Edited a quick video last night........Enjoyed the riding most :-)

New2meCB

New2meCB

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Just messing around with the camera while out riding. Got a couple of different angles and mashed it all up in a little video. A few errors here and there but.........you get the idea. You know what these bikes are like.

Bike hasn't been touched yet except for the fact that I cleaned and polished as much as I could but there is plenty of rust, pits, and worn parts on it. :) Gotta love it as is. Figured I better capture that before I start ripping it apart.

Just thought I'd share.

Let me know if it's great, cheesy, lame or whatever. It'll dictate whether it's worth spending time filming and editing another later on. Far more time next time for sure.
http://vimeo.com/48067151
 
theboxrules said:
Nice job! I love video editing and have done it as a minor hobby. What were you filming with?
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Cheers! Thanks!

I edit as a "side hobby" as well. Usually Mountain biking stuff though.

I currently use a GoPro HD2 (each time they develop a new one I grab it) as GP's are simple, tough and cheap. The mounts are another story though. The GoPro mounts are absolutely shyte and break very easily. Years ago I was pointed in the direction of RAM mounts and have never looked back. Pricey but awesome. I use their stuff to mount the GoPro. You can mount anything you want TO anything you want. The stuff they have is endless. Simple, tough, secure and easily adjustable on the fly.

Thanks for the kind words!
 
cool vid. a few shot like the first one is really overexposed but I am guessing you don't have that much control with the go pro. I would leave out the fancy iMovie transitions (left to right) and stick to straight cut. keep posting em. R&R!
 
theconjuring said:
cool vid. a few shot like the first one is really overexposed but I am guessing you don't have that much control with the go pro............
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Yeah, for sure. I agree.

One of the many limitations to the GoPro but, still the best camera for the $$ in my opinion.

Thanks for the kind words all!
 
New, I just got a GoPro Hero 2 camera as well. Not a big fan of the handlebar mount as it looks like it's going to crack anytime soon. I'll have to check out the RAM mounts for sure.

Check out this fun little perspective video of me on the Hawk shot with my GP.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qV4lvxV12Hw
 
Nice video, I would love to see your mounts. I just got a Go Pro and only used it on one trip, but the video was pretty shaky. Also couldn't figure out how to mount it to my bike with the supplied mounts. On my wifes bike, the suction cup worked pretty well on the side, but she has full fairings.

BTW: I think that these cameras are dangerous. I rode like a complete idiot with one on my bike. Showing off to the camera.
 
theboxrules said:
.............Not a big fan of the handlebar mount as it looks like it's going to crack anytime soon. I'll have to check out the RAM mounts for sure....................
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Absolutely! And it WILL fail. I've had it happen. Luckily for me, each time, it was on trail and I either had a friend notice right away or I noticed myself right away. There would be nothing worse that heading out for a good ride and getting home only to notice your camera is gone :eek:

The RAM mount I use the most (for clamping on to bars, tubes, shocks and posts - up to a certain size of course) is made of metal and RAM uses a slick "clamp and rubber ball" system.

It's been so long since I purchased their stuff that I can't remember what the part numbers are. I'll try and look into it again for you.

I'll post a pic later of the clamp I use the most. I have a bunch of their stuff.
 
Rusnak_322 said:
Nice video, I would love to see your mounts. I just got a Go Pro and only used it on one trip, but the video was pretty shaky. Also couldn't figure out how to mount it to my bike with the supplied mounts. On my wifes bike, the suction cup worked pretty well on the side, but she has full fairings.

BTW: I think that these cameras are dangerous. I rode like a complete idiot with one on my bike. Showing off to the camera.
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Hahahahaha..........so easy to let that happen, but, I honestly don't let it. I don't want to be the guy who captures a good crash on film :)

Despite appearances, I obeyed all traffic law and speed limits in the first clip. Editing, and wide angle lenses can sometimes make it seem otherwise.

I'll post some pics of the mounts for you in a bit.

