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SAMT-CINE
Aerial Photography & Cinematic
Do not only capture the scene. Design the movement that tells it.
A specialist path connecting camera settings and visual composition with aircraft/gimbal movement, shot planning, continuity and footage review.
- Level
- Specialist / Applied
- Delivery
- Online + optional field add-on
- Duration
- 3 days / 18 hours online
01
What does the program cover?
- 01Aerial-image fundamentals and how viewpoint, angle and altitude differ from ground imaging.
- 02Camera exposure settings including ISO, shutter speed and aperture where available.
- 03Frame rate, shutter and motion appearance.
- 04ND filters and light control.
- 05White balance, color profiles and color consistency.
- 06Composition, leading lines, negative space and depth.
- 07Coordinating aircraft and gimbal movement.
- 08Reveal, orbit, tracking and compound moves, with emphasis on why a move is chosen.
- 09Pre-flight shot planning, movement path, light, background and obstacles.
- 10Shot lists and scene continuity.
- 11Adapting style for property, projects, advertising, events and visual content.
- 12Footage review and analysis of flight, gimbal, planning and camera-setting improvements.
02
Who is it for?
- Photographers or content creators adding aerial imaging to their skill set.
- Drone operators seeking better shot quality and movement.
- Media, marketing and internal visual-content teams.
03
Optional field application
Normally 1–3 days, with additional time possible for larger teams depending on trainee count, practical objectives and the delivery plan.
- Aircraft/camera preparation and setting selection.
- Core movements and aircraft/gimbal coordination.
- Execute a short shot list and repeat shots for improvement.
- Mini shooting scenario from objective through planning, capture and review.
04
Expected outcome
A structured understanding of aerial-shot planning, camera settings, aircraft/gimbal movement and building a more coherent set of shots for the visual objective.
Program and certificate boundaries
- Completion alone is not a claim of professional cinematographer status.
- SAMT-FLY is not a mandatory prerequisite for the online program; it may be recommended before field work for highly inexperienced participants.
- The certificate is internal, not official accreditation.
SAMT-CINE
Is this the right path for your objective?
Start a training request and describe your objective and trainee count. We will review the appropriate delivery model and scope before any final proposal.