Snowboarding at Snow Valley w/ GoPro HD - 2/28/2010

[jrsimon25]

Nice editing



[badboybucu]

@jrsimon25 Much appreciated :)

[NeonFishEyes]

Check out some of my videos from snow valley

[smartymanify]

when it was on the board it was so ruff

[badboybucu]

@smartymanify yeah it really was, which is why I opted to show only a few seconds of its footage, haha. I think the only way to keep it stable is to execute a tail press the whole time!

[maffegoser]

Cool vid! I'm searching for one of those stick's on which you can mount a camera... Where did you get it? Does anyone know any good ones?

[badboybucu]

@maffegoser I actually built mine from PVC pipes and connectors, available at any hardware store. Then just mount one of the GoPro adhesive mounts to the end of the pole, and you're good to go. I've heard of others using monopods and ski poles, but mine was cost effective (under $15 when you include spray paint), and if it ever breaks, I'll simply just have to cut another piece of PVC as replacement. Happy building!

[maffegoser]

@badboybucu Thanks! I think I'll do that :D.

[djdjocker]

@maffegoser im using a scrap ski pole that i got for free in a snowshop...... and then i put the tubing adapter for the gopro on the ski pole.... dont need the entire ski pole... you can cut it :P enjoy

[badboybucu]

@djdjocker This is an excellent idea if you have cheap and easy access to a ski pole. I didn't at the time, so I went PVC. It's a little more work, but as evidenced by my Tahoe trip this weekend, one of the PVC pieces snapped when another snowboard came down on it; so now all I have to do is cut another PVC pipe to size and reattach the connectors. Cheap!

[eddyz166]

@maffegoser you can buy a handlebar mount and just clapm it on to a ski pole ?

[carlo2k]

Looks fun! Great video man

[badboybucu]

@carlo2k It was very fun. Thanks!

[mknomics]

Looks like you all had fun but I'm kinda sad to hear that this is what pow looks like in socal... Just moved to CA and love it but I was hoping to get a few feet of pow at a time? Is this ever possible here?

[badboybucu]

@mknomics Yeah powder surely isn't the same as it is in "true" snow cities. Albeit we weren't in back country or anything; what you see in the video is main trails, very groomed. But relative to what we see normally here in SoCal (hard-packed, usually icy), these conditions were great. With the rain we've received lately, there should be some good riding conditions for the next week. Good luck!

[MountainCat1M]

Cool video. Do you get problems with overexposure and white washout due to sun on snow making for really bright conditions? Some of your video did loose detail on the snow. The reason why I ask it I got the GoPro HD and have that problem

Cheers

[badboybucu]

@MountainCat1M It seems to be pretty common to get both hot spots as well as very dark areas while filming with the GoPro. I attribute it mostly to the camera's strict point-and-shoot nature, with little ability to adjust for detailed pieces as mentioned. You'll get used to it though, as I have. Afterall, can't complain much about a camera this size, able to do what it does. Happy filming!

[usergroupX]

are you filming in 720 or 960?

[badboybucu]

@usergroupX I believe it's 720 at 60fps. Whatever specs are for r3

[goliathdiver]

Epic Video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[badboybucu]

@goliathdiver Thanks much!

[lacrosseg3]

At around 1:15 what kind of mount is that? is it still the pole mount?

[badboybucu]

@lacrosseg3 yup, almost the whole video is filmed on the pole

[brizzurker1984]

great video just giving props

[badboybucu]

@brizzurker1984 Thanks for the props!

[TheGoPole]

Pretty sick video, check out the pole mount that we have, It's clear so you get less pole in your shots and more of what your trying to film!

go-pole.com

[erealpe13]

Great video man !!!

How long was the monopod or stick you used to hold the camera thanks

[badboybucu]

@erealpe13 Thanks! The stick is between 3 and 4 feet long

[icorruptedyou]

@badboybucu that's what she said :)

[jgerma21]

Sweet vid man, really shows great potential for the camera. Did you do any post work like colour editing? specifically around 2:43 ? Its a nice effect but i would be slightly put off if that is show the camera recorded it.

[badboybucu]

@jgerma21 Yeah, I used some filters in iMovie to gain some of the shots with intense color. Most of the other shots that look more "natural" are unedited.

[10truman]

hey the stick mounts are so easy to make all u need is i used a broken golf club it weighs less then a pound and i got it for free so ya but there soooooooo easy to make anything works a broom stick anything

[BrandoE909]

Nice video

[niminamino]

that board cam is pretty awesome.. seen one other video with it.. adds a different effect to the vid

[judaspriestrock]

Awesome vid guys! I enjoyed it :)

[hawnsolos]

i dont mind paying you to make one but id like to see some pictures or video of its quality and materials. let me know.

[badboybucu]

@hawnsolos sure thing! I'll take some video of the mount and how it works.

[hawnsolos]

@badboybucu sweet thanks. looking forward to seeing it a little more. btw how much will it cost?

[HapplyFace]

@hawnsolos 960p model is just $179. Full 1080p @ 30fps model (includes 960p @ 30fps and 720p @ 60fps) is just $259.

[hawnsolos]

does your monopod bend? how does it bend? where can i get this one or can you do a video showing how its made?? thanks. nice video btw.

[badboybucu]

@hawnsolos  With the design of my mount, I can create any bends I want. The one I use in particular uses multiple pieces to attain maximum durability while keeping it relatively light weight, and affordable. In the video, there are mixtures of shots using both the straight pod and with a 90 degree bend as well. If you like, I can build one for you at cost of parts plus labor.

[cess916]

Sic Vid Fo show!!! Right on man...Im thinking of going with GoPro too...

[badboybucu]

@ShamieWoW Snow Valley, CA

[yusoweird]

how long was that pole? i am trying to figure out how long i need to make mine for my gopro. :D nice video...

[badboybucu]

The pole is probably about 3 feet long, give or take... anything in that range should work fine. Good luck!

[badboybucu]

Thanks! It was a really fun day and most of the fun was being able to tape everyone.

[yayitsshella]

Awesome video. i like how you made it all about you and your friends, snowboarding, and just having fun.