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Headed for the Smokies (to include Tail of the Dragon) and looking for first-hand input on how to best capture my runs. GoPro 10? Insta360? Where did you mount the camera for the most "exciting" footage? High on center of windshield? Hood? Tow hook? Wheel well? I tried with my dashcam originally, but the reflections off my dashboard superimposed a "ghost" image on what would otherwise have been pretty good footage. Also, do the aforementioned cameras (or something else?) have wind filters so you can clearly hear the engine howl? TIA--really looking forward to your inputs/counsel.
I use a couple of suctions cups with different cameras and move them around to get a variety of shots. You won't get great audio though, for that I use another camera with two inputs and place two mics in the center console on a soft cloth. After all the cameras are on, hit the horn a couple of times so you can sync everything up in post.
Headed for the Smokies (to include Tail of the Dragon) and looking for first-hand input on how to best capture my runs. GoPro 10? Insta360? Where did you mount the camera for the most "exciting" footage? High on center of windshield? Hood? Tow hook? Wheel well? I tried with my dashcam originally, but the reflections off my dashboard superimposed a "ghost" image on what would otherwise have been pretty good footage. Also, do the aforementioned cameras (or something else?) have wind filters so you can clearly hear the engine howl? TIA--really looking forward to your inputs/counsel.
Im about to list my GoPro Hero 12 Black with a few extras for $300 shipped anywhere in CONUS.
Memory cards included:
128GB
500GB
Travel case
Tethers (x5) to secure to any exterior suction mount to make sure it stays with the mount if it falls off.
Ulanzi hardware to clamp anywhere you want/can - I had this on the tower bar behind the seats when I used it the one time on track - great angle.
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POV driving videos suck. Get you a GoPro and mount it on the bar behind the seats in the center. Make sure to turn on spot metering so the camera focuses on the outside of the car rather than the interior. Run an external mic out the hatch and secure it to the wing upright for good, but not blown-out clipping audio.
Just came back from a few days in europe with the Insta360 X4 + 3m stick - REALLY hard to beat that.
The real advantage is that you KNOW you dont need to touch the footage and can mess with it later. It is amazing.
I just finished a 6-day, 2200 mile trip to Tail of the Dragon. I had the GoPro mounted to the windshield. The footage is good, except that it's all boring. I don't know how to make a cool video out of hours and hours of just driving around. Even pretty brisk speeds on Tail of the dragon looks boring on camera.
On the other hand, I did capture some cool footage during a lightning storm on the drive home through hurricane Debbie.
POV driving videos suck. Get you a GoPro and mount it on the bar behind the seats in the center. Make sure to turn on spot metering so the camera focuses on the outside of the car rather than the interior. Run an external mic out the hatch and secure it to the wing upright for good, but not blown-out clipping audio.
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Best way to capture the twisties?
