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Go Pro Camera Angle Question
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Just picked up a Go Pro 2 and the accessory kit with the head attachment, chest, pole, etc. I am going to start filming this summer some mountain biking, and this winter obviously on the slopes.
What is the best angle for getting a POV shot that includes the skis but can also see where you are going down hill? Is it the helmet mount or the chest mount?
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Both are fine but if you want to see your skis a little more use the chest mount. Plus the chest mount feels a lot better and doesnt weigh your head down.
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personally helmet, however there are ppl who manage to get awesome chest shots, helmet works better for me ..
to get the angle right, use a mirror to see where it's looking at, just eyeball it, then make some shots and review em, if its your first gopro you'll need to get a feel for it by trial and error :)
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For skiing: chest mount > head mount
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i think chest mount is way better, you can see everything and it's a lot more stable cos it moves around a lot when its on your head, for obvious reasons.
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I haven't used mine for biking but I think going with a helmet mount for that would work well.
For skiing I highly recommend using the chest mount. It gets a more realistic shot and, in my experience, a smoother shot. The helmet mount makes the shots so tall.
But play around with each to find your preference.
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