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plastique999 · 06-03-2009, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom_Hughes

Brent reported that in the race he experienced ice mode (hard brake pedal and not much stopping) into turn 3 and a bit of a close call with Rob.

How many others experienced ice mode this past weekend at BW?
How many others have tried running with ABS disabled?
Opinions of running with ABS and without ABS?

As most of you know I run with ABS disabled, but my brakes aren't exactly stock: Lotus Sport brakes on the front same as Cup car, LPL brake calibers in the rear to move brake bias towards the rear, larger vacuum reservoir, Cobalt pads (custom compounds through HyperSport). I've never had ice mode with ABS disabled, but as I showed in the race - can't have any inaccuracies in corner weights or one corner will lock-up and unstable braking or even a spin.

Sounded like Kevin's braking problem in turn 2 that led to car to car contact was not ice mode, but not completely clear. In my car, with ABS enabled, I can induce ice mode in turn 2 very easily.

Why don't you guys just disable ABS?

Ice mode sounds dangerous - I'd rather lock up brakes than hit Ice mode

plastique999 · 06-03-2009, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by kaz

Convert it to a .wmv or xvid first, should be much smaller

and again...those times you were pulling and everyone else...just crazy

Frickin Mac won't take Chasecam vids directly....ok so I will upload to PC then how do I convert it on a PC (I am PC illeterate)

road racer · 06-03-2009, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by plastique999

Frickin Mac won't take Chasecam vids directly....ok so I will upload to PC then how do I convert it on a PC (I am PC illeterate)

i use "MPEG Streamclip" on the Mac. You can download an MPEG2 codec for $20 from Apple but it only permits playback -- not very useful since VLC can playback just fine without any add-on.

apk919 · 06-03-2009, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by road racer

i use "MPEG Streamclip" on the Mac. You can download an MPEG2 codec for $20 from Apple but it only permits playback -- not very useful since VLC can playback just fine without any add-on.

+1

I've done both... if I'm going to edit a video I usually convert it to .mov with Streamclip, and then use iMovie.

plastique999 · 06-03-2009, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by apk919

+1

I've done both... if I'm going to edit a video I usually convert it to .mov with Streamclip, and then use iMovie.

ok, I've dl'd the MPEG streamclip and moved the chasecam vid into it, but I see nothing....but the time is ticking - is it converting??

road racer · 06-03-2009, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by apk919

+1

I've done both... if I'm going to edit a video I usually convert it to .mov with Streamclip, and then use iMovie.

for iMovie HD (iMovie 6) you want to convert to DV format. that is iMovie's native format and converting to anything else just results in a second conversion when importing into iMovie.

for the new iMovie, it works on the native format of the movie and creates an EDL so that conversion only happens when you finally export/share the final production. however it doesn't understand MPEG2 so you're still stuck with double conversion, so again DV is the format to use.

hopefully a future version (or maybe with firmware upgrade) of chasecam will support MP4 recording.

or, of course, you could use a PC but i just find that to be an exercise in frustration.

apk919 · 06-03-2009, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by plastique999

ok, I've dl'd the MPEG streamclip and moved the chasecam vid into it, but I see nothing....but the time is ticking - is it converting??

Yes, you should see a progress bar somewhere, and when it's done, you should have a usable video.

Quote:

Originally Posted by road racer

for iMovie HD (iMovie 6) you want to convert to DV format. that is iMovie's native format and converting to anything else just results in a second conversion when importing into iMovie.

for the new iMovie, it works on the native format of the movie and creates an EDL so that conversion only happens when you finally export/share the final production. however it doesn't understand MPEG2 so you're still stuck with double conversion, so again DV is the format to use.

hopefully a future version (or maybe with firmware upgrade) of chasecam will support MP4 recording.

or, of course, you could use a PC but i just find that to be an exercise in frustration.

Ahh, thanks for the tip!

plastique999 · 06-03-2009, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by apk919

Yes, you should see a progress bar somewhere, and when it's done, you should have a usable video.

Ahh, thanks for the tip!

Thanks Andy, ok, it'll take 30 min. to convert, then I assume I will be able to upload to Vimeo.com ...

apk919 · 06-03-2009, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by plastique999

Thanks Andy, ok, it'll take 30 min. to convert, then I assume I will be able to upload to Vimeo.com ...

