NEw Digi. CAmera- and a big 1/8th scale JUMP!!! I NEED TIPS!!!!

[LEMMEDRIVEIT!!]

Hey

I just figured out how to do everythign on our new digital camera- i also built a giant snow jump, and hopefully today or tommorrow i'm gonna jump it with my hyper 7- right now, i'm goin outside and i'm gonna film my rusty off of the ramp- any tips? here are some pics of the ramp if i can get them on

Garrett-

[Saboteur]

Stand a good distance away from the car so you can get all the action of it driving around. Also doing a driveby can show how fast it is. Make sure you dont hit the cam man/woman though.:D

[ibanezcollector]

I tryed to stand on the side of the ramp and give it enough room so you can get everything in the shot..

My camera sucks so bad but heres a shot

[Chubby RC]

I stand about 4 feet away from the vehicle and let my wife drive it at me :D Then I take a million pics hoping I get a couple of good ones.

I'm happy with the results.

[Chubby RC]

Hope you have good brakes and the person driving knows how to use them!

[LEMMEDRIVEIT!!]

ok- i forgot 1 thing- its a digital camCORDER- but it is digital- i ran the electric rusty a while ago and videotaped it- some questions

the camera is a Canon ZR50 MC - the video came out great

i read the instruction manuel, but i caouldn't find anyway of postin a video to the computer- i took the jump picture with the video camera, but again- it was a still image to a memory card. to video, you have to video to a digital tape

i woudl think that if you recorded to the digital tape, then u woudl play the tape inside the camcorder while it was connected to the PC, and the pc woudl download whatever you played.

I can't do that, and i don't know how? does anyone else?

right now i'm going to see IF i can watch the video on the camera, and then click the pic button to see if i can get a still image onto the card- I'm doing it right now- AND ITS WORKING- ok, i wll post pictures int eh next post right after this!!!

but can anyone answer my quesitons about the video????

[LEMMEDRIVEIT!!]

Jump 1

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Jumpe2

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Jump3

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Jump4

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Jump5

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Jump6(the last one!!!)

[ibanezcollector]

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

ha ha looks great

wish I was there jumping too.. So much funner when you got somebody to jump with.. ;)

[crank throw wei]

LEMMEDRIVEIT: I can take movies or stills with my cam,and this is how I get them on my comp:

Hook the cam to the computer with the USB cord(should have come with the cam).

Turn the cam on.

Click on my computer(windows)

Click on removable drive(will only show with cam plugged in)

That should get you to the files in the cam(an you should be able to play them)

create a new folder,and save it to your desktop.

Drag and drop the files into your new folder.

They're now saved into your computer!

Hope this helps!:)

[CarterTG]

Originally posted by LEMMEDRIVEIT!!
...caouldn't find anyway of postin a video to the computer...play the tape inside the camcorder while it was connected to the PC...

Garrett,
This would be easiest if you had a PC running WindowsXP. Older versions of windows would require just a few more steps to import DV footage.

Your computer or notebook needs to have a firewire (aka IEEE 1394) port. If not originally supplied, one can be added to the PCI expansion slot or PCMCIA slot, respectively. Firewire allows the computer to control the camcorder (play/stop/ff/rewind/etc) AND also carries the footage into the computer. Firewire is the standard method. A few new camcorders are starting to use USB 2.0, but most folks a.) don't have a motherboard with USB 2.0 support and b.) wouldn't like using USB 1.x to transfer the footage at a snail's pace. Life would be a lot easier if you stuck with firewire when it comes to camcorders and computers.

If on XP, the moment you plug the (on) camcorder to the computer via firewire, Windows will pop up a box asking if you'd like to "Capture Video using Windows Movie Maker". There's a new version of Windows Movie Maker (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/moviemaker/downloads/moviemaker2.asp) (2.0) available for WinXP free (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/moviemaker/downloads/moviemaker2.asp) on Microsoft's site. From what I've seen (and tried) so far, it's pretty slick for systems with a 1.5ghz CPU or higher. It'll do the job of editing RC videos just fine.

