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Our village has been silent on a Sunday morning for ages from the church bells because they have been away being refurbished. I decided to pop down when they were being installed and filmed some of work involved. I don't think that I will ever see it happen again ! I also had a quick look at them being tested afterwards on a practice evening.
https://youtu.be/zl6rI3lwKrI
ericlnz wrote:Gordon - they didn't appear to use many nails?
Albert - that's brilliant. Are UK pubs like that now?
Eric, they use screws with a battery driver ! also (unfortunately) all the pubs in my area are, and some charge ridiculous prices for beer and wine !
I wasn't intending to make any videos at the moment, however I ordered a new shed to be delivered and assembled and I had an idea just as they turned up. I missed them assembling the base as I was grabbing the GoPro and a tripod. Time from start to finish was under two hours by these two Romanian guys that are working for a firm called Skinners Sheds. All Sue and I have to do now is paint it green ! https://youtu.be/LzDGOBq-q24
Pioneer wrote: Have always taken a video camera with me starting with a lumpy VHS camera (Dixons early 80's) that sat on my shoulder.
I think that I have used most of the methods of film making starting with a clockwork 8mm cine camera that I bought in a junk shop when I was at school in the 50s, the picture is of me in the 80s with one of my first VHS camcorders.
Talking about camera's etc, what do other people use ? I still use a Sony AX53 and an AX700 and a GoPro for my videos of bands in Spain, but my go to one when just going for a walk is the 53 as it has amazing stability, and I would think is the best camcorder to use without a seperate gimbal. However the 700 is a far superior camera regarding fully adjustable and has a bigger sensor, but is heavier and larger. I have yet to make a decent film with my drone but as it is very small with brilliant quality video I can see it being used in my music videos in the near future.
Albert Ross wrote:Surrey's Wisley Garden, was truly spectacular this time of the year, with its tulips in particular taking pride of place along the Jellicoe Canal.
Wow you did happen to go on a day with perfect weather ! We have been there before and like you " I filled my boots" with footage as well ! Perfect light for the colours and a well put together video thank you. One other thing, I bet that you was the only person there using a camcorder ?
ericlnz wrote:Gordon - Do UK Drone Regulations allow you to fly over other people's properties? I'm curious as I'm sure it's not allowed here for security reasons. An easy way for criminals to "case out" your backyard.
Hi, I know exactly what you mean and I am aware of what I can and cannot do in the UK but every country is different. It really depends on people reporting you, Spain is more strict and you need a licence to fly them, and as my house in the UK is on Gatwick approach I am limited to how high I can fly it, also my drone that is satellite controlled has maps that show where I can and cannot fly it.
While drone pilots do not need permission to fly over your property, they must respect privacy rights. If a drone is used to invade privacy, such as capturing images of individuals without consent, legal action may be pursued under privacy laws. Homeowners can report violations to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) or seek legal remedies if they feel their privacy is being infringed upon.
In summary, while flying drones over houses is legal in the UK, it comes with strict regulations designed to protect public safety and privacy. Adhering to these rules allows drone operators to enjoy their hobby or profession without infringing on the rights of others.
Alfred wrote:Sixty odd years ago you probably never dared to dream that you would be capturing movie footage with a remote-controlled flying camera!
GStree wrote:I haven't been making any videos for ages but have been playing about and learning to use the drone. Sue and I often do this walk from our place up to the churchyard where both of my parents are buried and it is certainly quicker with the drone than by foot ! I am still amazed at the quality as it is in 1080p because I am editing it in MoviePlus, although the drone does 4k. Sorry to bore you boys.
Not boring at all, Gordon! As always, thanks for sharing.
Thanks Alfred, what is more amazing is how much money we have all spent over those years on film /video/audio/cameras etc gear ! and now it is all redundant !! Even the basic mobile phone can produce better quality pictures/video than most of the equipment that we had (and still have) ! To be quite honest I have thought about getting rid of all my redundant gear that is simply collecting dust in he attic, and I will probably get it all together and take it to a guy that runs a shop near us in the UK and just give it away !
At this moment I am trying to empty my workshop of various tools and car parts collected over the last 60 odd years before we fly off to Spain for a couple of months. I haven't been making any videos for ages but have been playing about and learning to use the drone. Sue and I often do this walk from our place up to the churchyard where both of my parents are buried and it is certainly quicker with the drone than by foot ! I am still amazed at the quality as it is in 1080p because I am editing it in MoviePlus, although the drone does 4k. Sorry to bore you boys. https://youtu.be/ke7PfboCIAU
Albert Ross wrote:Been a bit quite on here for a while so I thought I had better get out and about and do a bit of movie making!!
