*OFFICIAL* PH Helmet/Bullet camera video thread

[MagicalTrevor]

Ok. Like the 'Official YouTube' Thread. I thought it would be good to have an area where PHers can post their GoPro/ContourHD/Bulletcam/Helmet camera videos.

The rules are:

• Please put a descriptive title with them (just so people know what they're getting before clicking - I'm thinking people at work!)
• In the description please put any technical details such as Camera type, settings used, mount, video editting software or anything else that might be appropriate. This is as much about the technical aspects of the video as the actual content.
• Emphasis on PHer's work. Strictly speaking the YouTube thread is for other peoples work. This is one for the photography forum.
• Keep 'em clean (ish)
• Post your best videos

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Silverstone Southern Circuit - Track Day video
http://youtu.be/Ag5h6RQBr3c

• Forward and Backward facing bullet cam
• Racelogic GPS and video overlay
• Editted using Windows Movie Maker

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XG332 said:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdWzNb0bJ64

An onboard video of the warm up lap and first lap with our Ford GT GT3 out in Monza last year. Includes being rear ended by a Ferrari 458 GT2

GoPro HD1 mounted inside the headlight.

Nice video, I enjoyed that

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crmcatee said:

A run up the country - from Kent to just outside Aberdeen.

Picture taken every three seconds with my Contour.
10 Hours drive into seven minutes.

Click me here

Suckermounted to the windscreen and connected to a 12V power supply from the Landrover.

Expect my next similar video to be Kent to Islay via Edinburgh in a couple of months.

Edited by crmcatee on Monday 27th February 16:28

Very good, I've seen that video before. I intend to do one from Bristol to the Lakes very soon (this weekend if the camera arrives) and I was wondering what frequency to do. 1 every 3secs looks alright to me unless you recommend otherwise?

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otolith said:

First attempt at taking a brave pill and sticking the GoPro on the outside of the car, plus an exercise in getting used to editing with Sony Vegas. Pleased with it in parts, though it feels disjointed and doesn't really flow from start to finish. Also, the wind noise is a bit of a nuisance.

http://youtu.be/SElDf3sDY3I?hd=1

Filmed with a GoPro HDHero2 using the motorsports sucker mount and skeleton back and edited using Sony Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 11. Filmed it at the default resolution of 1280x960, edited it at 1280x960, rendered it, swore a lot, fannied about a lot, changed the project resolution to 1280x720, cropped every clip to that resolution... Learnt that lesson, I'll film in 1280x720 or 1920x1080 next time.

Nice! What went wrong with the 1280x960 then?

Oh, and you need a external mic

[MagicalTrevor]

What do you think of the Sony software? It's in my amazon basket ready for when I buy my GoPro

[MagicalTrevor]

In that case, I'll get this http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0051M6IPI/ref=...

Cheers

[MagicalTrevor]

Got my camera yesterday and have been playing around with it. I'm uploading a not-very-interesting video to YouTube now just to see how it handles 1080p. I've played around with the 120fps video too and that was quite impressive.

I should have a good play this weekend.

One thing I didn't realise (pay attention to) was that the Skeleton backdoor that comes with it is different to the skeleton housing. I'd like to use an external microphone (recommendations please) but can't unless I buy the mic (£20?) AND the skeleton housing (£35)

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GoPro HD Hero 2 Test clip
Linky

There is some noise from the mount(?) and I couldn't be bothered adding music or muting what was there so just left the radio on.

Recorded in 1080p 30fps but converted using Windows Live Movie Maker to 720p. It was just a test and I need to work on the settings used

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otolith said:

Working well from this end. Did you decide on Vegas in the end?

It's on it's way, should get it tomorrow I'd think. I ordered Sony Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum Production Suite 11 (!!)

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Synchromesh said:

Hired a GoPro for something I'm doing tomorrow, but while it was sitting around today I though I'd have a little play, and came up with this:

http://youtu.be/QPSb5VNaFO0

Camera was a GoPro HD (1) with LCD backpack. Mounted using the GoPro suction mount. Edited in FCPX.

As much feedback as possible please...

ETA: Bonus points for spotting the PH sticker...

Missed the sticker but do I get bonus points for spotting road? Excellent stretch for a drive and not far from me!

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crmcatee said:

otolith said:

+1

+1

I really enjoyed that, great quality!

[MagicalTrevor]

Any recommendations for an external mic for recording exhaust and engine noises? I get too much wind noise

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otolith said:

We had my sister and her family down to stay with us recently, and the kids wanted to go for a spin in the Lotus. I thought it would be fun to film their reactions - they seemed to enjoy themselves, maybe a couple of little petrolheads in the making there:

http://youtu.be/OhJuVpCkZa0

Just watched that video over on Seloc is it a GoPro? I can here the usual rattles (not the usual Elise rattle )

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slinky said:

Recently picked up a GoPro and had to do a run up to Thirsk on Friday, so stuck the camera in the car and set it shooting at 1 frame every 5 seconds..

Threw it at Windows Live Movie Maker (in the absence of any other processing software or horsepower in the laptop!) and came up with this..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EBqdcow7bU&hd=...

It's only 3:40 long, and you get to listen to Awolnation's marvellous track "Sail" (which seems to be being used on a lot of videos right now, so sorry for the lack of originality)

It seems a little too jerky but cool anyway. What's the best settings for smooth-timelapse I wonder?

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Nick Grant said:

Nothing artisitic here but I was hoping to catch how empty the streets of London are at 5.20 on a Sunday Morning as I travelled up to do a photo shoot, what the video actually shows is the streets of London are never empty.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedd...

Strangely mesmerising, I enjoyed that Do you remember by what factor it was sped up?

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Timelapse of a trip from Bristol to Bridgewater services (before a hoon around North Devon - further videos to follow)

http://youtu.be/Hj63tuqXkCg
Doesnt work on mobile devices due to my choice of music

Edited by MagicalTrevor on Sunday 10th June 13:23

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Speckle said:

otolith said:

A few Elises;

http://youtu.be/r_4KFHf6EiI?hd=1

Nice. That clip has made me want to do 2 things....buy a Gopro camera and go for a drive

Well you know what you need to then

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A couple from me:

Hairpin on the Black Moutain Pass - A4069
Filmed using the 120fps mode (848x480 ) so I could slow it down. Not great results and it made the sound go very strange... Oh well! I'd like to know how to gradually slow it down rather than shift suddenly into quarter speed

Washing the Elise
I can't remember the time interval, probably 1 or 5 secs. Just did this for a bit of fun

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slinky said:

Do you guys mind if I post a bunch of my videos which are a mix of GoPro and other footage?

That's what the thread's here for, fill your boots