GStwin.com GS500 Message Forum

Main Area => Odds n Ends => Topic started by: hawaiianGS on February 26, 2012, 02:13:11 AM

Title: New GoPro! Why I love Hawaii. (last Page)
Post by: hawaiianGS on February 26, 2012, 02:13:11 AM
Thought I would post the ride I took this morning. It made for a great day. I broke into 3 parts.  In order, top to bottom.  Thanks

http://youtu.be/QjOeZ0HOY8Y
http://youtu.be/6OtUaMNF8pU
http://youtu.be/2TvO40ezyNE



The wife bought me a new GoPro, so I had to test it out.  First time editing and using it. Let me know what you think.  Yes, I know the driving sucks. I was more worried about the video, (bad idea, i know). And yes, I know the camera needs to be pointed up more.  Like I said first time, I'm still learning. Old dog, new tricks.  Anyway, any ideas to make it better?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pyD8SjFz2s&feature=youtu.be
Title: Re: New GoPro!
Post by: codajastal on February 26, 2012, 02:31:47 AM
 :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: New GoPro!
Post by: Twisted on February 26, 2012, 03:09:31 AM
Very cool.  :thumb:
Title: Re: New GoPro!
Post by: SgtBatten on February 26, 2012, 04:26:18 AM
silly me installed my headmount on the left cause thats what all the go pro vids have.
now i gotta put one on the right cause we drive on the other side of the road lol
Title: Re: New GoPro!
Post by: Twisted on February 26, 2012, 04:29:18 AM
Quote from: SgtBatten on February 26, 2012, 04:26:18 AM
silly me installed my headmount on the left cause thats what all the go pro vids have.
now i gotta put one on the right cause we drive on the other side of the road lol

(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Videos/chduh.gif)
Title: Re: New GoPro!
Post by: SS Adrenaline on February 26, 2012, 09:21:36 AM
That turned out pretty good, not my kind of music thought but still very good.
Title: Re: New GoPro!
Post by: hawaiianGS on February 26, 2012, 10:59:12 AM
Thanks everyone. I'm still trying to figure this thing out, but it sure is a lot of fun.
Title: Re: New GoPro!
Post by: manofthefield on February 26, 2012, 03:39:27 PM
I just came back from skiing in colorado and it was crazy how many people had GoPro or Contour cameras strapped to their heads!  I finally understand the need for terabyte+ hard drives.
Title: Re: New GoPro!
Post by: Electrojake on February 29, 2012, 11:28:14 AM
Quote from: hawaiianGS on February 26, 2012, 02:13:11 AM
The wife bought me a new GoPro, so I had to test it out.  First time editing and using it. Let me know what you think.
Yes, I know the driving sucks. I was more worried about the video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pyD8SjFz2s&feature=youtu.be


Hello hawaiianGS,
I too got a Hero-HD from the wife recently and unlike my RICOH GX-200 which I usually ride with, the GoPro has been a bit obtrusive to mount.

(http://www.ricoh.com/r_dc/gx/gx200/img/pop_bbla.jpg) not to scale (http://markdowson.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/goprohd.jpg)

Did you attach it to your helmet (or chest) to make that video?
What resolution did you use?
Thanks for any info, and thanks for posting.

Closing thought...
Your driving (riding) is fine.
This is the internet and no matter how good you are, people will always have a comment. (http://www.websleuths.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
Regards,
-Ej-
Title: Re: New GoPro!
Post by: SgtBatten on February 29, 2012, 02:53:09 PM
His helmet is in the shot so it's a safe bet it's attached to the LHS of his head :thumb:

I like this angle for my filming too.
I've got another mount on the front fairing and another good one it the suction cup on the tank. Gives a surprisingly good view
Title: Re: New GoPro!
Post by: bombsquad83 on February 29, 2012, 03:05:24 PM
When you said the North Shore of Hawaii, do you mean the Big Island?  That's where I went for my honeymoon, and I've been to Kauai twice.  I would looooove to drive around the islands on a bike.

EDIT: Nevermind, I figured out you are on Oahu.