Last Wednesday the forecast was very good, so we took ourselves back into Kent to visit for the first time a garden, (surprise-surprise), that glories under the name of Great Comp garden - for those of you who know Kent, it's near Sevenoaks. The leaflet proclaims that it's a "Paradise for Garden Lovers, bit of a bold statement you might think, but we loved it. Not a massive garden, but it kept us busy with our cameras for the best part of four hours.
The video is exactly eight minutes long and I hope you enjoy it. WARNING - one scene has Jill on her mobile phone What's Apping away... https://youtu.be/AGlGO-Od0QY
A good little video Albert ! the only problem with places like that is that there is "too much" to take in and film !!!! although you have made a good job on that one, well done !. Personally I have never been up there even though it is very close to us when we are at our UK home, although my wife Sue has. I did like the "Cowboy music"
Alfred wrote:That’s very impressive, Gordon! I like the way you showed off that stability by stopping to admire the view at frequent intervals, and the slow flight for the last minute or two made for a relaxing atmosphere. Almost all of the drone footage that I’ve seen previously has shown constant motion, usually at high speed, so enjoying something less frenetic is a welcome change.
Thank you Alfred, it really is a learning curve for us oldies ! all the time I am worried that I am going to lose it when it physically goes out of sight for me. Of course I can obviously see where it is on the screen and in this particular video I know the layout of the surrounding area. Regarding the slow return to home, the drone automatically gains hight to fly back in a straight line and as it is higher in the sky it just looks like it's going slower. Amoungst the things that I find amazing is the fact that it is so small that it looks like a "toy" and will fold up and fit in my jacket pocket ! OK you still have to carry the controller to fly the thing, but that will also fit in the other pocket ! my phone (that clips onto it) has the app and the screen on it so I can see where it's going. I have odered the alternate controller that has the built in screen that is bigger and much brighter so that I can see the information easier, also it will fly further as it has bigger aerials. I will have to be careful how high I fly it where I live as we are on Gatwick approach as it can fly 4000mts above sea level, saying that I am only legally allowed to fly it 120mts above ground level . There are restrictions built into the software regarding heights for different areas as it is satellite controlled and knows where it is in the world with maps that show on the screen. As I said, it's going to take me a lot of testing and reading to get confident.
tomH wrote:The drone's stability when hovering is astonishing.
Yes it was windy today as well ! For something so small I find it amazing. Although it can film in 4K at 100 fps I only had a lower class 10 card in it and used 1080p. I also used the app on my mobile to fly it.
Well I have been having a good look at the drone and gave it a flight for the first time. This video is nothing special at all but I am amazed that for something so small it can do what it does.
I flew it around and down to the river using and watching it on my phone for about a mile or so away, but as you can't actually see it in the air soon after take off you are at the mercy of technology and the avoidance sensors. I just simply pressed the "return to home" when I got where I wanted and bingo it landed perfectly.
I will do a lot of testing to find out all the amazing things that it is capable off and take it to Spain. It is a DJI mini 4 Pro if you want to look on YouTube to see what others can do with it ? https://youtu.be/o1n0NPDGV1w
Alfred wrote:Benny and Anni-Frid?
It was "Agnetha Fältskog" it was an ABBA party that we went to. In fact Sue was better looking than her (many years ago)
Alfred wrote:GStree wrote:Hi Alfred, The drone is arriving today !! also I have had a good look at the ETA and I don't think that Sue and I need one ?
I had to explain ‘ETA’ the other day when I used it to mean ‘Edited To Add’ in an online communication. The only other meaning I’m aware of is ‘Estimated Time of Arrival’. What ETA have you had a good look at?
GStree wrote:Regarding the tests, I have seen "some" of the results and those seem to be OK. I have 3 more funerals to go to in the next couple of weeks but it won't be mine at the moment !
Good to hear! Apart from your having to attend other people’s funerals, of course.
Alfred I thought you meant The Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) ? it is a new digital pre-travel permission required for non-visa nationals visiting the UK ! It's another piece of nonsense "trying" to stop people getting into the UK !
We are going through one of those times where we are seem to be going to so many funerals that we are keeping the funeral wear hanging up in the bedroom waiting for the next one, maybe we will go dressed like this just to get a reaction from the other mourners at the next one ! we have been to 2 since we came back to Blighty at the beginning of February !
Alfred wrote:GStree wrote:Hi Alfred, The drone is arriving today !! also I have had a good look at the ETA and I don't think that Sue and I need one ?
I had to explain ‘ETA’ the other day when I used it to mean ‘Edited To Add’ in an online communication. The only other meaning I’m aware of is ‘Estimated Time of Arrival’. What ETA have you had a good look at?
GStree wrote:Regarding the tests, I have seen "some" of the results and those seem to be OK. I have 3 more funerals to go to in the next couple of weeks but it won't be mine at the moment !
Good to hear! Apart from your having to attend other people’s funerals, of course.
