Originally Posted by
Hill-Pumper
If you you have some constructive criticism, or a wealth of knowledge on tips to make it better, please feel free to share them. If you only have snide rude remarks that are the that are the equivalent of "Your video sucks", feel free to keep them to yourself.
Just the truth...
Length: Nobody is interested in watching 17 minutes of you riding. Edit it down. Mix up the shots. Example: nobody wants to watch you climb up a boring fire road.
Framing #1: Include a rider in front of you (or behind, see below) to make the video more interesting.
Framing #2: When using a helmet mount make sure that your schnoz and helmet are not in the frame. Since you're using a FF you can mount the Gopro under the chin guard, mount it teletubby-style, or adjust the side mounting angle and/or adjust the FOV to medium.
Framing #3: Mount the camera so that it is looking where a rider's eyes should be looking. Down the trail. You've mounted it pointing too low.
Framing#4: Mix in off-bike footage to make your video more interesting. You can also attach the camera to various parts of your bike but in my experience much of that footage is crap.
Shakiness: When using a static (not gimbal) mount, it's really important to use your legs, arms, neck, head, etc. to absorb trail shock to ensure the smoothest capture possible. This becomes even more important as speeds increase.
Speed: More speed = more interesting footage. This comes with experience.
Sound: Edit to a tune while retaining trail noise to make your video more engaging.
Use Gopro's plug to eliminate the clicking/knocking.