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Re: Headcams
There's a good write of what I used to use to get map overlay and what not, here: http://orienteering-tv.net/w/RGmapvideo
However, it's a bit older now and could be harder to get working than it was. The video processing bits especially are likely still good.
This is what I managed to do: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PZjWOb1KwA
I have a GoPro Hero2, so there are definitely newer models available, especially with a link to see current view on a phone so you can check the angle / test things out more easily. The hero2 until I had practiced was a bit hit or miss. I recored a whole race looking at my feet for example...
Tips: practice practice practice
Another question to ask: Ultimately what do you want to use the footage for?
Promo Video - don't use a 'headcam', use a better hand-held camera think hard about the shots you want and how to make the camera as stable as possible while you gain them (i.e. have a cameraman).
Analysis - any headcam with a good head strap will do this and allow you to re-watch. Obviously make sure you have enough battery/storage for the full length of the race.
Something else?
However, it's a bit older now and could be harder to get working than it was. The video processing bits especially are likely still good.
This is what I managed to do: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PZjWOb1KwA
I have a GoPro Hero2, so there are definitely newer models available, especially with a link to see current view on a phone so you can check the angle / test things out more easily. The hero2 until I had practiced was a bit hit or miss. I recored a whole race looking at my feet for example...
Tips: practice practice practice
Another question to ask: Ultimately what do you want to use the footage for?
Promo Video - don't use a 'headcam', use a better hand-held camera think hard about the shots you want and how to make the camera as stable as possible while you gain them (i.e. have a cameraman).
Analysis - any headcam with a good head strap will do this and allow you to re-watch. Obviously make sure you have enough battery/storage for the full length of the race.
Something else?
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Re: Headcams
Yes, the latest Gopro, Hero6, is a lot better than the older versions... longer battery life, plus a touch screen so you can see what you are filming... plus high quality HD video. Also it now has a built-in stabiliser so no wobbly pictures or need for running it through special software.
Rgvideo program a bit awkward to use, script-based and quite slow.
Looking for decent purpose-made analysis software, or to pair the video to map.
Have used Camolyz ewhich needs Quickroute, but straightforward to use.
Rgvideo program a bit awkward to use, script-based and quite slow.
Looking for decent purpose-made analysis software, or to pair the video to map.
Have used Camolyz ewhich needs Quickroute, but straightforward to use.
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Re: Headcams
How about "don't"
Unless you are very good at editing I find the results sleep inducing at best, apart from the one which included the walk to the start where the "runner" paused next to a wall and steam could be seen rising past the camera lens - still not sure if that was funny or just wrong
Unless you are very good at editing I find the results sleep inducing at best, apart from the one which included the walk to the start where the "runner" paused next to a wall and steam could be seen rising past the camera lens - still not sure if that was funny or just wrong
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