Something simple.

[Kat Floyd]

This is my first test with my Gopro4 Black, just driving around the neighborhood a little. This is unedited and raw from the camera.

Im looking for criticism on both the video and my riding. Im still very much a new rider and would take any pointers I can get.

Thanks guys!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIBTk93fGZU

[Purplehaze]

Good to see you rolling.

I would see about adjusting the GoPro more skyward, I find that most motovloggers don't try to put the focal point of their recordings in the center of the screen (The road, what's down it/events that are happening the vlogger is looking at, especially when shaky from being on foot.) and it not only makes for awkward viewing but also editing if you are trying to get the viewer's focus to a certain part of the screen.

[Kat Floyd]

Thanks for the input.
Im almost "on the road" and I couldnt be happier.
For those that dont know, I dont have my license yet. This is why im only driving on my neighborhoods private owned roads. People can ride anything on these streets because we own them, not the county.

Im going for my motorcycle safety course very soon so im getting on more and more practice when I can. Im going to ace this!

Oh sorry for the side track but on the test and all is there any techniques I should focus more on?

[i3notsr]

Try a center mount for the GoPro, I see a lot of people doing that and It look pretty clean. Personally I like the side of the helmet view but if it were me I would angle the camera up just a little bit. You can also mess with how far forward or back on the side of the helmet to change field of view.

Everyone has issues with their own thing on the safety course. I know for me it was u-turns, but everyone is different. Just keep practicing and you should nail it.

just as an example this is the angle I found works best for my application. However I think that the center mount is the most popular for GoPro use.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZRWm11KdM8

[ZookRick]

Well, no stop signs or speed limits, traffic, did you ever even come to a stop?
MUCH different out in a public road.

[Kat Floyd]

Well, no stop signs or speed limits, traffic, did you ever even come to a stop?
MUCH different out in a public road.

Did you not watch the video?
I had to stop when I turned at the fork in the road at the end of my road. Its not a stop sign but its a stop non the less.
I can only do so much in my small neighborhood on the bike until I get the tags/license. Im not really into the whole illegal thing...

[maniac1886]

I don't know what the test is like I'm Florida but in Michigan its a pretty tight course. Turning and maneuvering faster than 15 mph won't prepare you much other than learning how the bike feels and getting comfortable with the controls. You may want to look at a YouTube video for the course and get your bike in a parking lot and practice low speed maneuvers if you REALLY want to be prepared.

I found a copy of the measurements of the course n mapped it out with a tape measure and sidewalk chalk and me n a couple buddies spent an hour shooting the shit n running the maneuvers. It helped a lot. I just got my motorcycle endorsememt this summer. I've been riding for like 4 years and my first run through my drawn out course was a bit tricky. Just my .02

As for the video, I kind of prefer the verticle mount too, but when editing the raw video its kind of cool to have camera angles change throughout the video by switching between the two mounting systems. On longer videos it can break up the monotony of just the single angle or perspective.

[DOCTORNITRO]

K c c o

[shpielers]

^
+1.

[maniac1886]

what does kcco mean?

[Kat Floyd]

CHIVE ON GUYS!
I figured there would be some Chivers on the boards. Me and my wife are Chivers through and through!

[shpielers]

what does kcco mean?

Keep
Calm
Chive
On

Http://www.thechive.com

[92xjunker]

For some reason I have a craving for melons........