Go Pro Cameras

[Bob Denman]

If you have the option of a QUICKTIME, SELF CONTAINED VIDEO.
that will work on YT

I think I've got to play around with the editing software more, and figure out what the options are...
Thanks!

EDIT: There are two format choices: .AVI, or .MOV... :dontknow:
I did drop the image size down to 1080; it had originally defaulted to the largest size image.

 

[finless]

YouTube will happily accept .mov or .avi. It does prefer .mov though.

One problem you might have is the length of the video. New youtube accounts tend to restrict you to 10 minutes or so. As you get more views from people they increase your time limit.

Also when you save the video you can save it in different "types". When you get to step 3 "export", a menu will pop up and one of the choices is youtube. This is compressed and setup just the way youtube likes it

Bob

 

[Bob Denman]

It appears that taking videos is the EASY part... :shocked:
It's dealing with the aftermath, that is making this so interesting! nojoke

 

[vided]

Are you on a Mac or the other?

 

[cuznjohn]

i have met bob but i am dying to see his first video just to see what kind of rider he is. does he cruise at a good rate of speed, or is he someone i will be blowing my horn at if i ever do ride with him

 

[Bob Denman]

yup! Your left thumb will be cramping-up, and the horn relay will have melted... :shocked:

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

It appears that taking videos is the EASY part... :shocked:

You learn fast! ! ! ! :yes:

 

[Bob Denman]

:sour: The First thing that I learned... :shocked:
Was what the Missus would NEVER let me video!! :yikes:

:lecturef_smilie::shocked:

 

[finless]

Adobe After Effects is probably the BEST editing software you can get. It is capable of doing things even movie studios can.
But it is hugely complicated and has a very steep learning curve! Oh and very expensive too.
I have yet to find a video format it cannot support. So Adobe is now in my opinion the gold standard.

Here is an example of what you can do it with it.
One of my attempts at special effects after hours of learning and playing.

Bob

 

[finless]

If you decide to get into video editing and effects with Adobe After Effects, this site is the best!
Full online tutorials showing you exactly how to do stuff.

http://www.videocopilot.net/

Bob

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: I can barely run a computer; I just want to be able to chop 15 or so minutes of video up into pieces that YouTube can accept... That way, I can post links to them in here. :thumbup:
I'm starting to get a feel for all of the wrong things to not do. (Largely from experience! pps
If I can get out on the bike after it quits raining; I feel as if a breakthrough will be imminent! :thumbup:

 

[Yelhelp]

gopro

My only issue with mine is the screen is very small and it is hard to see to turn it on. There are lots of options and you can use it with a smart phone but that also can take some time to setup. There is most certainly a steep learning curve. But I took it to Sturgis this year and got some great shots. Just not sure how to edit them all yet.:banghead::banghead:

 

[markyodo]

I have a mount on each mirror. This enables me to mount for forward or backward video footage on right or left side of the Spyder.
I edit with GoPro studio and for the more complicated edits I use Cyberlink PowerDirector. I own the Adobe Suite but Cyberlink's caching and preview works much better with older computer systems with lots of snippets loaded.

The best advice I can give is to shoot small chunks of video at a time and shoot a lot of small chunks. A minute of video is probably max. A remote is very useful for this.
When you start the edit process you will notice the workflow becomes much quicker.

A sample video from this season.

forward facing video during the first part, backward facing video starting @ 4:41

Have fun!

 

[Bob Denman]

I was thinking that one minute "chunks", might be easier to work with. :thumbup:

 

[SailnDive]

I love the music! I would buy that if I knew who it was.

 

[Tracey@Leader]

Places to mount a GoPro

HI Guys!
"A little Birdie" told me that I just might be getting one of these cameras for Christmas... :yes:
Nothing fancy: just the most basic model.
(I didn't think that I had even been CLOSE, to being that good this year! )
Since I now have to figure out a whole lot about them; I need advice! :shocked:
Where and how do you mount them?
They mention Micro SD cards for getting the right amount of storage capacity... Is 32 Gb enough?
Do they come with software, or is that an "Optional: at extra cost" sort of thing?
Does the software allow you to take a huge chunk of video, and edit it down to manageable-sized pieces?

Thanks!

You are going to love it! There are really a bunch of great places to mount a gadget. Here are a few suggestions.
http://www.leadermotorcycle.com/blog/six-places-to-mount-a-gadget-on-your-motorcycle/

We have mounts that are specific to the Spyder and would love to answer any questions!

 

[Wildrice]

HI Guys!
"A little Birdie" told me that I just might be getting one of these cameras for Christmas... :yes:
Nothing fancy: just the most basic model.
(I didn't think that I had even been CLOSE, to being that good this year! )
Since I now have to figure out a whole lot about them; I need advice! :shocked:
Where and how do you mount them?
They mention Micro SD cards for getting the right amount of storage capacity... Is 32 Gb enough?
Do they come with software, or is that an "Optional: at extra cost" sort of thing?
Does the software allow you to take a huge chunk of video, and edit it down to manageable-sized pieces?

Thanks!

Bob --you will love it--but in my case it got me banned from a land speed race track after arguing with the main staff & then producing the Gopro evidence that they were not telling the truth & the GoPro documented it--F them & the sheep they rode in on.......Justice.

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: There's GOT to be more to the story...

C'mon... tell us more!

 

[ceyer69]

Dash mount wiring

Any tips on running wires to the dash mount area?

Suction cup mounts have always made me nervous... :shocked:
I ordered a bunch of parts from JT, and will be using his Dash mount... :thumbup:
(Now I've just got to remember to clean the windshield! :banghead

 

[Bob Denman]

There's no wiring: the camera has it's own battery. :thumbup: