Helmet video camera ?'s
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apparently you run the risk of being arrested and charged if you're running a helmet cam, depending on the cop you run into....like the one that charged that one guy for stunt riding, he got out of the unmarked car and was all on tape......you guys know the one I'm talking about.
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Drew, I agree the GoPro HD is the best small cam out today . . .
But forget Windows Movie Maker. What will happen is you'll mount you new Go Pro on your helmet or bike and go out and shoot the next Easy Rider! Then you'll come home and download the video from the GoPro to your computer and fire up Movie Maker anxious and excited to begin editing your masterpiece.
But this is what you'll get . . .
And it's going to be a big downer . . .
Not to get too technical but you'll have a codec issue. What that means simply is Movie Maker can't read the files generated by the GoPro because the formats are different. So, you'll go online and start reading about video file converters, and believe me, two hours later, you'll be ready to throw your GoPro out the window.
But the GoPro isn't the problem. It's Movie Maker. Even if you figure out how to convert the GoPro's MP4 files to the WMV files Movie Maker can read you'll quickly get tired of Movie Maker's awkward interface and limited capabilities.
So resign yourself to purchasing a good stand alone video editing program along with the GoPro. There's a bunch of them out there but I've been using one called Power Director. It's a full featured video editing program that can read GoPro files right off the bat. And there's no end to the cool things you can do editing wise. There is a bit of learning curve with it but you'll be a lot happier with the end results. I think I paid about 60 bucks for it via direct download. It's here: http://www.cyberlink.com/products/po...iew_en_US.html
And cops can't bust you for a helmet cam. What is this Russia? Besides a judge ruled recently and correctly that police have no expectation of privacy when performing their duties on a public street or area.
But forget Windows Movie Maker. What will happen is you'll mount you new Go Pro on your helmet or bike and go out and shoot the next Easy Rider! Then you'll come home and download the video from the GoPro to your computer and fire up Movie Maker anxious and excited to begin editing your masterpiece.
But this is what you'll get . . .
And it's going to be a big downer . . .
Not to get too technical but you'll have a codec issue. What that means simply is Movie Maker can't read the files generated by the GoPro because the formats are different. So, you'll go online and start reading about video file converters, and believe me, two hours later, you'll be ready to throw your GoPro out the window.
But the GoPro isn't the problem. It's Movie Maker. Even if you figure out how to convert the GoPro's MP4 files to the WMV files Movie Maker can read you'll quickly get tired of Movie Maker's awkward interface and limited capabilities.
So resign yourself to purchasing a good stand alone video editing program along with the GoPro. There's a bunch of them out there but I've been using one called Power Director. It's a full featured video editing program that can read GoPro files right off the bat. And there's no end to the cool things you can do editing wise. There is a bit of learning curve with it but you'll be a lot happier with the end results. I think I paid about 60 bucks for it via direct download. It's here: http://www.cyberlink.com/products/po...iew_en_US.html
And cops can't bust you for a helmet cam. What is this Russia? Besides a judge ruled recently and correctly that police have no expectation of privacy when performing their duties on a public street or area.
Last edited by NickD; Nov 21, 2010 at 11:35 PM.
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From: Davie, FL
different Camera
There are other cameras out there that are professional grade and not novelty items. One is Sony and the one company I choose is ChaseCam.
These cameras allow up to 4 cameras feeding into a SSD DVR along with a newly developed 4 sensor input devices where use can use a accelerometer and sensors such as measuring movement/time.
With their DashWare software you can display all pertaining gauges (Data Module) as well as GPS with position indicator. We will use all of the above to investigate such things as shock movement and the transmitted shock to the frame as well as traction over the given road conditions. All is displayed in a split screen and can be used to compare different settings as well as products. This recorded data/video is easily edited in Sony Vagas 10 for better presentation.
LINK TO Videos
Now you know that there is a bigger world out to choose from. All it takes is money.
These cameras allow up to 4 cameras feeding into a SSD DVR along with a newly developed 4 sensor input devices where use can use a accelerometer and sensors such as measuring movement/time.
With their DashWare software you can display all pertaining gauges (Data Module) as well as GPS with position indicator. We will use all of the above to investigate such things as shock movement and the transmitted shock to the frame as well as traction over the given road conditions. All is displayed in a split screen and can be used to compare different settings as well as products. This recorded data/video is easily edited in Sony Vagas 10 for better presentation.
LINK TO Videos
Now you know that there is a bigger world out to choose from. All it takes is money.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Florida
I use iMovie on my MAC, great piece of software, very easy and if you want to upload to YouTube the function is built right in.
