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Cameras to Film Jiu-Jitsu?
3 year(s) ago • 11614 views • 22 replies
JPBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
3 year(s) ago
I was wondering if anyone has ever used a GoPro to film Jiu-Jitsu technique. Is the sound, video, and lighting good?
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CGBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
3 year(s) ago
What exactly are you filming? I guess it depends a lot on that
JPBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
3 year(s) ago
What exactly are you filming? I guess it depends a lot on that
Just jiu-Jitsu technique in the gym. Rolling too.
JPBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
3 year(s) ago
Also, want to use it to make highlight videos.
CGBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
3 year(s) ago
I would just use an iPhone to be honest; quality if great for simple stuff like this. If you need to move around then get a cheap gimbal.
JPBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
3 year(s) ago
I would just use an iPhone to be honest; quality if great for simple stuff like this. If you need to move around then get a cheap gimbal.
Cool. Thanks for the suggestions.
JABlack beltVerified
3 year(s) ago
Also, want to use it to make highlight videos.
if you want some static cameras also used for security / Ring or nest cameras work great as well.
JPBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
3 year(s) ago
I tend to just use my phone as it does a good job. for audio when explaining technique I've started using a lapel mic or shotgun mic and they've made a world of difference.
Do you have a mic suggestion to use with your phone?
JMBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
3 year(s) ago
Do you have a mic suggestion to use with your phone?
Very interested in that too. I can't understand why there isn't already a good variety of good bluetooth lapel mics for phones.
CBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
3 year(s) ago
Very interested in that too. I can't understand why there isn't already a good variety of good bluetooth lapel mics for phones.
Razer makes lapel mics. Not sure about quality though.
Searching for BT LAV mic should bring up some options.
Searching for BT LAV mic should bring up some options.
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SJBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
3 year(s) ago
I just use my phone on a tripod. I did once try strapping the phone to my head and filming. The results were...less than promising.
JMBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
3 year(s) ago
I use a Gopro Hero 8 for rolls at the gym as well as catching my competitions. Highly recommend it. Though I will say make sure you get a good tripod for it
AAWhite beltVerified
3 year(s) ago
I use my phone on a tripod.
When I can, I try to get someone to record it on my phone. (either a friend observing the roll or someone sitting a round out)
When you get a person to record the roll, you don't roll out of the frame and they can usually move to get the best angles of the techniques for you when you review your footage.
When I can, I try to get someone to record it on my phone. (either a friend observing the roll or someone sitting a round out)
When you get a person to record the roll, you don't roll out of the frame and they can usually move to get the best angles of the techniques for you when you review your footage.
JBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
3 year(s) ago
Do you have a mic suggestion to use with your phone?
I use a directional mic: the Movo VXR10. It is cheap and has good sound quality if you want something portable and don’t want to use a lapel mic.
GFBlack beltVerified
3 year(s) ago
For microphones, you often see the higher-production folks use those square lapel mics.
Rode Wireless GO
https://www.amazon.com/Ro[...]09PXCZ247/
I've seen Keenan and Lachlan using these, it makes a world of difference.
for example I love Karel Pravec's material, but they don't use a separate mic and it's always harder to hear.
Good luck with your content creation!
Rode Wireless GO
https://www.amazon.com/Ro[...]09PXCZ247/
I've seen Keenan and Lachlan using these, it makes a world of difference.
for example I love Karel Pravec's material, but they don't use a separate mic and it's always harder to hear.
Good luck with your content creation!
MRBlack beltVerified
3 year(s) ago
Insta360 on a stand, then use the tracking feature
JCBrown beltVerified
3 year(s) ago
Do you have a mic suggestion to use with your phone?
Silver Fox was using a lapel mic like this in Costa Rica: https://www.amazon.com/Pr[...]ljaz10cnVl
JPBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
3 year(s) ago
Silver Fox was using a lapel mic like this in Costa Rica: https://www.amazon.com/Pr[...]ljaz10cnVl
Sorry. Didn't mean to hit the sad face. Accident. Thanks for the suggestion. I'll check it out.
Thank you all for the suggestions.
Thank you all for the suggestions.
EHBlack belt 1st degreeVerifiedPerú
3 year(s) ago
We use an Iphone 14 and a Wireless Microphone BOYA WM3T2, if you want to see the results:
https://www.youtube.com/@[...]CAJIUJITSU
https://www.youtube.com/@[...]CAJIUJITSU
DKBlack beltVerified
3 year(s) ago
I use blackmagic 6k,
Canon xf605.
I also use GP9 for different angles and random rolls, but sometimes the lighting can play tricks on the sensor.
Also, most dslr cameras have decent video quality for low budget work, though if you have decent glass then you can create some great video content.
Anything made by Rode is a good low to mid level microphone company.
Canon xf605.
I also use GP9 for different angles and random rolls, but sometimes the lighting can play tricks on the sensor.
Also, most dslr cameras have decent video quality for low budget work, though if you have decent glass then you can create some great video content.
Anything made by Rode is a good low to mid level microphone company.
HABlack belt 1st degreeVerified
3 year(s) ago
GoPro if your dojo is well lit. iPhone is great. There is a saying that "the best camera is the one in your hand".
Video editor for BJJ stars here. Most of them are using an iPhone with external recorder.
I am also an editor for the BJJ Fanatics and Wrestling Fanatics. They are using awesome industry camera.
Video editor for BJJ stars here. Most of them are using an iPhone with external recorder.
I am also an editor for the BJJ Fanatics and Wrestling Fanatics. They are using awesome industry camera.
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