Hosting/filming
Hey everybody I've been wanting to host a race for a while and finally got my track dialed in. Now im trying to figure out the filming/editing part of it. Here is a quick video I made just a few cars to test race. Take a look and see if yall think this style video would be ok for hosting. Its not fancy at all but I have zero editing skills. Also the picture is a little grainy not sure why, I used a galaxy s8 for filming.
Discussion
Good start! Biggest thing I'd recommend is shooting your video horizontal rather than vertical. It'll make things easier to watch and also make editing easier too - less wasted space.
Is your track nailed to the wall? That's a nifty idea.
Yes, its mounted on the wall for easy take down and assembly.
Nice set up especially if it can be taken apart and put back up as needed. Loved the cars you ran, some really nice ones in there. I enjoyed the video but sorry I can't offer any input because I haven't found the time to figure out doing videos yet. I would like to ask what you're using for a finish gate, if you purchased it or made it.
And welcome to the Best Racing Site around!
Definiately recommend shooting horizontal! It'll be easier to film and its much better to watch.
Other suggestion is putting some foam on the wall there as a stop box. That stop is brutal and it'll destroy your cars quickly.
I'm offended, you think I would let my cars hit the wall...LOL. Actually there is foam its glued to a thin piece of sheet metal and screwed to the timer itself. What your hearing is the sheet metal flexing and hitting the wall. But yes, it doesn't sound good.
That works...the more you do the easier it gets. The main thing is you've got a track and you're willing to host and have video