TOL's "Flip" Test Video

Rick6a · #1 09-07-2009, 01:55 PM

First attempt at making a video using a small inexpensive HD camcorder called the "Flip." About the size of a pack of cigarettes, the "Flip" has a two hour HD capacity and costs less than $200. Not bad. I used TinyPic to host but it took the site nearly 2 hours to upload and process the 5 minute video. After all that, for some reason TinyPic clipped the last few seconds off. Oh well.

http://tinypic.com/r/20755wm/3

Uploaded video to uTube. The site captured the entire footage:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pV99wQqyb8g

Bullseye · #2 09-07-2009, 02:13 PM

Rick,

Great video.

I especially like the audio commentary right after you overfly the camera for your first landing (just before the middle of the video). Listen closely.

Beautiful airplane.

GrayHawk · #3 09-07-2009, 02:20 PM

My kind of flying video, just flying and native or natural audio. No rock music blaring out at you.

Thanks for the video.

Rick6a · #4 09-07-2009, 02:28 PM

My wife Linda was trying to film while at the same time restraining our beloved beagle "Bubba" straining on his leash. It wasn't easy. Next time, we'll leave him at home.

Hey, the sound quality isn't bad for a cheapie camcorder.

Jamie Aust · #5 09-07-2009, 03:27 PM

Thanks for posting that Rick. I do request a high speed fly-bye....

LifeofReiley · #6 09-07-2009, 03:39 PM

For the price you sure can't beat the quality!!! Nice video...

bruceh · #7 09-08-2009, 10:06 AM

Sort of on topic, but some good background on the Flip in the latest Wired Magazine.
http://www.wired.com/gadgets/miscell...urrentPage=all

They also talk about the Predator remotely piloted aircraft as another example of good enough tech.

Nice video by the way!

master pilot · #8 09-08-2009, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick6a

First attempt at making a video using a small inexpensive HD camcorder called the "Flip." About the size of a pack of cigarettes, the "Flip" has a two hour HD capacity and costs less than $200. Not bad. I used TinyPic to host but it took the site nearly 2 hours to upload and process the 5 minute video. After all that, for some reason TinyPic clipped the last few seconds off. Oh well.

http://tinypic.com/r/20755wm/3

Obviously you were using a tripod as I find it hard to hold the small camera steady by hand? I have one too and really like it.

SmittysRV · #9 09-08-2009, 03:16 PM

Okay, that's it. I gotta' go home and pound some more rivets. Great motivator flick!!

Rick6a · #10 09-08-2009, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by master pilot

Obviously you were using a tripod as I find it hard to hold the small camera steady.....

Obviously. A tripod is mandatory. The 'Flip' is so small and light that holding it steady is practically impossible for most folks to achieve. In addition, I tried to shoot some footage inside the airplane.....I wanted to graphically document how easy it really is to slow down a fixed pitch equipped RV. A fellow pilot held the camcorder while I went through the sequence but the results were so jerky as to be totally useless. In addition, the ambient noise level was so loud it required me to shout to be barely heard and even then the result was nearly inaudible. To add music, the 'Flip' requires the MP3 format. I'm not much into music, been done to death in most videos but I see why people use it in their in-flight videos. The noise level in the cockpit would be irritating to anybody after just a few seconds. Eventually, I'd like to replace a music track with my own voice-over narration but that is beyond what I know how to do at the moment.