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Nitehawke50 · 05-08-2011, 09:33 AM

TAZ,
those are some great photos that you took.

Thanks

anglwngss · 05-08-2011, 10:47 AM

nice pics Taz, How'd you do the backgrounds?

T/A Taz · 05-08-2011, 05:28 PM

Thanks for the kudos

For these shots I wanted to enhanced the backgrounds in order to bring out more of sunset colors which also tweaked the color of the upper windows. What I do is after the adjustments are made to the overall image, I make a duplicate layer and this one gets the saturation control cranked up. Next, I erase all but the sky which allows the original image to bleed through. It's more time consuming than difficult.

UnknownWarrior · 05-08-2011, 09:29 PM

video from my car, i edited the video so if it sucks im sorry lol

wullger · 05-08-2011, 09:56 PM

Nice pics, Taz!

Lumix · 05-09-2011, 12:08 AM

Nice job Unknown.
Excellent video!

Tachyon · 05-09-2011, 12:51 PM

What was your max speed? I ran earlier in the day, was going to meet you guys but life gets in the way sometimes, and was disappointed in the speed we were allowed by the pace trucks in our midst.

caverman · 05-09-2011, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tachyon

What was your max speed? I ran earlier in the day, was going to meet you guys but life gets in the way sometimes, and was disappointed in the speed we were allowed by the pace trucks in our midst.

I got up to about 90 mph once or twice but I would say 77-80 mph most of the time.

After running I heard the pace car set the speed to not exceed 80 mph. I had to wait till I was coming up on a stretch, slow down, and then hammer it back up to speed.

SUX2BU · 05-09-2011, 04:00 PM

What is everyone using for video? Go pro? How do you like the video/audio quality? I'm looking to get something to stick on my car for stuff like this. I last minute jimmy rigged my phone in my car. I had changed my exposure on my phone and forgot to change it back so the video isn't all that great.

Quote:

Originally Posted by caverman

Nope....same question I had. Different group of guys. I don't think we pay until we get there so it's not too late. Just add your name on the list.

A handfull of us are going to meet up in Southlake this Saturday around 6:30 if you want to come out and meet some of us. I would love to see a convertible in person plus I've seen some of your build/mod threads and would like to check out your car.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=140915

Looked for you in the car show but didn't find you. I think I saw you when you were about to start running the track. Maybe next time.

UnknownWarrior · 05-09-2011, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUX2BU

What is everyone using for video? Go pro? How do you like the video/audio quality? I'm looking to get something to stick on my car for stuff like this. I last minute jimmy rigged my phone in my car. I had changed my exposure on my phone and forgot to change it back so the video isn't all that great.

Looked for you in the car show but didn't find you. I think I saw you when you were about to start running the track. Maybe next time.

he showed up after the car show, im using a gopro hero hd, im having issues with the audio

caverman · 05-09-2011, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUX2BU

What is everyone using for video? Go pro? How do you like the video/audio quality? I'm looking to get something to stick on my car for stuff like this. I last minute jimmy rigged my phone in my car. I had changed my exposure on my phone and forgot to change it back so the video isn't all that great.

I just bought these two items and used it for the first time at TMS.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00403MGKK
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002K8Q0EU

I ended up using my regular camcorder mounted on the mount listed above. I then had my wife hold onto the handheld camera in the front seat. Both came out reasonable. No noise issues because it was inside (other than everything you say is on the video...

). Video quality seems to be just fine, it's just a matter of me using the cameras and mounts correctly now.

I think the big thing is to get that mount. Then you can mount a regular camcorder inside the car. Camcorders are getting pretty small now. I'm probably going to buy a second mount so I can use the two cameras inside the car. One I'm going to try to put on the passenger side window so I can get a view out over the dash and one in the very back window so I can catch me driving from the inside.

I also replaced the batteries in the remote controls so I should be able to turn them on/off easier next time........

05-08-2011, 10:47 AM	#114
anglwngss Texas Camaros Drives: 2011 Synergy Green 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Venus, Tx Posts: 1,681	nice pics Taz, How'd you do the backgrounds? __________________

05-08-2011, 05:28 PM	#115
T/A Taz Drives: was 2010 SS/RS Cyber Gray Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canyon Lake, TX Posts: 206	Thanks for the kudos For these shots I wanted to enhanced the backgrounds in order to bring out more of sunset colors which also tweaked the color of the upper windows. What I do is after the adjustments are made to the overall image, I make a duplicate layer and this one gets the saturation control cranked up. Next, I erase all but the sky which allows the original image to bleed through. It's more time consuming than difficult. __________________ Taz Car Journal - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57908 The evil global oligarchy can Suck my tailpipe and Kiss my SS

05-08-2011, 09:29 PM	#116
UnknownWarrior GM Employee Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 814	video from my car, i edited the video so if it sucks im sorry lol __________________ 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Doug Thorley LT's, SNL V.X Cam/Tune, ADM Cold Air Intake, GMPP Exhaust

05-08-2011, 09:56 PM	#117
wullger Supercharged Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 1,576 View My Garage	Nice pics, Taz! __________________ 2SS/RS IBM A6, White Rallies Ordered: 4/30/09 Delivered: 8/18/09 Appearance Mods: Heritage Grille, ZL1 Replica Wheels Performance Mods: Flowmaster ARH Cat-Back Exhaust, ADM CAI, ADM L99-LS3 Conversion, ADM LSA Supercharger Kit, Lingenfelter GT9 Cam, Stainless Power Headers, Detroit Speed Sway Bars, ZL1 Fuel Pump 581 rwhp/535 lb/ft tq

05-09-2011, 12:51 PM	#119
Tachyon Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS - Hyper Blue Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: North Texas Posts: 69	What was your max speed? I ran earlier in the day, was going to meet you guys but life gets in the way sometimes, and was disappointed in the speed we were allowed by the pace trucks in our midst. __________________ 2016 2SS M6 Hyper Blue - "TARDISS" 2011 2SS/RS A6 Black - "Tachyon" - Retired 2016 Also in the fleet: 2015 BMW K1600GTL - "Serenity" 2009 Piaggio MP3 - "Demoni" 2009 Kymco Xciting 500r - "MFS" 2003 Chevy Silverado 2500HD - "BiRT"

05-08-2011, 09:33 AM	#113
Nitehawke50 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS: Sold! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 141 View My Garage	TAZ, those are some great photos that you took. Thanks

05-09-2011, 12:08 AM	#118
Lumix Drives: 2015 1LT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 581	Nice job Unknown. Excellent video!

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