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Old 08-29-11 | 12:17 PM
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GoPro HD Videos Thread

I am borrowing my step-dads GoPro, and have made a few videos with it. Obviously a lot of things could be addressed, and until I switch over to an iMac I won't be editing the video's much, but I wanted to get some interesting shots.

The first video:
:has the camera mounted to the handlebars with some extensions to bring it right above the front tire. I thought it would be an interesting perspective, but only having the brake levers, as well as the top of the front tire as reference points, it makes for a pretty lack luster shot.

The second video:
:has the camera mounted to the seatpost, and I slid my computer back, thinking it would be in the shot, but realized it wasn't when I got home! (thinking of getting the LCD screen for it)

Now, I think that the shot from the second video, with bibs (no shorts getting into the shot), and the cyclo-computer in the shot would make for a pretty good angle. I also have the Helmet mount (which straps into the vents) which would give a view of what I see, but might be too heavy for a longer ride... I could try out the chest strap, or the camera angled down to see my face, or maybe a shot on the handlebars looking at me? I'm just trying to get suggestions, see what I can come up with, and just get back into videography in general.

Note: I realize that unless something exciting happens on the ride, or I am riding down a trail, the video can get quite boring. I'm definitely not going to film an entire Metric Century, but I'll definitely get some interesting shots along the way. We've tried hooking it up to my fiancees wheelchair, which can be quite entertaining, as well as the dog...
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