Taking Wakeskating to New Highs. 12/12/2011
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This is a stop motion film I made as part of a bigger project. Friend and surfer Rob Kidnie Sup'ed down the Mighty Mekong river in aid of plastic pollution awareness. This film shows him paddling around the Can Tho flaoting market in the Mekong Delta. To watch the full documentary click here Surfing the North Shore...... 11/28/2011
 Great GoPro edit from these guys, just shows what is achievable with a little bit of creative vision.......... Shot 100% on the HD HERO® camera from GoPro®. Learn more at gopro.com. John John Florence and good buddies tear up Beach Park on the Hawaiian North Shore. Special thanks to Hodgson Hawaii, Larry Haynes, and Damien Robertson. Music: "Deep Knee Bends" - Battlehooch Whilst perusing some videos on vimeo I came across a video that was a little different to the others. Filmed for the Red M-X demo reel with this footage coming from a gopro rigged up to the boom. Slip sliding, head crushing speed and some nice no hands carving. www.skatehousemedia.com To watch the finished Red footage take a look at this link: red.cachefly.net/M-X-REEL.mov GoPro release HD Hero2 10/25/2011
The long wait is over, Gopro have released the HD Hero2 and boy, it doesn't disappoint. Will list the specs from their site below but they have really stepped up to the mark with a host of features the users were crying out for, thanks for letting us bend your ear GoPro and thanks for listening. I dare you to try and watch their new promo film without letting your usually flapping jaw from hitting the cold hard concrete where you stand. Lets embrace the 120fps at wvga and the massive 11mp photo capacity with a 10 shot burst over 1 sec, this people is the future and hang in there to see the results this awesome square of technology will throw at us...... For all you techy twats out there, and im one of you, here is the lowdown on the hoedown of numbers, figures and general important stuff you can impress your mates with down the pub: FEATURES. 2X More Powerful in Every Way
SPECS FOR THE SPECKIES. Camera Optics 2X Sharper Professional Glass Lensf/2.8 Fixed Focus170º Wide FOV (Including 1080p)127º Medium FOV (In 1080p + 720p)90º Narrow FOV Video HD RESOLUTIONS:1080p: 1920×1080, 30PFS960p: 1280×960, 48FPS + 30FPS720p: 1280×720, 60PFS + 30FPS
RESOLUTIONS: 11MP, 8MP, 5 MP FOV: Wide 170º FOV, Medium 127º FOV CAPTURE MODES: Single, 10 Photo Burst, Time-Lapse*, Self-Timer * Now supports time-lapse photo every 0.5 seconds. Requires Class 10 speed SD Card. Audio Mono, 48 kHz, AAC Compression, Auto Gain Control Stereo External Microphone Input (3.5mm) Storage MEMORY: SDHC: Up to 32GB (Class 4 or Higher)
Dustin Farrell\\\'s Landscapes Timelapse 10/13/2011
Following on from the Gopro time lapse tutorial, I will now share a film that had my spine tingling for many minutes after watching. I have now landed in Sydney, Australia for some kite boarding and fun and have bought with me all my camera gear. On arriving I was met by Steve from Kitepower and over a few beers he shared this link with me. Having watched it a dozen times now, it still manages to blow me away and Im sure that you will watch this film over and over. So, thank you Dustin shooting and producing this film and also thank you for sharing with us your tips and tricks in creating this masterpiece. (links are included under the film. So once again sit back and if you can watch it in full HD, do so. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/dustin_farrell twitter.com/crewwest website: crewwestinc.com/ Planet 5D Blog: blog.planet5d.com/2011/10/dustin-farrells-landscapes-volume-two-another-canon-eos-5d-mark-ii-timelapse-masterpiece/ PLEASE WATCH IN HD FULL SCREEN w/SOUND. It is a much better viewing experience. Hopefully you have a 1080P monitor and good connection. If not, bug a friend or colleague that does. It is worth it. Landscapes: Volume 2 is the second of a three part series (probably). Every frame of this video is a raw still from a Canon 5D2 DSLR and processed with Adobe software. In Volume 2 I again show off my beautiful home state of Arizona and I also made several trips to Utah. This video has some iconic landmarks that we have seen before. I felt