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General => General discussion => Topic started by: MS1COYS on 11 November 2012, 18:23
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I've already posted this on my thread in the MKV section, but didn't think there was any harm in posting it in the VW section. I would dearly love to own a Go Pro camera, but I haven't a clue how to use the editing software, so it kinda scares me :embarrassed:
Anyway here it is.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doplSGL9xNo
It's only a little over six minutes and would appreciate any feedback or comments, on the forum or directly on youtube.
Thanks for reading.
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First up you need to sort the format you've used. It looks like it was filmed wide-screen and then encoded in whatever you used to render that using 4:3 (old school TV format). The result is that everything looks pinched.
Did you use Windows Movie Maker, or something similar to do the video? The frame rate looks to be 20FPS which means you're dropping frames out of the GoPro at a rate of 10-40 per second. You won't get smooth footage until you have probably 30fps, preferably matched source to set up/output on your editing programme.
Next up, I think you used the sealed back. You should have used the open back on the camera, so we could have heard the motor a bit more. Even a bit of rain won't be a problem, as the front of the camera is still enclosed! If you were using the open back then put the camera somewhere closer to the engine so we get to hear some engine noise, which would make the video a lot more interesting.
Finally if you have a smart phone that does the same resolution video put it inside the car, viewing your hands on the wheel if you're camera shy, or all of you if you're not. You can match the timing with the GoPro and use that footage for cutaways, which will make the video a lot more interesting.
Nice road. Look like it would be dull as sh*t in the summer. :grin:
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First up you need to sort the format you've used. It looks like it was filmed wide-screen and then encoded in whatever you used to render that using 4:3 (old school TV format). The result is that everything looks pinched.
Did you use Windows Movie Maker, or something similar to do the video? The frame rate looks to be 20FPS which means you're dropping frames out of the GoPro at a rate of 10-40 per second. You won't get smooth footage until you have probably 30fps, preferably matched source to set up/output on your editing programme.
Next up, I think you used the sealed back. You should have used the open back on the camera, so we could have heard the motor a bit more. Even a bit of rain won't be a problem, as the front of the camera is still enclosed! If you were using the open back then put the camera somewhere closer to the engine so we get to hear some engine noise, which would make the video a lot more interesting.
Finally if you have a smart phone that does the same resolution video put it inside the car, viewing your hands on the wheel if you're camera shy, or all of you if you're not. You can match the timing with the GoPro and use that footage for cutaways, which will make the video a lot more interesting.
Nice road. Look like it would be dull as sh*t in the summer. :grin:
Thanks for the feedback DH. A friend of mine did the editing, I know sweet FA when it comes to that sort of thing. It does look pinched and I was trying to work out how to convert from 4:3 to 16:9 on YouTube but it stumped me, like a rubix cube! I don't own the Go Pro, so didn't have a clue what was going on, all I did was drive. But you're correct in saying the back was sealed. Said friend had only owned the camera for a couple of weeks so was probably being over cautious :rolleyes:
I don't have a smartphone either, basically cos I ain't dat smart innit :wink: I do have a decent 16mp camera though, that I could mount to the dash, then you could hear the motor a lot better. Would adhesive backed Velcro work do you think? And if so would it be a thingy to get off again? I love the idea of cutaways though, it would make it more interesting. Sounds like I should send you the footage and you should work your magic on it :wink:
The edited footage of six and half minutes was cut down from twenty two minutes in total, so it's not a fantastic representation of what that roads actually like. In reality it's a belter, wet or dry. The only problem when it's dry, is its usually the summer and thus crammed with caravans and nearly deads, making speedy driving somewhat more challenging.
I'll have a bash at recording some footage with just my camera and see where that gets me. I don't have any editing software, so it'll just be motor and wind. But that's all I've got to play with :cry:
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Nice little drive.....including the oncoming car flashing you haha :tongue:
As for video - i've yet to use my gopro, although will be this weekend, but the best software i've used for editing is pinnacle/powerlink director. Both allow for the gopro footage to be put at the full rate.
The gopro has various settings on the camera (ie: wide angle vs ""normal""), and tbh unless your looking for a wide anlge shot, i'd stick with the ""normal"" video size - both are HD so you are not loosing any video quality on it. It has been said getting the engine noise in (and I see you have a lovely new exhaust!) so either getting the open back or an external mic would be good (you will need to drill a hole in the side of the case to stick the mic jack in - on mine i've drilled the hole in the open back case as if I need a 100% waterproof one i've still got the fully sealed case). Or you could mount the gopro nearer the back on the side.
