TrishandAlex
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We tried something different and documented our last hike with a Flip video camera. Here's Hight, Carter Dome, and Wildcat A in less than ten minutes (new speed record!). 
Hight, Carter Dome and Wildcat A -- Flip Video
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1HappyHiker
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A level of awesomeness that exceeds just plain awesome!
The video provides so much more life, texture, depth, etc than the run-of-the-mill photos.
Thanks for posting!
The video provides so much more life, texture, depth, etc than the run-of-the-mill photos.
Thanks for posting!
mtruman
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Awesome Trish! Love the video method for documenting the trip. As always it's great to see the the happy expressions from the girls. I do feel tired though after covering all those miles in 10 minutes
TrishandAlex
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Thanks, guys!
Video is something I'm experimenting with; making this was fun and extremely easy. Though I think this might be a smidgen longer than the optimal length...I'm going to make future videos shorter. Also, I'm in the market for a new videocamera, so hopefully future videos will look more professional.
I appreciate the feedback!
Video is something I'm experimenting with; making this was fun and extremely easy. Though I think this might be a smidgen longer than the optimal length...I'm going to make future videos shorter. Also, I'm in the market for a new videocamera, so hopefully future videos will look more professional.
I appreciate the feedback!
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Tom Rankin
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The Twister video was even better!
Trish, nice job. The water-crossing at 0:42 had me smiling, I loved it.
Since you mentioned you're experimenting, I hope you won't mind if I throw a few ideas out. I take lots of video, and I'm a total hack, so this isn't the expert trying to lecture the student. It's just one person sharing info with another. And every time I shoot video and try to employ things I've heard or read, my videos do keep getting slightly better. So here are some things I've shamelessly stolen that have helped:
1) Stand still when shooting.
2) Do not zoom in or out while shooting. Use foot zoom whenever possible. If you need close ups and can't foot zoom, then zoom in on the subject, THEN press the "record" button. Repeat as needed.
3) Stand still when shooting.
4) Keep every clip to 10 seconds or less.
5) Stand still when shooting.
6) Pretend you're shooting "still photos" with your video camera.....in other words, don't pan. Let the subjects walk into and out of the frame, rather than you tracking them. Obviously, doing a pano from a summit is an exception to this point.
7) Watching three 8-second clips edited/spliced together to show a sequence of events is much more enjoyable than watching the same action in one clip of 30 or 40 seconds. Example: 5-second clip of daughter standing at brook wondering how to cross...cut to 7-second clip of daughter crossing brook and soaking both feet....cut to 7-second clip of daughter on opposite bank wringing out her socks.
8) Stand still when shooting.
9) A tree trunk, a rock, or your knee can make a good "tripod".
Obviously, when you're hiking mountains with two little girls, you can't put all these points into practice...it's just not practical. But have some fun and experiment with a few of them. I think you might like the results.
Since you mentioned you're experimenting, I hope you won't mind if I throw a few ideas out. I take lots of video, and I'm a total hack, so this isn't the expert trying to lecture the student. It's just one person sharing info with another. And every time I shoot video and try to employ things I've heard or read, my videos do keep getting slightly better. So here are some things I've shamelessly stolen that have helped:
1) Stand still when shooting.
2) Do not zoom in or out while shooting. Use foot zoom whenever possible. If you need close ups and can't foot zoom, then zoom in on the subject, THEN press the "record" button. Repeat as needed.
3) Stand still when shooting.
4) Keep every clip to 10 seconds or less.
5) Stand still when shooting.
6) Pretend you're shooting "still photos" with your video camera.....in other words, don't pan. Let the subjects walk into and out of the frame, rather than you tracking them. Obviously, doing a pano from a summit is an exception to this point.
7) Watching three 8-second clips edited/spliced together to show a sequence of events is much more enjoyable than watching the same action in one clip of 30 or 40 seconds. Example: 5-second clip of daughter standing at brook wondering how to cross...cut to 7-second clip of daughter crossing brook and soaking both feet....cut to 7-second clip of daughter on opposite bank wringing out her socks.
8) Stand still when shooting.
9) A tree trunk, a rock, or your knee can make a good "tripod".
Obviously, when you're hiking mountains with two little girls, you can't put all these points into practice...it's just not practical. But have some fun and experiment with a few of them. I think you might like the results.
TrishandAlex
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Tom, thanks. That twister video is one of my favorites.
Billy, I appreciate your feedback and suggestions, thanks. However -- I actually like it when people move while they shoot film/video, especially when hiking. It makes me feel like I'm moving forward with the people in the video and not just watching someone else hike. The keep-every-clip-to-ten-seconds-or-less advice is spot-on, I agree. I did that with this video, except for summit shots and moments when I wanted to purposefully slow the film down. Will try out your other suggestions on future hikes -- thanks!
Billy, I appreciate your feedback and suggestions, thanks. However -- I actually like it when people move while they shoot film/video, especially when hiking. It makes me feel like I'm moving forward with the people in the video and not just watching someone else hike. The keep-every-clip-to-ten-seconds-or-less advice is spot-on, I agree. I did that with this video, except for summit shots and moments when I wanted to purposefully slow the film down. Will try out your other suggestions on future hikes -- thanks!
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Jimmy Legs and Little D
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Thanks
Trish, thank you for taking us along; it brought back memories of our hikes along the 19 Mile Brook Trail.
Mike
Trish, thank you for taking us along; it brought back memories of our hikes along the 19 Mile Brook Trail.
Mike
Wow! That video is priceless Trish. The girls' boundless energy and enthusiasm is so refreshing. (I too giggle whiile scrambling up steep slopes but it's usually accompanied by hallucinations and a lot of muttering). Well done.
grouseking
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Tom, thanks. That twister video is one of my favorites.
Billy, I appreciate your feedback and suggestions, thanks. However -- I actually like it when people move while they shoot film/video, especially when hiking. It makes me feel like I'm moving forward with the people in the video and not just watching someone else hike. The keep-every-clip-to-ten-seconds-or-less advice is spot-on, I agree. I did that with this video, except for summit shots and moments when I wanted to purposefully slow the film down. Will try out your other suggestions on future hikes -- thanks!
Have to agree with you there. It definitely adds to the experience. I also agree that the next videos should be a little shorter....though I'd watch a 30 min video about hiking. I just don't know if the general masses would want to watch one that long. Perhaps 5 min?
Anyways, I loved this mini documentary...it captured everything perfectly. It made me glad I am hiking not only Thursday, but possibly Saturday too.
TrishandAlex
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Jimmy Legs and Little D, thanks!
Duane, the girls feed off each other's positive energy, they make a good team. Sage was giggling because Alex had accidentally said "Diddum Dome" instead of Carter Dome, and Sage thought that was hilarious.
Grouseking, thanks for the kind words. I agree that videos should be five minutes or less. That being said, it's hard to capture the essence of a three mountain hike in such a short time. I imagine it'll be easier to cut a video of a one-mountain hike down to reasonable size. I need to work on my editing skills.
Duane, the girls feed off each other's positive energy, they make a good team. Sage was giggling because Alex had accidentally said "Diddum Dome" instead of Carter Dome, and Sage thought that was hilarious.
Grouseking, thanks for the kind words. I agree that videos should be five minutes or less. That being said, it's hard to capture the essence of a three mountain hike in such a short time. I imagine it'll be easier to cut a video of a one-mountain hike down to reasonable size. I need to work on my editing skills.
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