Cheers
 
I have the RAM mount for mt GPS, and it is nice. I do remember being confused as what to get when trying to come up with a good set up for my other bike. I put a string tied to a key chain clip to my camera so that if it fell off, I would have it and it could not get into a wheel. The helmet mount is pretty sturdy, but not the greatest picture. I was surprised how much of the lean angle didn't come out when playing it back.
I had the suction cup clipped to my headlight facing forward and you could really see the lean angle, but that was the worst place as it shook way too much.
 
Rusnak_322 said:
I have the RAM mount for mt GPS, and it is nice. I do remember being confused as what to get when trying to come up with a good set up for my other bike. I put a string tied to a key chain clip to my camera so that if it fell off, I would have it and it could not get into a wheel. The helmet mount is pretty sturdy, but not the greatest picture. I was surprised how much of the lean angle didn't come out when playing it back.
I had the suction cup clipped to my headlight facing forward and you could really see the lean angle, but that was the worst place as it shook way too much.
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Yeah, the cameras (most cameras) suck for that. They never do anything justice. In your case, the lean. I don't know how many technical trails we've been on/filmed only to come home to find it all looks flat and lame. It bums you out! LOL

Happens with most cameras. Think of photos you've taken while somewhere like the Grand Can or something. It's an epic sight to see.........you snap a shot........get home, and............meh. ::)

Vibration is always an issue especially, I find, with solid GoPro mounts on a vibrating solid surface. I was impressed by how much this also improved with the RAM stuff. I suspect the rubber mounting balls absorb at least some of the minor vibs. Go Pro's mount are ok if they are on helmets or chests or whatever as our bodies are absorbing everything in that case of course.
 
Here's the main clamp/base I use from them the most often and what I was using for my video. I have a bunch of other stuff but this base is really good. It's metal btw and the clamp is coated in thin rubber. Really grips nicely with no slipping.

Build up from the base and add the other stuff (arm and connector for whatever camera/device you want).

This is of course used for filming. There are much nicer and tidier mounts if you're wanting to do GPS or whatever.

This particular RAM mount part number is RAM-B-121BU
 

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New2meCB said:
Here's the main clamp/base I use from them the most often and what I was using for my video. I have a bunch of other stuff but this base is really good. It's metal btw and the clamp is coated in thin rubber. Really grips nicely with no slipping.

Build up from the base and add the other stuff (arm and connector for whatever camera/device you want).

This is of course used for filming. There are much nicer and tidier mounts if you're wanting to do GPS or whatever.

This particular RAM mount part number is RAM-B-121BU
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Thanks for posting that up! The "mount" I used for the video I posted was a piece of copper pipe that was pipe clamped to the rear passenger grab bar and I used a rubber wrap on the other end of the pipe to get the handlebar mount attached for the camera. It worked pretty well but it was ghetto as I'll get out!
 
Cafe_to_go said:
How much time did you spend putting together the 2min video?
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Honestly? I'm thinking around 15 to 20 minutes? Not really sure. I've done a lot of editing over the years so slapping this one together was literally a quick, nothing-to-it job. To get really nice videos like some you see on-line from other folks, takes time (and better cameras). Skill as well. I don't have a really nice camera or any skill so.........

All I know is that I brewed a fresh cup of French roast, fired up the laptop and sipped my coffee while editing. Planning ahead helps cut the time (I did plan the opening bit) so that when you import all your clips for editing, you know where you're headed. I thought that part up before I even started. The rest was just film.

I'm thinking 15 to 20 at most for editing.

My coffee was done........that much I do know. :'(

Took FAR longer to upload.
 
theboxrules said:
Thanks for posting that up! The "mount" I used for the video I posted was a piece of copper pipe that was pipe clamped to the rear passenger grab bar and I used a rubber wrap on the other end of the pipe to get the handlebar mount attached for the camera. It worked pretty well but it was ghetto as I'll get out!
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Cool! You're welcome.

Also, sometimes ghetto is the way to go! ;) Done many "ghetto" rigs myself.

p.s. thought I mentioned it earlier but realized I didn't. Your ride is a gem!

Cheers.
 
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