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post Aug 8 2008, 06:59 PM
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Alamo Autosports via Mike Patterson sent Glenn an interesting little video camera for him to try out over the weekend.

It's about the size of a deck of cards, records AVI files directly to an SD card and comes with all kinds of nifty mouting gadgets that work absolutely great.

http://goprocamera.com/
http://www.alamoautosports.com/

Here is the first installment of several demo clips of the camera

http://www.lawmotorsports.net/vids/TWS/Aug08/GoProDemo1.wmv

Quite impressive for the packaging and price point.
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post Aug 8 2008, 07:50 PM
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sweet... that's something that would be cool to install under the car and see the suspension work... see if all adjustments need tweaking.
Thinking UETA or seeing how often and how much you hit the bumpstops, not to mention 1 for the front + rear view.
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post Aug 9 2008, 04:50 AM
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When is the group purchase?
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post Aug 9 2008, 05:58 AM
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That's 50x better results than a local PCA member got with his..

Video is similar, but, the audio on his is so poor that it makes his videos almost unwatchable.
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post Aug 9 2008, 07:54 AM
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I agree.....the guy I post a lot of my videos of is using one of these, and it is nowhere near this quality and the sound is poor.....

Secrets to getting the sound right Mitch? Maybe you have a new generation where those issues have been worked out.....
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post Aug 9 2008, 11:35 AM
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Well, audio is an issue.

I'm a video/multi-media producer and editor. So, the final version you see in that link has been significantly edited.
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post Aug 9 2008, 05:27 PM
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QUOTE (mitchntx @ Aug 9 2008, 06:35 AM) *
Well, audio is an issue.

I'm a video/multi-media producer and editor. So, the final version you see in that link has been significantly edited.



interesting...here is a GoPro camera that my buddy is using. The vid does not look as good as yours nor the sound....of course his is outside the car obviously....was your raw footage of similar quality?
Sample GoPro Video
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post Aug 9 2008, 11:01 PM
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QUOTE (mitchntx @ Aug 9 2008, 05:35 AM) *
Well, audio is an issue.

I'm a video/multi-media producer and editor. So, the final version you see in that link has been significantly edited.

I didn't know that Mitch! Do you ever need Graphics/Lower thirds or Animations for Videos? If you do let me know I can use some freelancing (unemployed) here is some of my work.

And now to our regularly scheduled program...
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post Aug 10 2008, 12:41 AM
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QUOTE (rmackintosh @ Aug 9 2008, 12:27 PM) *
QUOTE (mitchntx @ Aug 9 2008, 06:35 AM) *
Well, audio is an issue.

I'm a video/multi-media producer and editor. So, the final version you see in that link has been significantly edited.



interesting...here is a GoPro camera that my buddy is using. The vid does not look as good as yours nor the sound....of course his is outside the car obviously....was your raw footage of similar quality?
Sample GoPro Video


Randy, if you look below the view window, on the right, just below "Views", there is a link to the higher quality version.

That appears to be shot on an overcast day. The shutter speed is extremely high on these cameras. I have a shot of the GP camera on my quarter panel and you can see the brass colored end on my valve stem go around. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool2.gif)

The footage you saw in my vod was shot with the mount on the window, outside the car.
Like I said, the sound has been significantly edited.

But this is a video camera, not an MP3 recorder.
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post Aug 10 2008, 12:44 AM
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QUOTE (killer_bluebird @ Aug 9 2008, 06:01 PM) *
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QUOTE (mitchntx @ Aug 9 2008, 05:35 AM) *
Well, audio is an issue.

I'm a video/multi-media producer and editor. So, the final version you see in that link has been significantly edited.

I didn't know that Mitch! Do you ever need Graphics/Lower thirds or Animations for Videos? If you do let me know I can use some freelancing (unemployed) here is some of my work.

And now to our regularly scheduled program...
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Alexander,

Animations on occasion. I need your contact information, rate and output media.
We might have something for you ...
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post Aug 10 2008, 01:43 AM
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QUOTE (mitchntx @ Aug 9 2008, 07:41 PM) *
QUOTE (rmackintosh @ Aug 9 2008, 12:27 PM) *
QUOTE (mitchntx @ Aug 9 2008, 06:35 AM) *
Well, audio is an issue.

I'm a video/multi-media producer and editor. So, the final version you see in that link has been significantly edited.



interesting...here is a GoPro camera that my buddy is using. The vid does not look as good as yours nor the sound....of course his is outside the car obviously....was your raw footage of similar quality?
Sample GoPro Video


Randy, if you look below the view window, on the right, just below "Views", there is a link to the higher quality version.

That appears to be shot on an overcast day. The shutter speed is extremely high on these cameras. I have a shot of the GP camera on my quarter panel and you can see the brass colored end on my valve stem go around. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool2.gif)

The footage you saw in my vod was shot with the mount on the window, outside the car.
Like I said, the sound has been significantly edited.

But this is a video camera, not an MP3 recorder.



Ah...I never looked at the high res version. It is better. I agree at the price of these things, the are EXTREMELY good at what they do. For the price I should try one out.....but I don't want to have to become a video engineer to clean them up.....thanks!
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post Aug 11 2008, 06:00 PM
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mitch, how was the sound on the raw footage? Even in the clip Randy posted things looked and sounded pretty alright.

Anyone know what these things look like at night?

From what you guys have posted I don't think you could beat it for the price.
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post Aug 11 2008, 08:06 PM
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QUOTE (killer_bluebird @ Aug 9 2008, 07:01 PM) *
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QUOTE (mitchntx @ Aug 9 2008, 05:35 AM) *
Well, audio is an issue.

I'm a video/multi-media producer and editor. So, the final version you see in that link has been significantly edited.

I didn't know that Mitch! Do you ever need Graphics/Lower thirds or Animations for Videos? If you do let me know I can use some freelancing (unemployed) here is some of my work.

And now to our regularly scheduled program...
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I love the "Stroke of Genius"
btw, I have some connections that might be able to help you out, when I used to work @ Discreet http://www.discreet.com division of AutoDesk.
If it's something that interests you, let me know... and I'll make a few phone calls, and pass a good word on you, even your CV.
There is also the gaming industry, I know a few ppl... such as Ubisoft and EA... let me know what interests you and we'll get you in touch with ppl... can't harm.
btw, I'll be going to OH next month... so we'll have the chance to meet up.
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QUOTE (Eugenio_SS @ Aug 11 2008, 02:06 PM) *
QUOTE (killer_bluebird @ Aug 9 2008, 07:01 PM) *
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QUOTE (mitchntx @ Aug 9 2008, 05:35 AM) *
Well, audio is an issue.

I'm a video/multi-media producer and editor. So, the final version you see in that link has been significantly edited.

I didn't know that Mitch! Do you ever need Graphics/Lower thirds or Animations for Videos? If you do let me know I can use some freelancing (unemployed) here is some of my work.

And now to our regularly scheduled program...
[/hijack]

I love the "Stroke of Genius"
btw, I have some connections that might be able to help you out, when I used to work @ Discreet http://www.discreet.com division of AutoDesk.
If it's something that interests you, let me know... and I'll make a few phone calls, and pass a good word on you, even your CV.
There is also the gaming industry, I know a few ppl... such as Ubisoft and EA... let me know what interests you and we'll get you in touch with ppl... can't harm.
btw, I'll be going to OH next month... so we'll have the chance to meet up.

Thanks for the complement. I am teaching Autodesk Maya 2008 at 2 local colleges unfortunately is not enough to pay the bills so I'm looking for a)A full time job B)To ramp up my freelance business, to make the difference. I'm selling the house and trying to reduce the girth so I can look at other possibilities outside of the Cleveland/Ohio area and that includes looking Canada. I'll probably be offering help to anyone here going to the NASA Nationals so we'll have to chat. Hey Kevin are you starting the Crew list for NASA again this year?
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post Aug 12 2008, 02:38 AM
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WOW, that's some nice footage .....especially for the price

Might have to look into one of these for autocross.....once I find something to run (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/gr_sad.gif)

Thanks for the info Mitch !
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post Aug 16 2008, 01:44 AM
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Now on youtube to save bandwidth

I wanna be a rock star
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sweet video action. I couldn't find the cameras on Alamos site.
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post Aug 16 2008, 06:00 AM
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not listed yet. please call them if you want one.
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post Aug 18 2008, 03:22 AM
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QUOTE (mitchntx @ Aug 15 2008, 08:44 PM) *
Now on youtube to save bandwidth

I wanna be a rock star



Bah.. you covered up the real music...

I hate it when people do that (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)
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I tried one at Sears Point a few months ago. It worked ok, but I returned it the same day becuase of to many problems. Most of the problems I was having with it im sure was operator based!

I bought it at http://www.winecountrymotorsports.com/prod...products_id=577 Nice people!

I'm going with a ChaseCam (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/nutkick.gif)
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