There is a lot more traffic on this road than there was back in 2000, when I first traveled it.
First of two videos.
Second video
Since I do only a little video, I have to relearn video editing every time. I am using GoPro Studio this time, making a file customized for YouTube. Then, adding a link from here to the two videos I produced.
Ride videos can be really boring. I deleted most of the video I shot, keeping the twisty bits and a few shots of nice scenery. I used a dissolve between the shots I kept so you can see that I have deleted stuff. Still, it ends up with a lot of video. I hope you like it.
If you would like to suggest how I might do a better job, do let me know.
The first video has 50 minutes of upload remaining as I write this, and then I have to do the same for the second video. That is a function of my ISPs upload speed, which is a bit low. Only 3% CPU being used... .
Editing is a time consuming process (less than uploading though!). I am beginning to get used to GoPro Studio. I can add titles where I want them, use dissolves between shots, and have figured out how to set the start and end points of a clip, put them together, and export the whole thing. The final file size is smallest when I select the option to send to YouTube, which I do.
I believe that GoPro Studio has a built-in software feature that does some video stabilization. The video produced suggests a much smoother asphalt surface than is evident in the video that I do the initial cuts in. This might account for the rather long time it takes to "Export" a video after doing the cuts, assembly, titles and such. Yes, it seems a lot more involved than using a smartphone, but the results are superior. I hope.
9 minutes to go for the first, then I can upload the second. I was able to go to the garage and retrieve the GPS. I need to redo the pairings on the Cardo, since I failed to take my cheat sheet out to the bike to restore music. I did restore the music, just not the "right" way and wound up loosing the connection to phone calls. Yes, I know that is not necessarily the worst thing in the world, but look, I want to ensure I can use the phone if I need to.
5 minutes. But, a Borat film is on the TV. Have not seen it until now. Not sure I missed much... .
Now it says uploading is complete, and says when processing is complete, the video will be available. The processing progress bar has been at 0% for a while... . Ok, now it is progressing at about 1% every two seconds. Obviously, it has been a while since I last did this and just forgot the sequence.
At this point on TV, Borat managed to drop his suitcase while riding a subway car in NY. It opened. A live chicken flew out. He is chasing it among the passengers, who have quite a reaction.
So, for now, I just have to wait... .
And for the second video another hour and a quarter. Hour and a half now. That will take me until 3am. What I do for my faithful viewers... .
The smart thing to do is let this run while I go to bed, come down in the morning and do a quick finalization of the post.