that showing them again with motion controlled HDR and/or night timelapse would be a new way to see old landmarks. Sales Pitch: I would now have to say that my timelapse skill set is very complete. The amount of knowledge I have gained through research, testing, and shooting experience is astounding. From moon phases to high dynamic range to motion control rigs to noise reduction, you would have a tough time finding someone with more overall knowledge of timelapse. If you need help with your next timelapse project you can reach me at 888-444-2739 or DustinF@crewwestinc.com Most of the motion control for this video was done with the Stage Zero Dolly by Dynamic Perception. Once I got comfortable using the DP dolly I fell in love. I can set up shots now in much shorter times. More importantly for me, it is much smaller and much more portable than my homemade motion control. Without it, shots like the Delicate Arch shot in Utah would be nearly impossible due to the length of the hike. Buy the Stage Zero Dolly if you are looking for quality, inexpensive, easy-to-use motion control.dynamicperception.com/ In addition to the Stage Zero, I also used a three axis motion controlled CamTram. The CamTram is the most versatile dolly I have ever used. Its applications are only limited by your creativity. The CamTram has virtually no weight limit. I was able to achieve shots that dolly-in with the camera just over the ground because of the CamTram's ability to hold heavy counter weights. CamTram Motorized Options Video: vimeo.com/30385088 The amazing graphic work at the beginning and end was done by Chris Pettit of Digital Skye Media Development. Check out Chris' other work here: vimeo.com/user8750744 Music is "Sunshine (Adagio In D Minor)" by John Murphy. #15 here: itunes.apple.com/us/album/sunshine-music-from-motion/id297702863 Thank you to the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff for allowing me to shoot there. They were very friendly and helpful. lowell.edu/ If you want to learn more about doing videos like these from the best in the biz go to Chronos Film Festival in Albuquerque, NM November 3-5. chronosfilmfestival.com/ Saving the best for last . . . thanks to my wonderful wife Laura. Not only does she put up with and support this crazy passion of mine, she helped out on many of these shots. I think I'll keep her :-) ENJOY Gopro timelapse tutorial 10/02/2011
Show me a person who doesn't like time lapse, this is a short tut on how to set your gopro up to shoot time lapse that can then be edited into a finished film. One day I may actually make some tutorials of my own when I pull my finger out but in the meantime I will hijack and snaffle these vids that I have found helpful while trawling and exploring the diverse and sometimes disturbing interweb. Watch the film below to learn how to attach your gopro and get great aeriel footage with the help of some colorful balloons and a bit of creativity. Tales from the Darkside. 10/02/2011
Watch this amazing video of Matt Lackey bringing a whole new dimension to tubing.They dont come too much cleaner than that. Darkside Media brings you "Tails from the Darkside". This episode Matt Lackey grabs the new Chris James EFC Bat, mounts his GoPro and paddles out at Superbank with incredible results. Supported by Nomad Bodyboards, Limited Edition Fins, Attica Wetsuits, and Bodyboarders Surf Co. To ensure you don’t miss an episode join the Nomad Facebook page at facebook.com/nomadbodyboards Brought to you by: nomad.com.au atticawetsuits.com limited-edition.net.au bodyboarders.com.au Filmed by : Matt Lackey Edited by : Darkside Media. Jumping off stuff from around the globe. 09/15/2011
 Im gonna get back on track by posting a few shorts featuring gopro cameras and others. We start off our travels in the island of Malta with a group of guys with huge balloons jumping off high cliffs and continue to the island of Mokulua. On a different note the rugby world cup is here to entertain us for 6 weeks with guys whos arms are bigger than my waist.......I will be posting a few more tutorials on some simple techniques using both video footage and still frames in the near future, until then feast your eyes on these vids and sit back and watch grown men hug and smash each other with a cold one....... AMON TOBIN | ISAM PERFORMANCE. 08/24/2011
