GoPro Camera Mounting
#1
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GoPro Camera Mounting
Hey all,
I just picked up a new GoPro Hero3 for my trip to the Dragon tomorrow, and was wondering what are the best mounting points for the camera on the ISF? If anyone that has some experience with these cameras could chime in, that would be much appreciated. I'll be sure to post or link the pictures and vidoes up here when I get back.
Kevin
I just picked up a new GoPro Hero3 for my trip to the Dragon tomorrow, and was wondering what are the best mounting points for the camera on the ISF? If anyone that has some experience with these cameras could chime in, that would be much appreciated. I'll be sure to post or link the pictures and vidoes up here when I get back.
Kevin
#3
Intermediate
Thread Starter
Thanks. I did some cabin recording earlier, it works out nice, but you don't get a great sense of the sound, and the sun glare can be bad at times. I'll have to try the roof and under mirror locations.
#4
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (1)
I put a mount on the lower passenger side brake duct for a ground viewpoint - you can also see the remote microphone wire I run to the back bumper
I also like the driver side back door window and the center of the roof.
If you have never used the camera, you seriously need to do some dry runs and figure out what will work for you. I preferred the center of the roof in front of the sunroof. You can adjust your lens to capture several wide angle shots
..also I highly recommend running a remote microphone, as you will not get the right exhaust sound...just wind noise.
These 3 camera video's should give you an idea of what your trying to achieve.
Brake duct footage (with remote microphone)
Center of the hood footage (with remote microphone)
Test run on the back drivers side window (with remote microphone)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI5Zg...ature=youtu.be
Digger08
I also like the driver side back door window and the center of the roof.
If you have never used the camera, you seriously need to do some dry runs and figure out what will work for you. I preferred the center of the roof in front of the sunroof. You can adjust your lens to capture several wide angle shots
..also I highly recommend running a remote microphone, as you will not get the right exhaust sound...just wind noise.
These 3 camera video's should give you an idea of what your trying to achieve.
Brake duct footage (with remote microphone)
Center of the hood footage (with remote microphone)
Test run on the back drivers side window (with remote microphone)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI5Zg...ature=youtu.be
Digger08
Last edited by digger08; 04-09-13 at 12:54 PM.
#5
Where did you place your remote mic? Audio seemed clean. I have a windscreen directly on one of my cases and helps reduce wind noise. http://www.micover.com
As far as placement, that all depends on what you're going after. I'd recommend to try different places to see where you like it.
I like digger's placement in the brake duct and will probably try that sometime
BTW, have fun on the Dragon and can't wait to see some footage
As far as placement, that all depends on what you're going after. I'd recommend to try different places to see where you like it.
I like digger's placement in the brake duct and will probably try that sometime
BTW, have fun on the Dragon and can't wait to see some footage
#6
I like the angle you get from the rear window facing forward looking over the roof. it give a bit more of a 3rd person view and a better sense of where the car is in relation to others and the track.
#7
Lead Lap
iTrader: (13)
I put a mount on the lower passenger side brake duct for a ground viewpoint - you can also see the remote microphone wire I run to the back bumper
I also like the driver side back door window and the center of the roof.
If you have never used the camera, you seriously need to do some dry runs and figure out what will work for you. I preferred the center of the roof in front of the sunroof. You can adjust your lens to capture several wide angle shots
..also I highly recommend running a remote microphone, as you will not get the right exhaust sound...just wind noise.
These 3 camera video's should give you an idea of what your trying to achieve.
Brake duct footage (with remote microphone)
Track level 1 Lap on Vimeo
Center of the hood footage (with remote microphone)
Mosport 1 Lap MM on Vimeo
Test run on the back drivers side window (with remote microphone)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI5Zg...ature=youtu.be
Digger08
I also like the driver side back door window and the center of the roof.
If you have never used the camera, you seriously need to do some dry runs and figure out what will work for you. I preferred the center of the roof in front of the sunroof. You can adjust your lens to capture several wide angle shots
..also I highly recommend running a remote microphone, as you will not get the right exhaust sound...just wind noise.
These 3 camera video's should give you an idea of what your trying to achieve.
Brake duct footage (with remote microphone)
Track level 1 Lap on Vimeo
Center of the hood footage (with remote microphone)
Mosport 1 Lap MM on Vimeo
Test run on the back drivers side window (with remote microphone)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI5Zg...ature=youtu.be
Digger08
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#8
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Thread Starter
Thanks for all the feedback guys! Digger, thanks for the various video angle shots too. I got two 32gb cards and two extra batteries, I hope to get a ton of great footage.
#11
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (1)
Thank goodness mine is a Hero 2 - I had to drill a hole in the side for the mic jack and it plug and plays
My mic came with a 25' cord so I just run it through the passenger side door, sunroof or what ever into the trunk and then put foam around the mic end and duct tape to the rear bumper. I placed it exactly in between both mufflers below the license plate just with duct tape. I hit speeds of 230km's, so I was happy with how it turned out. I just wish I had the blue tooth remote backpack to turn it on and off like the 3 has. I get more use out of the LCD back pack truthfully.
Awesome shot!
#12
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (1)
Where did you place your remote mic? Audio seemed clean. I have a windscreen directly on one of my cases and helps reduce wind noise. http://www.micover.com
#13
Lexus Champion
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Where did you place your remote mic? Audio seemed clean. I have a windscreen directly on one of my cases and helps reduce wind noise. http://www.micover.com
As far as placement, that all depends on what you're going after. I'd recommend to try different places to see where you like it.
I like digger's placement in the brake duct and will probably try that sometime
BTW, have fun on the Dragon and can't wait to see some footage
As far as placement, that all depends on what you're going after. I'd recommend to try different places to see where you like it.
I like digger's placement in the brake duct and will probably try that sometime
BTW, have fun on the Dragon and can't wait to see some footage
And whats with the windscreen, looks like you used some cat fur for it lol
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I put a mount on the lower passenger side brake duct for a ground viewpoint - you can also see the remote microphone wire I run to the back bumper
I also like the driver side back door window and the center of the roof.
If you have never used the camera, you seriously need to do some dry runs and figure out what will work for you. I preferred the center of the roof in front of the sunroof. You can adjust your lens to capture several wide angle shots
..also I highly recommend running a remote microphone, as you will not get the right exhaust sound...just wind noise.
These 3 camera video's should give you an idea of what your trying to achieve.
Brake duct footage (with remote microphone)
Track level 1 Lap on Vimeo
Center of the hood footage (with remote microphone)
Mosport 1 Lap MM on Vimeo
Test run on the back drivers side window (with remote microphone)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI5Zg...ature=youtu.be
Digger08
I also like the driver side back door window and the center of the roof.
If you have never used the camera, you seriously need to do some dry runs and figure out what will work for you. I preferred the center of the roof in front of the sunroof. You can adjust your lens to capture several wide angle shots
..also I highly recommend running a remote microphone, as you will not get the right exhaust sound...just wind noise.
These 3 camera video's should give you an idea of what your trying to achieve.
Brake duct footage (with remote microphone)
Track level 1 Lap on Vimeo
Center of the hood footage (with remote microphone)
Mosport 1 Lap MM on Vimeo
Test run on the back drivers side window (with remote microphone)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI5Zg...ature=youtu.be
Digger08