Dario Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Trying to learn how to use the drone camera at the spectacular EGNM. Not easy to use yet (at least for me), but the results are very photographic, IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Spectacular set of shots Dario. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dario Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 4 minutes ago, adambar said: Spectacular set of shots Dario. Thank you very much indeed, Adam! (as you see, now at least I was able to find the correct post to answer ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 1 minute ago, Dario said: Thank you very much indeed, Adam! (as you see, now at least I was able to find the correct post to answer ) We all have our moments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 They look well composed Dario, and I love that last one but that blurry stuff makes it look odd, like a TV show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee H Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Wow, really nice shots. It seems that if you add an xbox controller to you PC, you can control the drone much easier. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nedo Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 they look nice but the blur let them look like small toys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 love the last and that cart looks so worn in the 3rd one.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Smashing shots Dario , as Lee above mentioned getting a X-Box controller helps with the drone views . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dario Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 2 hours ago, Jack Sawyer said: They look well composed Dario, and I love that last one but that blurry stuff makes it look odd, like a TV show. Thank you very much, Jack! It really adds a lot of realism to the images, it's am amazing effect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dario Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 2 hours ago, Lee H said: Wow, really nice shots. It seems that if you add an xbox controller to you PC, you can control the drone much easier. Lee Thank you very much, Lee! I didn't know that! Thanks for the advice, I will do some research and see how it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dario Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 2 hours ago, Nedo said: they look nice but the blur let them look like small toys There's indeed an effect called " toy camera" that's used in photography, with some similarity to this. In MSFS you can control the level of the bokeh effect, though, adjusting it to your taste. I happen to like it very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dario Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 2 hours ago, wain71 said: love the last and that cart looks so worn in the 3rd one.... Thank you very much, Wain! I also loved the realism of that cart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Dario hats off to you sir, this Drone cam is baffling, I feel I may be tinkering for a while...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dario Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 30 minutes ago, BradB said: Smashing shots Dario , as Lee above mentioned getting a X-Box controller helps with the drone views . Thank you very much, Brad! Wow, I definitely need to try this. For me it's a nightmare to move the drone camera with the keyboard. Regards!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 2 hours ago, Lee H said: Wow, really nice shots. It seems that if you add an xbox controller to you PC, you can control the drone much easier. Lee just tried it, wow what a difference, plug in the controller and it's already set up....happy chap.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifejogger Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Out standing shots!!!!!!!! Specially like the reflections in the last shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dario Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 6 minutes ago, wain71 said: Dario hats off to you sir, this Drone cam is baffling, I feel I may be tinkering for a while...... Thank you very much, Wain! For me the same, every time I hit a key the drone goes where I don't want it to go I need to try this Xbox controller solution suggested by Brad and Lee. That would be quite a relief... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Just now, Dario said: Thank you very much, Wain! For me the same, every time I hit a key the drone goes where I don't want it to go I need to try this Xbox controller solution suggested by Brad and Lee. That would be quite a relief... yep controller is a breeze, I did up the speed of the drone though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dario Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 4 minutes ago, wain71 said: just tried it, wow what a difference, plug in the controller and it's already set up....happy chap.... Really??? That's amazing!! Do you need a bluetooth connection or is it possible to connect via USB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dario Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 5 minutes ago, lifejogger said: Out standing shots!!!!!!!! Specially like the reflections in the last shot. Thank you very much indeed, John! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 1 minute ago, Dario said: Really??? That's amazing!! Do you need a bluetooth connection or is it possible to connect via USB? mine is wired, I haven't tried the other because it's flat....just plugged it into usb on pc .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dario Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 4 minutes ago, wain71 said: mine is wired, I haven't tried the other because it's flat....just plugged it into usb on pc .... Wow, I will try this! Thank you very much indeed, Wain! Regards, Dario. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dario Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 I connected an XBox controller to my PC and now using the drone camera is a complete joy. Thank you so much for the advice Lee @Lee H, John @BradB and Wain @wain71 !!!!! Your solution really made my day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTigerM Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Excellent set. I like the grime in #3 & the taxi lights on wet tarmac effect in the last one, in particular. I have also read that an Xbox controller transforms the drone photography. TTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Splendid set of shots Dario. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dario Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 1 hour ago, TigerTigerM said: Excellent set. I like the grime in #3 & the taxi lights on wet tarmac effect in the last one, in particular. I have also read that an Xbox controller transforms the drone photography. TTM Thank you very much indeed, TTM! Everything is depicted so perfectly in MSFS, it's really a mind boggling experience. I highly recommend using an XBox controller. I installed it today following some colleagues advice, and as you said it completely transforms the way you position the drone. It's a must-have, in my opinion. Regards! Dario Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dario Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 54 minutes ago, Iain Emms said: Splendid set of shots Dario. cheers Iain Thank you very much indeed, Iain! Best regards, Dario Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTigerM Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 33 minutes ago, Dario said: Thank you very much indeed, TTM! Everything is depicted so perfectly in MSFS, it's really a mind boggling experience. I highly recommend using an XBox controller. I installed it today following some colleagues advice, and as you said it completely transforms the way you position the drone. It's a must-have, in my opinion. Regards! Dario Dario Could you tell me which controller you got, as there are quite a few in the market. Does it connect to PC with USB plug?? & do you control the drone camera with an xbox 'joy stick', or buttons? Thanks TTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikee Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Super shots Dario , i like them all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dario Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 34 minutes ago, TigerTigerM said: Dario Could you tell me which controller you got, as there are quite a few in the market. Does it connect to PC with USB plug?? & do you control the drone camera with an xbox 'joy stick', or buttons? Thanks TTM Hi TTM, The controller I installed today came together with my XBox One X. It's this model: https://www.amazon.com/Xbox-Wireless-Controller-Black-one/dp/B01LPZM7VI/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=xbox+one+controller&qid=1597952136&sr=8-1 I am able to control all the movements with both sticks, and to control the height I use back buttons, which are also pressure sensitive (the more you press, the faster you get up or down). I connected it with my PC (Windows 10) via USB. You need to make sure you get a cable USB to MicroUSB that transfers data (the cable that comes with the joystick is able only to charge, so the PC does not recognize the joystick). Best regards, Dario Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 just to add, I am using an old xbox 360 wired controller, very cheap to buy...superb bit of kit for drone, just playing at LOWI with time. date and weather, really cool shots...and able to walk anywhere...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTigerM Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Dario said: Hi TTM, The controller I installed today came together with my XBox One X. It's this model: https://www.amazon.com/Xbox-Wireless-Controller-Black-one/dp/B01LPZM7VI/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=xbox+one+controller&qid=1597952136&sr=8-1 I am able to control all the movements with both sticks, and to control the height I use back buttons, which are also pressure sensitive (the more you press, the faster you get up or down). I connected it with my PC (Windows 10) via USB. You need to make sure you get a cable USB to MicroUSB that transfers data (the cable that comes with the joystick is able only to charge, so the PC does not recognize the joystick). Best regards, Dario Very helpful. Thank you. TTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renault Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 4 hours ago, Dario said: Thank you very much indeed, TTM! Everything is depicted so perfectly in MSFS, it's really a mind boggling experience. I highly recommend using an XBox controller. I installed it today following some colleagues advice, and as you said it completely transforms the way you position the drone. It's a must-have, in my opinion. Regards! Dario I agree completely Dario. I bought an Xbox controller this afternoon, and what a difference It is a wireless and took only a few seconds to set up The camera system is now fluid, precise, very quick to respond and infinitely adjustable . Best of all its intuitive. But what I wasn't ready for was what happened on my desk. Started going down the runway, got off it a bit and ran into some gravel and crickey , my whole desktop started vibrating. It was the darn little controller vibrating because I was in rough ground The camera system really bugged me , but now it is so neat. Unbelievable And I think this is the root cause of a lot of issues with MS2020. It is truly modern gaming technology. And they don't do stuff the way we are used to doing things. Of course in real life if you are flying a drone with a camera, your controller has little joysticks to control movement. So why wouldn't the drone camera in MS behave the same way? It does and then things work the way Asobo intended them to work. I also recall some of the early videos from Asobo. They had keyboard, mouse, joystick and xbox controller on their desktop. I didn't think anything of it at the time, but now it makes sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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