If you’re looking to produce a music video and want to create something with a ‘wow’ factor, a drone operator could be the answer. In the right hands, a drone is a fantastic creative tool that can capture unique angles and video footage with cinematic impact. Even if you have a limited budget to produce a music video a drone may still be an option as prices have come down in recent years. Just make sure you hire a suitably qualified drone operator with the required permissions to fly legally and not a ‘cowboy’ out to make some fast cash!
Benefits of using aerial videography
Helicopters, light aircraft and expensive ‘booms’ were the only options for aerial videography a few years ago. Fine if you’re shooting a music video for an A-List artist, but out of your league if you want to produce something for an up and coming band. Thanks to drone technology and the number of people who have invested time and money to make a living as a drone operator, aerial videography for music videos is now affordable.
The impact you can add to a music video is incredible thanks to the unique views drones can capture. They can sweep over and around subjects at high speed if that suits the style of your video, or record slow motion cinematic shots for a different mood. So-called FPV (First Person View) drones can record gravity defying action sequences that appear to be created using state of the art CGI and Hollywood blockbuster budgets. Many drones can be pre-programmed to follow precise flight paths leaving the operator to concentrate on the video recording aspects. The footage is silky smooth and can be cinema grade quality.
How much does a drone operator cost?
Pricing for drone music video footage varies depending on a number of factors. For example, do you need to hire the drone operator for a full day or could you shoot the footage you need in half a day? The latter is usually possible if you plan it and storyboard the shots. Do you need the footage edited into a final production, or is the aerial footage one element of a video that another company will complete? Location and the exact time of drone and camera can also affect the cost.
Where are drone operators located?
Drone Safe Register has operators across the country from Scotland to Cornwall, and all our operators are safe and legal to fly. Our instant quote system will put you in touch with experienced operators in your area and once you make contact you can discuss your exact needs and scope the music video.
Aerial footage adds an extra dimension to a music video and is a great way to showcase and promote any artist or band. Once you’ve selected an operator you can think about the best locations and turn your creative vision into something you’ll be proud of.
