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> a bit ot, videocam mount on 914
Howard
post Sep 11 2003, 10:57 PM
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Chris, if you convert it and email to me, I'll post so all those loser mac types (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) can read it.
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post Sep 11 2003, 11:44 PM
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I would have passed him by turn 3..lol

Back the view of the camera up just a little so we can see the fender pods for the turn signals. This gives the viewers a better reference point than a sloping hood that goes away in the frame.


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Everyone's a critic. That's my first try. And I haven't been in a Porsche (or any sports car)since 77. But age and treachery will always overcome youth and enthusiasm. Give me some time (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Sep 12 2003, 12:04 AM
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It wouldnt be any fun if we didnt critique it.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)



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post Sep 12 2003, 08:41 AM
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Howard,

Downhill or not, DON'T BRAKE IN A TURN!!!
If you fear you're going to fast, just hold on to your steeringwheel, but never touch the brakes. There's no excuse for doing so (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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post Sep 12 2003, 10:49 AM
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It does not look like Premiere (6) will take a .wmv file as input. If you have an original copy in .avi format then we should be able to convert it to Quicktime, MPEG (1/2/4), DivX etc. but the programs I have do not want to start with a Windows Media file...then can go TO a .wmv file...hmmm

This is way OT but I was fiddling with one of those DVD ripper apps the other day. It works. The output sucks up about 1GB per hour of video+audio, though.
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post Sep 12 2003, 03:32 PM
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Oh, and #1rage. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan is the greatest sounding town on earth. Try to say it 3 times fast.

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It's not a bad place, just too far from any hills or mountains. Someone on this board from Regina, Saskatchewan (3 hours from here) contacted me saying he knows of some twisties. Hmm (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)
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post Sep 12 2003, 04:00 PM
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Cool pic. I have heard (and witnessed) 308s overheat quite easily. The 308 that I saw at Thunderhill raceway had 205s on it, so I'm confident you could take him with 205s on your car.

I see that I too will have to get one of these cameras.

What does NARP mean?

Fiid.
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post Sep 12 2003, 04:02 PM
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yeah- if i wanted to tape a run with a camera- a) how would i mount it b)ive heard that you turn off auto focus, true? c) what cameras would be able to upload to a comp? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Sep 12 2003, 04:09 PM
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QUOTE(fiid @ Sep 12 2003, 02:00 PM)
What does NARP mean?

Not A Real Porsche.

commonly uttered by 914 detractors.
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post Sep 12 2003, 09:42 PM
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any camera with firewire or 1394 and some USB 2.0.

Basically, any of the DVCPro and DV Cam & Digital 8 cameras are what you're looking for
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post Sep 12 2003, 10:31 PM
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With a cheapo video capture card, you can get footage into your 'puter from even the old analog tapes, or any other source. I have captured stuff from cable/satellite as well as VHS that way, with a $75 card, and it works pretty darn well.

A lot of people caution against putting an expensive mini-DV camera into a car regularly/permanently because of vibration, heat, moisture etc. But I doubt that casual use once in a while would really be a problem. A hardcore RaceCam type of system is big bucks and typically uses a mobile VCR that's hardwired and mounted into the car, with one or more remote cameras.

I'm gonna use a hybrid approach, with my DV cam in a padded, bolted-in box, and a little remote camera from Supercircuits. It has a 50° field of view and is tiny and pretty sturdy (ABS enclosure) so can be mounted just about anywhere.
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post Sep 13 2003, 12:32 AM
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The pictures shown were taken with a Panasonic DV103 (open box, $350 @ circuit city) but Samsung makes a nice one for a bit less at Costco.

Used an IOport roll bar camera mount (most racing shops carry them, about $90) that has a very effective damping isolator. If you notice in the movie, rear view mirror is bouncing but view is pretty steady.

Used autofocus, and not bad, but book advises manual when shooting through glass now that I read it.

Camera also has image stabilization but did not use. Will try both next time.

Bottom line: Mini DV is nice as it goes directly into PC by firewire cable. They're getting cheaper, and with a good mount I'll bet it will hold up. Creating video movies makes HUGE files. The one I posted, 1min 40s started as 10meg. Shrunk it low res but still almost 2 meg. You will need a cd or dvd writer.
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post Sep 13 2003, 11:46 AM
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