GoPro trial: behind front wheel

[Earendil]

So, this is a test of both my new gopro, as well as my ability to do minor video editing on my iPad. I'm thinking I can pull off a video shoot like this for the picnic drive on Saturday. I think it turned out reasonably well. Still probably boring to other people, but the original cut was 17+ minutes, and this is just over 5. But if any single person would enjoy even 10 seconds of it, it would be you guys :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uox-5its9Gk&sns=em

[Eric]

you need more exciting footage. check out the end with the tire rolling under the wheel

[Earendil]

you need more exciting footage. check out the end with the tire rolling under the wheel

to entertain r3v? Sure. To accomplish my goal? Hardly. I wasn't sure the suction cup would even hold against my shitty paint(it really doesn't in places), and it actually did in that spot. Also, I'm on public roads and not a moron, that guy was on a track, with at least 4 cameras, no oncoming traffic, and the girl still gave him a thumbs down :)

I'll do better next time.

[Twelvizm]

The suction cup is only a mediocre mount. It allows for a fair amount of shake. The adhesive mounts are rock solid though. But, if you don't want to put adhesives mounts on your paint, you'd be better off getting something like a Sticky Pod.

Also, a quick pro-tip. Always make sure your camera is lined up with the horizon, not the side of the car. It makes for better feeling video. And always make sure the mount is out of the field of view. Behind the camera is a easy way to make sure that happens. I'm going to guess you don't have the LCDBac yet.

[Earendil]

The suction cup is only a mediocre mount. It allows for a fair amount of shake. The adhesive mounts are rock solid though. But, if you don't want to put adhesives mounts on your paint, you'd be better off getting something like a Sticky Pod.

Also, a quick pro-tip. Always make sure your camera is lined up with the horizon, not the side of the car. It makes for better feeling video. And always make sure the mount is out of the field of view. Behind the camera is a easy way to make sure that happens. I'm going to guess you don't have the LCDBac yet.

Thanks for the link! I did discover the suction cup isn't perfect. I wouldn't use it on a track for example. But it held okay around town if it was on good paint, so that was nice.

I'm not sure what your protip is saying. I've quite familiar with the art of photography, but no zero about videography. That said, is the video not pointed at the horizon? This advice goes counter to what I know about photography :)
Following a videography rule of thumb, would have been a bonus though, since I was trying to capture my wheel, which I also missed. I do not have the LCD back yet :(

[Twelvizm]

Not pointed at the horizon, but so that the top and bottom of the image in parallel with the horizon. This also applies to photography as well. The only time you break this rule is if you are trying to communicate something. Such as putting the camera over the wheel and pointing at the ground.

The horizon is the most ingrained visual reference point. Our sense of balance is strongly influenced by it. So, long shots like the one in your video suffer greatly by having the horizon at an angle. It makes the viewer uncomfortable and feel like they are off-balance. This is fine for short shots where you want them to feel movement. But, when it's a longer shot, it makes people want to stop watching.

[Earendil]

Not pointed at the horizon, but so that the top and bottom of the image in parallel with the horizon. This also applies to photography as well. The only time you break this rule is if you are trying to communicate something. Such as putting the camera over the wheel and pointing at the ground.

The horizon is the most ingrained visual reference point. Our sense of balance is strongly influenced by it. So, long shots like the one in your video suffer greatly by having the horizon at an angle. It makes the viewer uncomfortable and feel like they are off-balance. This is fine for short shots where you want them to feel movement. But, when it's a longer shot, it makes people want to stop watching.

Oh. See if you had said keep the camera level, I'd have understood immediately :)
Having a tilted visual plain is entirely a function of not being able to see the image, and having a slanted driveway.

[Twelvizm]

The LCD Bac is money well spent. Or the WiFi bac and use your phone to monitor.