Did you use the suction cup and was it on the top of the windscreen??
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The gopro has various settings on the camera (ie: wide angle vs ""normal""), and tbh unless your looking for a wide anlge shot, i'd stick with the ""normal"" video size - both are HD so you are not loosing any video quality on it.
They're both 16:9 ratio. The setting you're talking about is the field of view on the camera.
If you're using the suction cup mount get a clip and some lightish weight rope, tie the rope around the mount and put the clip around something inside the car, so if the cup lets go you don't lose the camera!
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Nice little drive.....including the oncoming car flashing you haha :tongue:
As for video - i've yet to use my gopro, although will be this weekend, but the best software i've used for editing is pinnacle/powerlink director. Both allow for the gopro footage to be put at the full rate.
The gopro has various settings on the camera (ie: wide angle vs ""normal""), and tbh unless your looking for a wide anlge shot, i'd stick with the ""normal"" video size - both are HD so you are not loosing any video quality on it. It has been said getting the engine noise in (and I see you have a lovely new exhaust!) so either getting the open back or an external mic would be good (you will need to drill a hole in the side of the case to stick the mic jack in - on mine i've drilled the hole in the open back case as if I need a 100% waterproof one i've still got the fully sealed case). Or you could mount the gopro nearer the back on the side.
Did you use the suction cup and was it on the top of the windscreen??
I'd love to pretend I know what you're talking about, but as previously mentioned the Go Pro isn't mine and I didn't operate the editing software.
Yes the camera was mounted to the top left of the windscreen on a suction pad. It's still there, so if you fancy coming to Devon, I'll burn a tank V Power and we can get some good footage.
Also thanks for noticing the new exhaust. The car sounds absolutely mental now, so I'm desperate to get more footage. :smiley: And yes the Beemer flashing me was hilarious, to beef hair I had come round the corner on the wrong side of the road to hit the apex, but I was well out of the way :rolleyes:
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The gopro has various settings on the camera (ie: wide angle vs ""normal""), and tbh unless your looking for a wide anlge shot, i'd stick with the ""normal"" video size - both are HD so you are not loosing any video quality on it.
They're both 16:9 ratio. The setting you're talking about is the field of view on the camera.
If you're using the suction cup mount get a clip and some lightish weight rope, tie the rope around the mount and put the clip around something inside the car, so if the cup lets go you don't lose the camera!
That be the one! I'm don't do technical speak!! I thought it effected the overall quality but hey.
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Nice little drive.....including the oncoming car flashing you haha :tongue:
As for video - i've yet to use my gopro, although will be this weekend, but the best software i've used for editing is pinnacle/powerlink director. Both allow for the gopro footage to be put at the full rate.
The gopro has various settings on the camera (ie: wide angle vs ""normal""), and tbh unless your looking for a wide anlge shot, i'd stick with the ""normal"" video size - both are HD so you are not loosing any video quality on it. It has been said getting the engine noise in (and I see you have a lovely new exhaust!) so either getting the open back or an external mic would be good (you will need to drill a hole in the side of the case to stick the mic jack in - on mine i've drilled the hole in the open back case as if I need a 100% waterproof one i've still got the fully sealed case). Or you could mount the gopro nearer the back on the side.
Did you use the suction cup and was it on the top of the windscreen??
I'd love to pretend I know what you're talking about, but as previously mentioned the Go Pro isn't mine and I didn't operate the editing software.
Yes the camera was mounted to the top left of the windscreen on a suction pad. It's still there, so if you fancy coming to Devon, I'll burn a tank V Power and we can get some good footage.
Also thanks for noticing the new exhaust. The car sounds absolutely mental now, so I'm desperate to get more footage. :smiley: And yes the Beemer flashing me was hilarious, to beef hair I had come round the corner on the wrong side of the road to hit the apex, but I was well out of the way :rolleyes:
Funny you say that!! I'm actually down in Exeter on Monday afternoon to Tueday however I fear my visit may not be long enough. My golf is coming with so if you are around I could indeed bring the gopro.....in fact it's coming anyay as I want to get some video! :smiley: Best roads i've driven on were in Devon/Cornmall - especially going from Newquay to Truro in girlfriends mini cooper s! My golf up for stage 2 start of next year hopefully with the exhaust being the changed asap.