I tried windows software when I had a PC and found it was a nightmare both importing video clips and then editing them, on a MAC its EASY :-)
Best of all most MAC's come with the iMovie software installed by default :-)
I tried windows software when I had a PC and found it was a nightmare both importing video clips and then editing them, on a MAC its EASY :-)
Best of all most MAC's come with the iMovie software installed by default :-)
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Drew, I agree the GoPro HD is the best small cam out today . . .
But forget Windows Movie Maker. What will happen is you'll mount you new Go Pro on your helmet or bike and go out and shoot the next Easy Rider! Then you'll come home and download the video from the GoPro to your computer and fire up Movie Maker anxious and excited to begin editing your masterpiece.
But this is what you'll get . . .
And it's going to be a big downer . . .
Not to get too technical but you'll have a codec issue. What that means simply is Movie Maker can't read the files generated by the GoPro because the formats are different. So, you'll go online and start reading about video file converters, and believe me, two hours later, you'll be ready to throw your GoPro out the window.
But the GoPro isn't the problem. It's Movie Maker. Even if you figure out how to convert the GoPro's MP4 files to the WMV files Movie Maker can read you'll quickly get tired of Movie Maker's awkward interface and limited capabilities.
So resign yourself to purchasing a good stand alone video editing program along with the GoPro. There's a bunch of them out there but I've been using one called Power Director. It's a full featured video editing program that can read GoPro files right off the bat. And there's no end to the cool things you can do editing wise. There is a bit of learning curve with it but you'll be a lot happier with the end results. I think I paid about 60 bucks for it via direct download. It's here: http://www.cyberlink.com/products/po...iew_en_US.html
And cops can't bust you for a helmet cam. What is this Russia? Besides a judge ruled recently and correctly that police have no expectation of privacy when performing their duties on a public street or area.
But forget Windows Movie Maker. What will happen is you'll mount you new Go Pro on your helmet or bike and go out and shoot the next Easy Rider! Then you'll come home and download the video from the GoPro to your computer and fire up Movie Maker anxious and excited to begin editing your masterpiece.
But this is what you'll get . . .
And it's going to be a big downer . . .
Not to get too technical but you'll have a codec issue. What that means simply is Movie Maker can't read the files generated by the GoPro because the formats are different. So, you'll go online and start reading about video file converters, and believe me, two hours later, you'll be ready to throw your GoPro out the window.
But the GoPro isn't the problem. It's Movie Maker. Even if you figure out how to convert the GoPro's MP4 files to the WMV files Movie Maker can read you'll quickly get tired of Movie Maker's awkward interface and limited capabilities.
So resign yourself to purchasing a good stand alone video editing program along with the GoPro. There's a bunch of them out there but I've been using one called Power Director. It's a full featured video editing program that can read GoPro files right off the bat. And there's no end to the cool things you can do editing wise. There is a bit of learning curve with it but you'll be a lot happier with the end results. I think I paid about 60 bucks for it via direct download. It's here: http://www.cyberlink.com/products/po...iew_en_US.html
And cops can't bust you for a helmet cam. What is this Russia? Besides a judge ruled recently and correctly that police have no expectation of privacy when performing their duties on a public street or area.
answer: Windows Media Player or Movie Maker (download the latest HD-capable version and also download a H.264 decoder to update media or movie maker). CoreCodec CoreAVC is one company that offers a codec pack for h.264. VLC media player. Download this free video media player that supports .mp4 h.264 files: http://www.videolan.org/vlc/ For other PC based editing programs, we have had several customers give good reviews of the Pinnacle Studio HD editing software which is compatible with the MP4 files. Adobe Premier Elements PC based program that is compatible with MP4 files. If you have an existing program that does not support MP4 files, you also have the option of using a file conversion software such as Squared5 or VLC Media Player to convert your files into a format compatible with your particular editing program.
or go Mac, and never look back.
I have the GoPro, and use it with the PC, and the Mac. iMovie works great with the camera files. This camera is no novelty item.
I have some great footage of rides, and friends.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypzqFFlPPdU <-- a little bs clip from a ride the other day. playing with iMovie, and the gopro.
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apparently you run the risk of being arrested and charged if you're running a helmet cam, depending on the cop you run into....like the one that charged that one guy for stunt riding, he got out of the unmarked car and was all on tape......you guys know the one I'm talking about.
