Model Railroad Videos

[BB Michigan]

Hello everyone. I've taken some videos of my layout with a Sony digital camera. The quality is okay since the main feature is to take pictures and shooting videos is just an added on feature. I've put them in .wmv so that drops the quality down a little but saves me room in my web hosting account.

The videos are shot on the curve in the thumbnail and have real train sound effects. Tell me what you think and ENJOY. Question I can add videos to the forum board, right?

1. http://webpages.charter.net/d712/modelrr1.wmv
2. http://webpages.charter.net/d712/modelrr2.wmv

[sushob]

Cool! Thanks for sharing! I like the sound effects. I don't know for sure if you can add videos to the forums or not, but I don't think you can. We'll have to wait for Bob to answer that.

[George D]

Great videos. I like the camera location - down where a rail fan would be, not up in a helicopter.
George

[CBCNSfan]

Very nice, the sound is impressive, nice work, any more?
Thanks for sharing, it's appreciated.
Cheers Willis

[BB Michigan]

Thanks all for the video comments!

Here's a new short video with the actual model sounds: http://webpages.charter.net/d712/modelrr3.wmv

http://www.geocities.com/mainline_railfan/RailroadForums/car.jpg

[CBCNSfan]

Hey! that's OK nice. :)
Cheers Willis

[BB Michigan]

Train heading up hill with realistic sounds: http://webpages.charter.net/d712/modelrr4.wmv


http://www.geocities.com/mainline_railfan/RailroadForums/curve.jpg

[modelbob]

> Question I can add videos to the forum board, right?

You can add LINKS to the videos, as you've done here, but you can't actually upload the videos here.

I would like to consider adding the capibility to have videos on the forum at some point in the future, but at least for now it's not something we can support. Even small videos are quite large files, yours are over 1/2 meg each and they're pretty small as videos go. With the number of people we have visiting the site that creates a tremendous draw on bandwidth which gets rather expensive.

I've also considered, but so far rejected, the idea of a "premium membership" which would allow members more web space and the ability to upload/view videos. I don't really think the demand is there and the negative response would be pretty harsh I'm guessing.

[CBCNSfan]

Well BB the others were good but this one just blew me away. With stereo headphones on the sound was exactly like the real thing. Whatever you are doing different than the previous vids, keep doing it :D
Excellent
Cheers Willis

[BB Michigan]

Willis, glad you like my videos. The sound is from a train video I downloaded off the net. I edit my videos in Windows Movie Maker and able to take the sound off the downloaded video clip and overlay it onto to mine. I enjoy finding a train sound that the timing is close to what the model does.

[BB Michigan]

It's been awhile since a new video. So here's a short one. I'm working on scenery so I can take more videos. The sound for this video is from a video I took of an actual train. Listen for the air pressure release.


http://www.geocities.com/mainline_railfan/RailroadForums/MOV00077_0001.jpg (http://webpages.charter.net/d712/modelrr5.wmv) Something new, click on the thumbnail. (400KB)

[petestrash]

BB I liked your video's and the sound sync is cool.

Could I make a couple of suggestions to improve the picture for future videos.

If you look at modelrr4.wmv you will see the automatic focus hunting in and out as it tries to focus on the train as it passes, and with modelrr5.wmv the train is slightly out of focus.

Most video cameras have a option for turning off the auto focus feature and let you use manual focus. You can achive better shots this way.

To setup a shot, turn off the auto focus and manually focus the camera with the train stationary. Then remove the train and make your shot. when the train passes through it will be in focus and the image will be stable.

Regards,

Peter

[CBCNSfan]

Hi Peter, is the same true of digital cameras? I know mine has the capability of making a short movie but I've never tried it.
Cheers Willis

[modelbob]

> Hi Peter, is the same true of digital cameras?

They vary a lot, so read the manul that came with it, but most of them will allow you to set a specific focal length. I guess give the manual a read and then try it.

[CBCNSfan]

give the manual a read and then try it LOL, I think the manual is more complicated than the camera. I just leave it on Auto, look at the screen and press the button. Highly technical :D
Well I might give the manual another chance! :D
Cheers Willis

[chrismoore93]

BB Michigan,
Great Videos! Can't wait to see more. Keep up the good work on the layout.
Chris Moore

[NHGuy]

That's pretty cool. What does the note taped to the box car say? Josh-something?
Couldn't mak it out.