Only thing I would change about the video is the angle.  Just a little bit up, but not too much because it's great to see the gauges and the hand controls, and also make sure it's the horizon is parallel to the horizon of the camera if that makes sense.
Title: Re: New GoPro!
Post by: hawaiianGS on February 29, 2012, 10:36:30 PM
Thanks for the replies all.  Yep, I mounted it directly to the helmet.  I also added a mount to the left side frame, just above the shift lever.  I'll post a vid this weekend of the view.  I went with the 1080p straight out of the box.  I think I will drop down to the 720 next vid as it has a faster frame rate.  You're right bombsquad, I do need to raise the angle some.  Good eye. :thumb: 
Here's the best tip I can give you right now ElectroJake, do NOT mount it to the top of your helmet.  Makes for really hard to watch videos. It feels like you are on the shoulders of the driver. 
Yeah Bomb, I'm on Oahu.  If anyone ever makes it out this way give me a shout.  I'll show you around the island.

 
Title: Re: New GoPro!
Post by: shonole on March 01, 2012, 01:04:25 AM
Quote from: hawaiianGS on February 29, 2012, 10:36:30 PM
Thanks for the replies all.  Yep, I mounted it directly to the helmet.  I also added a mount to the left side frame, just above the shift lever.  I'll post a vid this weekend of the view.  I went with the 1080p straight out of the box.  I think I will drop down to the 720 next vid as it has a faster frame rate.  You're right bombsquad, I do need to raise the angle some.  Good eye. :thumb: 
Here's the best tip I can give you right now ElectroJake, do NOT mount it to the top of your helmet.  Makes for really hard to watch videos. It feels like you are on the shoulders of the driver. 
Yeah Bomb, I'm on Oahu.  If anyone ever makes it out this way give me a shout.  I'll show you around the island.



What mirrors and what gloves are those?

Also, nice peaceful ride.  I'm jealous.
Title: Re: New GoPro!
Post by: hawaiianGS on March 01, 2012, 08:58:14 AM
Thanks Shonole.

The gloves are some JoeRocket's I found at the local Suzuki shop.  I don't remember what type exactly. Sorry.  The mirrors are 1 of a kind, custom, homemade, cheap as poop mirrors.  I found a 13 dollar pair at the local Suzuki dealer.  They were all chrome, (OK, plastic made to look like real chrome) put them on and hated the look.  So I pulled them off, added some masking tape, and some hi-temp grill paint, and voila!  I think they turned out pretty nice.  I'll put up a better pic after work so you can see them.
Title: Re: New GoPro!
Post by: Electrojake on March 02, 2012, 03:20:53 PM
You gotta' love the total disregard of topic in this place. (http://mysite.verizon.net/vze2wc9e/urinal.gif) It keeps the thread lively!
O.K. then, gloves it is...
Ever notice that a lot of motorcycle gloves may look well built and be expensive but they make your hands sweat almost instantly?
The key to a good pair of gloves (winter or summer) is not warmth as much as it is their anti-sweat properties.
Just sayin'
-Ej-

And hawaiianGS,
Any time you produce another video be sure to post us another link here.
Thanks.
Title: Re: New GoPro!
Post by: shonole on March 02, 2012, 03:32:45 PM
Quote from: Electrojake on March 02, 2012, 03:20:53 PM
You gotta' love the total disregard of topic in this place. (http://mysite.verizon.net/vze2wc9e/urinal.gif) It keeps the thread lively!
O.K. then, gloves it is...
Ever notice that a lot of motorcycle gloves may look well built and be expensive but they make your hands sweat almost instantly?
The key to a good pair of gloves (winter or summer) is not warmth as much as it is their anti-sweat properties.
Just sayin'
-Ej-

And hawaiianGS,
Any time you produce another video be sure to post us another link here.
Thanks.

They were prevalent in the video, so I consider them on topic!   :flipoff: 

But, yes, I agree.  I have a pair of Teknic Chicane's that I just purchased that are great.  It's been right at 90 the past couple of days, and I didn't sweat at all.   :woohoo: 
Title: Re: New GoPro!
Post by: Electrojake on March 02, 2012, 03:59:20 PM
Quote from: shonole on March 02, 2012, 03:32:45 PM
But, yes, I agree.  I have a pair of Teknic Chicane's that I just purchased that are great.  It's been right at 90 the past couple of days, and I didn't sweat at all. 

I'll check em' out.
Thanks for the lead.  :cheers:
-Ej-
Title: Re: New GoPro!
Post by: shonole on March 02, 2012, 04:37:09 PM
Quote from: Electrojake on March 02, 2012, 03:59:20 PM
Quote from: shonole on March 02, 2012, 03:32:45 PM
But, yes, I agree.  I have a pair of Teknic Chicane's that I just purchased that are great.  It's been right at 90 the past couple of days, and I didn't sweat at all. 