In theory your 16mp camera would work and probably could shot some good video. Thing i'd worry about is the vibration but should work. I've never tried to mount my slr camera but from what a few mates have done, it can do some stunning video.
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Check the frame rate on your camera. If it's 30fps on video you're all good to go.
Buy one of these and use the tripod mount screw to attach it on the inside of the glass:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004GTHAYA/ref=asc_df_B004GTHAYA10543996
You may find it's worth supporting it with something off the bottom to remove any camera shake.
Oh and be careful putting up footage of yourself hooning on Youtube - it's possible to time the car between markers etc if you look like you're taking the p*ss.
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Oh and be careful putting up footage of yourself hooning on Youtube - it's possible to time the car between markers etc if you look like you're taking the p*ss.
my mate will comfirm this :grin: :grin: we both nearly got banned after a run on the quads 1 day :tongue:
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Oh and be careful putting up footage of yourself hooning on Youtube - it's possible to time the car between markers etc if you look like you're taking the p*ss.
my mate will comfirm this :grin: :grin: we both nearly got banned after a run on the quads 1 day :tongue:
It's all sped up anyway :grin:
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Oh and be careful putting up footage of yourself hooning on Youtube - it's possible to time the car between markers etc if you look like you're taking the p*ss.
my mate will comfirm this :grin: :grin: we both nearly got banned after a run on the quads 1 day :tongue:
It's all sped up anyway :grin:
no you mean it was some1 elses car i just stole the footage to show off officer :wink:
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Funny you say that!! I'm actually down in Exeter on Monday afternoon to Tueday however I fear my visit may not be long enough. My golf is coming with so if you are around I could indeed bring the gopro.....in fact it's coming anyay as I want to get some video! :smiley: Best roads i've driven on were in Devon/Cornmall - especially going from Newquay to Truro in girlfriends mini cooper s! My golf up for stage 2 start of next year hopefully with the exhaust being the changed asap.
In theory your 16mp camera would work and probably could shot some good video. Thing i'd worry about is the vibration but should work. I've never tried to mount my slr camera but from what a few mates have done, it can do some stunning video.
I've checked the camera it's actually 14mp not 16mp. It's this one - http://thetechjournal.com/electronics/camera-electronics/samsung-pl200.xhtml - So it would seem it is 30 frames p/s.
Also if you down on Monday or Tuesday I'll be about. But Exeter is still an hour away from me, so I don't want you to go out of your way. :smiley:
I will look into that suction pad DH. I've got a a little tripod, that came with the camera, but it's no good to man nor beast. What would you suggest for supporting the bottom?
Will this do - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suction-Cup-Mount-for-GoPro-HD-HERO-HERO2-camera-and-Drift-HD-tripod-mount-/140883536234?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item20cd50296a - Apparently it's good for use with any 1/4" thread on a camera, which mine is.
Thanks for all your replies. :smiley:
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Oh and be careful putting up footage of yourself hooning on Youtube - it's possible to time the car between markers etc if you look like you're taking the p*ss.
my mate will comfirm this :grin: :grin: we both nearly got banned after a run on the quads 1 day :tongue:
It's all sped up anyway :grin:
no you mean it was some1 elses car i just stole the footage to show off officer :wink:
Sorry did I not say that the first time round :wink:
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Oh and be careful putting up footage of yourself hooning on Youtube - it's possible to time the car between markers etc if you look like you're taking the p*ss.
my mate will comfirm this :grin: :grin: we both nearly got banned after a run on the quads 1 day :tongue:
It's all sped up anyway :grin:
no you mean it was some1 elses car i just stole the footage to show off officer :wink:
Sorry did I not say that the first time round :wink:
sure you did :grin: :grin:
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Or these ones (Suction mounts)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/In-Car-Window-Windscreen-Suction-Cup-Mount-Tripod-Holder-4-DSLR-Camera-Camcorder-/110834014198?pt=UK_Tripods_Monopods&hash=item19ce38d7f6
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IN-CAR-WINDSCREEN-SUCTION-MOUNT-CUP-TRIPOD-HOLDER-FOR-DSLR-CAMERA-CAMCORDER-/180954735576?pt=UK_Tripods_Monopods&hash=item2a21be23d8
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-In-Car-Windscreen-Window-Suction-Cup-Mount-Tripod-Holder-For-Camera-UK-/140834405817?pt=UK_Tripods_Monopods&hash=item20ca627db9
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Long-Arm-Ratchet-Camera-Suction-Mount-Bracket-for-Rally-Car-Windscreen-UK-/251173669066?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3a7b1e08ca
The last one looks like the best bet to me, but would be keen to get your opinions. Also just about a tenner :smiley: :smiley:
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Funny you say that!! I'm actually down in Exeter on Monday afternoon to Tueday however I fear my visit may not be long enough. My golf is coming with so if you are around I could indeed bring the gopro.....in fact it's coming anyay as I want to get some video! :smiley: Best roads i've driven on were in Devon/Cornmall - especially going from Newquay to Truro in girlfriends mini cooper s! My golf up for stage 2 start of next year hopefully with the exhaust being the changed asap.
