can become messy. Since an ND filter is just that –a filter– you will need to consider how long you need to allow the right amount of light to filter into the camera; meaning that the darker your filter, the longer you will need to have your shutter open to allow in the right amount of light. ND filters also allow you to have a larger aperture, supporting brighter light filtration without overexposing the image—this results in sharp, focused images. When used properly, ND filters will allow you to enhance aerial imagery, but if used incorrectly, your results will be blurry, dark, or underexposed images from improper light penetration. 

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Topics: Mavic 3, DJI FPV, DJI Mavic 3, drone photography, DJI Mavic Series Drones, DJI Ronin 4D, DJI Air 2S

Discover the Ronin 4D, the Latest Technology in Filmmaking

Posted by Drone Nerds on Apr 11, 2022 9:15:00 AM


Created to revolutionize filmmaking, the Ronin 4D Cinema Camera is a hybrid system unlike any other. It has an integrated gimbal and modular design to offer a comprehensive and flexible cinematography solution for solo cinematographers.

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Topics: drone photography, DJI Ronin 4D, gimbal