I'll check em' out.
Thanks for the lead.  :cheers:
-Ej-

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/37/34610/ITEM/Teknic-Chicane-Short-Gloves.aspx

So far so good.  Had them about a month now, very comfortable, and breathe exceptionally.  Seem to be good quality as well.
Title: Re: New GoPro!
Post by: Electrojake on March 02, 2012, 04:42:17 PM
Hot damn bro, Them ain't cheap gloves. (http://concept-killers.com/ckforum/Smileys/classic/shocked.png)
I guess if they protect and have a good clean feel to em' they are probably worth it though.
(http://images.motorcycle-superstore.com/ProductImages/300/2011-Teknic-Chicane-Short-Gloves.jpg)
Thanks,
-Ej-
Title: Re: New GoPro!
Post by: shonole on March 02, 2012, 04:53:20 PM
Quote from: Electrojake on March 02, 2012, 04:42:17 PM
Hot damn bro, Them ain't cheap gloves. (http://concept-killers.com/ckforum/Smileys/classic/shocked.png)
I guess if they protect and have a good clean feel to em' they are probably worth it though.
(http://images.motorcycle-superstore.com/ProductImages/300/2011-Teknic-Chicane-Short-Gloves.jpg)
Thanks,
-Ej-

I know, but I did get them with a 10% of coupon, so that saved a little.  I actually started a thread hunting a cheap pair of gloves, but everyone reamed me for not getting some that protect as well, so I ended up settling on these.

Some of the cheaper ones I found are in here, and look pretty good:
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=58962.msg671871#msg671871
Title: Re: New GoPro!
Post by: shonole on March 02, 2012, 04:55:46 PM
Quote from: hawaiianGS on March 01, 2012, 08:58:14 AM
Thanks Shonole.

The gloves are some JoeRocket's I found at the local Suzuki shop.  I don't remember what type exactly. Sorry.  The mirrors are 1 of a kind, custom, homemade, cheap as poop mirrors.  I found a 13 dollar pair at the local Suzuki dealer.  They were all chrome, (OK, plastic made to look like real chrome) put them on and hated the look.  So I pulled them off, added some masking tape, and some hi-temp grill paint, and voila!  I think they turned out pretty nice.  I'll put up a better pic after work so you can see them.

Are they these?

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/37/24443/ITEM/Joe-Rocket-Phoenix-4-0-Gloves.aspx

I almost picked up a pair of those, but got my Teknics instead.
Title: Re: New GoPro!
Post by: hawaiianGS on March 02, 2012, 08:38:29 PM
Yep Shonole, those be them.
Title: Re: New GoPro!
Post by: hawaiianGS on March 03, 2012, 07:54:18 PM
Here are those Cheap-o mirrors Shonole.  And thanks Electrojake.  I was going to make a new video today, however rain and beer got in the way.

(http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l522/hawaiianGS/DSCF4128.jpg)
(http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l522/hawaiianGS/DSCF4127.jpg)
Title: Re: New GoPro!
Post by: Electrojake on March 03, 2012, 08:49:22 PM
Quote from: hawaiianGS on March 03, 2012, 07:54:18 PM

I was going to make a new video today, however rain and beer got in the way.


Heh-heh, been there - done that!  :cheers:
Title: Re: New GoPro!
Post by: hawaiianGS on March 03, 2012, 11:13:35 PM
Here ya go EJ.   Forgot about this one. Kinda cloudy, but you get the idea.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFR1Rlr4IkQ&feature=g-upl&context=G27b52e3AUAAAAAAAAAA
Title: Re: New GoPro!
Post by: Twisted on March 25, 2012, 02:08:44 AM
Reckon someone could rig up a mount like this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqolouFWLl0&feature=g-vrec&context=G20ae807RVAAAAAAAABA

Would be awesome from behind the helmet too. Listen to how lurvly that Ducati sounds mmmm  :thumb:
Title: Re: New GoPro!
Post by: codajastal on March 25, 2012, 02:14:38 AM
Quote from: Twisted on March 25, 2012, 02:08:44 AM
Reckon someone could rig up a mount like this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqolouFWLl0&feature=g-vrec&context=G20ae807RVAAAAAAAABA

