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Hands Free Mini Recorders Are Perfect For Extreme Sports Recording

Published on May 19, 2008 by david

Maybe you’ve tried making your own skateboarding or snowboarding videos yourself. Any extreme sport can be difficult to film.

Maybe you have already tried using an old-fashioned, hand-held, bulky camcorder, attempting to hold it steady while you or your friends try your “almost famous” stunts. It’s probably safe to say that this didn’t work out so well. It’s hard to keep the target in the viewfinder, and hard to hold the camera steady and focus.

If the move covers any distance or height, then the quality of your homemade videos is probably very poor. After seeing the videos once, they aren’t even worth watching again or showing anyone else.

Just not that impressive…..

A Better Way

Now there’s a way for you to easily capture your stunts with high quality video. A helmet cam, or bullet cam, is the best way to get the “bird’s-eye” view that you have yourself when performing your stunts.

When you attach a helmet cam securely to your helmet, you will record everything you see, from your perspective. You don’t have to worry about adjusting the camera’s aim, because it will always be pointed exactly where you are looking and recording everything.

Hands-Free Operation Keeps You Safer

With a lightweight mini digital video recorder tucked safely into your pocket, continuous recording of your entire stunt is possible. No need to worry about having anything extra to hold on to, a helmet cam and mini digital video recorder will provide a completely hands-free way for you to record every second.

This hands-free operation keeps you much safer than traditional recording methods (like a regular camcorder) would, plus you end up with a much higher-quality product to enjoy.

Be the first on your block to make your own high-quality extreme sports videos using a helmet cam and mini digital video recorder. This gadget is great for getting the visuals perfect, and the built-in microphone allows you to also record sound, everything you hear and say.

Feel free to narrate the entire event, at whatever speed or height you need. You’ll always be right there with the camera and microphone, not worrying or wondering if your buddy is “getting this on film.”

Impress Everyone!

If your favorite extreme sport happens to be an individual one, then you probably don’t get a chance to share the experience. In these situations, a helmet cam and mini digital video recorder would be the perfect solution for you. There’s no need to worry about having a recording assistant, you can get the cameras rolling and film everything yourself. You can bring back your own extreme sports videos from every sensational adventure and easily show them to everyone.

A mini digital video recorder will record onto an SD card, and those files can easily be downloaded on to the hard drive of your PC. Once the files are on your PC, you can make your own extreme sports DVDs and watch them right on your television, or email them to everyone you know.

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A Special Kind of Sport

Published on April 25, 2008 by admin

Traditional sports, such as basketball, baseball, or football involve a certain amount of athleticism, a level of competition, and a lot of specific training and skill.

Extreme sports take all those components, and involve an added amount of inherent danger or risk, probably some extra physical demands, perhaps some additional equipment, unpredictable environments or obstacles, and a whole lot of extra adrenaline.

These special sports allow enthusiasts to capture a feeling of excitement like no other.

bungee jumperThese special extreme sports really take a special kind of person. Your average soccer player or football player may not be looking for the same sort of excitement or conquest, theirs is a little different. While scoring a game-winning goal is a fantastic experience itself, some would say that it pales in comparison when compared to the adrenaline rush that you probably get from sky diving or bungee jumping.

Not Your Regular Sport….

Extreme sports enthusiasts have a new way to enjoy their adventures. Today’s helmet cams and bullet cams, the ones that come with mini digital video recorders (DVRs) allow anyone to create their very own extreme sports video.

Capture the entire adventure on video, start to finish. Using a helmet cam allows an extreme sports athlete completely hands-free operation, which is a definite necessity when you are participating in an extreme sport, especially one that may be quite dangerous.

Any distractions can be potentially disastrous, so any recording equipment you use really has to be hands-free and safe.

Prior to beginning your adventure, start your camera rolling, tuck the mini digital video recorder into your pocket, and begin your adventure. Whether you are the king of skateboarding or you are freefalling from 10,000 feet in the sky, you will have an amazing video that documents the entire event.

