goPro camera

[bvibert]

interesting, i've been trying to get a PC with that on it cuz i heard it was better, especially for importing formats not supported on the XP version.

That may be, but the UI is crap. IMHO. The old version I had used on XP was far from perfect, but it seemed to do more. Or at least it was easier to figure out.

 

[bvibert]

Sony Vegas 9+
Adobe Premier (I couldn't get it to work)

Someone just told me that Cyberlink's Power Director 9 should also work, but I haven't tried that yet.

Yeah, I used a demo of Vegas a while ago and I liked it. I'm just cheap.

 

[severine]

Sony Vegas 9+
Adobe Premier (I couldn't get it to work)

Someone just told me that Cyberlink's Power Director 9 should also work, but I haven't tried that yet.

Premiere is expensive. I looked into that for my student film and it was out of reach for software that would be used so little for no profit. Though they do have Premiere Elements. Not sure if it's any good in comparison...

 

[RootDKJ]

Premiere is expensive. I looked into that for my student film and it was out of reach for software that would be used so little for no profit. Though they do have Premiere Elements. Not sure if it's any good in comparison...

I'm using Sony Vegas. Now that I've figured it out some, it's pretty good.

I'll just downloaded powerdirector, so I'll give that a shot after this weekend.

 

[gmcunni]

software should be free

 

[severine]

software should be free

I'm not saying that. Just can't afford to blow $700 on software, especially if I'm not going to be using it to make money off the product. I highly doubt my film would be one of the top 3 at the film festival and even if it were, the top prize is only $300.

 

[gmcunni]

I'm not saying that. Just can't afford to blow $700 on software, especially if I'm not going to be using it to make money off the product. I highly doubt my film would be one of the top 3 at the film festival and even if it were, the top prize is only $300.

for the crap i produce and call "video" free is the ceiling on my budget. i do have a mac at home as well as a PC, between the two of them i make it work without spending $$ on software. i wish there were better options in my price range but there aren't.

 

[MommaBear]

I use PC and have no problem with editing. Format is MP4. Download proper codec if necessary and you are good to go.

Tried researching this (codec) and am lost. Old camera had no trouble with editing video in Windows Movie Maker. GoPro format is MP4 as you say, and WMM doesn't support it. Help on where to download the proper coded (and what that would be)?

 

[Cannonball]

Tried researching this (codec) and am lost. Old camera had no trouble with editing video in Windows Movie Maker. GoPro format is MP4 as you say, and WMM doesn't support it. Help on where to download the proper coded (and what that would be)?

Don't feel bad, I knew absolutely none of this when I first got the GoPro. It can be extremely confusing. But I've learned a lot.

Without going into all of the confusing tech talk you need the h.264 codec. This is what the GoPro MP4 format uses for compression. You can download the needed codec(s) for free in the K-Lite codec pack... http://www.codecguide.com/download_kl.htm

There is an entire forum dedicated to GoPro. You can find anything you need in there. Start by searching the forums for answers before posing a newbie question. The regulars there get pretty testy about answering basic questions over and over.
http://goprouser.freeforums.org/index.php?sid=246b567ef10e433daefccf70bc0ac498

Good luck.

 

[MommaBear]

Don't feel bad, I knew absolutely none of this when I first got the GoPro. It can be extremely confusing. But I've learned a lot.

Without going into all of the confusing tech talk ...

Thanks!! Appreciate the help.

 

[dbking]

I'm seeing these cameras all over the place. It seems that they would be a good bet for renting at the ski areas. Rent the camera and buy the memory stick. Make a great family video and all. So there it is, your next business venture.

 

[gmcunni]

I'm seeing these cameras all over the place. It seems that they would be a good bet for renting at the ski areas. Rent the camera and buy the memory stick. Make a great family video and all. So there it is, your next business venture.

i agree, lots of people have cameras this year. i did see a mountain offering camera rentals but can't remember which place it was.

 

[carbonXshell]

Anyone know if it has a firewire connection?

 

[RootDKJ]

Anyone know if it has a firewire connection?

It does not. USB or just insert the sd card into a card reader.

 

[carbonXshell]

It does not. USB or just insert the sd card into a card reader.

OK, thanks... have any new videos for us?

 

[bvibert]

This is the only video that I've put together with mine so far. It was the third time using it though. It came out pretty well, but the angle is a little off.

 

[carbonXshell]

This is the only video that I've put together with mine so far. It was the third time using it though. It came out pretty well, but the angle is a little off.

Yeah, it did come out good... what viewing angle is that?

 

[frankm938]

This is the only video that I've put together with mine so far. It was the third time using it though. It came out pretty well, but the angle is a little off.

ive been using the chest strap mount with mine. it seems to work best (not as much movement as with the helmet mount, but you do see your hands the whole time)

 

[gmcunni]

ive been using the chest strap mount with mine. it seems to work best (not as much movement as with the helmet mount, but you do see your hands the whole time)

any vids we can see?

 

[carbonXshell]

ive been using the chest strap mount with mine. it seems to work best (not as much movement as with the helmet mount, but you do see your hands the whole time)

what angle of view do you use... 127º or 170º