Filming Bike Rides

Getting into filming and editing my bike rides was a mixture of a few things.

1. Wanting a new creative side project
2. I enjoy watching biking content, why not give making my own a go?
3. I thought it'd be fun to start a YouTube channel

Getting Started

I already had my Osmo Action 1 lying around collecting dust, so I got it charged up and started testing out various settings and bike mounts.

I have tested:

• Chest mount
• Handlebar mount
• Stem mount

Handlebar/stem mounting is the easiest (and does look good), but currently my favorite results come from a chest mount. Using the chest mount gives you a great view of the environment as well as shows the handlebars.

Gear

I've since made a few purchases to help improve the video quality. The primary purchase being the Osmo Action 4. I got it on sale for $200, so it felt like a no-brainer.

The Action 1 is still a great camera, but the Action 4 has better stabilization, wider FOV, and the D-Log M color profile.

Oh, and you can easily find accessories for it, unlike the Action 1.

Here is my current gear lineup:

• DJI Osmo Action 4
• Filters: SmallRig ND Filter Kit (ND8, ND16, ND32, CPL)
• Mounts and Adapters:
  • GoPro mount kit I purchased years ago that has handlebar, helmet, chest, etc.
  • Ride Tech Moto Lens Alignment Adapter (Offset Mount)
  • SmallRig Camera Mount Clamp with Ballhead Magic Arm
  • TELESIN 360° Waterproof Selfie Stick. I haven't used this yet, but plan to for some b-roll. Seems to be good quality for the price.
• Windslayer Cover

Camera Settings

My typical settings on the Osmo Action 4 are:

• 4K60
• RockSteady
• Wide FOV
• Wind noise reduction: On (with windscreen)

Apart from that, I have mostly been keeping settings on auto, but I have been testing out custom white balance and exposure settings, but haven't settled in on a solid preset yet.

Videos

A few videos and the camera settings/gear that I used to shoot them.

Editing and prep for YouTube

Nothing fancy going on here, but I'm learning more every edit.

• Editing: Davinci Resolve
• Thumbnails and Graphics: Figma
• Laptop: M1 MacBook Pro 14