Those are not cycling terms, or the names of mountain bike components – they are a whole new set of nerdy things you *have* to learn about if you are going to try and make videos for YouTube.
*Disclaimer – You don’t have to learn about these things at all. I just like to and there are times when understanding these and MANY other things can improve your videos
Like some people might sketch, paint model planes or read books, editing videos is just a hobby for me. Like taking pictures – its just an extension of my biking hobby. If I can share it with people or relive a fun day out with some mates then that a bonus.
This might sound like I don’t care if anyone watches my videos – I do, but it doesn’t really matter.
However, making videos for Youtube is not easy. Strapping a GoPro to our chest/helmet and riding down a trail looks pretty dull unless you are riding like Sam Hill, Danny Hart, Rachel Atherton etc.. Filming jumps looks easy unless you are riding massive Rampage sized drops and gaps.
So in order to make your ordinary average riding, watchable to have to spice it up with something. I try to have some fun, don’t take myself too seriously and lately I’ve been trying to make the videos look a whole lot better.
Your GoPro is a pretty powerful tool with a lot of the functionality of bigger more professional cameras. But in order to get the best from them you need to understand more than just is it pointing in the right direction.
Putting your camera on AUTO will mostly get you OK results and allow you to relive a day out or a ride of some sort. But to make the image clearer, brighter, sharper etc you need to understand framerates, light temperature, ISO settings.
But I’m not going to try and explain that – go and watch, listen and learn from Ryan (aka The Loam Ranger) over on his YouTube – link below…
Disclaimer 2 – I still have soooo much to learn by the way so I am not suggesting my videos are setting some sort of standard that you should aspire to. But if you do think they are any good – thats great and Thanks!
TimFromWales 