DPS Kayak Fishing Blog
Gettin good with GoPro
by Chris Erby of Delaware Paddlesports
There are many types of video cameras out
there to choose from but one camera that stands out above the rest is the GoPro
camera. Reason? They are waterproof as long as you keep them inside there
protective casing, they capture a very wide angle in which helps you to get the
good shots in high definition and the accessories to place this camera in
many locations on you and your kayak. With a downloadable editing software and
the capabilities of using Bluetooth this camera is hard to beat. Many out there
want the capabilities of filming their fishing expeditions and Delaware
Paddlesports is here to help.
The best way to get some great shots is having
two cameras on board. You can use the clipping method and switch back and forth
from different angles to make your film more engaging but you can get some really
cool footage by having one camera as well. Here are some great little
techniques you can use to help you. With these techniques and a little
practice you will be on your way.
One
camera at a time- Learning the basics from one camera is the way to go. When
you understand the basics you can then migrate to adding another camera to get
another angle for your film. Starting out the best method is either the hat
mount or the chest mount GoPro adapter. The head mount will give great video
captions but be aware every time you go to record your catch don't look around
at other things. Remember your recording. Keep your camera focused on your
hook set and the fish jumping out of the water. It makes great video but
looking around during your recording doesn't give time for your viewer to
become engaged on what's really happening your state record fish! GoPro
also has the chest mount, which keeps the focus forward during you recording
with a lot less movement. Your capabilities on recording both of these ways are
huge. Out of both the head mount adapter is going to give you a much
broader recording angle but be aware of your movements.Storyboarding- Storyboarding
absolutely will have them intrigued about your video. The reason is because so
many want to do the same thing and capture their own moments on the water.
Another reason is many use the video as an educational tool about where to go,
what to use in the way of lures and the spots that produce fish. Storyborading
happens when you start out videoing the very beginning of your journey. Be
creative and think about what you want to do. When I first started out in
filming I new in order to learn I had to practice to make it
engaging so, I dedicated many hours to just going out filming fishing
tournaments and interviewing. It was all free stuff but the knowledge gained
was enormous. Once I got the hang of storyboarding I was up and rolling the
film. I would sit down with a notebook and draw boxes with stick people lol.
Funny stuff but it worked. I wanted to make sure I got the beginning to the end
and to do that was to break it down. The boxes represented film blocks and the
stick figures would give me an idea as to whom I wanted in the clip for my
story. For instance the first box would be scenery and then the next box would
be two stick figures. Setting the scene was to pan from a boat dock or a boat
ramp to the people I was interviewing. In the box with stick figures I would
place a comment below the box with specific questions I wanted to ask like good
morning "John Doe" what do you think is going to work for you this
morning? There is some important info for you right in that sentence to show
you what storyboarding is about. I have set the scene for you and in your mind
you have already placed yourself in the beginning by "good morning"
and by "what do you think is going to work for you?" You have to
create a beginning, a middle and an end.What
did he say?- Audio is just as important. With GoPro and the camera being in a
waterproof case audio quality is just not there. If you plan to interview
someone about there catch or what they are using take the camera out of it's
housing. This will give you better audio and make sure the location you’re
recording at is quiet. Even wind can give you issues. Time
is key- I know I know you want to get all of the vid you can and publish
to the world! You spend hours getting your film just right and bam you get
like 20 views for all of your hard work. Trust me I have been there. Your
friends that know you will be there for you especially the ones that are in
your very film but you really would like to get your video out there. We live
in a fast paced world and that's the reason McDonalds now says billions
sold.... Keep it short and sweet. I know you want to get everyone in the vid but
it's hard to condense and will make your edit time and upload time from a three-hour
edit to a 10 hour real quick. Use this method. Get three fish. Capture the
hook set, the splash, and you with your fish. Three of those are all you
need. Condense, condense, and condense. You will want your film
to be from 2min - 5 min max because in our fast paced world folks
will be more engaged in a short film. When looking for a host I recommend
as well as many others YouTube. YouTube will give you a place to keep your treasured
moments that people can come to see your work. Another big recommend is
Facebook. Facebook has really made a huge impact with your video work playing
automatically on your timeline. People will be able to see a visual sneak peak
into your work and you just may get a click on it or even get a viral share of
your state record fish. You never know. Software-
GoPro comes with a downloadable software to do general edits. It's good stuff
when starting out. GoPro software will allow you to upload your video and
then you can condense the good video shots, which can save you a
lot of time and space on your computer. You will probably migrate to other
editing software down the road that will give more capabilities.
The
above will help you along the way. Start out small, don't get frustrated and be
patient. Putting together a film and editing is an art. Once you learn the
basics you will be well on your way. At Delaware Paddlesports we carry GoPro
and it's line of accessories. Feel free to stop by and check out the latest
products or stop by our website at www.delawarepaddlesports.com
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