Zion National Park (GoPro Vid)

EJ_3 · 08-13-2013, 03:02 PM

I'm new to the whole video thing, so bare with me. This is my second video I've attempted to edit using my GoPros and software. It was kinda a rush job since I had about 45 mins of footage to skim through and got impatient. To the pro's, please leave some pointers. I'm trying to master the art before moving on to title screens and captions. On this vid, I wanted to capture/focus on the landscape.

Questions to the GoPro guru's...
1. What resolution do most of you use?
2. Where's the best mounting point? (I know it's mostly preference)
3. For those with the external mic, how did you run the cable?
4. Transitioning pointers?
5. Sound editing tips? (Wind noise is a killer

)

Kuch335 · 08-14-2013, 02:40 AM

Nice video. Made that drive a few years ago, but it was in a Chrystler 300 rental.. It's a beautiful part of the country. Don't have a gopro yet nor do I do any editing, so can't help ya there.

This was a shot driving up from from the canyon heading toward Kanab UT where we stayed a while before heading over to Zion . Pretty wild to see nothing but rocky canyons and a black stripe as far as you can see.

Alen E90 · 08-14-2013, 10:03 AM

vid, thanks for sharing Manny!

KwlAznKid · 08-14-2013, 10:28 AM

that place looks beautiful... that 2nd pic reminds me of a pic I took

dhurng · 08-14-2013, 12:20 PM

awesome vid! and looks like a really fun ride! ill answer ur question with some questions lol..which gopro r u using? and how was the editing part of the vid for u? lol jk its more of a question for me than an answer to u haha

iBoost · 08-14-2013, 12:43 PM

I mostly keep my go pro on 720p at 60fps since it'll look smoother than 30fps while mounted on something moving fast. I have the gopro hero 1 so I can't add an external mic so I just tape a piece of sponge or foam over the mic and it works wonders. If you have the external mic option I'd go that route with a noise/wind cancelling one off amazon.

EJ_3 · 08-14-2013, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by iBoost

I mostly keep my go pro on 720p at 60fps since it'll look smoother than 30fps while mounted on something moving fast. I have the gopro hero 1 so I can't add an external mic so I just tape a piece of sponge or foam over the mic and it works wonders. If you have the external mic option I'd go that route with a noise/wind cancelling one off amazon.

Nice, thanks for the advice. We still gotta meet up. Going to the show in Boulder City Saturday?

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Originally Posted by dhurng

awesome vid! and looks like a really fun ride! ill answer ur question with some questions lol..which gopro r u using? and how was the editing part of the vid for u? lol jk its more of a question for me than an answer to u haha

I see what you did there....
The front/side shots were done with a GoPro Hero 3, the back cam was a GoPro Hero (original). The editing part was tough since I'm new to editing, impatient, and had to skim through about a hour of footage. I think it came out alright though.

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Originally Posted by KwlAznKid

that place looks beautiful... that 2nd pic reminds me of a pic I took

Yep, I was tempted to pull over for some shots but the curves were calling my name.

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Originally Posted by Alen E90

vid, thanks for sharing Manny!

No prob!

iBoost · 08-14-2013, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Manny_World

Nice, thanks for the advice. We still gotta meet up. Going to the show in Boulder City Saturday?

Nah man, its my Bday friday so i got a room on the strip. I'll be coming to a meet soon though, just mounted an msport front.

just4kickz · 08-14-2013, 11:15 PM

coulda chose better music. nice vid tho

Amini77 · 08-15-2013, 12:15 AM

Beautiful road but I'd rather hear the inline 6!!

apc3libras · 08-15-2013, 01:08 AM

Nice video man. I try to get to Zions National Park a few times per year. It makes for a nice cruise and the back roads before/after are quiet, especially on a Sunday evening.

JJ. · 08-15-2013, 09:26 AM

never knew zion was this nice, i'll have to make it out there. Thanks for sharing

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