In theory your 16mp camera would work and probably could shot some good video. Thing i'd worry about is the vibration but should work. I've never tried to mount my slr camera but from what a few mates have done, it can do some stunning video.
I've checked the camera it's actually 14mp not 16mp. It's this one - http://thetechjournal.com/electronics/camera-electronics/samsung-pl200.xhtml - So it would seem it is 30 frames p/s.
Also if you down on Monday or Tuesday I'll be about. But Exeter is still an hour away from me, so I don't want you to go out of your way. :smiley:
I will look into that suction pad DH. I've got a a little tripod, that came with the camera, but it's no good to man nor beast. What would you suggest for supporting the bottom?
Will this do - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suction-Cup-Mount-for-GoPro-HD-HERO-HERO2-camera-and-Drift-HD-tripod-mount-/140883536234?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item20cd50296a - Apparently it's good for use with any 1/4" thread on a camera, which mine is.
Thanks for all your replies. :smiley:
Fair enough.
Your camera should be able to shot some good video and in HD which is always good. Just to get a mount! I wouldn't have clue but a tenner isn't too bad.
I don't mind travelling down but as you say it could be too much out the way. If you really really wanna have a play with the camera i'm game but otherwise we'll leave it to next time! I'm sure you'll get some good video soon anyway :p
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I don't mind travelling down but as you say it could be too much out the way. If you really really wanna have a play with the camera i'm game but otherwise we'll leave it to next time! I'm sure you'll get some good video soon anyway :p
I really appreciate your willingness, I really do, but I don't want you to feel as though you've spent 2 hours travelling and it ends up being time wasted. For example there are multiple circumstances which could dictate this (driving rain, traffic etc).
I'll wait to get a few more opinions on the mounts and then buy one and hopefully we I can get some decent footage from that. I can always send you the raw footage to edit and you can keep the end result. Or I can buy you some beers/wine for doing it, either way I don't mind.
Thanks for replying too dude. :smiley:
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I don't mind travelling down but as you say it could be too much out the way. If you really really wanna have a play with the camera i'm game but otherwise we'll leave it to next time! I'm sure you'll get some good video soon anyway :p
I really appreciate your willingness, I really do, but I don't want you to feel as though you've spent 2 hours travelling and it ends up being time wasted. For example there are multiple circumstances which could dictate this (driving rain, traffic etc).
I'll wait to get a few more opinions on the mounts and then buy one and hopefully we I can get some decent footage from that. I can always send you the raw footage to edit and you can keep the end result. Or I can buy you some beers/wine for doing it, either way I don't mind.
Thanks for replying too dude. :smiley:
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Yeh no worries! I know what the roads are like down 'there'.....either very good or horrific! Wouldn't trust the weather anyway. I don't mind do some editing if you want to send it my way - I have been known to do some good videos haha!! All for a good cause....but definately no wine!! :sick:
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Beers it is then me old sunshine! How would I transfer the data to you? For example the raw footage for the last video we got was 2gb and there's no chance that's coming through on an email. I suppose I could always use one of our older usb sticks and put it on there and send it to you and then when you're done with it, you could send it back.
And don't you go morphing the driving footage with some cutaways of some dirty old 70's porn star with a great big hairy growler. I know what you meant by 'known to make a good video'....we've all been there. #filthyf**k*rs
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Beers it is then me old sunshine! How would I transfer the data to you? For example the raw footage for the last video we got was 2gb and there's no chance that's coming through on an email. I suppose I could always use one of our older usb sticks and put it on there and send it to you and then when you're done with it, you could send it back.
