Making Moto Video's

[bsacbob]

From ADV Pulse a two part tutorial, some really good tips for getting the best out of your riding video's.

Making Moto Videos: Advanced GoPro Shooting Tips » ADV Pulse

 

[CraigBKK]

"The more interesting moto videos usually include a variety of different camera angles, as well as some narration about what’s going on in the shot. It’s a bit more work to capture video from multiple angles, but the end result is something that is more likely to capture people’s attention."

I agree about multiple angles, but as a 'Billy No Mates' who always rides alone, I also know what a hassle it can be to change angles yourself and [FONT=Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, sans-serif]moreover the time and effort involved to shoot yourself riding on the bike (stop, setup camera on tripod, return, ride pass the camera, stop, collect camera and tripod, pack, continue riding)

Great series, I'm enjoying reading the tips and hope they improve my videos, which have become an important part of my riding experience.[/FONT]

 

[Jayem]

Shooting on-board video footage from different camera angles does indeed generate more interesting footage than using only one fixed camera position such as on a handlebar mount, helmet mount or breast harnass mount.

For a short Youtube clip (2.30 min.) of my 10 yr-old son and my 8 yr-old daughter riding their KLX 110's on the mx track in Hang Dong, we used several different angles/mounting positions:
- handheld,
- mounted on handlebar,
- on front/breast of body armour,
- on rider's lower back via an extension bar with pad and velcro belt,
- fixed on top of helmet,
- and with a pivoting extension bar with two cameras on top of helmet.
The equipment and filming was kindly offered by my neighbour Nino Vega. I'll post the clip in the pinned 'Post your riding videos here' thread at the start of this section.

 

[bsacbob]

Pardon the pun, but it look's like you've got all the angles covered, would be interested to see the end results.

 

[Jayem]

Just posted the link to the Youtube clip of my kids' mx track session in the pinned thread at the top of this forum section. I'll post it again here for your convenience:

Naomi and Seby on the MX Cross Track Chiang Mai - YouTube

 

[bsacbob]

Nice work