Would be awesome from behind the helmet too. Listen to how lurvly that Ducati sounds mmmm  :thumb:

Bike sounds AWESOME :bowdown:
Love the shadow of the camera....looks like helicoptor blades on his head  :icon_lol:
Title: Re: New GoPro!
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on March 25, 2012, 04:46:05 AM
take it to stelvio. EVERYBODYS dream ride. well i could practice on the dragon. but stelvio is my dream ride
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNAiq2yWBQI&feature=related
Title: Re: New GoPro!
Post by: slipperymongoose on March 26, 2012, 04:54:05 AM
Great first time video there mate.  :thumb:
Title: Re: New GoPro!
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on March 26, 2012, 06:22:25 AM
definitely a great edit! good angles, music, and all

i get so damn judgmental on my own edits that i end up not even posting most.. i guess after watching and attempting to edit snowboard/freebord vids for so long i've grown to expect than my editing skills can manage. this summer i plan to post a couple though
Title: Re: New GoPro!
Post by: pave_spectre on March 27, 2012, 12:55:48 AM
Quote from: yamahonkawazuki on March 25, 2012, 04:46:05 AM
take it to stelvio. EVERYBODYS dream ride. well i could practice on the dragon. but stelvio is my dream ride
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNAiq2yWBQI&feature=related

Tempted to head in that direction when I am in the UK now. That and the road in Romania that the Top Gear guys drove
Title: Re: New GoPro!
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on March 27, 2012, 12:56:37 AM
to the OP have you noticed the audio sounding odd using a gopro?, every gopro video ive seen/heard has sounds liek the audio is canned. almsot sounding like speaking through a pipe. but not quite that bad. in most cases people using a gopro had audio recorded elsewhere and spliced hte two together. or used a good editor likesony vegas
Title: Re: New GoPro!
Post by: hawaiianGS on March 27, 2012, 11:26:45 PM
Yeah Yama, the audio on the GoPro is crap. I would get an external mic, but I'm not that worried about it. Add some music and forget about the sound.
Title: Re: New GoPro!
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on March 28, 2012, 05:07:11 PM
Quote from: hawaiianGS on March 27, 2012, 11:26:45 PM
Yeah Yama, the audio on the GoPro is crap. I would get an external mic, but I'm not that worried about it. Add some music and forget about the sound.
well its usable wiht perhaps music, AND the audio. one can balance out the other. hell im running a 640x480 res camera lolon my goped it was funny it was poined sideways, and the low res. made hte trees and vertical pieces bend at edge of shot. made me look like i was going faster than i was. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_ozFZ1ecvM
Title: Re: New GoPro!
Post by: Twisted on March 28, 2012, 11:56:46 PM
The Go Pro is supposed to be one of the better camera when it comes to audio especially on the bike.

Title: Re: New GoPro!
Post by: dougdoberman on March 30, 2012, 11:07:16 AM
Quote from: yamahonkawazuki on March 27, 2012, 12:56:37 AM
to the OP have you noticed the audio sounding odd using a gopro?, every gopro video ive seen/heard has sounds liek the audio is canned. almsot sounding like speaking through a pipe. but not quite that bad. in most cases people using a gopro had audio recorded elsewhere and spliced hte two together. or used a good editor likesony vegas

The audio on all of these cameras (GoPro, Contour, Drift, etc.) is pretty crappy without an external mic.  They use a tiny little onboard mic with tiny little access holes. 

If you've got the camera anywhere that's getting hit by wind, the audio is basically unusable once you get above a walking pace.  The GoPro mounting case comes with two different backs, one that's got openings for normal use and a solid one that's supposed to block out the wind better for higher speed use.  It certainly helps, but when you're only improving from "godawful" to "not quite godawful" ... meh.   

There are a variety of mods out there that'll help, such as simply attaching some foam over the mic, but the results are still far less than impressive.

The best option is, of course, an external mic.  The latest models are coming with that option , so that's good.  Unfortunately, for those of us with earlier models, the only way to attach an external is to mod the camera.   Which is what I'm about to do with my Contour HD.

I've got a Countour and a Drift Stealth.  I had a GoPro up until a week ago when I tossed it in to the deal for the '96 GS I just bought.  the GoPro went because it's just too bulky for my tastes.  Hang that thing off the side of my helmet?  No thanks.  Particularly not on the sport bike at elevated speeds.  Also, it's not as easy to mod it for an external mic.