If using an older version of Windows, 98SE or 2000, you'll need to obtain a third-party editing program like VideoStudio (http://www.ulead.com/vs/runme.htm), MGI VideoWave, Adobe Premier (http://www.adobe.com), MediaStudioPro (http://www.ulead.com/msp/runme.htm), etc. These programs have a Capture Component that you launch and manually tell it to capture DV footage. Chances are, if you don't have a Firewire port in the computer and you add a ~$60 PCI Firewire card like the ADS Pyro (http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=10211621&loc=101), the installation discs will include editing software.

The reason you can't put video on the camcorder's MMC card is simply because that high-resolution DV footage takes up an enormous amount of space. 13.5gigs for every hour of footage. Always work with footage (editing) in the high-res format. When you're done with a polished segment and are ready to show it on the net, THEN convert it to a distribution-friendly format like WindowsMedia, QuickTime, DiVX, etc. This will maintain a clearer picture.

Carter
Canon GL1
Canon XL1

[LEMMEDRIVEIT!!]

umm carter,,, coudl you please pu that in english??? just kidding- i kinda get what you are saying, but i've recorded to a digital mini tape(as you know) can you please explain what certain steps /or things i would have to get to download what is on that tape and putting it on the computer???

THank you for your help.

[CarterTG]

Originally posted by LEMMEDRIVEIT!!
...can you please explain what certain steps /or things i would have to get...

I could if I had a clue what CPU, hardware, & what version of Windows you had, so instead this link (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/moviemaker/getstarted/default.asp) ought to do an adequate job explaining the process.

I posted earlier you'll need a firewire port in the computer. Here's a Firewire Q&A (http://www.videoguys.com/firewireq&a.htm) on the web.

[LEMMEDRIVEIT!!]

Carter- thanx for the link- i'm looking at it right now- I have alot of time today, because i am sick :( and have the whole day to myself.

I can tell you that the camera is the Canon ZR50 mc i think(digital camcorder)- And it takes pics to a memory card and tapes to a mini digital tape-

I have a USB connection to the computer right now
THe manual doen't say anything about putting videos to your computers.

The computer i have is- a Dell Dimension XPS T550. It is about 4 years old i think. We are getting a new updated motherboard int he future and i think more ram/data/whatever cards.

I'm pretty sure we have an ethernet card, and we have surfboard optimum cable modem. THE computer has a floppy disk drive, a cd-rom and a CD-RW. WE also have a 4 port USB extension to let the computer use laserjets, printers, scanners and cameras.

ummm, i think that we have windows 2000, and thats all i know- lemme check that firewire thing right now and i'll add soie more stuff- Hold on.



Ok, i am totally confused- aparently i can't use that dell download or whatever cause i need windows XP edition/s. so i gave all of the info that i can, is that enough, would it be too much trouble for you to tell me what i need to do? if you need more general info abotu the system i might be able to find it out- i just want to know how to download a video to the computer, cut out a section, edit it so it looks kinda good, adn just post it online.

Do you need anymore info? thank you very much for your help

Later,

Garrett

[pottymouth]

Originally posted by LEMMEDRIVEIT!!
...ummm, i think that we have windows 2000...

Ahhh. There's your problem.
First, go out and get yourself a Mac...:p

My jumping pics:
1 (http://homepage.mac.com/pottymouth/fencejump01.jpg)
2 (http://homepage.mac.com/pottymouth/fencejump02.jpg)

[LEMMEDRIVEIT!!]

no offense potty mouth, but i surely hate Macs- they just P me off so much- my friend has one and so do other people that i no and i've tried them- i hate them- especialy the new retarded clear mouse- flame me if ya want.

[pottymouth]

Originally posted by LEMMEDRIVEIT!!
..flame me if ya want.

I don't want. All about preference, is all. :D

[LosiMan3456]

Hey those are pretty sweet. I just recently got a Canon ELURA 40 MC camcorder. It is real nice but it does not work well in low light conditions. The main Places I race at are indoors and are low light. We are going to take it back and get a new one.

Do any of you guys have a recommendation on which cameras I should look at? I was also looking at the ZR series from canon. Any Brands and Model numbers would be great thanks. Anything that works better in low light.

[LEMMEDRIVEIT!!]

hey LOSIMAN- i suggest getting what i have- once i get this problem worked out i shoudl be fine. ITs teh Canon ZR50 MC, and if it is indoors or very low light(it doesn't have that bad problems) there is an attachable light to put on it- its so cool