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RoadScholar

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I have a few projects that I'd like to video and share with the members. I have been impressed with the ones other members have shared and the Comnoz episodes come, foremost, to mind as very well done, illuminating and always hold my attention.

So here are the questions:

1) What do the videographers recommend for gear?
2) Can I post directly from my computer to the forum or do I need to web host first?

I would like to avoid major expense and am interested in whether the same gear that is used as a helmet/bike mounted can be employed or if this is an apples and oranges paradigm.

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Generally, the better quality tutorial videos I watch are taken using a DSLR or proper still camera with video capabilities. This gives you much better optics (and even specialty close focusing lenses) and much better low light sensitivity.
Motovloggers use GoPro style cameras to good effect when riding in full sun and where wide angle 85-120 degree coverage is needed. Using a fixed lens GoPro indoors, low light and close to subject, things get pretty ratty.
Some folks do a decent job just using their cell phones for decent close ups and lower light. Use some kind of phone Holder or else it will be too shakey. Oh, my number one peeve with cell video...using vertical/portrait orientation instead of much more natural landscape orientaion!

For uploading, needs to go on YouTube or Vimeo first, then linked to this forum (just pasting the full link without any special tags around it makes it appear immediately in the post, ready to launch).
 
Thanks for bringing that up RoadScholar,
I would be more interested with what can be used for Bikes while riding. Pro's and Con's with the different systems. Ghost vs GoPro or Sony camera systems.
Cheers,
Thomas
 
The answer is, it depends. Are you looking for static shots in the garage or studio? Almost any dedicated digital camera with video will perform better than a go-pro/action style cam. With additional lighting, you'd be surprised how well you can shoot video and get quality results. As mentioned, the better the camera (DSLR or a 4/3 mirrorless) the better the video.

The Sony Action cams are high quality, they shoot 4K video and have Zeiss lenses, and probably the best steady shot software out there. I've really liked my Sony.....and compared to some riding buddies with Go pros, the Sony is noticeably better. I've shot riding video, underwater video while diving, and high speed video of the hummingbirds at our feeder, quality cam. That said, my mirrorless Sony still shoots better video that the action cam, and, I can swap out lenses and get a zoom shot.
 
There are lenses you can clip on a cell phone to get micro, macro or fisheye panoramic views.
This was taken with an Iphone 6s and a micro lens.

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I always convert the video file to .avi format prior to uploading to Youtube. The files seem to upload quicker. However sometimes you can lose the sound when you do the conversion with Any Video Converter, so always check.
 
Thanks for the replies. My major goal is to find video gear that I can use to record the salient aspects of the projects I want to share. I've seen video from helmet cams, drone cam, chase car cams, very entertaining, but having that goal is a distant second to trying to capture the means I employ to complete a project that I hope will save some time and frustration for the membership.

I fantasize about capturing some of those magic moments when the tach is flirting with redline, one of the pegs is throwing off sparks and the speedo is entering the felony zone, but the only audience, I fear, will be the LEO that impounds the camera and asks me to assume the position. I have bitched in many of my past posts about people wasting precious time; when I'm on my motorcycle I burn time like jet fuel; I can make an hour of spirited riding last all day, kinda like banking time.

I digress. Need recommendations for a device(s) that I can use to record the quality re-birth of useful, hard-to-find-new, dead parts; perhaps stimulate those members that (waste) time rebuilding stuff like light bulbs, Reynolds chain and Sparx stators to be more productive???
 
Once you have edited your video, open a free you tube channel and upload it there. You can then take the you tube embed code and put it here or anywhere else. Thats free and you get exposure at you tube too. Pm me if you need help with that part,

Cheers
 
RoadScholar said:
Thanks for the replies. My major goal is to find video gear that I can use to record the salient aspects of the projects I want to share. I've seen video from helmet cams, drone cam, chase car cams, very entertaining, but having that goal is a distant second to trying to capture the means I employ to complete a project that I hope will save some time and frustration for the membership.

I fantasize about capturing some of those magic moments when the tach is flirting with redline, one of the pegs is throwing off sparks and the speedo is entering the felony zone, but the only audience, I fear, will be the LEO that impounds the camera and asks me to assume the position. I have bitched in many of my past posts about people wasting precious time; when I'm on my motorcycle I burn time like jet fuel; I can make an hour of spirited riding last all day, kinda like banking time.

I digress. Need recommendations for a device(s) that I can use to record the quality re-birth of useful, hard-to-find-new, dead parts; perhaps stimulate those members that (waste) time rebuilding stuff like light bulbs, Reynolds chain and Sparx stators to be more productive???
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As mentioned previously, a decent consumer grade dslr (with interchangeable lenses) or compact mirrorless micro-4/3rds format cameras will be the best for shooting tutorials. Good lighting and sound (wired or wireless mics) will be a big benefit. But, if trying to keep costs low, best bang for the buck will be a newish smartphone with a mount to hold things steady. The action cameras generally are too wide angle for workbench shoots.
 
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