VIDEO CAMERA's & EDITING SOFTWARE
Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2014 8:03 am
I thought I would start a thread on video camera's / editing software because shooting video is becoming more & more popular. I have see video talk in several flying threads but couldn't find one just on video/editing. I also know there are some experts on here that could help us all (Rich Wellner / Patrick Romano).
Camera's
I have a Contour+ with aviator lense, a GoPro3 Black Edition with NFlightcam Aviator Lenses (medium & dark), and occasionally shoot with the iPhone5. My best video (1080p or 720p) is shot with the Contour+ camera. I am having color issues with the GoPro when using the medium & dark Aviator lense and can't figure out what is going on. I have tried both 1080p and 720p but the colors are not correct. Protunes is turned off. See my video "Maule on the Grass". The wing mount camera is the GoPro with the medium aviator lense while the cockpit view is from the Contour+ with the aviator lense. Granted, the video was shot in bright sunlight but I have had the same results in other times of the day. Next time out, I will probably remove the aviator lense from the GoPro and just not worry about the prop distortion. Is anyone having this same problem? Would you share your GoPro settings so I can try to mirror them?
Editing Software
I have used both the iMovie software on a macbook and recently tried the GoPro Studio 2.0 software (both free) for editing. Both have issues/limitations. My videos are posted up on YouTube: Russell461 http://www.youtube.com/user/russell461. (I know...shameless self-promotion). So far, IMO, my best video is the Lone Star Maule Flyout (using iMovie). My last video (The Maule Cave) I used the GoPro Studio 2.0 software using one of their templates. It takes away most of your editing options. You just drop in video into their pre-set number of shots and it does the rest (adds music, etc...). I will try it next time on the manual mode. BTW....I was using the Contour+ camera on this video.
I would not mind purchasing better editing software (finalcut pro possibly) but I hear the learning curve is steep.
Camera Mounts
When I purchased the Contour+ camera, I also bought an exterior mounting spud / kit for that camera. I later bought the NFlightcam Exterior Mount (with mounting spud) for the GoPro when I bought that camera. http://www.sportys.com/PilotShop/product/19035. I mounted one spud on the tie-down ring and the other on the lower front stabilizer bolt near the tail wheel. Here is what I rigged up for the tie-down ring mount: http://www.flickr.com/photos/88643849@N ... 2348908347. The camera mount housing is for the Contour+ camera; however, the GoPro mounting kit works on it as well. I know Patrick has rigged up something to mount the camera on the strut closer to the fuselage and I really like that view. I had previously tried making a strut mount but the vibration resulted in bad video. I used metal strap over a piece of rubber but the metal was too flimsy and allowed the camera to shake too much. I'm still looking for a better option. Anyone want to share?
Spare Parts
Does anyone know where I can find a replacement Aviator Lense for the Contour+ camera ?
OK guys...share your experience & expertise !
Camera's
I have a Contour+ with aviator lense, a GoPro3 Black Edition with NFlightcam Aviator Lenses (medium & dark), and occasionally shoot with the iPhone5. My best video (1080p or 720p) is shot with the Contour+ camera. I am having color issues with the GoPro when using the medium & dark Aviator lense and can't figure out what is going on. I have tried both 1080p and 720p but the colors are not correct. Protunes is turned off. See my video "Maule on the Grass". The wing mount camera is the GoPro with the medium aviator lense while the cockpit view is from the Contour+ with the aviator lense. Granted, the video was shot in bright sunlight but I have had the same results in other times of the day. Next time out, I will probably remove the aviator lense from the GoPro and just not worry about the prop distortion. Is anyone having this same problem? Would you share your GoPro settings so I can try to mirror them?
Editing Software
I have used both the iMovie software on a macbook and recently tried the GoPro Studio 2.0 software (both free) for editing. Both have issues/limitations. My videos are posted up on YouTube: Russell461 http://www.youtube.com/user/russell461. (I know...shameless self-promotion). So far, IMO, my best video is the Lone Star Maule Flyout (using iMovie). My last video (The Maule Cave) I used the GoPro Studio 2.0 software using one of their templates. It takes away most of your editing options. You just drop in video into their pre-set number of shots and it does the rest (adds music, etc...). I will try it next time on the manual mode. BTW....I was using the Contour+ camera on this video.
I would not mind purchasing better editing software (finalcut pro possibly) but I hear the learning curve is steep.
Camera Mounts
When I purchased the Contour+ camera, I also bought an exterior mounting spud / kit for that camera. I later bought the NFlightcam Exterior Mount (with mounting spud) for the GoPro when I bought that camera. http://www.sportys.com/PilotShop/product/19035. I mounted one spud on the tie-down ring and the other on the lower front stabilizer bolt near the tail wheel. Here is what I rigged up for the tie-down ring mount: http://www.flickr.com/photos/88643849@N ... 2348908347. The camera mount housing is for the Contour+ camera; however, the GoPro mounting kit works on it as well. I know Patrick has rigged up something to mount the camera on the strut closer to the fuselage and I really like that view. I had previously tried making a strut mount but the vibration resulted in bad video. I used metal strap over a piece of rubber but the metal was too flimsy and allowed the camera to shake too much. I'm still looking for a better option. Anyone want to share?
Spare Parts
Does anyone know where I can find a replacement Aviator Lense for the Contour+ camera ?
OK guys...share your experience & expertise !