And don't you go morphing the driving footage with some cutaways of some dirty old 70's porn star with a great big hairy growler. I know what you meant by 'known to make a good video'....we've all been there. #filthyf**k*rs
Damn found me out. Hands up......I promise to only include driving footage.. :whistle:
Didn't think of a USB stick. Could be a plan.....however, I was originally thinking of uploading it to some sort of file store online - granted it could take a while to upload but nonetheless it would work. Email definately wouldn't cope!!
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OK, by support I meant something to support the camera. It depends how stiffly sprung your car is and how heavy the camera is, but you don't want shake on the footage, which is what the support is there to eliminate.
As an example I'm talking about something like this (which I appreciate is rather more serious):
http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-manfrotto-241v-camera-suction-mount/p11022
but it might be something as simple as a broom handle gaffer-taped to the mount, or if it's mounted on the windscreen, just a pencil with the rubber end on the dash!
Obviously it all depends on the size and weight of the camera.
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Damn found me out. Hands up......I promise to only include driving footage.. :whistle:
Didn't think of a USB stick. Could be a plan.....however, I was originally thinking of uploading it to some sort of file store online - granted it could take a while to upload but nonetheless it would work. Email definately wouldn't cope!!
I'll just stick it on a usb, it's wholly more appropriate than waiting around like a cnut for something to load. Please also bear in mind that I live in Devon, thus the upload speed is almost non existent :sick:
OK, by support I meant something to support the camera. It depends how stiffly sprung your car is and how heavy the camera is, but you don't want shake on the footage, which is what the support is there to eliminate.
As an example I'm talking about something like this (which I appreciate is rather more serious):
http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-manfrotto-241v-camera-suction-mount/p11022
but it might be something as simple as a broom handle gaffer-taped to the mount, or if it's mounted on the windscreen, just a pencil with the rubber end on the dash!
Obviously it all depends on the size and weight of the camera.
Yeah you're not wrong that 'Manfrotto' is a tad extreme, although some piece of kit. Not sure what it's doing inside a 'Montego' :wink:
I think I can work the support out, so as to eliminate 'shake'. As you suggested a broom handle, gaffa'd right up is probably the way forward. The camera weighs 143 grams, so not a lot.
I don't know if the cheap 'mounts' that I linked have long enough 'arms' to stick to the windscreen, enough to be able to rotate the camera so it's at least facing the right direction. It'll probably have to be a window mount.
Out of interest, which of the 'mounts' that I linked do you suggest would be the best purchase.
Thanks again for all your input.
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Damn found me out. Hands up......I promise to only include driving footage.. :whistle:
Didn't think of a USB stick. Could be a plan.....however, I was originally thinking of uploading it to some sort of file store online - granted it could take a while to upload but nonetheless it would work. Email definately wouldn't cope!!
I'll just stick it on a usb, it's wholly more appropriate than waiting around like a cnut for something to load. Please also bear in mind that I live in Devon, thus the upload speed is almost non existent :sick:
OK, by support I meant something to support the camera. It depends how stiffly sprung your car is and how heavy the camera is, but you don't want shake on the footage, which is what the support is there to eliminate.
As an example I'm talking about something like this (which I appreciate is rather more serious):
http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-manfrotto-241v-camera-suction-mount/p11022
but it might be something as simple as a broom handle gaffer-taped to the mount, or if it's mounted on the windscreen, just a pencil with the rubber end on the dash!
Obviously it all depends on the size and weight of the camera.
Yeah you're not wrong that 'Manfrotto' is a tad extreme, although some piece of kit. Not sure what it's doing inside a 'Montego' :wink:
I think I can work the support out, so as to eliminate 'shake'. As you suggested a broom handle, gaffa'd right up is probably the way forward. The camera weighs 143 grams, so not a lot.
I don't know if the cheap 'mounts' that I linked have long enough 'arms' to stick to the windscreen, enough to be able to rotate the camera so it's at least facing the right direction. It'll probably have to be a window mount.
Out of interest, which of the 'mounts' that I linked do you suggest would be the best purchase.
Thanks again for all your input.
Cool. I was going to mention that but thought I may just be taking the p!ss slightly with my superfast-just-out-of-london (as it's the centre of the earth) boradband!
PM me when you've got video or whatever. I'm looking forward to my drive down too - I actually love the A303/A30. Thinking of doing drive in the evening weather permitting. Know of any nice routes from Exeter??
