Me showing off my awesome camera skills on the layout!

I liked it. That's the headlight from the loco, I assume?

Your track is awfully close to the edge in spots, I noticed. I pray your trains never decided to do a half-gainer off the layout!

p51 posted:

I liked it. That's the headlight from the loco, I assume?

Your track is awfully close to the edge in spots, I noticed. I pray your trains never decided to do a half-gainer off the layout!

Thanks, actually what I did was take a small mag light and mount it next to the camera on a flat stake car being pushed by the trains.

Yep, I like to live on the edge lol. I have throttle limiters on the controls so my toy sons (3 and 5 y/o) can't send anything flying off the track.

A nice ride; I stuck around for the close...

Brutal huh?

A larger, or whiter font on the final credits would be better for post/small player viewing.

"Headlight" was "a little blue", and some "blackout" for your tunnels wall would be great (cloth is quick).

   I like to see: Changing the pusher engines so the viewer gets a good look at the previous pusher too; i.e., travel in both directions, and use of sidings as  start, pause, or end point, (bottom was OK, you really fell short on the top level, it could have been less laps and different directions ).  Catching, slowly overtaking, and/or "racing" by two trains going the same direction. 

   I loved the smoke hanging in the tunnels, chasing the trolley and the too close for comfort interurban feeling on the upper line .

A Detroiter, wanting one "forever", I was hoping for a monorail view too

Velcro?

Very fun thanks for posting it.

Adriatic posted:

A nice ride; I stuck around for the close...

Brutal huh?

A larger, or whiter font on the final credits would be better for post/small player viewing.

"Headlight" was "a little blue", and some "blackout" for your tunnels wall would be great (cloth is quick).

   I like to see: Changing the pusher engines so the viewer gets a good look at the previous pusher too; i.e., travel in both directions, and use of sidings as  start, pause, or end point, (bottom was OK, you really fell short on the top level, it could have been less laps and different directions ).  Catching, slowly overtaking, and/or "racing" by two trains going the same direction. 

   I loved the smoke hanging in the tunnels, chasing the trolley and the too close for comfort interurban feeling on the upper line .

A Detroiter, wanting one "forever", I was hoping for a monorail view too

Velcro?

Very fun thanks for posting it.

Thanks, good info and ideas. I've always wanted to do something with the tunnel and one day I will.

The problem with the top level is very short and I was never happy with that end result, however it was a first attempt with a camera that cost $5, so not all bad.

I was thinking about doing something with the monorail but didn't want to damage the finish with tape

Looks good

Sam,

 Nice job. I enjoyed it. Thanks for posting. 

 Tom

excellent

You asked for honesty, so okay...

Its too long! Watching a loop run for over 7 minutes is waaay too long. There is too much time here spent viewing blank walls, unfinished wood, wires, and parts of the house (like the bannister) with the POV filming. Its quite poor lighting in most parts. The extra lighting you did add made some parts of the video unviewable. Perhaps it would have been more interesting to actually see the train you're running here by panning the layout with your camera following the journey of the train, moving the camera along the layout instead of just watching the train "seeing things" over and over again. Lastly, this music you chose didn't add to the video, it was distracting.

I have a drum set in my train room too. Like O gauge locomotives I don't believe you can ever have enough symbols.

that was brutal,  spoken like a teacher, !,  sam don't show your wife your report card!...you will be grounded..! it was ok sam, nice place,,,,,

Carey TeaRose posted:

You asked for honesty, so okay...

Its too long! Watching a loop run for over 7 minutes is waaay too long. There is too much time here spent viewing blank walls, unfinished wood, wires, and parts of the house (like the bannister) with the POV filming. Its quite poor lighting in most parts. The extra lighting you did add made some parts of the video unviewable. Perhaps it would have been more interesting to actually see the train you're running here by panning the layout with your camera following the journey of the train, moving the camera along the layout instead of just watching the train "seeing things" over and over again. Lastly, this music you chose didn't add to the video, it was distracting.

Well I did ask for honesty....

Great effort, got to see your layout too. What is the tall white building in view at the 4:30 mark?

BobbyD posted:

Great effort, got to see your layout too. What is the tall white building in view at the 4:30 mark?

Thanks, that's a Merkur church. They make a lot of metal buildings. Not exactly tinplate but they work well on a tinplate layout, they don't look that out of place. My engine shed is also made by them. Nice quality models that require assembly with small nuts and bolts.

Dang!  Some of the previous remarks were pretty harsh.  I really liked your video.  You have some pretty nice trains and accessories.  I like how you incorporated everything into your layout.  I also liked how you switched tracks to show the other vantage points.  I thought it was cool when the train went into the tunnel and all the smoke started to billow up.  The Ives train is beautiful and I like how you sounded the horn when the camera passed by.  The music was great too.  I wish more people posted train videos so we could see what everyone is doing on their layouts.  Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing.

-Matt

Carey was spot-on from the "I can take it" point of view. Not to pile on, but a couple of more things....

I don't recall ever getting car-sick. Wish I had seen this before I ate my lunch. You lost me at the 1:40 mark. POV views can be interesting, but you need to slow the trains down. Passing shots double this problem.

My own attic layout has a much worse lighting challenge. Trying to even get stills of the unfinished side of my attic is nearly impossible. If you think you have enough light, get more. Eyes and cameras process images very differently.

I do appreciate that you made an effort to share your layout with us. Keep shooting. If it were perfect the first time, where would the challenge be?

Gilly@N&W posted:

POV views can be interesting, but you need to slow the trains down. Passing shots double this problem.

I can't disagree with this, now that I've watched it again. Once you've done one loop of the layout, was a repeat needed?

p51 posted:

Gilly@N&W posted:

POV views can be interesting, but you need to slow the trains down. Passing shots double this problem.

