PolarPro

Jan 15, 2019

We are stoked to have you join us on another PolarPro adventure, this time we’re back in the Yosemite Valley. Yosemite is one of our favorite places to visit: it’s a photographers paradise, and one of those rare places in...

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Dec 17, 2018

Why Shoot In DLOG-M

Our team of adventure enthusiasts is always looking for an excuse to get outside, and setting out to the Sierras to capture epic content just made sense. Check out the full video below: To get the most from our camera’s...

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Nov 14, 2018

Hero7 vs. Mavic 2 SHOWDOWN

Can the Hero7 live up to the hype built around its gimbal-like, Hypersmooth, in-camera stabilization? We recently hit Newport harbor to find out, and we brought along our Mavic 2 Pro to get some comparison shots. Test #1 Hypersmooth vs....

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Nov 06, 2018

At What Aperture is the Mavic 2 Pro Sharpest?

The Mavic 2 Pro’s has an adjustable aperture from f/2.8 to f/11, which makes it our favorite Mavic to date, and sets it apart from the rest of the Mavic series including the Mavic 2 Zoom, which all have fixed apertures...

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Oct 09, 2018

Capturing Cinematic Content with your Mavic 2

Whether you have the Mavic 2 Pro or Zoom, or are lucky enough to have both, we’ve created a series of easy to tackle cinematic camera movements that you can use to add creative flair and production value to your...

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Sep 16, 2018

Three Days in Alaska with the Mavic 2

Along with our recently announced Mavic 2 Cinema Series Filters and Mavic 2 Cases, we took flight in one of the most epic adventures that the PolarPro Team has experienced. Day One - Kayaking Through Remote Alaskan Islands For our...

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Aug 21, 2018

Can the Ronin-S Survive in Death Valley?

Join us on location as we take the DJI Ronin-S into one of the most unforgiving deserts in the world..Death Valley. Due to the popularity of this gimbal, we decided to put it through a series of tests in one...

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Jul 25, 2018

5 Creative "In-Camera" Transitions using the Ronin-S

On our recent jaunt to the Oregon coast to shoot a video on creating a drone hyperlapse, we also brought along the DJI Ronin-S and a Panasonic GH5, and the Ronin-S has quickly become our favorite new handheld gimbal....

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Jul 17, 2018

How to Edit a Drone Hyperlapse

Recently, in a little less than a week, we shot along the Oregon coast, covering how to shoot smooth drone hyperlapses— and over 500 miles. We’ve received quite a bit of feedback asking us how we went about editing all...

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Jul 10, 2018

Selecting Epic Locations for Long Exposure Photography

Introduction Long exposure photographers draw inspiration from many sources, but none is more important than the scene of the shoot. From powerful overarching waterfalls to clear and colorful seascapes, the search for new backdrops is an endless challenge. After...

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Jul 02, 2018

Shutter Speed, Frame Rate and the 180° Rule

The most important thing to shooting smooth video is understanding the relationship between shutter speed and frame rate. Depending on the light you’re shooting in as well as the look and mood you want to convey, you may want to...

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Jun 29, 2018

5 Ways to Photograph Landscapes and Cityscapes with Long Exposure ND Filters

Overview Long exposure (or, high intensity) neutral density filters are a landscape photographer’s go-to when shooting long exposures in bright light. ND filters block the amount of light entering your camera lens, allowing the use of slower shutter speeds to...

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Jun 26, 2018

How to Shoot with a GoPro Dome

-- Summer’s finally here! To help you on your summer adventures, here a quick rundown on how to shoot awesome over/under shots with a GoPro. -- During this shoot, we used the PolarPro FiftyFifty and a Hero6, but these tips apply...

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Jun 19, 2018

How to Shoot a Drone Hyperlapse

-- We took a quick trip up HWY 1 in California to show you how to take an awesome hyperlapse with your drone. Join us on location in the following video -- Location Scouting One of the most important elements...

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Apr 26, 2018

How do ND filters work and how will they affect my DJI Mavic footage?

Many DJI Mavic pilots use neutral density (ND) filters to capture the best quality content in camera. Doing so means that they aren’t stuck editing over exposed, choppy footage that looks more like cheap action cam footage than quality...

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Apr 26, 2018

Drone Traveling Tips, at Home and Abroad

Traveling with a drone at home or abroad? If you’re in the dark about what you can and can’t take with you, or where you can and can’t fly, we’ve provided a guideline for both international and domestic travelers as well...

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Apr 26, 2018

Choosing a Drone; Consumer Edition: DJI’s Spark vs Mavic vs Phantom 4 Pro

Choosing a drone can be daunting. Good ones can be expensive, and the choices, from cheap “toys” to five figure investments are growing exponentially. If you’re in the market for a camera drone, there’s several important factors to think about. ...

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Apr 26, 2018

This Summer’s Drone Destination Hotspots

Now that you have a drone, you’re probably antsy to fly. But where to go? While it might seem like you can launch your drone just about anywhere with a clear sky, UAV flight is becoming more restricted in many...