Alfred I thought you meant The Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is a digital pre-travel permission required for non-visa nationals visiting the UK ! It's another piece of nonsense trying to stop prople getting into the UK !
The drone arrived today and at the moment I am trying to get the controller to comuicate with the drone !
We are going through one of those times where we are seem to be going to so many funerals that we are keeping the funeral wear hanging up in the bedroom waiting for the next one, maybe we will go dressed like this just to get a reaction from the other mourners !!! we have been to 2 since we came back to Blighty.
Alfred wrote:GStree wrote:I am still waiting for the drone to arrive
Have you been given an ETA?
GStree wrote:I am having tests in the hospital at the moment
I hope all goes well.
Hi Alfred, The drone is arriving today !! also I have had a good look at the ETA and I don't think that Sue and I need one ?
Regarding the tests, I have seen "some" of the results and those seem to be OK. I have 3 more funerals to go to in the next couple of weeks but it won't be mine at the moment !
I am still waiting for the drone to arrive, so as it was a nice day for a change I filmed the few flowers in the garden that are in bloom. It's only just over a minute long so we don't have many !
I am having tests in the hospital at the moment so we will be in the UK for a while, and hopefully I will be able to learn how to fly the drone ? I just need a 10 year old to show me the ropes !!!
https://youtu.be/BR360QdWySA
I have used a drone in the past very briefly, however I have now decided to buy a state of the art all singing and dancing model. watch this space !! Can you teach an old dog new tricks ?
ericlnz wrote:Thanks Gordon for explaining the mystery.
Yes I was scratching my head for a few minutes ! The problem is that the more updated computerized gear that I get the less I understand it !!! and I don't know any 6 year olds that could fix it in 30 seconds !
Hi you Boys ! I'm sorry but I deleted the thread very quickly as I had found the trouble before I had any answers !! It was totally me that had caused the fault that I had !!! I went to the Race Repro show in Stoneleigh Park on Friday and walked around filming various cars and people and decided to make a film to show to some of my old mates from back in my car racing days. I made proxy files and strung it all together and was quite satisfied with the results. I then went to export it and after a short time the fault showed up. I tried again with the same result! After checking the memory/ram etc I was thinking that I would have to reset MoviePlus, but I had a sudden thought as I had been using my camcorder filming birds the day before in 4K !!! and yes there was the answer. I do know that X6 will tolerate a very small amount of 4K (about 1.5gb) and will cope with 2.7K straight from my GoPro. Anyway I thought I have taken ages to edit it so I wanted to finish it, and instead of downgrading all of it to 1080p and re-doing it I just exported it in 720p and bingo it was OK. I'm not saying that it is possibly as good as if I had recorded it in 1080 but seeing that most people seem to watch things on a phone now I don't think it makes a lot of difference ? You probably won't be that interested in the finished article but here it is. https://youtu.be/y9gBVoi28yE Incidentally I have got a laptop cooling bed as it gets hot in Spain anyway especially if I am making a long video.
Albert Ross wrote:Wow Gordon, the two videos could not be more of a contrast could they. I really enjoyed the first one, full of joy and happiness and a really good band playing; very nicely filmed too. The other upload was all a bit depressing with music to match.
Thanks Albert, it is good to see people reliving their teenage years even if they have all sorts of physical problems that come to us all in later years. I suppose that I am lucky in that department (at the moment) !!!
As for the derelict hotel it's actually up for auction with a starting price of under 50k ! However anyone that buys it will have to have very deep pockets to do anything with it. I would think that whoever built it in the first place probably caused the problems when it was terraced and didn't have enough inspecting and professional help (if any at all) ! The whole of the approach road side of the plot is slowly falling into it.
Sue and I are flying back on Saturday and are now going to attend 2 funerals in the UK that seems to be the norm as we get older !
One short video that you might be interested in is one that I took off of an hour long video that I made when I took my brother to Spain. It is on the normal tour that I give when showing people around our area and is a hotel that was built about 30 odd years back. Unfortunately after a few years it started to fall down because of a landslide !
https://youtu.be/BPXi-U1lgmM
We are back in the UK next week and I hope to find something of interest to video, meanwhile here is a little "snippet" of a band giving the OAPs down here in Spain their weekly exercises!
https://youtu.be/sJPC9UbF6i0
Hi guys ! I have nothing new to put on but I have been filming several bands, one of them will be about 90 mins long that I have been editing for the last 3 days on and off. We are still in Spain keeping away from the wet and cold UK ! It was actually 27c down on the playa today and I and sat outside wearing a T shirt and had a meal at one of the beach bars.
We were intending on stopping for February as well but unfortunately one of my best friends in the UK decided to commit suicide and we have to go to the funeral on the 3rd Feb !!
I don't think that I will be making a video of it though !!!!
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