J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Bonfire

Anyone knowhow to get it, preferably on TV?

Any other ski programs around.

I can get a European Eurosport channel on satellite (not Sky) lots of ski programs but all they ever show is ski jumping and some Biathlon

I have Virgin but just the basics as I never seem to watch TV

So what is this ESF's protectionist court action?

Neilsons used to do that, the reps used to say that they are going skiing anyone can come along, but that was three or four years ago, don't know if has changed.

Love your video, it is not the music that bothers me it is the fact it takes away the atmosphere without the sound, it os like getting half the story.

I too think the video is great, shame about the music though!

Only watched half of it so far, some fab videography but why do these people think it is clever to overlay such films with crap music that takes away the atmosphere and mood of the event

Was the Spittal Hotel not closed anyway?

I have given up on Scotland, it takes nine hours to get their and often the roads and/or ski lifts are shut due to wind

msej449 wrote:I had a Contour, which was stolen and I'm also thinking about a replacement. I do have to say that the GoPro seems to produce relatively higher quality videos than the Contour, but as I had a cheaper model, this may be an unfair comparison. I attached it via my goggle strap and this worked well for me. I also liked the simple, big slider on/off switch and 'beep' confirmation, plus laser leveller. All this made it very easy to use. Latterly, I also started to take the Contour off my goggles and hand-hold it, so that I could pan and reduce wobble, which seemed to produce better results, and you can pan sideways as you ski (try that with anything helmet-mounted!):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_d-LgkoDmA

I also have a Canon EoD 5D Mk III with a carrying handle

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Opteka-Professional-Camcorder-Stabilizing-Handle/dp/B003PBB4ME/ref=pd_cp_p_0/178-0443784-1989309

which I've used for ski videos. This solution is in a different league entirely, but of course, you're talking about £4K of camera and lens. And it's both heavy and having a fall could be expensive! But it produces great results (sorry, I don't have a moving video on YouTube):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rzc5QF7Syug

If you're taking your DSLR/videocam anyway, then it might be worth trying this out, as the Opteka grip handle is not a hugely expensive item at £38.

All-in-all 'though, I have to say that these lightweight cameras, while great, only go so far. To do a really great video of that's a cut above the rest, I think you'd have to have to use a tripod for fixed shooting, and a sophisticated self-levelling carrier for moving pictures. And use a high-end DSLR or videocam. You'd still use the smaller cams, but not for everything.

Last season in Verbier saw trials of drone-based videos to cover the Freeride competition (go to 3:25)

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1o39py_freeride-ession-with-de-le-rue-brothers-filmed-by-a-drone-snowboard_sport

I also have a Parrot AR2.0 drone myself, which takes 1080HD, but the one in this film is a 'professional' heavyweight machine capable of carrying a DSLR. I had been thinking of taking my drone out next season, but I'm very nervous about any problems arising from collisions with people. I think it won't be long before you see 'hobby' drones appearing and I'm not sure that I'd welcome this (even 'though I use one myself). There are also problem with controlling hobby drones at higher altitudes, as they can lack the power needed for stability in the thinner air and they tend to only use WiFi, which has an effective 50M distance (the guys in the video obviously have a much more powerful transceiver setup).

Your videos are very good, the quality seems fine.

I took out my Rollei out on my bike for the first time weekend, the quality is good although mounting it can be a problem as it does not have a screen or wifi connectivity. Also yet to figure out how to mount it when not wearing a helmet.

As for DSLRs, I bought my Nikon DSLR from Currys two years ago and lives on top of the wardrobe virtually unused, far to heavy and bulky even though it does take great photos; when its batteries are charged.

As for drones, did Merseyside Police not get fined for using one without a license a year or two back, probably a useless bit of info but thought i share it

Well I bought a Rollei HD, not having second thoughts.

Ski Sunday Extra Started by User in Ski Chatter, 3 Replies
Anyone knowhow to get it, preferably on TV? Any other ski programs around. I can get a European Eurosport channel on satellite (not Sky) lots of ski programs but all they ever show is ski jumping and some Biathlon I have Virgin but just the basics as I never seem to watch TV

Which resorts/companies have ski guiding, or group ski-ing (not lessons) Started by User in Ski Chatter, 17 Replies
So what is this ESF's protectionist court action? Neilsons used to do that, the reps used to say that they are going skiing anyone can come along, but that was three or four years ago, don't know if has changed.

A bit of footage from last season. Started by User in Ski Chatter, 7 Replies
Love your video, it is not the music that bothers me it is the fact it takes away the atmosphere without the sound, it os like getting half the story.

Coffee Time TV - Perspective (a UK Freeski Film) Started by User in Ski Chatter, 1 Reply
Only watched half of it so far, some fab videography but why do these people think it is clever to overlay such films with crap music that takes away the atmosphere and mood of the event

can anyone recommend going to Scotland for a weekend of family skiing and boarding? Started by User in Ski Chatter, 16 Replies
Was the Spittal Hotel not closed anyway? I have given up on Scotland, it takes nine hours to get their and often the roads and/or ski lifts are shut due to wind

Cam Started by User in Ski Chatter, 14 Replies
Well I bought a Rollei HD, not having second thoughts.

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