Taking cameras to new heights allows the photographer/cinematographer to use this cutting-edge technology to create images and videos that allow the viewer to experience the landscape from a whole new prospective. Using some of New Mexico’s most stunning, remote locations, Carlan will share with you, step by step, take-off, advanced flight techniques, image capture and post processing. Those techniques and nuances are designed to make your images/videos soar above all others.
~ Visual Storytelling Concepts
~ Defining Story Structure
~ Three-Minute Story
~ Visual Sequence
~ Composition Within The Frame
~ Timing
~ Perspectives
~ B-Roll
~ Still Images
~ Audio / Music
~ Plan - Execute - Analyze - Adjust
~ Types of Drones
~ Controllers
~ Lenses
~ ND Filters
~ Audio
~ Computer
~ Software
~ iMovie
~ Final Cut X
~ 1080 / HD / 4K / D-Log
~ Frame Rate
~ Camera Movement
~Gimbal Control
~ Advanced Flight Techniques
~ Lighting
~ Digital Workflow
~ Editing
~ Rough Cut to Final
~ Internet Platforms
~ YouTube Channel
~ Output / Uploading
I believe that creative filmmaking using a drone is not just about equipment but about capturing moments and telling stories. My approach is personal and tailored to your needs, ensuring that together we meet your learning goals at your pace. Custom assignments are created based upon your goals for the workshop. Assignment based short films will be produced and discussed.
~ Carlan
The five-day workshop is based in Farmington, NM. doorway to Dinétah. The Casa Blanca Inn is the base we work from. Lesser known unique and remote areas across Dinétah are explored by Jeep. Workshop begins with a dinner, followed by three field location days, concluding with breakfast on the fifth day.
The five-day personal workshop is offered as a 50l(c)3 tax deductible suggested donation to
Suggested donation $4200.00
Workshop includes breakfast, lunch and two dinners.
Transportation to Farmington, NM. and lodging not included.
Student must provide personal drone.
View From Above
Advanced Drone
Personal Workshop
A Zoom session prior to workshop date will be scheduled to discuss your goals and create your personal workshop.