SUAS 230 - Drone Cinematography

Number of Credits: 3
Utilize a variety of techniques to capture cinematic shots in various formats and color spaces while flying a drone. Configure drones and cameras for optimal video and photo acquisition. Produce high quality aerial productions that tell an intended story. (Spring Term Only) Three hours lecture each week. Three Credits. Three billable hours.

Pre-requisite(s): CGR 130 and SUAS 102
Course Topics:
Capture cinematic shots in various formats and color spaces using a variety of techniques.

Configure drone and camera for optimal video and photo acquisition.

Tell a story using high quality aerial video and photos.
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Create aesthetically appropriate drone-based projects for a student portfolio. (PG1, PG3, PG4)
2. Create pre-production documents. (PG5)
3. Generate cinema-based flight plans, pre-flight checklists, and set-up applications for various flight scenarios. (PG2, PG5)
4. Capture technically correct images and video that will support quality project creation. (PG4)
5. Communicate theoretically and practically how projects can be improved to meet client needs. (PG4)
6. Complete various flying scenarios including autonomous and manual flights for the purpose of image collection. (PG1, PG3, PG4)
7. Demonstrate a variety of unique cinematic shots. (PG1, PG3)