Create FPV-Like Videos with Your Phone | 3D Scan Tutorial with Luma AI

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15 Apr 202306:52

TLDRThis tutorial demonstrates how to use your smartphone to create cinematic camera movements with Luma AI, even incorporating a DJI drone for FPV-style videos. The guide covers optimal camera settings, shooting techniques, and editing steps in Luma's browser-based editor. Tips for enhancing video quality, such as using Topaz Video AI for upscaling and adding motion blur with RSMB, are also included, encouraging viewers to explore creative possibilities with AI tools.

Takeaways

  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Use your smartphone to scan surroundings and create cinematic camera movements with Luma AI.
  • ๐Ÿ“น For iPhone users, the dedicated Luma app provides real-time guidelines for easier scanning.
  • ๐Ÿค– Android users can upload videos directly to Luma from their browser for processing.
  • ๐ŸŽฅ Shoot in 4K with HDR and video stabilization turned off, using either a wide or normal focal length.
  • ๐Ÿ”„ Capture video in loops from three different heights: chest level, above head, and knee level.
  • ๐Ÿ“ Keep the subject in frame and centered for consistency across different loops.
  • ๐Ÿ”— Visit lumalabs.ai to create an account and upload your video for processing.
  • ๐ŸŽจ Use the browser-based editor to manipulate camera movements and access camera tools.
  • ๐Ÿ‘€ Switch to first-person view and use preset trajectories or create custom keyframes for animation.
  • ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Adjust camera settings such as position, focal length, and roll to create dynamic camera movements.
  • ๐ŸŒ€ Fill in unrecorded areas with a solid background color or change the video resolution before exporting.
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ For drone scanning, use the built-in orbit feature or manually control the drone for more information capture.
  • ๐Ÿ“š Combine Luma scans with other AI video tools like Gen 1 from RunwayML for unique effects.

Q & A

  • What is the main topic of the video?

    -The video is about creating cinematic camera movements using your phone and Luma AI, including how to scan surroundings and create FPV-like videos with a regular DJI drone.

  • Is there a specific app recommended for iPhone users to use with Luma AI?

    -Yes, the dedicated Luma app is recommended for iPhone users as it provides real-time guidelines.

  • Can Android users also use Luma AI to capture videos?

    -Yes, Android users can capture videos and upload them directly to Luma from their browser.

  • What video settings are recommended before shooting with Luma AI?

    -It is recommended to shoot in 4K, disable HDR, and disable video stabilization. You can use either a wide or normal focal length.

  • How many loops should be captured from different heights when shooting?

    -You should capture three loops from different heights: chest level, above your head, and knee level.

  • What should be the focus when capturing the loops for Luma AI scanning?

    -The subject should be kept in frame and centered throughout the loop captures.

  • What is the process after recording the video for Luma AI?

    -After recording, you go to lumalabs.ai, create an account, upload the video, give the project a descriptive name, and wait for it to process.

  • How can the 3D scene created by Luma AI be used after processing?

    -The 3D scene can be downloaded as an object or mesh scene for use in other 3D software, or you can edit it in a browser-based editor provided by Luma AI.

  • What are the two preset camera movement trajectories available in Luma AI's editor?

    -The two preset trajectories are 'orbit' and 'oscillate'.

  • Can you adjust the camera settings and create custom movements in Luma AI's editor?

    -Yes, you can adjust camera settings, create keyframes, and animate the camera over time using the custom mode in the editor.

  • What is a recommended plugin to add motion blur to videos created with Luma AI?

    -The plugin recommended is called RSMB, which adds natural and realistic motion blur effects to videos.

  • How can you work around the limitation of Luma AI not supporting video rotation?

    -You can edit each keyframe and add 90 degrees to the camera roll setting, then render the video in landscape mode and crop it in your editing software.

  • What is a technique mentioned for enhancing the quality of drone-scanned videos using Luma AI?

    -The technique involves using Topaz Video AI to upscale the video to 4K before processing it through Luma AI.

  • What AI video tool is mentioned in the video for creating unique and amazing results combined with Luma AI scans?

    -The tool mentioned is Gen 1 from RunwayML.

Outlines

00:00

๐Ÿ“ฑ Phone Scanning for Cinematic Movements with Luma AI

This paragraph introduces the video's focus on using a smartphone to scan surroundings and create cinematic camera movements in post-production with Luma AI. It highlights the process for both iPhone and Android users, emphasizing the importance of shooting in 4K with specific camera settings disabled, such as HDR and video stabilization. The speaker recommends capturing video loops from different heights to ensure the subject remains centered throughout. The assistance of Umar and Tarving from Product Nation is acknowledged, and viewers are encouraged to watch their behind-the-scenes video for insights into the challenges faced during the process. The paragraph concludes with instructions on how to upload and process the video on lumalabs.ai, including editing and exporting steps.

