GoProHD Vs Train

This is a cool test of the GoPro's durability.

WARNING! Don't try this yourself. This is for demonstration purposes only!

Specs:
Shot 1280x720P @ 60 Frames per second
Mpeg-4 files converted to quicktime pro res 422 Using Mpeg Streamclip
Conformed frame rate for slow motion with Cinema Tools
Used the H.264 codec for compression for the web using Compressor
Edited the video with Final Cut Pro 4

Video Created By:
Matt Chapman

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Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• goprohd
• durability
• dustproof
• train
• underneath
• shot
• chappy
• matt
• chapman
• slow
• motion
• tracks
• trains
• railroad

[Sephitron]

What camera is shown at the 10 second mark?

[matttchapman]

@Sephitron My trusty DVX

[cjmproduction]

I did this with my cell phone once. not a scratch.. but then again look at that quality! Would you recommend gopro or contour

[matttchapman]

@cjmproduction I'm a little partial to gopro, don't know much about the contour :)

[keeptubing]

lol, how much did you wait for that train?

[matttchapman]

@keeptubing About 10 minutes. We have train tracks by our house :D

[shane8109]

I was expecting it to get smashed. Brave very brave

[pabelmon1]

do you have any recommendations for a cheeper yet well camera like this?

[vancar6]

EAK!!!!!!

[DoomGoon138]

I thought the train was coming insanely fast, then it all slowed down haha

[matttchapman]

@h0meIandsecurity  The case got a little scratch on it.

[koolfingaz]

too cool!!