 Poster: A snowHead
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This isn't me writing one, this is me suggesting one..
Having bought an HD2, and read some of the surrounding threads, I'm now almost certain I won't be able to use/edit/make anything decent/know what the heck I'm doing with it when I strap it on.
Anyone have a foolproof, easy, DIY guide to set it all up for skiing?
@ansta1, I'm maybe looking at you here!?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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meh, had a look at this 'un earlier. Not got a problem with sticking the actual mount to the helmet, it's more the software, and slightly more explanation of the r3, r4 stuff.
Was just wondering if people had any recommendations, and what they've tried and tested.
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The problem I find with idiot guides is that a better class of idiot will come along which means you haver to rewrite it.
Anything particular you want to know?
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Haha! Just some basic tips I guess; particular settings that are best for skiing on bright days or flat light days, slow mo..
Video editing software is another one as well. I'm on a MacBook, assuming iMovie is going to be ok for it?
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Rule no.1 of Go pro, dont look like a d1ck when using it !
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Well Joe if you have a hd2 you can ignore the r1, r2 stuff because you don't have those settings on the hd2.
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joe1890, iMovie is great.
The HD2 settings are much easier to understand (no r1,r2 etc) and actually tell you what they are on the LCD screen. Wack it in 1080p30 for the most part and 720p60 if you want to do a bit of slow mo stuff.
It's much better to take short clips than leave it running for ages.
When I get home I take all the footage off the memory card and back it up onto an external HDD right away. Then I go through the clips and separate them out into good and bad. Import the good ones into whatever you want to edit in and start taking bits out of the clips. If you want to set the video to a song I'd recommend pulling that in first and laying it out on the timeline then you can get a feeling for the rhythm as you add more footage in and can shuffle it about and lengthen/shorten bits so it fits together.
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what meh says.
other stuff
If you are not using the app or lcd back for framing its usually better to point the camera slightly lower than you think.
always tether the camera when in vulnerable sutuations
if you a not using the camera leave it in the housing that camera lens is vulnerable and not replaceable, the housing lens is replaceable.
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meh, can't argue with the 360!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
...............still happy with my Delkin tho'.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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skimastaaah, if you're talking about the video I linked earlier its not me! 
I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with, best part about this is the democratization of making awesome stuff and wanging it on the interwebs.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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meh, I know that's not you.................. saw some on Clarky999's post in Snow Report Forum............... not him either.
I'll post my stuff mid-Jan as I'm out in the Arlberg then.
BTW, I'm not the "GoPro-Pro" to the same extent as you. 
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I think the general term to describe me would be bumbling fool.
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You know it makes sense.
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Cheers for the help guys... Gives me a bit more of an idea of what the hell to do!
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Cheers for the help guys... Gives me a bit more of an idea of what the hell to do!
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Poster: A snowHead
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joe1890, get to know the camera and it's settings first, find out what changing the settings (frame rate, field of view etc) does to the captured video. Kyle Martin and micbergsma do loads of youtube howto videos on gopros and they're pretty good. I'll put together a quick cheat sheet (or steal one that's already been done!!!)
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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| Boredsurfing wrote: |
| Rule no.1 of Go pro, dont look like a d1ck when using it ! |
Rule no.2 of Go-Pro - It is impossible not to break Rule no.1
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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I use sony vegas for editing, it cost be £80 but is really worth the money.
I'm no ski hero, but do like my go pro.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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meh, Thats useful....thanks.
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My use of movie making software will be limited to a couple of ski holidays a year so prefer not to pay for movie making software - anyone have any suggestion of good free software. tried windows moviemaker in the past but could not get it to work for me..
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If people are looking for something to edit on the iPad this looks excellent and is released soon:
http://www.toucheditapp.com
Bit steep at a proposed price of $50 though but easily the most comprehensive app. There's a whole bunch of tutorials hidden away on their page that show the functionality:
http://toucheditpro.com/tutorials.html
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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how do you mount yours?
helmet, pole or chest harness?
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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All of the above.
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| tom00_uk wrote: |
how do you mount yours?
helmet, pole or chest harness? |
al of the above and others.
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You know it makes sense.
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ansta1, always gotta be one upping me! *shakes fist* 
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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its only because you beat me to the punchline...... I have no doubt you are better skier/boarder than I, and probably considerably more hansome and attractive to the opposite sex to boot!
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Poster: A snowHead
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I call mine "no-pro". Number of times battery has gone flat, memory card says full when it's not, can't see if it's recording or not. It's a great bit of kit but the interface is very terse. Memory card issue, I normally just delete video files using windows, but seems like a quick format is a good idea once in a while. I do have a spare battery, helps if I take it with me. I've the no-pro set to one touch record mode, so simply (ha) turn it on and it records, turn it off and, well it stops recording. This prevents ending up in menus and changing settings by accident when in the field without the manual to decode WTF it's doing. I have a handle bar clamp and just stick it to my ski pole, have used the head strap on my helmet, only just stuck the sticky clamp on helmet, low down at the front, don't see why it needs to go on top as more chance whacking it with branches, though I guess easier to get goggles up.
Use Sony Vegas on Windows to edit video. I do find video editing time consuming and have lots of footage I've not been through now. I do try and only record when I think it's something interesting. Keep edited video short as possible if you want people to watch.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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ansta1, 
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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waynos, which one you got?
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Could somebody recommend a good editing app for the iPad that includes ability to change frame rates? iMovie is good but too basic for me. 
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I wouldnt recommend editing on the ipad in general but this may do the job....
| meh wrote: |
If people are looking for something to edit on the iPad this looks excellent and is released soon:
http://www.toucheditapp.com
Bit steep at a proposed price of $50 though but easily the most comprehensive app. There's a whole bunch of tutorials hidden away on their page that show the functionality:
http://toucheditpro.com/tutorials.html |
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FAQ
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