Earl E Adobtr
Paul
I thought this was southern France until I wikipedia'd it. Lovely crystal clear even through the Vimeo compression - must be awesome looking on computer. Nex5N? LOS?
Hoverfly Video thread
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RotorFilms
Member
Never been to Southern France but I'm sure the scenery is just as amazing. We are using a GH2 and all LOS
Earl E Adobtr
Paul
Well since no one else is posting, here's one I took yesterday. GoPro2 on wide setting. MP4 footage was clipped in Cineform, each clip saved as AVI, then each clip run through warp stabilizer in After Effects at default setting (it actually DOES "warp" right in the beginning). Finally it was assembled in Cyberlink Power Director 10 and outputted as MP4. As you can see I'm still experimenting with workflow while I save up my pennies for a MAC. Can't wait for the GoPro3 Black Edition to arrive on the doorstep - should be a nice jump in quality compared to Hero2 and the wifi with an i-pad is intriguing tho the 600 ft range may be a tad overstated.
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guy1a
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are you a pro ap ?
i look at your vids and i look at mine .. hhmm .... ggrrr .... can't post them after that !
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Earl E Adobtr
Paul
Not a pro. Posting was the only way I could get feedback to improve so you should post!
guy1a
Member
You have amazingly stable videos.
This my last one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywQ8Dnk0o4A&feature=youtube_gdata_player
sgs II
This my last one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywQ8Dnk0o4A&feature=youtube_gdata_player
sgs II
S11D336B
George - Hoverfly
It really comes down to equipment. It's a lot easier to get stable video if you have nice motors, roll/tilt camera mount, etc.
This isn't to say smooth video can't be had from a cheaper / smaller setup. Gain also plays a big role. You may be able to increase the quality by increasing the gain a bit.
This isn't to say smooth video can't be had from a cheaper / smaller setup. Gain also plays a big role. You may be able to increase the quality by increasing the gain a bit.
Earl E Adobtr
Paul
The video was shot from the DIY "H" quad. I flew in AH mode for all clips with a DIY 15 degree gimbal on the front. 15 degrees is more than adequate if you are flying in AH. I love AH. Some guys don't like to fly with it. It's a personal preference but in my case I designed this particular craft around it so I use it.
When putting together the gimbal I tried at least 3 different servos. At one end was the Hyperion wing servos which fit the best but output was jumpy on any setting and ultimately unusable. On the other end was the Hitek HS5245Mg http://www.servocity.com/html/hs-5245mg_digital_mini.html which were the smoothest and the ones I kept. It seems like the HFP board "likes" certain servos more than others, but that is just my opinion based on this one gimbal.
As far as servo adjustments go, I find you are either going to get a gimbal that reacts fast enough but "jumpy" or one that is totally smooth but shows some tilt in the footage. I set it in between based on 3-5 flights then process the video as I explained above to eliminate the inevitable.
Finally, this is the first craft of ANY form factor, that I have built, that flies with enough authority in wind. If the craft is bouncing all over the place a gimbal or software is not going to help that much. Believe me I've built and flown enough of THOSE to know.
When putting together the gimbal I tried at least 3 different servos. At one end was the Hyperion wing servos which fit the best but output was jumpy on any setting and ultimately unusable. On the other end was the Hitek HS5245Mg http://www.servocity.com/html/hs-5245mg_digital_mini.html which were the smoothest and the ones I kept. It seems like the HFP board "likes" certain servos more than others, but that is just my opinion based on this one gimbal.
As far as servo adjustments go, I find you are either going to get a gimbal that reacts fast enough but "jumpy" or one that is totally smooth but shows some tilt in the footage. I set it in between based on 3-5 flights then process the video as I explained above to eliminate the inevitable.
Finally, this is the first craft of ANY form factor, that I have built, that flies with enough authority in wind. If the craft is bouncing all over the place a gimbal or software is not going to help that much. Believe me I've built and flown enough of THOSE to know.
Macsgrafs
Active Member
Earl E Adobtr
Paul
Quality footage all the way through. Fish shot is a nice touch. Client didn't want one higher perspective shot?
DucktileMedia
Drone Enthusiast
Very smooth. You must have hired someone with a Zenmuse and some real flying skills right? 
Bartman
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thanks for the nice words guys. the pool wasn't clean enough to include a high shot, the pool water was dirtier than the pond. i put the fish in there just to break up a long shot, it could have been used in its full length but it was too slow and long to fit the video. i just have to soften up the photo transitions and it'll be ready to go. if i have time i'll try to post that one shot without any post-stab done to it. it's probably the best footage i've been able to get so far.
DucktileMedia
Drone Enthusiast
Wait, you brought a fish with you? Now that's thinking ahead.
Radio
BAtts
props
goggles
fish.
Check.
Radio
BAtts
props
goggles
fish.
Check.
Jake Bullit
Fly,crash,glue,repeat!
Bahahaha