This was filmed with a blackberry on just a windscreen holder. Awful vibration and the focus is awful. I didn't edit it either, and of course I do not know who was driving! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQRiQ80szqc
Holders - you had a link to a go pro style suction cup. My experience thus far is that the go pro suction cup is awesome. Saying that cheap imitations may not be but if you plan to solely have it on the inside of your car you probably won't go wrong. You mentioned about the arm being long enough to face different directions - it definately should be. The arm can extend and you definately can have the camera facing whatever angle you want. You may have to edit the suction position it should work.
I'm sure DH will give a slightly more technical and better explanation than me.
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Cool. I was going to mention that but thought I may just be taking the p!ss slightly with my superfast-just-out-of-london (as it's the centre of the earth) boradband!
PM me when you've got video or whatever. I'm looking forward to my drive down too - I actually love the A303/A30. Thinking of doing drive in the evening weather permitting. Know of any nice routes from Exeter??
This was filmed with a blackberry on just a windscreen holder. Awful vibration and the focus is awful. I didn't edit it either, and of course I do not know who was driving! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQRiQ80szqc
Holders - you had a link to a go pro style suction cup. My experience thus far is that the go pro suction cup is awesome. Saying that cheap imitations may not be but if you plan to solely have it on the inside of your car you probably won't go wrong. You mentioned about the arm being long enough to face different directions - it definately should be. The arm can extend and you definately can have the camera facing whatever angle you want. You may have to edit the suction position it should work.
I'm sure DH will give a slightly more technical and better explanation than me.
From Exeter to where fella?
From Herts, I would come M25, M3, A303, A30 (especially at night, it'll be uber fast, watch out for rozzers in Wilts though) and then you're in Exeter or if you're boring M25, M5 bosh! There's nothing like the 'Blackdown Hills' on the '303' for serious turbo rape!
Yeah I think I'll wait for DH to expertly advise on the suction mount. As you say seeing as it's 'in car', I'm probably okay with a cheap one!
You're not wrong that footage is sh!t, but at least you can hear the motor and whoever's driving is giving it plenty. You ought to come and test your mettle down on the twisties in damp ole Devon :smiley:
As soon as I've got some footage I'll pm you for an address and send a usb up to you. :smiley:
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Cool. I was going to mention that but thought I may just be taking the p!ss slightly with my superfast-just-out-of-london (as it's the centre of the earth) boradband!
PM me when you've got video or whatever. I'm looking forward to my drive down too - I actually love the A303/A30. Thinking of doing drive in the evening weather permitting. Know of any nice routes from Exeter??
This was filmed with a blackberry on just a windscreen holder. Awful vibration and the focus is awful. I didn't edit it either, and of course I do not know who was driving! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQRiQ80szqc
Holders - you had a link to a go pro style suction cup. My experience thus far is that the go pro suction cup is awesome. Saying that cheap imitations may not be but if you plan to solely have it on the inside of your car you probably won't go wrong. You mentioned about the arm being long enough to face different directions - it definately should be. The arm can extend and you definately can have the camera facing whatever angle you want. You may have to edit the suction position it should work.
I'm sure DH will give a slightly more technical and better explanation than me.
From Exeter to where fella?
From Herts, I would come M25, M3, A303, A30 (especially at night, it'll be uber fast, watch out for rozzers in Wilts though) and then you're in Exeter or if you're boring M25, M5 bosh! There's nothing like the 'Blackdown Hills' on the '303' for serious turbo rape!
Yeah I think I'll wait for DH to expertly advise on the suction mount. As you say seeing as it's 'in car', I'm probably okay with a cheap one!
You're not wrong that footage is sh!t, but at least you can hear the motor and whoever's driving is giving it plenty. You ought to come and test your mettle down on the twisties in damp ole Devon :smiley:
As soon as I've got some footage I'll pm you for an address and send a usb up to you. :smiley:
Whoever's driving!! :whistle:
From Exeter to wherever really. Just looking for a nice drive in the evening. Mate wants to see what the cars about. Someone wrote off his MX5 so he's looking at a gti - i'm trying to convert him!
