Headcam Update
Likewise the headband is much easier to put together. This prototype utilizes only a stretch web material, a bit of Velcro and some heavy duty staples in lieu of proper stitching. Strips of One-Wrap Velcro are used to build up a wedge to accommodate forehead slope for the desired camera angle.
The first test run came at LAOC'S recent Mt. PINOS "B"meet (excellent, by the way) by James on the day 1 Red course. The course had many legs similar to other courses and is very similar to the first six on Brown which is the map shown here with his route. You can see the entire course and results here.
The Flip produced about 51 minutes of video. The first 20 minutes or so are shown in these two You Tube clips, unfortunately with much diminished quality.
Clip 2
Clip 3
(Clip 1 is pre-race footage not posted.)
Clip 3 is probably the more interesting as Clip 2 first has a long trail run to number 1. Clip 3 begins as he is approaching #2.
You can judge for yourself the results of the test. One bug obvious from the photo is the tendency of the band to expand and slip as it absorbs the sweat. The video is much improved compared with the Camp Scherman and Spring Lake videos (also on You Tube and noted in the blog below) shot with the Canon. On the downside the image is still very shaky but very valuable for training (see "Headband-cam for Training" below) or just a taste of the terrain you may not have been able to visit. And, for the benefit of the newcomer, a video of real orienteering thinking in action.
-Joe
Labels: head cam, orienteering
posted by Joe Scarborough at 12:36 AM
3 Comments:
What is the exact model name of that camera?
That is the Flip Mino HD
Is there any way to make the camera take a more "stable" shot? I'm looking into a headband cam for O-ing, but if i cant get it to take a decent video then I should save my money. When you look up it is hard to keep from getting a headache while watching the video because the immense bouncing going on, and when you look down it is hard to see anything of value.
kinhibitor
Hi Keith-
The two head bands described in this blog are simple low cost methods of utilizing your Flip or compact camera type shown. Some of these may be available with image stabilization which may not compensate for the jarring from running. Headband design may help too but, much, if not most, of the “bouncing” is due to the rapid panning from the head movement that goes with orienteering. As entertainment that’s not good but for serious training or critique, video has much to add to traditional methods, particularly when coupled with audio. Mats Troeng’s Quick Route is excellent but for quantifying time loss the video is far more accurate and can give you the causes as well.
If you find something more suitable, please post.
-Joe
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