Share Your Adventure

When you record your own extreme sports videos, you get to show everyone you know exactly how exciting it is.

Using the built-in microphone, you can even narrate the whole episode, which adds a lot to the fun.

Once you record the video, you can download the footage from the SD card in the digital video recorder onto the hard drive of your PC. You can burn your very own DVDs and see them on your television, or you can email the videos to your soon-to-be-very-impressed friends and family.

Don’t forget how exciting it will be for you to watch those videos yourself, you may even be able to fine tune your moves and maneuvers, fix mistakes for next time, and take the next step in your extreme sport by seeing how it looks.

It definitely takes a special kind of person for these special sports. Get some special equipment, too, and make your own extreme sports videos. It’s never been easier or safer than with the newest helmet cams and mini DVRs that are now available!

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Awesome Action Flicks Starring You!

Published on April 23, 2008 by admin

Want to see your name in lights?

skateboarding airWell, maybe not quite…… but you can have the lead role in your very own awesome action flick, all you have to do is start filming your own personal extreme sports videos, starring you!

A Perfect Idea

Helmet cams, or bullet cams, allow for filming of your extreme sports adventures very easily.

A helmet cam, or bullet cam, is a perfect solution if you are looking to make your own extreme sports videos, because it mounts securely right on to your helmet. Most helmet cams come with a mini personal digital video recorder, one that you can put away into a pocket while it’s recording.

A mounted helmet cam and a recorder that gets put away combine to give you the ultimate hands-free method for recording yourself during your exploits. Hands-free means it’s safer to use, because you don’t have anything extra to hold on to. You have enough to worry about during extreme sports, you don’t need any extra distractions.

The Real Action

Helmet cams, or bullet cams, capture the action on film from a high-action perspective—yours!

The extreme sports video that you make will be everything as you see it. And, the built-in microphone will record everything you say and hear, whether you choose to narrate the film or scream in fear or delight.

No action will be missed…..

Taking a Beating

The helmet cams and mini digital video recorders have a solid-state design and construction, which means there are no moving parts; this makes them more durable and less likely to be damaged during your extreme activity.

This is an important feature, because you definitely don’t want to invest a lot of money into some fragile equipment if you want to be making your own personal extreme sports videos. Hopefully you’re the only one taking a beating during the activity, not your recording equipment!

The Star of the Show

When you make your own extreme sports video using a helmet cam and mini DVR, you have the capability to download the video on to your computer’s hard drive and make DVDs that you can then watch on your television. You can also email the videos to friends and family, showing off all of your action-flick-worthy moves.

Starring in your own action flick is fun when you can show your friends and family all of the cool stunts and maneuvers that you’ve been practicing and perfecting for so long.

A Gift That Keeps On Giving

Even if you are not planning on making your own personal extreme sports videos, you may know someone that would find this to be the ultimate added thrill. Buying a helmet camera and mini digital video recorder for that special someone that is an extreme sports enthusiast means that not only can they enjoy doing their sport and recording it, but you will be able to watch the video playback and enjoy seeing what they are up to!

This becomes fun for everyone to share.

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Helmet Cams For Extreme Sports

Published on April 18, 2008 by admin

If you are the adventurous type and you enjoy participating in extreme sports, you may want to think about taking the next step in your adventure-seeking and start recording your very own extreme sports videos.

Using a helmet camera or bullet cam, you can record every last exciting second of your daring adventures, and you can keep the videos to enjoy for years to come! Watching every moment of your adrenaline-pumping extreme sports can be almost as fun as doing them.

And, now you also have a way to share the fun with your friends and family.

What is a Helmet Cam?

helmet camA helmet camera, or “helmet cam,” is a small, lightweight camera that attaches securely to your helmet.

A bullet cam or lipstick cam is a lipstick sized camera which can be attached to your harness or other equipment.

These tiny cameras typically come with mini digital video recorders (DVRs) that act like a camcorder and record digital video footage.