I can't disagree with this, now that I've watched it again. Once you've done one loop of the layout, was a repeat needed?

Probably not. The point of the video was for an article I wrote for a METCA waybill. The video was created to show the reader that with a $5 camera, a flash light and a little time you can make a video of any layout. So this was a first time experiment more than anything else. It's far from perfect but it shows that with some minor editing you can take multiple videos, connect them together, add text, add music, etc. There are also other things added like anti shake.

samdjr74 posted:

p51 posted:

Gilly@N&W posted:

POV views can be interesting, but you need to slow the trains down. Passing shots double this problem.

I can't disagree with this, now that I've watched it again. Once you've done one loop of the layout, was a repeat needed?

Probably not. The point of the video was for an article I wrote for a METCA waybill. The video was created to show the reader that with a $5 camera, a flash light and a little time you can make a video of any layout. So this was a first time experiment more than anything else. It's far from perfect but it shows that with some minor editing you can take multiple videos, connect them together, add text, add music, etc. There are also other things added like anti shake.

What camera are you using for $5?

MBA posted:

samdjr74 posted:

p51 posted:

Gilly@N&W posted:

POV views can be interesting, but you need to slow the trains down. Passing shots double this problem.

I can't disagree with this, now that I've watched it again. Once you've done one loop of the layout, was a repeat needed?

Probably not. The point of the video was for an article I wrote for a METCA waybill. The video was created to show the reader that with a $5 camera, a flash light and a little time you can make a video of any layout. So this was a first time experiment more than anything else. It's far from perfect but it shows that with some minor editing you can take multiple videos, connect them together, add text, add music, etc. There are also other things added like anti shake.

What camera are you using for $5?

One of these, looks like the price came down lol

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-K...a:g:wywAAOxy039TNPyv

samdjr74 posted:

MBA posted:

samdjr74 posted:

p51 posted:

Gilly@N&W posted:

POV views can be interesting, but you need to slow the trains down. Passing shots double this problem.

I can't disagree with this, now that I've watched it again. Once you've done one loop of the layout, was a repeat needed?

Probably not. The point of the video was for an article I wrote for a METCA waybill. The video was created to show the reader that with a $5 camera, a flash light and a little time you can make a video of any layout. So this was a first time experiment more than anything else. It's far from perfect but it shows that with some minor editing you can take multiple videos, connect them together, add text, add music, etc. There are also other things added like anti shake.

What camera are you using for $5?

 

One of these, looks like the price came down lol

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-K...a:g:wywAAOxy039TNPyv

Wow!  Now I am very impressed.  I can't believe you shot that video with a keychain camera.  It's definitely no GoPro, but I see inexpensive potential.  I just might have to get one of these.  Are they easy to use and transfer the footage to a computer?

MBA posted:

samdjr74 posted:

MBA posted:

samdjr74 posted:

p51 posted:

Gilly@N&W posted:

POV views can be interesting, but you need to slow the trains down. Passing shots double this problem.

I can't disagree with this, now that I've watched it again. Once you've done one loop of the layout, was a repeat needed?

Probably not. The point of the video was for an article I wrote for a METCA waybill. The video was created to show the reader that with a $5 camera, a flash light and a little time you can make a video of any layout. So this was a first time experiment more than anything else. It's far from perfect but it shows that with some minor editing you can take multiple videos, connect them together, add text, add music, etc. There are also other things added like anti shake.

What camera are you using for $5?

 

One of these, looks like the price came down lol

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-K...a:g:wywAAOxy039TNPyv

Wow!  Now I am very impressed.  I can't believe you shot that video with a keychain camera.  It's definitely no GoPro, but I see inexpensive potential.  I just might have to get one of these.  Are they easy to use and transfer the footage to a computer?

Thanks, real easy, just plug in the cable to your PC and treat it like any other USB storage device.

Sam, it's exactly what a tinplate layout should be...fun. Lots of action. One thing I would do if you film more is detail the inside of the tunnel. Thanks for the video. Don

scale rail posted:

Sam, it's exactly what a tinplate layout should be...fun. Lots of action. One thing I would do if you film more is detail the inside of the tunnel. Thanks for the video. Don

Thanks Don.

I do want to do something in the tunnel, just not sure what. I guess I can just paint the inside black or perhaps use black fabric as Adriatic mentioned but I'm not sure yet.

You have enough space for a multi-tiered layout and a band room?!  I am so jealous!  But seriously, nice looking trains and great accessories on your layout.  I thought the music was fine except that in the beginning it was competing with the train sounds.  Great glimpses of your monorail, too.

Tomlinson Run Railroad 

    Opinions may vary...very

....I liked the "fast pace" of both travel, and  the music. Not to mention the choice of songs with RR rhythms.

   One round trip ticket is seldom enough; depending of course on trip distance, and the amount of "action" [i.e. curves, or traffic]. So, IMO, "Twice around the park then home, James".  Each direction, and most branches, at least once, but on a loop, twice is better. But at three laps, consider editing in a still, or clip of "that siding" or whatever. If you have an Eric Seigel sized layout, and/or are running at a creep, one long lap is fine because there's always a "replay' anyhow.

  I think horizontal camera panning would be cool, and that camera would make a good "test dummy" for a cheap project.  Anyhow, mounting a full sized camera on a flat car was limited by weight shifts and resulting listing to one side, upsetting the vertical pan. That camera might work white needs bending

Enjoyed the video very much.  Nice choice of music too.  You have a very nice layout.

wmtrainnut09 posted:

Enjoyed the video very much.  Nice choice of music too.  You have a very nice layout.

Thanks!