Although Rhode Island is the smallest state in the United States, it can seem enormous when it comes to exciting activities and fun beach opportunities. And it is definitely an ideal location for capturing great aerial photography and drone footage. Despite the fact that it is not technically an “island,” Rhode Island maintains the island environment and atmosphere with its …
How Mixed Reality Could Speed Up Construction Projects
Reality is a reality the last time we checked, right? We know that construction projects have a tendency to take longer than expected to complete. But what about the terms “mixed reality and “reality capture.” What sort of disruptive words are these? Allow us to explain. Mixed Reality A mixed reality viewer allows users to open 3D models inside Windows …
How to Make Drone Photos Pop
There are an infinite amount of ways to edit photos, and each photographer has his or her own personal preferences. I’m gonna show you how I personally go about editing, with a focus on drone photos! Editing Drone Photos in Lightroom Editing drone photos is very similar to editing regular ground photos, the only difference here is the subject matter. …
Why Do Construction Projects Take So Long?
Construction projects, especially those large-scale infrastructure improvements and commercial builds, seem to take forever to complete. They can cause traffic to be delayed, lengthy detours, and can be a nuisance to motorists. People often wonder why road construction takes so long and why building construction isn’t completed more quickly. The answer isn’t as simple as one might expect. In fact, …
How to Stabilize Drone Video in Premiere Pro
Drone stability has come a long way in recent years. With today’s technology, most drones have built-in gimbals and stabilizers that do a pretty good job getting rid of shakiness when flying. But, after all, drones are flying hundreds of feet in the air at up to 40 mph, so it may be impossible to keep the camera completely steady …
Why Do Properties Become Abandoned
The U.S. economy is booming. The collapse of the housing market began well over ten years ago. September 15, 2018 marked the tenth anniversary of the collapse of Lehman Brothers. And despite the time and distance between the bad times and the good, it’s not unusual in 2018 to see an abandoned property, houses, or even business locations in US …
How And Why to Use Manual White Balance With a Drone
And What the Heck is a Grey Card? I talk to photographers all the time who shoot completely in manual mode, take time to perfect the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO of their photos, yet they leave the white balance set to auto. White balance is a key component in all photography, and is essential when capturing accurate recreations of …
Cutting Edge Technologies to Differentiate Your Construction Business
The construction industry is booming. Businesses are breaking ground in new locations everywhere, and companies are allocating resources to overdue renovations on existing properties. There’s no better environment for construction companies looking to differentiate themselves and set themselves apart from the competition. Many firms are doing this by integrating innovative breakthrough technology into their projects and processes. By embracing technology …
Complete Guide to Commercial Real Estate Drone Photography
I almost titled this post “Commercial Real Estate Photography for Beginners,” but felt uneasy with what that title would have suggested. Drone photography for commercial real estate clients is definitely not for beginners, per se. Commercial real estate photography is, more often than not, marketing-oriented, and to effectively capture great marketing photos you must already have a keen eye for …
How to Make a Hyperlapse with a Drone
What is a Hyperlapse? A hyperlapse is similar to a timelapse, but the camera is moving, rather than being in one set position. These can be used to speed up the motion of something that moves very slowly, such as clouds or fog, or to show the changing colors of a sunset. This creates a new perspective, and an even …