DJI Phantom 2 Vision Video Stabilization Comparison
Regarding DJI Phantom 2 Vision Video Stabilization, I am sure a lot of you got into flying quads for the purpose of creating some stunning aerial shots to share with friends or online via the social networks. This was something I got really excited about also. The ability to record footage from the sky gives a brand new perspective to things and when I first started posting videos on my personal Facebook page I got tons of positive feedback. I definitely got a lot more likes than the silly posts I previously did on random goofy subjects such as shaming Justin Bieber or the latest viral crap that everyone else posted. I felt really original and creative by being able to post stuff like that.
I started posting pictures that were actually just single frames of my videos extracted with VLC. There is an option under “Video” to take a snapshot of the frame that you are viewing. Helps if you pause the video at the frame you like :). I did that because I felt that my videos were too shaky, not professional enough to brag about, while the pics were still great. Something like this. I was facing some challenges wanting to master the video part also, but only having a Phantom 2 Vision which has a single axis stabilizer (not even a gimbal) which really does not allow buttery smooth video recording, while it is great for stills.
So I started digging the internet, to see how I could stabilize my videos and make them more professional. After trying a lot of different options such as Mercalli and Deshaker. I decided to stick with Adobe After Effects. You just have to use “Warp Stabilizer” and it does the trick as good as it gets. I have to admit that this process is pretty painful and long with hours or even overnight rendering. It Maybe easier if you have a powerful machine designed for DTP, but I did not quite feel like going down that road. So if you only have access to a quadcopter that does not do the job for you, you can play around with After Effects and learn the process. Watch our video, it shows you a good comparison of what you should expect. If you don’t feel completely satisfied with the stabilization you see and you are considering buying a drone, sit tight and watch our next comparison where we will show you the Vision stabilized footage compared to an unstabilized Vision+ recording so you can decide which route feels better for your needs.
Happy and safe flying!
Read more in our great new post about electric rc trucks here.
Kennedy Martinez
kennedy@dronethusiast.comKennedy Martinez is a resident writer who joined Dronethusiast at the beginning of 2019. She has years of experience reviewing drones and other tech products. When it comes to flying drones, Kennedy loves the ability to create artistic videos from a unique point of view. Kennedy enjoys researching new drones and other exciting products that are available to consumers which is why she is committed to creating the best buyer's guides for our readers.