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From: Fayetteville Arkansas
I've used this software for years. Great price for a whole suite of utilities.
http://www.avs4you.com/ This had everything I needed for one price but is in multiple programs.
Forget handlebar mounts, on Harley's they are worthless ( in my opinion ).
The worked great in my Honda days, but the Harley's vibrations causes blurring of pictures unless your on the highway. I moved my HeroPro to my helmet and works great there.
I bought the widescreen version of the HeroPro and wished now I'd bought the normalscreen. The wide seems to pull back from the view to give you the widescreen effect so unless your right on something it's to far away in the picture.
Example, if I'm tailing another bike by one bike length. It appears to be 5 bike length away in the picture.
http://www.avs4you.com/ This had everything I needed for one price but is in multiple programs.
Forget handlebar mounts, on Harley's they are worthless ( in my opinion ).
The worked great in my Honda days, but the Harley's vibrations causes blurring of pictures unless your on the highway. I moved my HeroPro to my helmet and works great there.
I bought the widescreen version of the HeroPro and wished now I'd bought the normalscreen. The wide seems to pull back from the view to give you the widescreen effect so unless your right on something it's to far away in the picture.
Example, if I'm tailing another bike by one bike length. It appears to be 5 bike length away in the picture.
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Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Northern Virginia
I have a Tachyon XC helmet camera which I have mounted to the right side of my helmet. I have been using Windows Movie Maker to edit the video files.
Here is a video that I took while riding down I-95 towards the Washington Beltway for Rolling Thunder.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w05254ZBkO8
Here is a video that I took while riding down I-95 towards the Washington Beltway for Rolling Thunder.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w05254ZBkO8
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From: SW Ohio
Drew, I agree the GoPro HD is the best small cam out today . . .
But forget Windows Movie Maker. What will happen is you'll mount you new Go Pro on your helmet or bike and go out and shoot the next Easy Rider! Then you'll come home and download the video from the GoPro to your computer and fire up Movie Maker anxious and excited to begin editing your masterpiece.
But this is what you'll get . . .
And it's going to be a big downer . . .
Not to get too technical but you'll have a codec issue. What that means simply is Movie Maker can't read the files generated by the GoPro because the formats are different. So, you'll go online and start reading about video file converters, and believe me, two hours later, you'll be ready to throw your GoPro out the window.
But the GoPro isn't the problem. It's Movie Maker. Even if you figure out how to convert the GoPro's MP4 files to the WMV files Movie Maker can read you'll quickly get tired of Movie Maker's awkward interface and limited capabilities.
So resign yourself to purchasing a good stand alone video editing program along with the GoPro. There's a bunch of them out there but I've been using one called Power Director. It's a full featured video editing program that can read GoPro files right off the bat. And there's no end to the cool things you can do editing wise. There is a bit of learning curve with it but you'll be a lot happier with the end results. I think I paid about 60 bucks for it via direct download. It's here: http://www.cyberlink.com/products/po...iew_en_US.html
And cops can't bust you for a helmet cam. What is this Russia? Besides a judge ruled recently and correctly that police have no expectation of privacy when performing their duties on a public street or area.
But forget Windows Movie Maker. What will happen is you'll mount you new Go Pro on your helmet or bike and go out and shoot the next Easy Rider! Then you'll come home and download the video from the GoPro to your computer and fire up Movie Maker anxious and excited to begin editing your masterpiece.
But this is what you'll get . . .
And it's going to be a big downer . . .
Not to get too technical but you'll have a codec issue. What that means simply is Movie Maker can't read the files generated by the GoPro because the formats are different. So, you'll go online and start reading about video file converters, and believe me, two hours later, you'll be ready to throw your GoPro out the window.
But the GoPro isn't the problem. It's Movie Maker. Even if you figure out how to convert the GoPro's MP4 files to the WMV files Movie Maker can read you'll quickly get tired of Movie Maker's awkward interface and limited capabilities.
So resign yourself to purchasing a good stand alone video editing program along with the GoPro. There's a bunch of them out there but I've been using one called Power Director. It's a full featured video editing program that can read GoPro files right off the bat. And there's no end to the cool things you can do editing wise. There is a bit of learning curve with it but you'll be a lot happier with the end results. I think I paid about 60 bucks for it via direct download. It's here: http://www.cyberlink.com/products/po...iew_en_US.html
And cops can't bust you for a helmet cam. What is this Russia? Besides a judge ruled recently and correctly that police have no expectation of privacy when performing their duties on a public street or area.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBn01_jXIpw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxrRoovNsi8