gordon_dunn Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Just wondering what you guys use for editing GoPro footage? Currently using Windows Media Maker, but seems a bit slow and cumbersome. Any suggestions? GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheman Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Cyberlink power director is very good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatPux Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 You can get pretty good results with iMovie. Nothing like the more sophisticated packages, but nice and simple to use. Patrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommcb6016 Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 +1 for imovie! it's so easy to use and super stable, never had it crash on me Was never able to say the same about anything windows based Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommcb6016 Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 But I suppose since your using windows movie maker your not on a Mac Heard reasonable good things about Sony Vegas and you can get a free one from gopro too but not sure if it's any good http://gopro.com/software-app/cineform-studio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartasutherland Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Final cut pro x Sent from my iPad using PMC Forum mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon_dunn Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 Gone for the Cyberlink Ultra solution, very easy to use, can process mp4 files straight from the GoPro. Should see some results soon. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon_dunn Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 (edited) Results from first flight- [youtubevideo]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvbBj7TXLDg[/youtubevideo] Weather not perfect, quite windy so the terrain was causing a bit of turbulence. Messed up with the settings too, and missed the take off!!!! Generally I don't like the helmet mount too much- a lot of movement. Will experiment with few other options next time. Enjoy! GD Edited July 1, 2013 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I agree, about the helmet mount. If your piloting properly you will never get good footage from a head based camera system. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon_dunn Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 I agree, about the helmet mount. If your piloting properly you will never get good footage from a head based camera system. SW I'd have to agree 100% there Simon. I got around 50 mins footage during the flight, but edited it down to 5 mins usable stuff. During the flight I'm continually checking wing and motor systems, and looking out for other traffic... it goes with the training, and I do it subconsciously. The camera can be a distraction, and there is a danger that pilots prioritise the wrong task... especially dangerous if you are flying low. Working on various other mounts, hopefully the weather will improve and give me the chance to experiment further. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Give me a call as little do you know, but you can help me and I can help you I think you can get something I want! And I can give you some awesome tips. I was looking for your number earlier to call you oddly enough. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob999 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Simon, Don't keep the tips to yourself....... Share the tips dude.... share the tips... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon_dunn Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 Had another go at the helmet mount... and results were better this time due to a few improvements that I adopted. I installed the camera on the helmet then 'calibrated' it by placing a small sticker on my helmet visor, to give an indication where the centre of frame will be. This is easy enough to do using a laser pointer held against the camera casing, and focusing it on a nearby wall. Instead of running the camera continually, I did several phases of filming where I was concentrating more on the camera- then turned the camera off for the remaining flight using the remote control. This kept the file size to a minimum- and still ended up with a lot of usable footage. Will be working on edit later. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christian Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Don't keep the tips to yourself....... Share the tips dude.... share the tips... Go on Simon, you know that you want to.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon_dunn Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 (edited) Second video- helmet mount also.. Watch in HD! [youtubevideo]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Vy66Mzn8fE[/youtubevideo] GD Edited July 1, 2013 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatPux Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 That looked like a fantastic flight I would be interested to see what sort of footage the GoPro chest mount produces. Is that on your list of mounts to try? http://gopro.com/camera-mounts/chest-mount-harness Patrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 I actually lifted my legs as you came in to land over those lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon_dunn Posted June 7, 2013 Author Share Posted June 7, 2013 That looked like a fantastic flightI would be interested to see what sort of footage the GoPro chest mount produces. Is that on your list of mounts to try? http://gopro.com/camera-mounts/chest-mount-harness Patrick No- dont think the chest mount would be on my list- certainly not a high priority. I think next priorities would be telescopic pole, shoe mount, then follow cam. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatPux Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 I've seen reference to follow cams and seen some footage of one in use when the guy hit some power/telephone lines, but I don't know how they work. Are they on the end of a line? Do they have some sort of vane to stabilise them? How are they not a recipe for entanglement in the prop or the wing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatPux Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 OK, Like this I guess! http://vimeo.com/57744923 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon_dunn Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 Chase cam mount- under construction...... Meanwhile, did a bit more filming last night- with some more great footage. I've always been more keen on stills than video- but didn't want to bring 2 cameras on the flight for this purpose- so tried the still mode on the GoPro. Wasn't expecting great results, thought it would be more like a 'screen capture' from the video- but very pleasantly surprised by the results. I had the setting for stills at 4000x3000 pixels (12MP) - so quality is amazing! Proving there is no real need to carry the G10 in flight anymore. In saying that though, the G10 does have better lenses, and has more control than the GoPro. One thing to watch for is the time delay on the GoPro WiFi remote. When you press the shutter button, wait at least 2 seconds before moving the camera. Here are some of the stills- Cropped to wide format. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon_dunn Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 Just another quick experiment with the GoPro..... [youtubevideo]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uCySNb-lZM[/youtubevideo] GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon_dunn Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 Tried the telescopic boom mount last night- not great flying conditions, but video and stills turned out great. Need to re-look at a handier way of storing the telescopic pole during takeoff and landing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paramotormike Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Nice sharp pix there. V nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon_dunn Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 Flew the chase cam lastnight for the first time.... Wasn't sure how it would workout, but results were great for both stills and video. Couldn't decide on whether to do stills/video, so decided to set the camera to do simultaneous... mixed up the settings, so missed the landing video!!! Still need to get more used to the GoPro! Here's a sample of one of the stills- I'd recommend forward launching only with the chase cam, and make sure the grass is dry before you launch, as the lens will get wet. Getting the angle of the camera right is a bit of a guess- I was lucky that it worked out for me and gave the images a nice composition. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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