So, a kit usually includes a DVR and either a helmet cam or bullet (lipstick) cam. These small cameras are perfect for recording your extreme sports videos because they don’t require you to hold on to them while filming your activities, keeping you safer.

Why Use a Helmet Cam?

If you’ve decided to try and make your very own extreme sports videos so that you can be the star of the action, then a helmet cam is definitely the best way to go. Because it attaches right to your helmet and then the mini digital video recorder can be slipped away into your pocket to continuously record the event - the operation of this setup is completely hands-free.

This is very important to promote safety and limit your distractions, especially if any part of your extreme sport is dangerous or risky. You don’t have to worry about holding on to anything extra.

The built-in microphone captures all of the sound. Everything that you hear or say will be recorded on to the video footage. This allows you to comment or narrate throughout your video, which can be a fun addition to watching the stunts.

Caring For Your Helmet Cam

Taking care of your helmet cam and mini digital video recorder is very easy. The solid-state design and construction make the equipment durable. During the stunts you’re trying, this is probably an important feature for you!

You may want to occasionally clean the lens of the camera with a very soft cloth. Many extreme sports involve getting very dirty, and having dirt on the camera lens can interfere with the recording and result in a lower-quality recording.

Make Your Own DVDs or Share On YouTube.com

Once you have set up the helmet cam and mini digital video recorder and you have completed your stunt and have recorded every amazing, exciting second, now you can use the video files to make your very own DVDs or upload to YouTube.com.

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Download the video you’ve recorded right onto the hard drive of your PC, and burn it onto a DVD to watch on your television or share with your friends and family!

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How to Make a Killer Extreme Sports Video

Published on April 10, 2008 by admin

There are several important points to consider when you’re making your own extreme sports videos.

We have all seen the really bad home videos of skateboarding, skiing, BMX racing, or whatever extreme sport you can think of. You know the ones… with these people that just try to hold an old-fashioned camcorder while they do crazy stunts. Some of these are really bad!!

With a little bit of planning and organization, and the right equipment, however, you can create and record some terrific footage of your adventures. Follow these helpful pointers and you’ll end up with some extreme sports videos of your exploits that you can really be proud of!
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Safety First!

Extreme sports, are by their very nature, extreme! This usually means that they are a little bit dangerous or risky. Many of these extreme sports are also enjoyed alone, and you might want to share your excitement with others.

This does not mean that you should be reckless!

Finding the right way to record your adventures can make all the difference when trying to avoid injury or property damage.

Today’s new helmet cams and bullet cams allow for hands-free operation and recording. This means that once you get the camera and mini personal digital video recorder set up and started, you are completely free to do your stunts and enjoy your extreme sport to the fullest.

There is no need to hang on to anything extra or concentrate on focusing a camera while you are midair on a skateboard stunt!! Anyone who has tried this knows exactly what I mean…….

The Right Equipment

Get yourself a helmet cam or bullet cam that mounts securely to your helmet.

These days, thankfully, most extreme sports enthusiasts are wearing helmets for safety, so this camera is a small addition to your regular gear.

A mini personal digital video recorder can be used, and tucked away into a zippered pocket and you don’t have to worry about it at all. Just press the ‘start’ button right as you begin, and you will have a continuous recording of your adventure.

Timing is Everything!

When you are planning to record your extreme sports video, it is very important to take into consideration the conditions under which you will be recording, such as weather, daylight, etc. Although the bullet camera itself may be waterproof, sometimes recording certain activities in the rain may not be ideal.

Make sure you have enough light, too, not only for the quality of your recording purposes, but to keep yourself safe for the entire event.

Something Great to Share!

Following these helpful tips may make the difference when you are recording your extreme sports videos. Considering the right equipment for safety and for quality recording will allow you to have an extreme sports video that is well worth sharing with your family and friends. Getting hurt, or damaging your gear is not worth it!

Take the time to do it right, and you’ll be very glad that you did!

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