Gopro Tech/info. Official How To Thread?
#1
Posted 06 June 2014 - 10:31 PM
Several have eluded to settings that work well or are preferred, so I'm curious which to use. There is a setting on the camera (spot meter) specifically for filming from a dark area to a light area (from inside car to well lit track) so I'm curious if it works well or if it makes a difference. Preferred editing software?
Favored filming locations? I like the in-car but have seen some rooftop and car side video that was cool too. I can't film car side for obvious reasons. I'm gonna do some near-helmet filming to get a better look at my gauges but think it would be interesting footage to mount it near the rear of the cabin. I think mounting high and as far back as possible would give a better perspective of the vehicle yaw and "door to door" situations.
All pointers, recommendations, or "don't do this" are appreciated.
Thank you!
#2
Posted 07 June 2014 - 04:29 PM
#3
Posted 07 June 2014 - 09:38 PM
Both shot with a cheapo freebie camera I got from my credit card company.
GoPro cameras are great and they are often used by real pros. But these days you can buy a decent digital camera for ~$100.
The secret of good photography... use a tripod. No excuse for not using a tripod. Even a cheap tripod (~$40) is better than no tripod.
The Autocross video was cut by my my wife, the professional editor, with Avid. http://www.imdb.com/...ref_=fn_al_nm_1
I cut the second video with the free software that comes with Windows.
There are five basic shots in making any kind of moving picture. Wide, Medium, Tight, High/Low Angle, Pan/Zoom.
Let action in the frame motivate a camera move.
Shoot faces, not asses.
Do not cross the line.
Fill the frame with the subject.
The camera does not "take" the picture. The photographer "makes" a picture with a camera.
All photography is capturing light.
Be the editor's friend, shoot transitions.
Scott
Form Follows Function