Aerials

Artist Spotlight, Pro Tips

Wildlife Pro Martin Harvey on Filming Animals in Their Natural Habitat

The key to creating an outstanding wildlife collection is to capture animals unaware of or undisturbed by human presence, explains the veteran filmmaker.

May 1, 2018 / 44 Shares / Comments

Pro Tips, Tutorials

Video: Drone Cinematography Tips and Tricks

It’s one thing to get your drone in the air and start recording, but it’s another to make your footage look great. Learn how to make your shots stand out from the growing multitudes.

January 24, 2018 / 12 Shares / Comments

Artist Spotlight, Pro Tips

Action Heroes: GoodSport Video Brings Its A-Game to Sports Footage

GoodSport Video’s Carl Schneider was drawn to the aesthetics of athletics early on, starting out as a photographer before transitioning to video and founding his agency, which represents a number of international videographers.

January 11, 2017 / 7 Shares / Comments

Artist Spotlight, Community

Take a Breath: Pond5 Artists Playing with the Element of Air

Whether it’s looking down from above or feeling the space in a piece of music, these artists are giving form to the intangible and providing our curators with a breath of fresh air.

November 29, 2016 / Comments

Artist Spotlight, Pro Tips

Aerial Cinematography Tips from a Professional Drone Operator

Drones are powerful tools that should be used wisely. “I always tell people that a drone is another tool in your bag of tricks,” says Matt Rodgers. “It’s not meant to take the place of a full-scale, a technocrane, or a dolly.”

November 1, 2016 / 37 Shares / Comments

Pro Tips, Reviews

Which Drone Is Right for You? A Day With Brooklyn Drones NYC

We paid a visit to Brooklyn Drones in NYC to explore some of the many options available for the modern videographer, including the Yuneec Typhoon H, the DJI Inspire Pro Black, and the DJI S 1000.

September 8, 2016 / 18 Shares / Comments

Events, Trends

Here’s What Happened at the National Drone Racing Championships

This month’s National Drone Racing Championships in NYC featured qualified and impassioned contestants from around the country. Check out our exclusive video from the event and read on for more coverage.

August 18, 2016 / 522 Shares / Comments

Inspiration, Trends

Stories from the Sky: A Curated Collection of Aerial Imagery

Aerial photography and videography allow you to tell stories from a new perspective. From the Holi Festival in India to a nature preserve in Botswana, here are some awe-inspiring aerial shots from around the world.

August 12, 2016 / 31 Shares / Comments