Once again Im gonna stray from the gopro path to bring you something a little different from the norm. This performance had me watching with both my eyes sticking out on their stalks, never before have I been so captivated for a full 8 mins, even when I discovered my brothers porn mag in his secret hiding place at the age of 10, as I was after clicking the play icon on this video. It is my duty to share this audio /visual masterpiece much like it was the missionaries job to venture into deepest darkest Africa spreading the message of the new messiah, but without the yellow death and malaria. Sit back, and be astonished by visuals I think I only once had on shrooms in some long forgotton Asian country........ AMON TOBIN | ISAM PERFORMANCE Projection mapping [the practice of sculpting video content to match the surface geometry it’s being projected on] is not necessarily a new technique, though it’s rapidly increasing in both popularity and complexity among the masses...making it more difficult for companies producing the content to stay competitive in the craft. Leviathan worked with frequent collaborator and renowned VJ Vello Virkhaus on groundbreaking performance visuals for electronic musician Amon Tobin, creating ethereal CG narratives and engineering the geometry maps for an entire stage of stacked cube-like structures. Taking the performance further, the Leviathan team also developed a proprietary projection alignment tool to ensure quick and accurate setup for the show, along with custom Kinect control & visualization utilities for Amon to command. The results for all have been outstanding: after the show debuted, it was featured in such publications as Fast Company and Wired. AMON TOBIN ISAM Live Visual Experience 2011 Music: Amon Tobin amontobin.com Visuals: V Squared Labs vsquaredlabs.com Director: Vello Virkhaus Producer: Anastasia King Jaress Lead TouchDesigner Artist: Peter Sistrom for "Lost & Found" Animation: Emilio Sa for "Slowly" Animation: Carlo Sa for "Machine Gun" "Bedtime Stories" and "Horsefish" Animation: Dave Foss for "Nightswim" TouchDesigner Artist: Bryant Place for "Surge" and "Dropped from the Sky" Visuals: Leviathan: lvthn.com Creative Director: Sam Gierasimczuk for “Piece of Paper” and “Go to 10” Creative Director: Bradon Webb for “Journeyman”, “Wooden Toy” and “Kitty Cat” 3D Animation: Jody Evenson, Katrina Nelken, David Brodeur, Blake Cartwright, Dan Tiffany, Jimi Filipovski, Dave Pasciuto Compositing: Tim Sepulveda, Erik Jensen, Chris Beers Design Development: Derek Weglarz, Gareth Fewel, Aaron Edwards Editor on "Goto 10": Daniel Ryan & Vello Virkhaus (VSL) Programmer: Adam Berg Producer: Brandy Olsen Assistant Producer: Krissy Estrada Executive Producer: Chad Hutson Executive Creative Director: Jason White Chief Scientist: Matt Daly TouchDesigner Consultant: Jarret Smith Stage Set: Production Designer: Alex Lazarus alexlazarus.com Set Designer: Heather Shaw, Vita Motus vitamotus.com Set Construction: Stefano Novelli Live Camera Documentation: Ashley Hughes Promo Edits & Live Cam: Mathew "Smitty" Smith Special Thanks: Derivative, V3 Computers, Todd Black and Dave & Mikey at Felix Lighting "VISUALIZING ISAM"" Editorial & Direction: Daniel Ryan Design & Animation: Dan Tiffany, David Brodeur, Tim Sepulveda Design Development: Gareth Fewel Assistant DP: O'Conner Hartnett, Dan Tiffany Producer: Brandy Olsen Assistant Producer: Krissy Estrada Live Camera Documentation: Ashley Hughes Promo Edits & Live Camera Documentation: Mathew "Smitty" Smith Executive Producer: Chad Hutson Executive Creative Director: Jason White Chief Scientist: Matt Daly Audio: Sound Mix by Chicago Recording Company Producer: Rose Razal Sound Engineer: Jason Ryan For more information on ISAM Live and tour dates please visit amontobin.com/tour |   Keep up to date with GoPro videos, news and general stuff right here...We love our GoPro nearly as much as kittens and fluffy stuff. This weekly updated blog features the latest in Gopro vids, updates and general stuff. so sit back, click away and get ready for some mind blowing visual treats interlaced with some helpful tips and tricks to make the most of your gopro..... ArchivesMay 2012 CategoriesAll |