Bill S.

[BB Michigan]

Thanks for the comments guys and thanks for suggestions Peter. I'm going to have to try that. I have to get my track back together to take more videos.

[BB Michigan]

That's pretty cool. What does the note taped to the box car say? Josh-something?
Couldn't mak it out.

Bill S.

The note taped to the white box says Pete under Josh. I had to prove to my classmates that indeed it was my models so what better way then put their names on the side of the train.

[grande man]

Your videos are awesome. This may be something to play around with. I'm running out of places on our layout to take stills. :D

What's a typical file size?

[scubaterry]

WOW Awesome! I didn't catch the part where you say it is real audio at first. I'm thinking Darn this sounds just like the real thing!
Terry

[BB Michigan]

Sorry for not responding sooner. Thanks for the comments all!!


Very cool! Where do you download your videos for sound from?

Just any video from the web that the sound fits.
Here's a site with great video: http://users.adelphia.net/~mattlawler/new/


What's a typical file size?
1MB give or take

WOW Awesome! I didn't catch the part where you say it is real audio at first. I'm thinking Darn this sounds just like the real thing!
Terry

lol. That would be something if it sounded like that for real.

[BB Michigan]

Here's a new video from an actual video camera I bought in December. All the other videos are from a Sony digital still camera.

Just a short video with real sound. Enjoy
VIDEO: http://webpages.charter.net/d712/modelrr7.wmv (960KB)
http://webpages.charter.net/d712/Video%20pics/modelrr7.jpg

[derrty]

That is really cool! Love the last one!

[AGGRO]

Cool. Modern diesels, but still cool.

[dthurman]

Here's a new video from an actual video camera I bought in December. All the other videos are from a Sony digital still camera.

Just a short video with real sound. Enjoy
VIDEO: http://webpages.charter.net/d712/modelrr7.wmv (960KB)
http://webpages.charter.net/d712/Video%20pics/modelrr7.jpg

The car pulling up was very effective. I have a nice digital camcoder, as well as FinalCut pro and express, that looks like a fun time.

I just can't believe all the excellent talent and ideas I see on the web. Good work.

[CBCNSfan]

Hey! that's OK! excellent effect, love the car.

http://bestsmileys.com/textinbubble1/13.gif Willis

[zartan74]

I liked that car stunt also........

I think I am going to enjoy this forum.......

Tom.............:)

[MLW]

BB Michigan That is very cool! I've watched them again and again:D

You did a great job with the video and adding (synchronizing) the sound

Excellent:)

[oleirish]

That was right on!!!!!Good work!!
JIM

[chessie4155]

BB Michigan, The videos are really cool! I liked them so much I had to try to do some myself. Here's a link to my attempt at it. This isn't the greatest as I am using a HP Photosmart E317 still camera.
Mark
http://www.savefile.com/files.php?fid=2046895

[oleirish]

This is great stuff!!!keep up the good work!!and thanks
JIM

[Steve B]

the video's are awsome, keep em coming

[chessie4155]

Here's an Amtrak train at speed. Again , sorry for the poor picture.
Mark
http://www.savefile.com/files.php?fid=6740668

[chessie4155]

Cab Ride
http://www.savefile.com/files.php?fid=3316617
Mark

[chessie4155]

Westbound Amtrak
http://www.savefile.com/files.php?fid=6463231
Mark

[chessie4155]

Railfanning Arthurville
http://www.savefile.com/files.php?fid=8923901
Mark

[BNSF dude]

Nice vid dude! I like the last tran on it. The horn reminds me of the horn on the CSX ACe set from SLI.

[chessie4155]

Action at P T Jct.
http://www.savefile.com/files.php?fid=9804462
Mark

[chessie4155]

Waitin for an Eastbound
http://www.savefile.com/files.php?fid=8456242
Mark

[chessie4155]

Grain Train
http://www.savefile.com/projects.php?pid=518898
Mark

[chessie4155]

A video of a grain train
http://www.savefile.com/files.php?fid=1672004
Mark

[chessie4155]

Railfanning P T Jct.
http://www.savefile.com/files.php?fid=6153555
Mark

[chessie4155]

Action at Arthurville
http://www.savefile.com/files.php?fid=9178861
Mark

[enjineerbill]

And now for something completely different!!!

