How To Film Your Rides (GoPro Like A Pro!)

[@crazycommutingcyclist4295]

Good advice. I just started filming rides(commute to work and home) to share and just in case of idiots driving. I mount the GoPro pointing one way for a ride then change the direction. When I edit I combine my rides with the different directions. It works great on the 3 am rides to work but it is very obvious of the mixed rides on the afternoon rides. I’m considering doing the same thing through out the seasons and making a video combing them. We’ll see how that works. Cheers

[@jollygoodvelo]

Yes, the quality of light can change from minute to minute.

[@PG-xr4uh]

I really enjoyed your video, and your calming way of speaking. Thank you!🙂

[@hansdegroot8549]

The name of your RUclips Channel popped up today on the screen of my smartphone. One video even more interesting than the other. I think we have much in common (age, weight) But I ride on an old mountain bike (90% on roads, 10% "off-road")
and I ride on the right side of the street.
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experiences. You have a new subscriber.
Greetings from Slovakia . Hans de Groot

[@jollygoodvelo]

Thanks Hans.

[@jimwilliams2239]

Another very interesting video. I don't think I have the patience, or skill, to make my own videos, so I'm happy to leave that to professionals like you. However, what I'd really like is a small camera that I can use to record incidents - like those Dash cams you can get for cars. I've had a few near misses with cars and it would be useful to have. I don't suppose anybody can make any suggestions? The battery life on a GoPro doesn't seem long enough, and I wouldn't need all the features - 720p would be more than enough. Thanks.

[@jollygoodvelo]

Hi Jim, as I say, filming your rides can be a bit time consuming. I’ve heard that the Garmin VIRB has excellent battery life so that may be an option for a safety camera. It may also have a rolling record so you don’t end up shooting hours of footage.

[@Chokkan]

Here's to all future two-wheeled Spielbergs. I made a couple of videos on my bike years ago, and am about to start again on my new bike. I'd love to see more bike vloggers like yourself.

[@dylanmaclean7485]

Just a small intro to what it takes for you to produce great content..... thank you and well done,

[@jollygoodvelo]

Thanks Dylan.

[@newlifestartsnow4444]

Pleased make more of these videos on filming!

[@jollygoodvelo]

I’ll see what I can do.

[@Paul-jw3rr]

Thanks. I've been looking forward to a video about video.

[@jollygoodvelo]

Glad to help.

[@mathanprasath_krishnasamy]

Nice one. Very useful. Thanks

[@celmonby]

Thank you for sharing these tips..

[@jollygoodvelo]

Thank you for watching.

[@ShanonSinn]

This was really helpful! Do you LEONARD or ANYONE else have camera recommendations for filming urban night bike rides? Some areas are low light while others are pretty dark, but I would like to have one video of my ride, not switching between cameras and settings.

[@jollygoodvelo]

You are going to struggle at night with any camera, even GoPros. The tip I would give is whatever camera you use, pay attention to your colour balance. It goes very orange at night.

[@ShanonSinn]

@@jollygoodvelo Thank you very much! I'm looking forward to experimenting with this and will keep an eye on the colour balance.

[@pavlosioannides9316]

Thanks for the valuable information!

[@TheBikerCuteChannel]

Thank for the tips mate. So helpfull.

[@fourlapfever]

like your self I looked around the market place and found the go-pro far too expensive with some unpositive reviews as well...plenty of alternative cheap copies abound but what one do you buy? went to amazon and found the (bopower) version with lots of good reviews...60pound was sent and it was mine a week later!..after many unsuccessful mounting failures I sent again to amazon for extra mounts and found that a chest harness was perfect for me when the kit arrived....don't have any problems with breathing etc plus the shots are great! I found having the camera on the handlebars etc caused a terrible motion problem for the camera which the harness smoothed out immediately....please keep up the good work and advice your giving out....

[@jollygoodvelo]

+fourlapfever Yes, the GoPro is expensive. Most people don’t need something that high end. Some of the budget action camera do an excellent job at a fraction of the price.

[@umar_manga]

Thanks a lot for the information its very much helpful

[@jollygoodvelo]

Glad to help.

[@2Bikes4Adventure]

The selfie-stick “spike” is a great idea!

[@jollygoodvelo]

Its not a bad solution.

