la bam Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Evening all. I'm seeing on YouTube some cool videos which look like people have attached video cameras to the headstocks on their basses, filming down the fretboard etc. Is there a specific camera or attachment for this effect? Looks great on promo vids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sellisnba Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 It will probably be a GoPro, you can attach them to pretty much anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Indeed, GoPro or something similar. They tend to use very wide angle lenses, so you see a huge headstock, normally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorR Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Or you could get a Gorilla Pod Mini and improvise with a compact camera that shoots HD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 You want one of these... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 (edited) This is what you need - we use one and its great, you can clamp it in all sorts of interesting places.... Joby Action Clamp with GorillaPod arm [url="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Joby-Action-Clamp-GorillaPod-Arm/dp/B00GV0LW6E/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1494622403&sr=8-2&keywords=joby+action+clamp"]https://www.amazon.c...by+action+clamp[/url] The version below is similar but the rubber ball joints tend to disintegrate so dont buy this one.... [url="https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Electronics-Photo/Joby-Action-Clamp-Locking-Arm/B00GXTZYD0/ref=pd_sim_421_5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=RC0G62ZAZDSCK6H65QN4"]https://www.amazon.c...2ZAZDSCK6H65QN4[/url] or get a mini drone thing, that would be cool :-) - you could have a mate fly it around the stage Edited May 12, 2017 by Mudpup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftybassman392 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 (edited) GoPro Session would be the model of choice. [url="https://shop.gopro.com/EMEA/cameras/hero-session/CHDHS-104-EU.html"]https://shop.gopro.com/EMEA/cameras/hero-session/CHDHS-104-EU.html[/url] Edited May 12, 2017 by leftybassman392 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneknob Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 You don't want to get any inconvenient cables getting in the way like this amateur http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jPW0XWuo6g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 [quote name='Mudpup' timestamp='1494622576' post='3297480'] This is what you need - we use one and its great, you can clamp it in all sorts of interesting places.... Joby Action Clamp with GorillaPod arm [url="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Joby-Action-Clamp-GorillaPod-Arm/dp/B00GV0LW6E/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1494622403&sr=8-2&keywords=joby+action+clamp"]https://www.amazon.c...by+action+clamp[/url] The version below is similar but the rubber ball joints tend to disintegrate so dont buy this one.... [url="https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Electronics-Photo/Joby-Action-Clamp-Locking-Arm/B00GXTZYD0/ref=pd_sim_421_5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=RC0G62ZAZDSCK6H65QN4"]https://www.amazon.c...2ZAZDSCK6H65QN4[/url] or get a mini drone thing, that would be cool :-) - [b]you could have a mate fly it around the stage[/b] [/quote] That would really be shredding.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 [quote name='fleabag' timestamp='1494621057' post='3297465'] Indeed, GoPro or something similar. They tend to use very wide angle lenses, so you see a huge headstock, normally [/quote] Then when you put them on a Fender you can see nothing but... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftybassman392 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 [quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1494659378' post='3297609'] You can change that setting on a Go Pro to give a normal lens view as well [/quote] Indeed. They have edge correction as well I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Handy if you're playing in a U2 tribute with a dodgy guitarist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorR Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 [quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1494622522' post='3297479'] You want one of these... [/quote] You'd need to swap the tuners for Hipshot Ultralites, though otherwise you might get a touch of neck dive. Just a smidge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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