The Drift has an external mic port.  The plan right now is to hack one into the Contour as well.  I'll set up the Drift facing straight forward on the bike, with the mic run back under the tail where it will pick up the sound of the exhaust, hopefully without too much wind noise.  The Contour will be helmet mounted with the mic run into my helmet so I can record ride commentary, or my last words if things go bad.  :)

My original plan was to mount the GoPro facing backwards, but I could not find a mounting spot I was happy with on any of my bikes.  I think I'll probably just pick up another Drift or the Contour with the mic jack.
Title: Re: New GoPro!
Post by: pave_spectre on March 30, 2012, 02:37:13 PM
Quote from: dougdobermanUnfortunately, for those of us with earlier models, the only way to attach an external is to mod the camera.   Which is what I'm about to do with my Contour HD.

This is what I did with my contour. Added a 3.5mm socket so I can leave the mic attached to the bike. Only problem with that method is that the connector needs some tape wrapped round it when the mic is plugged in otherwise I get scratching noises in the audio from any cable movement tugging on the connector.

Currently looking at the ReplayXD1080 as a replacement/addition, as there is an external power/external mic adapter available for it, it's small, and video seems pretty good.
Title: Re: New GoPro!
Post by: dougdoberman on March 30, 2012, 02:49:21 PM
Quote from: pave_spectre on March 30, 2012, 02:37:13 PM
Quote from: dougdobermanUnfortunately, for those of us with earlier models, the only way to attach an external is to mod the camera.   Which is what I'm about to do with my Contour HD.

This is what I did with my contour. Added a 3.5mm socket so I can leave the mic attached to the bike. Only problem with that method is that the connector needs some tape wrapped round it when the mic is plugged in otherwise I get scratching noises in the audio from any cable movement tugging on the connector.

Currently looking at the ReplayXD1080 as a replacement/addition, as there is an external power/external mic adapter available for it, it's small, and video seems pretty good.

Pave, where'd you put your connector?  Is it in the case, or did you run wires out and make it external?  I'd like to get mine in the case, but I'm not sure where I can put it that will let me use all of my Contour mounting options.  The suction cup mount covers the bottom of the device.  I haven't taken mine apart yet and don't remember from the pics.  I wonder if I can face it so that the mic would plug in from the front.  That should let me use all of the mounting options.

Hmmm, thinnking about it now I bet you've got yours outside the case.  Might be hard to wrap it with tape if it's not.  Bah.  Now I'm gonna hafta rethink my mounting if audio scratching is a problem.  :(

I don't think I'm familiar with the Replay.  Gonna go look it up now.  Maybe I can get it and leave my Contour unmodified.  :)

Title: Re: New GoPro!
Post by: dougdoberman on March 30, 2012, 03:05:02 PM
http://replayxd.com/cameras/replay-xd1080-camera/


Oooh, that's nice.  I may pick up one of these and relegate my Contour to rear-looking or on-someone-else's-helmet duty.  :)

I'm torn about the 135 degree FOV instead of 170 though.  Yeah, 170 has a bit of fish-eye, but it's closer to what a human would see.

There's not a basic external mic adapter available yet though.  :(  Though maybe the power/mic cable would be a better bet since this one doesn't have a swappable battery like my others do. 

I LOVE that the technology space for these things has just blossomed hugely lately.  :)  There are SO many good choices out there.  In fact, it's a little overwhelming.   I'd like to see some of the others gain a bit more traction (the Countour seems to be about the only one that really has), since I think that almost all of them are even better devices than the popular GoPro.  (Who, don't get me wrong, deserve all the credit they get for hitting the mainstream and really popularizing action cams.  And who do make a good device.)
Title: Re: New GoPro!
Post by: pave_spectre on March 30, 2012, 03:47:55 PM
Quote from: dougdoberman on March 30, 2012, 02:49:21 PM
Pave, where'd you put your connector?  Is it in the case, or did you run wires out and make it external?  I'd like to get mine in the case, but I'm not sure where I can put it that will let me use all of my Contour mounting options.  The suction cup mount covers the bottom of the device.  I haven't taken mine apart yet and don't remember from the pics.  I wonder if I can face it so that the mic would plug in from the front.  That should let me use all of the mounting options.

