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Post by thecrackedpotgardener on May 19, 2016 19:19:14 GMT
dont have the outside tap yet but the guy next door's mate said he will do it for £35 inc all fittings and tap
i just ordered this 16MP 4K FHD 1080P 2" WIFI Sports Action Camera Video DVR DV Cam Bike Waterproof £43
and got a few things to order now start fill the greenhouse up
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Post by thecrackedpotgardener on May 21, 2016 14:55:38 GMT
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Post by roofgardener on May 23, 2016 7:42:32 GMT
I like the static shot, thecrackedpotgardener, and I loved the humerous (and effective) use of captions during the "out of frame" action sequence. I was also intrigued by the use of toilet-roll inners as seedling pots. I'm going to start saving mine up ! Was this shot using your new sports camera, or the original one ? Also, how did you accomplish the static shot ? Was this a tripod, a desk-clamp, or an improvised mount ? (there IS a reason why I ask) |
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Post by thecrackedpotgardener on May 23, 2016 10:16:11 GMT
I like the static shot, thecrackedpotgardener , and I loved the humerous (and effective) use of captions during the "out of frame" action sequence. I was also intrigued by the use of toilet-roll inners as seedling pots. I'm going to start saving mine up ! Was this shot using your new sports camera, or the original one ? Also, how did you accomplish the static shot ? Was this a tripod, a desk-clamp, or an improvised mount ? (there IS a reason why I ask) ok static shot if you mean the camera not moving then i had it balanced a step ladder lol my new camera turned up today its charging and im waiting on an sd card for it im glad you like my mess up lol with the framing yeah tp roles are great plus cheap lol had a bit of a play with camera and seems to be impressive ill do a review of it when i have sd card |
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Post by roofgardener on May 24, 2016 6:07:11 GMT
Will you be getting a tripod ?  |
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Post by thecrackedpotgardener on May 24, 2016 12:07:46 GMT
Will you be getting a tripod ? i used to be a semi pro photographer i already have a tripod LOL LOL |
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Post by roofgardener on May 24, 2016 14:14:28 GMT
Jolly good Now... how about a SteadyCam ? Louma Crane ? Tracking Dolly ? Huge fluffy jelly-bean-shaped microphone on the end of a stick ?  |
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Post by thecrackedpotgardener on May 25, 2016 10:13:40 GMT
please let me know what think
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Post by roofgardener on May 27, 2016 6:01:15 GMT
The sound is pretty good, and the wide-angle lens makes for great establishing shots, and also makes the handheld footage 'steadier'.
Would I be right in thinking that - as a sports camera - it is fixed focal length ? (e.g. you can't zoom in and out ? )
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Post by SueA on May 27, 2016 8:09:07 GMT
I think it was pretty good too thecrackedpotgardener , the sound is fine - once you find out how to stop your screen going blank to stop the clicking noise as you switch it back on. The picture seems very clear too & not so jerky as you say because it's easier to hold. |
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Post by thecrackedpotgardener on May 27, 2016 16:19:22 GMT
thank you for the feed back iv just recorded a new update around 13 mins so when i put it on pc ill see what its like roofgardener no it dont have zoom SueA the screen no longer goes off lol |
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Post by thecrackedpotgardener on Jun 4, 2016 16:49:20 GMT
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Post by thecrackedpotgardener on Jun 11, 2016 9:17:42 GMT
there will be one more vlog then there will be no more the camera i bought is not working right the audio is awful and the last vid got 5 views lol and to be honest this year has been a fail nothing is growing right most things seem to be dieing for no reason i lost 4 days of video i had recorded so i give up
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Post by roofgardener on Jun 11, 2016 20:58:04 GMT
Don't despair thecrackedpotgardener, The camera is a sports camera, so you wouldn't expect it to be good at capturing sound. The pictures, however, are good ! (especially with your improvised mount, but even the hand-held stuff is vastly improved). The framing is excellent, and really showcases the hints, tips and demonstrations you are giving. The video's are WAY more "watcheable", and your vocal delivery has improved hugely now that you're not having to hold the camera AND talk at the same time ! In regard the yellowing vegetables; I noticed that there are VERY sharp shadows and highlights in the greenhouse. Is it possible that there is just TOO much sun ? (as opposed to high temperatures). Have you considered hanging some sheets up to act as a sunshade ? (I did this last year, and it helped. It also gave the polytunnel an intriguing "Berber tent/Glamping" look ) Your demonstration with the toilet rolls is a revelation... I'm saving them up already to try out myself next year. (and I've asked everyone at work not to throw them away from the toilets as well, along with asking all of my family) Regarding compost; there is a thread somewhere (and from within the last year) in which another forum member complains of the same thing; they lost an entire season down to suspect sterile (or even toxic) compost. You've inspired me to try making video's again.... by a wierd co-incidence, my employer wants to make some marketing video's, and has bought a really nice camcorder and a tripod n' stuff. I got to take it home this weekend to.. ahem... "familiarise" myself with it. Take a gander at my blog/diary if you're interested ? (it's only a test video; unlike yours, it contains no useful information or advice). |
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Post by dianthus on Jun 11, 2016 21:45:21 GMT
"Regarding compost; there is a thread somewhere (and from within the last year) in which another forum member complains of the same thing; they lost an entire season down to suspect sterile (or even toxic) compost."
It was me, Roofy. It was the new style compost which is made up of washed council -collected garden waste, which is washed of all nutrients and chemically enhanced. It is like grass clippings, not proper gardener's compost.
You need to buy traditional compost or buy responsibly sourced peat and make up your own mixes.
I lost all my tomatoes and most of my flower seedlings last spring.
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