I've only come back via the M5 once. Alway the A303/A30. I always get the why are you doing that way from my mates, I try to explain but they look at me blankly. Last time going through the Blackdown Hills part we got stuck behind a massive queue of cars who refused to overtake a tractor doing about 20/30. The small dual carriageway parts were used to good effect. The wierd little 3 lane stretch (the one that has loads of accidents on apparently on - Ilminster Bypass??) was a nice little run too. I remember heading down thinking I have to get in front of everyone as I don't wanna sit in another massive queue. Just about did it. Didn't look at the speedo :/
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Well If I was you and you wanted a relatively 'rozzer and speed camera' free zone. I would find your way to Clyst St. Mary (near J30 on the M5) and then take the A3052 all the way to Lyme Regis/Charmouth and then hook up with the A35 going Westbound towards Honiton, then you can re-join the A30 at Honiton and be back in Exeter in 15 minutes. All in all it's a 50/60 mile trip, but can be covered in an hour if you know a decent driver :wink:
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Well If I was you and you wanted a relatively 'rozzer and speed camera' free zone. I would find your way to Clyst St. Mary (near J30 on the M5) and then take the A3052 all the way to Lyme Regis/Charmouth and then hook up with the A35 going Westbound towards Honiton, then you can re-join the A30 at Honiton and be back in Exeter in 15 minutes. All in all it's a 50/60 mile trip, but can be covered in an hour if you know a decent driver :wink:
Nice. Cheeeers!
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I think all those cheap suction mounts will be much of a muchness. Buy one, try it - you're only risking a few quid!
Tripod mounts are universal thread-wise, thankfully - the GoPro adaptor thing just has a tripod thread in it.
If you're bored on the A303 at Stonehenge blat up the A344/A360 to Shrewton, then take the B390 through Chitterne - it's VERY open. At the A36 you can either nip back down to the A303, or hop up to the B3095 to get back to the A303.
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I think all those cheap suction mounts will be much of a muchness. Buy one, try it - you're only risking a few quid!
Tripod mounts are universal thread-wise, thankfully - the GoPro adaptor thing just has a tripod thread in it.
I'll bite the bullet on the £9.99 one, like you say it's only a few quid :smiley:
If you're bored on the A303 at Stonehenge blat up the A344/A360 to Shrewton, then take the B390 through Chitterne - it's VERY open. At the A36 you can either nip back down to the A303, or hop up to the B3095 to get back to the A303.
I'll second this route too. It's a blinder! I used to live in Frome and know it well. :smiley:
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I think all those cheap suction mounts will be much of a muchness. Buy one, try it - you're only risking a few quid!
Tripod mounts are universal thread-wise, thankfully - the GoPro adaptor thing just has a tripod thread in it.
If you're bored on the A303 at Stonehenge blat up the A344/A360 to Shrewton, then take the B390 through Chitterne - it's VERY open. At the A36 you can either nip back down to the A303, or hop up to the B3095 to get back to the A303.
I'm google mapping this and it looks sweet. Thank you sir!
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I lived in Shrewton for a year and a bit. Lovely back yard. A360 south of the A303 is worth a trip down as well - first for the big drop at the end of the straight, then for the sweeping curves on from there.
Although all of this is apropos of nothing when held up to the A350 from Warminster to Shaftesbury and then on to the B3081 to Verwood. Now that's a route.
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MS1COYS / DH - thank you. Legends both of you. I might even have some video.......
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MS1COYS / DH - thank you. Legends both of you. I might even have some video.......
No worries brother! Can't wait to see the footage. My suction mount should be here in the next week, so I'll get some V-Power in, top up the Mobil One and get out and get some more footage for you.
Hope Exeter is cool.
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Didn't read the whole thread, but regarding the aspect ratio, you're using the r4 setting which is the tallest available. It's good for helmet mounts and where you want height rather than width. Try the r2 or the r3 settings (difference is 30fps and 60fps). R5 ia full 1080p hd but the downside is that it has a narrower field of view, 127 degrees rather than 170 of r1, r2 and r3. R5 also takes up a hell of a lot of memory. I use r2 and r4 more so than than the others.
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Ta for the heads up Khare.
:smiley:
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I'll add now that r2 and r3 are 720p, and r5 is 1080p as I already said.
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Took some footage with my normal camera today and it's sh!t! For some reason it looks like it's slowed down, I can't really work it out.....
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The wide-angle lens gives a much better impression of speed than a more narrow angle lens - anything shot with a 'normal angle' lens will look staid in comparison.
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The wide-angle lens gives a much better impression of speed than a more narrow angle lens - anything shot with a 'normal angle' lens will look staid in comparison.
I'd better get a Gopro then :sad:
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Short footage from the most recent training session.
Gopro hero (original)
R4 setting (tallest available)
Helmet mounted
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05d3qY28qOA&feature=youtube_gdata_player (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05d3qY28qOA&feature=youtube_gdata_player)