Wow, that's one large video! But yeah, I suppose it can take that long... (I have an 8 processor Intel Mac, so it parallel processes the videos

)

rdsphotos · 06-03-2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by apk919

Wow, that's one large video! But yeah, I suppose it can take that long... (I have an 8 processor Intel Mac, so it parallel processes the videos

)

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rdsphotos · 06-03-2009, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by plastique999

Frickin Mac won't take Chasecam vids directly....ok so I will upload to PC then how do I convert it on a PC (I am PC illeterate)

Eddie - call me and I'll get your vid sorted....Richard 323 937 4600 xt 245

plastique999 · 06-03-2009, 01:29 PM

thanks Richard....will call you shortly

SteveLevin · 06-03-2009, 01:33 PM

(nerd hijack) I'm stunned the Mac doesn't natively do MPEG-2. I've been looking at Macs and just assumed that they would handle it since it has been around for ages.

Steve

plastique999 · 06-03-2009, 04:58 PM

Thanks Richard for the help, .... however, after 2 hrs of Fetch, it said that rdsphotos dropped the connection

trying again....

knucklehead · 06-03-2009, 05:43 PM

Eddie if you don't get it sorted bring the CF card to Fontana this Saturday and I'll bring my computer and will convert it for you.

knucklehead · 06-03-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveLevin

(nerd hijack) I'm stunned the Mac doesn't natively do MPEG-2. I've been looking at Macs and just assumed that they would handle it since it has been around for ages.

Steve

I think it's unfortunate that Apple decided to not buy an Mpeg-2 license, but it's worth the $20 to be able to work on a Mac.

apk919 · 06-03-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by knucklehead

I think it's unfortunate that Apple decided to not buy an Mpeg-2 license, but it's worth the $20 to be able to work on a Mac.

+1 on both points

plastique999 · 06-03-2009, 08:11 PM

ok bought the stupid program and now converting....

Tom_Hughes · 06-03-2009, 09:09 PM

YouTube - LCS4 part1

Brent Bauman · 06-03-2009, 11:01 PM

Thanks Tom.

Lap 1 at the Riverside kink looked as hairy as it felt

Nice shot of Glens 1st loop at cottons.

Definetly 4 off at sunset lap 2

can't wait for part 2.

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plastique999 Form and Function Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 3,045	Thanks Richard for the help, .... however, after 2 hrs of Fetch, it said that rdsphotos dropped the connection trying again.... __________________ www.FaceNBody.com 2005 Lotus Elise: 2bular decat\GT3 exhaust,HID's,turn signal&rear fins delete, CFside scoops, CFbinnacle,CFcenter console,Zoom CF mirror,APR Aero kit,CF 5-elem. diffuser,Exige mesh,Ohlins DA,RTD brace,RAC 'lites,Toyo R888's,HawkHT10's,CO painted calipers,SS lines,Reverie XC CF seat,Reverie CF steering wheel,Schroth Profi II 6 pt harness,shifter re-Enforcer,Manly mounts, Accusump,Moroso pan,BWR key to BWR S/C! Spec Racer Ford #237

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plastique999 Form and Function Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 3,045	ok bought the stupid program and now converting.... __________________ www.FaceNBody.com 2005 Lotus Elise: 2bular decat\GT3 exhaust,HID's,turn signal&rear fins delete, CFside scoops, CFbinnacle,CFcenter console,Zoom CF mirror,APR Aero kit,CF 5-elem. diffuser,Exige mesh,Ohlins DA,RTD brace,RAC 'lites,Toyo R888's,HawkHT10's,CO painted calipers,SS lines,Reverie XC CF seat,Reverie CF steering wheel,Schroth Profi II 6 pt harness,shifter re-Enforcer,Manly mounts, Accusump,Moroso pan,BWR key to BWR S/C! Spec Racer Ford #237

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SteveLevin Master of Disaster Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 468	(nerd hijack) I'm stunned the Mac doesn't natively do MPEG-2. I've been looking at Macs and just assumed that they would handle it since it has been around for ages. Steve

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Brent Bauman right seat driver Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tustin Ranch, Ca Posts: 840	Thanks Tom. Lap 1 at the Riverside kink looked as hairy as it felt Nice shot of Glens 1st loop at cottons. Definetly 4 off at sunset lap 2 can't wait for part 2.

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