Good places to mount GoPros for wheeling?
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Good places to mount GoPros for wheeling?
Hey guys, I started to do some off-roading in my 08 F-250, and I have 3 GoPros I'm looking to mount. I have one Hero 4 Black that I record in 1080P90FPS and 2 GoPro Heros that I do 1080P60FPS. I generally mount the Hero 4 on my front bumper with the jaws clamp but I have no idea where to mount the other 2. Ideas?
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I've never used Go-Pros, but I have some thoughts from watching off-roading videos on-line. By the way, if you haven't yet you should do that too to help form your own opinions about what locations make for good videos.
On the dash is common, but I don't like the videos very well. The hood takes up too much of the picture, and the audio is mostly the people (and their radio) rather than hearing the truck work.
Above the windshield is better, but still shows a lot of hood.
On the mirror mounts, showing a tire (front or rear) can be fun. It's not what I'd want for an entire video, but with multiple cameras it can provide some good variety. Actually seeing the tires work an obstacle is good.
Underneath, showing the tires work from that angle is another view that can be good in smaller doses.
On the rear bumper of the truck in front of you is another option. Actually my favorite videos tend to be the ones that were hand-held, showing the truck work from outside (usually but not always from a front quarter view). Mounted on the truck ahead is a way to get closer to that without tying up someone as the cameraman.
On the dash is common, but I don't like the videos very well. The hood takes up too much of the picture, and the audio is mostly the people (and their radio) rather than hearing the truck work.
Above the windshield is better, but still shows a lot of hood.
On the mirror mounts, showing a tire (front or rear) can be fun. It's not what I'd want for an entire video, but with multiple cameras it can provide some good variety. Actually seeing the tires work an obstacle is good.
Underneath, showing the tires work from that angle is another view that can be good in smaller doses.
On the rear bumper of the truck in front of you is another option. Actually my favorite videos tend to be the ones that were hand-held, showing the truck work from outside (usually but not always from a front quarter view). Mounted on the truck ahead is a way to get closer to that without tying up someone as the cameraman.
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