Photos set to a 'Catchy ' lil' tune.:)

Johnny

http://www.savefile.com/files/6004692

[chessie4155]

Johnny: That was really neat. I like the catchy lil tune..
Mark

[chessie4155]

Westbound Local
http://www.savefile.com/files.php?fid=1470604
Mark

[chessie4155]

Some more Amtrak Action
http://www.savefile.com/files.php?fid=6368811
Mark

[chessie4155]

an eastbound leaving P T Jct.
http://www.savefile.com/members/index.php?id=projects_info&pid=458942
Mark

[chessie4155]

East meets West
http://www.savefile.com/projects.php?pid=243576
Mark

[chessie4155]

Long train Running
http://www.savefile.com/files.php?fid=8994960
Mark

[chessie4155]

Conrail action
http://www.savefile.com/files.php?fid=7822283
Mark

[chessie4155]

Pullin Hard
http://www.savefile.com/files.php?fid=5599543
Mark

[BNSF dude]

Here's my vid. BNSF train 108 heading east. http://www.savefile.com/files/2270765 Sorry but im still working on it.

[enjineerbill]

Hey BNSF dude,
I tried to D/L your video but only the credits showed, Still working on it?

Johnny

[BNSF dude]

Here sorry I put the wrong one in. Here's the correct one. http://www.savefile.com/files/3244630

[BNSF dude]

Anybody like it?

[enjineerbill]

I did. Thanks for sharing.

Johnny

[JeffShultz]

BNSF dude - those locos look massive in that video - I thought they might be O scale.

If I could be so bold however, you might want the length of content to exceed the length of the credits by a bit more in the future.... :)

[jbaakko]

My submission in the Model RR video area:

Three videos from the San Diego Model Rail Road Musuem, BNSF freight climbing the Tehacapi grade:
http://rr.blockchoice.com/videos/sdmrrm01.wmv
http://rr.blockchoice.com/videos/sdmrrm02.wmv
http://rr.blockchoice.com/videos/sdmrrm03.wmv

[BNSF dude]

Nice vid there Josh. I wish it was in one whole thing tho.

[jbaakko]

Its in 3 different locations on the layout, about 2 feet between 1 & 2 & another 8 feet before 3

[chessie4155]

Extra 4124 East
http://www.savefile.com/projects.php?pid=335718
Mark

[conrail92]

i think you gave us the wrong link to your video.

[4Starcstms]

Yep. I even loged in to try and get it work but ... nope. Try again? im sure we'd all love to see it

[chessie4155]

OK my bad..Try it again.
Mark

[conrail92]

there, nice video great sound

[chessie4155]

Had some fun with this one..see if you can spot the blopper..
http://www.savefile.com/projects.php?pid=264754
Mark

[4Starcstms]

would you be referring to the contact between something (im going to assume the train) and the camera? oh well was still a nice vid. Good looking layout ya got!

What part of IN are you eh in?

[chessie4155]

I'm in Southern Indiana, and that was a blooper but not the one I was refering to. :)
Mark

[chessie4155]

Eastbound #94
http://www.savefile.com/files.php?fid=7079156
Mark

[BNSF dude]

BNSF dude - those locos look massive in that video - I thought they might be O scale.

If I could be so bold however, you might want the length of content to exceed the length of the credits by a bit more in the future.... :)
LOL I wish Jeff. Sorry for the length i ran outta space on my camera due to me taking alot of pictures.

[chessie4155]

Here's Gateway 97 making its way Westward.
http://www.savefile.com/files.php?fid=2898048
Mark

[chessie4155]

Eastbound Cumberland 96
http://www.savefile.com/files.php?fid=2969562
Mark

[chessie4155]

Conrail action
http://www.savefile.com/files.php?fid=7859995
Mark

[4Starcstms]

Nice. Thanks for sharing

[chessie4155]

Ore Extra 3802 West
http://www.savefile.com/files.php?fid=2984028
Mark

[chessie4155]

Extra 7598 West
http://www.savefile.com/files.php?fid=9465930
Mark

[chessie4155]

Amtrak #31
http://www.savefile.com/files.php?fid=8614045
Mark

[chessie4155]

Extra 7618
http://www.savefile.com/members/index.php?id=files&pid=792655
Mark

[chessie4155]

Steel Train
http://www.savefile.com/files.php?fid=9132386
Mark

[chessie4155]