[@rati_108]

Great, nice video, really helpful. ThanX

[@jmjavs5740]

Yes I cannot afford a gopro but I just got an akaso v50x for $40 bnew. I have started cycling since few months ago and always wished I had a camera to film those places I go to.

[@MeLtriXTV]

Nice video im a bikers here in south korea i always vlog our ride using cp w/gimbal but im planing to buy a go pro

[@hazemmohamed4291]

Thanks for everything you do my dear, Moreover would you please send me the link of your video about editing films please .

[@jollygoodvelo]

Glad you are enjoying the channel. Unfortunately, I haven’t posted it yet!

[@haydenkimwalker9001]

I have a gopro hero 3 or 4 with no built in stabilization and I do mountain biking. I don’t want to spend the money on a fancy rig for only making a few videos every mow and then. Do you have any tips on vibration and shakiness?

[@jollygoodvelo]

Hayden Kimwalker Maybe invest in a chest mount. That will absorb most of the vibrations

[@yomontoenrd5835]

Thank you for the video.

[@ChrisCoolski]

🧁 sweet love it... Keep riding

[@TeKeyaKrystal]

helpful tips for shooting ! .. when I get my footage , I'll be back to watch the editing tips video

[@jollygoodvelo]

You might have to wait until I make that film.

[@IanHorne1967]

Hi buddy, came across your channel a couple of weeks ago and really enjoying your content. You mentioned that you were going to do a video on editing your footage but I can't find it, could you please let me have a link to it? Many thanks, Ian

[@jollygoodvelo]

I haven’t made that vlog yet! Glad you are enjoying the channel. I’m about to update this vlog with one about how I am filming my vlogs now.

[@GezenYusuf]

thanks for tips.. 😎👋

[@StaffordshireTravelAdventures]

those links in description dont work

[@jollygoodvelo]

This video is four years old. Amazon have probably stopped selling those items. Thanks for letting me know, though.

[@JohnSmith-uu3gg]

Good one as always.

[@jollygoodvelo]

Thanks

[@MarkFrostCycling]

Great tips Leonard 👍🏻😊

[@jollygoodvelo]

Thanks Mark.

[@johngoold1218]

Nice vid and good info.

[@jollygoodvelo]

Thanks John. Glad you liked it.

[@NabilNashar]

That was super helpful

[@jollygoodvelo]

Glad you found it useful.

[@zyghom]

imagine Leo, I am now in your historical videos - yes, invested in camera ;-)
let's see how it goes

[@timf6864]

Do you suggest a remote for the GoPro?

[@jollygoodvelo]

I would only suggest one if you have your camera placed in an inaccessible place. I have mine on the handlebars and in my jersey pocket so switching it on and off is very easy.

[@steaks652]

Crashed today Len, would have been comedy gold. ! Tell your viewers the perils of wet leaves when turning.

[@jollygoodvelo]

Ouch. Hope you are ok.

[@steaks652]

@@jollygoodvelo , grazed knee and injured pride. Love your channel, relate to go pro weight on helmet, never occurred to me to fit anywhere else, may give it a try. Thanks Len, be safe.

[@rhobi-jb9um]

I think filming my rides would diminish their significance. I have no desire to use a GoPro or record my rides on Strava. I remember what I did in my little grey brain.

[@jollygoodvelo]

I actually enjoy it.

[@jimmyjohnstone7258]

I would not do slo motion shots of myself. Too much wobbling flesh. I have a GoPro hero 4 Black but never used it. Good to see what you do.

[@jollygoodvelo]

Sadly slow mo is sometimes very unflattering. I use the really slow slow mo so at least the flesh doesn’t wobble quite so quick. Shame you haven’t used your GoPro. It’s a fantastic camera.

[@saarinma]

Morning!
How do you do the third person shots from front where the distance seemes to bee a couple of meters?
Thanks!

[@jollygoodvelo]

I attach the GoPro to seat rail on another bike and then ride behind it!

[@fonzrodriguez3883]

Playback speed = 1.25
you're welcome
Great tips though

[@jollygoodvelo]

If you want someone that speaks faster, perhaps you would be better off watching one of these teenage girls do a make up tutorial.

[@garthly]

I thought it just happened by magic.

[@jollygoodvelo]

More like the Devil’s work. ;-)