05:02

๐ŸŽฅ Enhancing Video Quality and Customizing Camera Movements

The second paragraph delves into techniques for enhancing video quality and customizing camera movements using Luma AI's browser-based editor. It discusses the use of the 'orbit' and 'oscillate' preset trajectories, as well as creating custom keyframes for camera animation. The speaker provides a step-by-step guide on adjusting camera settings, including position, focal length, and roll, to create dynamic and interesting effects. The paragraph also addresses potential issues with environment capture, suggesting the use of a solid background color to fill in missing areas. Additionally, it mentions the limitations of video rotation in Luma and offers a workaround for maximizing output quality by editing keyframes and adjusting camera roll settings. The paragraph wraps up with advice on exporting the video and using Premiere Pro for further editing, including adding motion blur with the RSMB plugin for a more realistic effect.

Mindmap

Keywords

๐Ÿ’กFPV

FPV stands for 'First Person View.' It refers to the perspective one gets when viewing the world through a camera mounted on a drone or other remote-controlled device, as if the viewer is in the pilot's seat. In the context of the video, the creator is discussing how to use a phone and Luma AI to create videos that mimic the immersive experience of FPV footage, which is typically used in drone racing and aerial videography.

๐Ÿ’กLuma AI

Luma AI is a software that enables users to scan their surroundings using their smartphones and create cinematic camera movements in post-production. It's highlighted in the video as a tool to generate 3D scenes from video footage, allowing for the creation of dynamic and engaging video content that can simulate an FPV-like perspective.

๐Ÿ’กDJI drone

A DJI drone is a type of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufactured by the company DJI, known for its high-quality drones used in various applications, including aerial photography and videography. In the script, the video creator mentions using a DJI drone to capture footage for creating FPV-like videos, leveraging the drone's capabilities to scan and record from different heights and angles.

๐Ÿ’ก4K

4K is a display resolution that is approximately four times the number of pixels of Full HD, providing a higher level of detail and clarity in video and images. The video script recommends shooting in 4K to ensure high-quality footage for the Luma AI scanning process, which can then be used to create detailed and visually impressive post-production effects.

๐Ÿ’กHDR

HDR stands for 'High Dynamic Range.' It is a technology that enhances the luminosity and color of an image or video, providing a greater range of contrast between the darkest and lightest areas. The script advises disabling HDR when recording footage for Luma AI to avoid complications in the scanning and post-production process.

๐Ÿ’กVideo stabilization

Video stabilization is a technique used to reduce the effects of unwanted camera shake in video footage. It can be achieved through hardware in the camera or through software in post-production. The video suggests disabling video stabilization when recording, as the Luma AI process may handle camera movements differently.

๐Ÿ’กLoops

In the context of the video, loops refer to continuous video recordings taken from different heights while maintaining a consistent path or route. The script describes capturing loops from chest level, head level, and knee level to create a comprehensive 3D scan of the scene for post-production manipulation.

๐Ÿ’กKeyframes

Keyframes are points in an animation or motion graphics sequence where the object's movement or position is explicitly defined. In the video script, keyframes are used in the Luma AI editor to create custom camera movements and animations over time, allowing for the creation of dynamic and engaging video content.

๐Ÿ’กOrbit mode

Orbit mode is a camera movement setting that allows the camera to rotate around a central point or subject. In the video, the creator uses orbit mode in the Luma AI editor to create a smooth, circular camera movement that focuses on the subject, enhancing the FPV-like video effect.

๐Ÿ’กMotion blur

Motion blur is a visual effect that occurs when an object moving fast in a scene is captured in an image or video, resulting in a blurred appearance. The script mentions using a plugin called RSMB to add motion blur to the final video, which can make the rendered video look more natural and realistic, especially in fast-moving scenes.

๐Ÿ’กUpscaling

Upscaling is the process of increasing the resolution of a video or image, often using AI algorithms to enhance the quality without losing detail. The video creator mentions using Topaz Video AI to upscale 1080p footage from a DJI drone to 4K before processing it through Luma AI, which can improve the final render's quality.

Highlights

This video teaches how to use a phone to scan surroundings and create cinematic camera movements with Luma AI.

Using a regular DJI drone to scan and create FPV-like videos despite average video quality.

The technology of Luma AI is promising for creating high-quality post-production effects.

iPhone users can utilize the dedicated Luma app for real-time guidelines.

Android users can upload videos to Luma via browser after capturing.

Camera settings recommendation: Shoot in 4K, disable HDR and video stabilization.

Capturing video loops from three different heights: chest level, above head, and knee level.

Keeping the subject in frame and centered is crucial during shooting.

Luma Labs provides guidelines and best practices for recording.

After recording, upload videos to lumalabs.ai and wait for processing.

3D scenes can be downloaded for use in other 3D software or edited in a browser-based editor.

Using camera tools to manipulate movements and access preset trajectories like orbit and oscillate.

Customizing camera movements by creating keyframes to animate over time.

Adjusting camera settings such as position, roll, and focal length between keyframes.

Filling unrecorded areas with a solid background color using Luma.

Exporting video with the option to change resolution and add motion blur for realism.

A trick to maximize output quality by editing keyframes and adjusting camera roll settings.

Combining Luma scans with AI video tools like Gen 1 from RunwayML for unique effects.

The video concludes with encouragement to stay creative and explore the capabilities of Luma AI.