Filming Framework
Triangle Lakes
Your roadmap to cinematic lake footage • 8 shots • Any lake • Every time
8
Triangle Lakes
8
Shot Sequence
15
Minutes Total
1
Battery Needed
Why Follow This Framework?
Instead of shooting aimlessly and wasting battery, this proven 8-shot sequence gives you:
- Continuity - Same story structure at every lake
- Efficiency - Complete framework in 15-18 minutes
- Coverage - Wide, medium, and detail shots for editing flexibility
- Repeatability - Works at Falls Lake, Jordan Lake, or anywhere
8-Shot Lake Framework
1
🚁 Arrival Reveal
Start above treeline, descend while moving forward to reveal the lake
10-15 seconds
TECHNIQUE
Forward movement + descent
CONTROLLER MOVES
Right stick forward, left stick down
Battery
~2%
Best Conditions
Clear sky, good visibility
Camera
Auto exposure, 30fps for smooth motion
PRO TIPS
- •Start 100-150ft high
- •Gentle descent keeps it cinematic
- •Frame lake in upper third initially
2
🔄 Wide Orbit Establish
Orbit the lake at medium altitude to show full context and surroundings
20-30 seconds
3
🌲 Shoreline Sweep
Low altitude pass along the shoreline to capture texture and detail
15-20 seconds
4
💧 Water Surface Skim
Ultra-low pass just above water surface for dramatic perspective
8-12 seconds
5
🪞 Reflection Capture
Static or slow rise to capture perfect water reflections
10-15 seconds
6
🎯 Feature Focus
Zoom in on unique lake features - dam, marina, island, wildlife
12-18 seconds
7
🌅 Golden Hour Master
Wide, dramatic shot during golden hour - the hero shot of the sequence
15-30 seconds
8
🎬 Departure Pullback
Rise and pull back to reveal the lake one final time as you leave
12-18 seconds
FRAMEWORK SUMMARY
Total Duration
8 shots in 12-18 minutes
Battery Usage
~20-25% of one battery
Efficiency
Complete framework on 1 battery with cushion
Continuity
Creates consistent story across all your lake videos