GoPro Camera

[DT86]

Hello all!

I have been looking for a camera that would stand up to life on the farm. I had been using my iPhone 4s in a Lifeproof case, but it wasn't doing everything I wanted.

Last week I settled on a GoPro Hero3 Black edition. It is a very cool camera with lots of accessories such as mounting brackets, has a waterproof housing and can be operated remotely using an iPhone app via its own wifi signal.

I've been playing around with it learning how it works. I now have the taking pictures, videos and time lapse shots part about figured out. What I'm struggling with is finding software to edit and upload this content. There are plenty of options but some of them are WAY over my head. So, does anyone have experience editing this stuff with a program that is idiot friendly?

 

[David Devuono]

I bought a MUVI camera. Very similar. I use it now for my still pictures and movies. It has a very wide field of vision. I mostly keep it mounted in my truck when not using it for other things. It records circular and with a power cord plugged in, it continuously records the last 3-4 hours of driving. I currently use it at 720 P 30 frames, though it will do 1080P 60 frames. I have used it in its waterproof case when raining out. Mine does not have WiFi but it does come with a remote control.

I use Windows Live Movie maker. It is easy, basically upload your stills and Video and slide them around to the order you want. Then go in and use the split tool in the edit tab to split sections you want to edit out. I have tried others but this one is so easy, I keep coming back to it. With this tool, watch how you publish your videos, I always publish to my PC and select HD option. Good Luck.

 

[DT86]

Thanks, I'll check it out!

 

[J F]

I don't even care if the thing works well or not (I'm sure it does/will), it just looks badazzz. :thumbsup:

 

[DT86]

I don't even care if the thing works well or not (I'm sure it does/will), it just looks badazzz. :thumbsup:

Oh yeah! Not only do they look bad-a they take amazing video. Scoot on over to YouTube and search for GoPro, there are tons of videos.

And they are tiny!

 

[J F]

Wow, I didn't realize they were that compact, very cool.

 

[94BULLITT]

I really want a GoPro but I am to cheap to buy one:laughing:

If you are going to upload the videos do youtube you could use their editor. Whatever you choose to edit your videos with I am sure there are tons of tutorials on Youtube for it. I have adobe premier elements.

 

[J F]

I checked out amazon and there were a lot of negative reviews, I think mostly to do with the software/firmware (I don't even know what firmware is ). Is this something that has been taken care of/fixed?

(not trying to be a killjoy, apologies)

 

[DT86]

I really want a GoPro but I am to cheap to buy one:laughing:

Well... I got my GF some 3/4k Diamond earrings for her birthday, so she didn't really have a choice. :thumbsup:

 

[J F]

:laughing:

 

[DT86]

I checked out amazon and there were a lot of negative reviews, I think mostly to do with the software/firmware (I don't even know what firmware is ). Is this something that has been taken care of/fixed?

(not trying to be a joykill, apologies)

The first thing I did was update the firmware, what ever the h*ll that is!

 

[J F]

:laughing: And dammmn, ya got my killjoy/joykill quoted. :laughing: (just fixed it)

 

[94BULLITT]

Firmware is the software that is in the hardware.

 

[J F]

:confused2: Great.

 

[J F]

Firmware is the software that is in the hardware.

Is this why every time the wife has a night off and we want to stream something on the PS3, we have to wait for some %$#%*! update to watch something?

 

[DT86]

Firmware is the software that is in the hardware.

:confused2: Just stop where you are! If I can't touch it, I can't understand wtf you are sayin!!:confused2:

 

[J F]

I'm watching some of the GoPro stuff on youtube DT, neat stuff. But I also liked Roger's mod thread, too, so there's no accounting for taste. :laughing:

 

[J F]

Watching the vids, it's like what google glass on steriods would hope to be.

 

[Rayster]

I have been dying to buy one. But there have been too many other projects that need cash first. I'm sure you will be very pleased with that camera. :thumbsup:

 

[rmk700]

I have had a GoPro 2 now for a while and it is cool. I know what you mean about video editing being difficult. You have to keep practicing, trial and error. YouTube has a basic kind of easy edit program. You probably need to create an account with them. Try the free "VideoPad Video Editor" (Google it). I also purchased Adobe video editor at Bestbuy that's OK but still can be confusing. They really do need to come up with a kindergarten style video editor, lol. Good luck.