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For the Contour Roam fans Torpedo7 has a good 48 hour deal on.

http://www.torpedo7.com.au/division/motocross/picklist/3554

STM

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MLC wrote:

singletrackmind wrote:

I checked out your clip MLC and it definitely looks like it is being compressed a few times which is degrading the footage. I would recommend downloading GoPro Studio2.0 and using that as your first step. Use this to trim and split your clips and then convert them and save as a new files. The codec built into this conversion is written specifically for GoPro and will open up the compressed original file and convert to .mov. Just make sure that your timeline in Vegas is set to .mov otherwise it will convert again and you are back to where you started.
Part of the reason the GoPro commercials you see online look so good is because they stick to their own codec when they uncompress the original files. By using Studio2.0 you can do this too.
I also noticed that you were getting some slight fogging in your housing. It is very hard to notice by looking at the lens but a small amount degrades the picture massively. I run the skeleton back panel to avoid this or use the condensation tabs that you can buy after market. If you are worried about dust getting into the housing with the skeleton back then place some tissue on the back of the camera before you close the housing. This works like an air filter. I ran it at Nundle with no issue and even faced my camera backwards which meant it copped full exposure to the dust and the tissue worked perfectly.This way you will never fog up and the audio is so much better. The only time I use the waterproof housing now is on my surfboard.

STM

Cheers STM,

Thanks for your ongoing tips, I’m really keen to achieve the type of films you see in the bike shop screen, except with fat ugly middle aged blokes instead of hot chicks and pepsi max dudes.

Are you saying use GoPro Studio 2.0 only, or use it with Vegas as well? I’m happy to use it by itself, I’m not hooked on Vegas or using any of it’s advanced features.

I am using the skeleton case in that clip with a single layer of kitchen paper towel as a dust filter.

Did you watch the YT or Vimeo clip?

Thanks again for sharing your tips.

I sent you a pm with my number

STM

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I checked out your clip MLC and it definitely looks like it is being compressed a few times which is degrading the footage. I would recommend downloading GoPro Studio2.0 and using that as your first step. Use this to trim and split your clips and then convert them and save as a new files. The codec built into this conversion is written specifically for GoPro and will open up the compressed original file and convert to .mov. Just make sure that your timeline in Vegas is set to .mov otherwise it will convert again and you are back to where you started.
Part of the reason the GoPro commercials you see online look so good is because they stick to their own codec when they uncompress the original files. By using Studio2.0 you can do this too.
I also noticed that you were getting some slight fogging in your housing. It is very hard to notice by looking at the lens but a small amount degrades the picture massively. I run the skeleton back panel to avoid this or use the condensation tabs that you can buy after market. If you are worried about dust getting into the housing with the skeleton back then place some tissue on the back of the camera before you close the housing. This works like an air filter. I ran it at Nundle with no issue and even faced my camera backwards which meant it copped full exposure to the dust and the tissue worked perfectly.This way you will never fog up and the audio is so much better. The only time I use the waterproof housing now is on my surfboard.

STM

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I spoke to Mike this morning Spud and they got 50mm overnight. Only just over two weeks to go and we will be there. This one is a highlight of my year.
Bring it on!!

STM

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MLC wrote:

Ok,

Here’s another thing.

I made a 10 minute video out of the footage I took, using the Sony vegas movie studio, and it looked great on the computer, but when I uploaded it to youtube it looks bloody aweful.

I’m not very techy, but when I imported the media I used the function that used the original format used by the device (as per settings above).

When I uploaded I used the high render quality option.

The video says “HD” on my channel but looks like VHS.

I’d normally use a Sony Bloggie to film and all would go well, is there something I’m missing?

If anyone can help explain in old school plain english it would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

Post up the YouTube link and I will take a look.

STM

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[/ul]75]Looks like a great place to ride. :woohoo:
Shame it is so far away [/quote]

The North Coast crew drove that far to ride for five hours in the rain at Sunny Corner last year :pinch:
You can do Noosa Murph

STM

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Happy Birthday Rocket.
It may only be Monday but I am sure you will be behaving like it’s SATURDAY night!
I will keep my eye out for the drinkin thread.

STM

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Have a great day mate and celebrate with some of those meds they gave you :woohoo:

STM

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WhoDaFuxDis wrote:

Thx for the advice, just pulled the trigger on one of these myself & have been curious about settings as well.

First test I went with…
1080 – 60fps
Protune on
Auto WB on
Wide angle

Footage colour was very flat as STM mentioned & not very sharp either, had the fisheye lens look as well.
I ran it through the GoPro software, ticked remove fisheye & used their preset which made the colours pop & sorted the fisheye out but it still didn’t look sharp enough, cranked sharpen all the way up & ran it again, looked heaps better.

Next time I’m gonna turn protune off, shoot at medium & see how it compares.

Paul

Hey Paul,

At least you know that your computer is up to the task. If it can handle 1080p at 60fps with Protune on then it is running very quickly.

STM

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Welcome to OBT Bully.
Sounds like you have some nice toys mate. There has not been much action on OBT from WA but you can change all that.
Enjoy the site.

STM

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MLC wrote:

Trailboss wrote:

singletrackmind wrote:

Sandisk extreme cards are very very good.

STM

I can vouch for them in a black they work well I have 3 of them

TB

Cheers guys,

Bit of a mission this tech stuff for an old sausage fingers like me, bearing in mind that I saw the arrival of colour tv and mobile phones.

Even with this new card I started getting SD error :S

It seems it doesn’t like to be formatted by my laptop, works best by formatting using the camera itself.

Just sat on the bike and gave it a trial run on the above settings…awesome! Money well spent despite the complications.

I like the forehead mount/cut out peak on my helmet, looks to work well.

Glad you are getting it sorted out mate. It is a steep learning curve but you will get it all dialled in and get some great footage. Another tip is to only format the card in the device you will use it in. When you have transferred the files to your hard drive leave the files on the card and format in your GoPro. If you use it in another device then format it before you capture a file on it. That will keep it running smooth.

STM

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Welcome DNS,
Sounds like you meet all the criteria of an Old Bull mate :cheer:
There is a lot of ADV action on the site so I am sure you will enjoy some great days out on the bike.
Enjoy the site.

STM

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Sandisk extreme cards are very very good.

STM

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I got the word from Jacko that the CT results are in and he has fractured a vertebrae and injured a disc in his lower back. No damage to his spinal cord so it will be a lot of physio and he will be back to normal. Well his version of normal anyway :laugh:
Get well mate!

STM

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EAGLE`02 wrote:

I have an instantaneous Gas system being installed tomorrow
Electric unit shat itself Monday morning real early and it has been bucket & kettle showers here since :pinch: 😆

My first go with tha gas is gonna be looong and hot

At $3000 for the supply & install it better be endless hot water I can tell ya :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

It is endless mate. Just ask my wife :laugh:

STM

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