I'll take a picture of mine tonight when I get home from work.
It's mounted outside, there was just no way I could find to mount a 3.5mm connector inside the case. It's pretty packed in there. A 2.5mm might fit but I would open it up and look around before trying.
I have about an inch or 2 of cable sticking out of the bottom pretty much where the original mic hole was. Far enough forward that I can still use the universal tripod mount without any problems.

QuoteI'm torn about the 135 degree FOV instead of 170 though.  Yeah, 170 has a bit of fish-eye, but it's closer to what a human would see.

That's about the only thing stopping me from just buying two of them straight off the bat. Will be looking at some more videos to compare over the weekend and make up my mind. Personally I do find the fisheyeing a little disconcerting in some vids that less FOV is appealing, but not sure 135 is quite wide enough. Around 150 I think would be ideal compromise.

Overall with audio, I have been very tempted to jsut buy a decent stand alone audio recorder and whip up a home made clapper board, and sync the audio/video in post. :D
Did a quick pricing on amazon, and a full setup including seperate audio, and external HDMI recorders(for uncompressed video files rather than relying on the cameras crappy codec) for two cameras(replayxd), worked out around US$1200 :D
Title: Re: New GoPro!
Post by: dougdoberman on March 30, 2012, 05:37:00 PM
Quote from: pave_spectre on March 30, 2012, 03:47:55 PM
Overall with audio, I have been very tempted to jsut buy a decent stand alone audio recorder and whip up a home made clapper board, and sync the audio/video in post. :D

Ha!  I've been considering doing the exact same thing.  :)



Title: Re: New GoPro!
Post by: pave_spectre on March 30, 2012, 05:58:42 PM
Great Minds! :D :cheers:

Any suggestions for audio recorders?  :icon_lol: :tongue2:
Title: Re: New GoPro!
Post by: pave_spectre on March 31, 2012, 01:48:34 AM
Heres my modded Contour

(http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j205/pave_spectre/Bike/ContourHD-2.jpg)


And here you can see where the cable goes in relation to the original microphone hole.

(http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j205/pave_spectre/Bike/ContourHD-1.jpg)
Title: Re: New GoPro! Updated with more sunny goodness.
Post by: hawaiianGS on April 01, 2012, 10:57:02 PM
Call me cheap but, I ended up putting a piece of Scotch tape over the mic on the Gopro in the last video I made. It actually worked fairly well with the open back on it. I'm still going to get an external mic though for v-logging. 
Title: Re: New GoPro! Updated with more sunny goodness.
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on April 02, 2012, 01:48:48 AM
the youtube nazies went off on you. need to appeal under fairuse law of 1976 to get the video/audio back
Title: Re: New GoPro! Updated with more sunny goodness.
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on April 02, 2012, 05:31:01 AM
just keeping the info together. here's a pretty extensive thread on extrenal mics for the gopro hero2

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/off-topic/2972386-what-external-mic-for-gopro-hd-hero2.html
Title: Re: New GoPro!
Post by: Big Rich on April 02, 2012, 06:25:23 AM
Quote from: Twisted on March 25, 2012, 02:08:44 AM
Reckon someone could rig up a mount like this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqolouFWLl0&feature=g-vrec&context=G20ae807RVAAAAAAAABA

Would be awesome from behind the helmet too. Listen to how lurvly that Ducati sounds mmmm  :thumb:

There was a person on ADVrider that had like a 3 foot rod coming off his luggage rack that had the camera mounted to it. They said it provided great footage, but riding on bumpy roads basically killed the video.

Cool vids btw Hawaiin!
Title: Re: New GoPro! Updated with more sunny goodness.
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on April 02, 2012, 10:56:42 PM
Quote from: hawaiianGS on April 01, 2012, 10:57:02 PM
Call me cheap but, I ended up putting a piece of Scotch tape over the mic on the Gopro in the last video I made. It actually worked fairly well with the open back on it. I'm still going to get an external mic though for v-logging.
fabric bandaid works great as ell for windnoise
Title: Re: New GoPro! Updated with more sunny goodness.
Post by: pave_spectre on April 03, 2012, 11:28:53 PM
Here's a sample from my modded Contour.

http://youtu.be/lbkuNXlainU

Unmodded comparison on some of the same roads and speeds is here : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rQ5VEZ0MBo

Title: Re: New GoPro! Updated with more sunny goodness.
Post by: hawaiianGS on April 03, 2012, 11:32:46 PM
Looks good spectre.  Sounds good too. I wouldn't have thought about putting the mic behind the seat. Good idea
Title: Re: New GoPro! Updated with more sunny goodness.
Post by: pave_spectre on April 03, 2012, 11:39:54 PM
It's a little muffled, so I might bring it a little closer to the battery box, or bump up the gain a touch and see what happens. Got a 3 day weekend coming up, could take a trip on the closest thing that passes for twisties up here and see how it goes.
Title: Re: New GoPro! Updated with more sunny goodness.
Post by: mister on April 04, 2012, 01:36:06 AM
To sync the audio you don't need a Clapper. YOu can either...

1 - Stand in front of the camera and clap your hands together. Then match up the footage with your clapping audio and you're done.

2 - On the move, swipe your finger in front of the recording lens and say "Swipe swipe". Then matching it in post ir easy and close enough is good enough.

3 - If you have the camera facing YOU, tap the side of your helmet as you say "tap tap".

Michael
Title: Re: New GoPro! Updated with more sunny goodness.
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on April 04, 2012, 06:26:37 AM
nicely done spectre, it did seem a bit muffled, but a huge improvement for sure!

good tips also Mister!
Title: Re: New GoPro! Updated with more sunny goodness.
Post by: dougdoberman on April 14, 2012, 10:13:27 PM
Picked up a jack to mod my Contour today.  From what I've seen online, I should be able to mount the jack into the base and not have to run wires out.  Now I gotta see if I can refind the discussion where someone was gonna set it up so that the internal mic still worked when the external wasn't plugged in.  Spectre, I assume that you've just got your internal mic disconnected altogether?

I've not looked seriously into digital audio recorders yet, as the funds have needed to be allocated elsewhere.  Gotta make do with what I've got at the moment.  (Well, that and a $2 bare 3.5mm jack from the local electronics store.   :)  )



Title: Re: New GoPro! Updated with more sunny goodness.
Post by: pave_spectre on April 14, 2012, 10:53:26 PM
Yeah, I just desoldered the onboard mic and wired the new connection in it's place. I considered the switching idea, but in reality it would have mean a lot of messing about for a function that really wouldn't get used in my applications.
Title: Re: New GoPro! Updated with more sunny goodness.
Post by: dougdoberman on April 14, 2012, 11:00:21 PM
I'd ideally like to use mine for things like playing paintball and mountain biking where I'd likely not need an external mic or the wires hanging down, so if I can do it without it being a HUGE deal, I'd like to. 

On the other hand, maybe I'll just pick up a used or refurbed one for $100 or something for those activities.  :)

Title: Re: New GoPro! Updated with more sunny goodness.
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on April 17, 2012, 12:57:48 AM
Quote from: steezin_and_wheezin on April 04, 2012, 06:26:37 AM
nicely done spectre, it did seem a bit muffled, but a huge improvement for sure!

good tips also Mister!
and if seen by someone uninformed of the goings on/reasoning, the men in the labcoats bringing hte straightjackets shall be forthcoming
Title: Re: New GoPro! Updated with more sunny goodness.
Post by: dougdoberman on April 18, 2012, 08:07:47 AM
Couple of clips from my Drift HD170 Stealth.  It's mounted with the suction cup mount to the windscreen of my CBR.  Between the windscreen not being 100% stable and the suction cup mount itself introducing a bit of vibration, these vids are pretty shaky.  Audio is from an external mic attached to the Drift.  It's not placed in any optimal position, just hung behind the windscreen.

YouTube has an option to reduce the shakyness after you UL the vid when they're doing their conversion.  I haven't tried that yet, but I'm gonna reupload one of those clips and choose that option to do a comparison.  I imagine that it'll degrade the image quality even moreso than their conversion already does.

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv370_cP02ohJ3zgQuHbPsA?feature=mhee
Title: Re: New GoPro! Updated with more sunny goodness.
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on April 26, 2012, 06:29:08 AM
testing my helmet mount around town. should have mounted it lower, but it turned out ok. Thinking of mounting another lower on the other side to get different angles.

Bike - drz400sm
Camera - Gopro Hero2(w/o blurfix)

http://youtu.be/UpH9h8ASNck
Title: Re: New GoPro! Updated with more sunny goodness.
Post by: hawaiianGS on April 26, 2012, 08:51:43 PM
Doug and Steezin',

Great vids from both of you.  Keep 'em coming!  Looks and sounds great.
Title: Re: New GoPro! Updated with more sunny goodness.
Post by: dougdoberman on May 02, 2012, 07:14:08 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nTpxkpOmEM

My friend practicing what she learned at the first half of the MSF Basic RiderCourse last weekend.

This was taken with a Sanyo Xacti  pocket camcorder (http://sanyo.com/xacti/english/products/vpc_pd1/index.html).  As you can hear in the video, one of the big problems with little cameras like this is that you can hear the lens zoom motor when it's zooming in or out. 

I've tested this on the bike using the universal suction cup mount that screws into the bottom of most cameras/camcorders.   The video is roughly the same quality as my action cameras, but it's much more shakey, even though the camera has a video stabilizer built in.  This is due mostly to the physical design of the device in combination with the inherent unsteadyness of the suction cup mount.

Title: Re: New GoPro! Updated with more sunny goodness.
Post by: hawaiianGS on May 13, 2012, 12:29:34 PM
Here is the ride I took yesterday.  Man, I love Hawaii!  I'm gonna keep posting these if anyone is interested. Would love to see more from other members.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlwR7Aef06c&list=UUI1zTcPogJN3icPlVb_6EyQ&index=3&feature=plcp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkhMiKNECB4&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgCkR7rYAD8&list=UUI1zTcPogJN3icPlVb_6EyQ&index=1&feature=plcp
Title: Re: New GoPro! Updated with more sunny goodness.
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on May 16, 2012, 11:05:49 PM
Quote from: hawaiianGS on May 13, 2012, 12:29:34 PM
Here is the ride I took yesterday.  Man, I love Hawaii!  I'm gonna keep posting these if anyone is interested. Would love to see more from other members.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlwR7Aef06c&list=UUI1zTcPogJN3icPlVb_6EyQ&index=3&feature=plcp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkhMiKNECB4&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgCkR7rYAD8&list=UUI1zTcPogJN3icPlVb_6EyQ&index=1&feature=plcp
instead of just music, id set it kinda both, use the mosuc to overcome the gopros audio shortcomings.  ( even though pic quality is great btw)
Title: Re: New GoPro! Why I love Hawaii. (last Page)
Post by: hawaiianGS on May 16, 2012, 11:21:50 PM
Thanks Yamaha. Tried to balance it out a little, but wasn't too concerned with it.  Just thought I would let others enjoy, the ride. Maybe a stickie is in order, cause I am just gonna keep posting these awesome views. Maybe more people would post theirs as well........
Title: Re: New GoPro! Why I love Hawaii. (last Page)
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on May 16, 2012, 11:29:02 PM
Quote from: hawaiianGS on May 16, 2012, 11:21:50 PM
Thanks Yamaha. Tried to balance it out a little, but wasn't too concerned with it.  Just thought I would let others enjoy, the ride. Maybe a stickie is in order, cause I am just gonna keep posting these awesome views. Maybe more people would post theirs as well........
enjoyed the ride ALOT   :bowdown: ever though about other camera locations, as your ride videos prgress? ( as you get more of them)
Title: Re: New GoPro! Why I love Hawaii. (last Page)
Post by: hawaiianGS on May 16, 2012, 11:43:58 PM
Yeah, I have. But what can I say, I'm lazy. No really, any ideas? I've thought about moving it around, just haven't gotten that far yet. Maybe I'll try something different this weekend.  Where do you think would be a good place to mount it? 
Title: Re: New GoPro! Why I love Hawaii. (last Page)
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on May 17, 2012, 12:16:09 AM
i guess, theres the sides, depending on location, facing rearwards depending on scenery, no right ( and no wrong choices) errm rather i guess the right choice is yours. so many variables. and so much to see. damn im envious :bowdown:
Title: Re: New GoPro! Why I love Hawaii. (last Page)
Post by: hawaiianGS on May 17, 2012, 12:33:19 AM
Come on out and enjoy it man. I'll leave the light on for ya. 
Title: Re: New GoPro! Why I love Hawaii. (last Page)
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on May 18, 2012, 10:59:21 PM
idk the logistics or the cost of doing this. but hit each island with a ride, and film clips @ some point in life. would be epic. HI is LONG so would be a fun vacation never leaving the state