Ore Extra 8594 West
http://www.savefile.com/files.php?fid=2834301
Mark

[chessie4155]

Work Extra 3845
http://www.savefile.com/files.php?fid=3718740
Mark

[chessie4155]

Local 6936 West
http://www.savefile.com/projects.php?pid=714273
Mark

[BNSF dude]

I just made another one. BNSF 6821 and GN 151. http://www.savefile.com/files/6154714

[chessie4155]

Extra 4018 East
http://www.savefile.com/projects.php?pid=225168
Mark

[chessie4155]

Eastbound#88
http://www.savefile.com/projects.php?pid=918406
Mark

[chessie4155]

Westbound#97
http://www.savefile.com/files.php?fid=2775388
Mark

[chessie4155]

St. Louis Trailer Jet
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txjT91SKfZU
Mark

[WT fan]

Here're a few webvideos from the last meeting:

http://www.westportterminal.de/meetings/JT2006braunlage.html#video

[chessie4155]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2W01KQLyog
Eastbound #88 at Depot Street..
Mark

[BNSF dude]

Heres my video Second one to come soon. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8Hc0zEIGC8

[chessie4155]

Something has happened out on the Panhandle line so Conrail is running on the B&O St. Louis line today.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChKRbQeyb3Q
Mark

[chessie4155]

Eastbound #94 at Quicks Cut
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCR7BJksLB0
Mark

[chessie4155]

Westbound #95 at Scottsburg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTNXni63dZQ
Mark

[chessie4155]

Westbound #99
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfgmbaeYykQ
Mark

[chessie4155]

Ore Extra 4018 East
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkJcgMCRB8s
Mark

[Steve B]

OK it's not a model, it's the real thing, this is a 1000hp class 20 dragging a dead class 37 and it's train up a steap grade on the Settle to Carlisle line in the UK, video by Don Burgess
http://www.burgess57.freeserve.co.uk/1Z60_Aisgill.WMV

[chessie4155]

Eastbound Cumberland 96
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afBuFFJ5e60
Mark

[CSX_road_slug]

Eastbound Cumberland 96
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afBuFFJ5e60
MarkGreat job of blending the sound with the video - adds a whole new dimension!:cool:

[chessie4155]

Thanks Man..
Grain Extra 3845 West
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OjXEMXxbyY
Mark

[chessie4155]

Another movie of the layout
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QURWYEj4lgo
Mark

[chessie4155]

having some fun.
http://www.savefile.com/projects/1011160
Mark

[chessie4155]

Having some more fun
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubHrmd7YYus
Mark

[WT fan]

For those with broadband, here's a web video from the FREMO meeting in
Braunlage made by my friend Lars.

Jahrestagung Braunlage 2006 (http://www.fremo-belt-lines.org/html/videogalerie.html)

it's big: 23 MB! And it takes time to look. You can see and hear
engines, of course. Pictures at my site (http://www.westportterminal.de/meetings/JT2006braunlage.html) :)
and at the FBL site (http://www.fremo-belt-lines.org/html/bilder.html).

Wolfgang

[bnsf sammy]

My submission in the Model RR video area:

Three videos from the San Diego Model Rail Road Musuem, BNSF freight climbing the Tehacapi grade:
http://rr.blockchoice.com/videos/sdmrrm01.wmv
http://rr.blockchoice.com/videos/sdmrrm02.wmv
http://rr.blockchoice.com/videos/sdmrrm03.wmv

Josh, your links don't seem to work anymore, and I would be interested in viewing your videos. :)

[jbaakko]

OOOH, i pulled them from my server during an update, lemme reload them!

EDIT Should work now...

[conrail92]

just made this video of my layout that im working on. The picture quality is low because i used a digital camera. I dont have a digital camcorder.

Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AUbWZhzFl4

Tell me what u think.

[Steve B]

Nice job,,, you have to start filming somewhere, your already miles in front of me BTW, i can't even do video

[conrail92]

I want to invest adventualy into a Digital camcorder. I have a regular one but wont go on computer.

[Steve B]

You can get an item for the Pc that will upload ordinary video onto a PC to do whatever you want, have a look at this

http://www.hauppauge.com/pages/products/data_pvrusb2.html

[conrail92]

I seen them before and its not worth the money for as much as i would use it. Ill probly just invest a digital camcorder this x-mas. Or maybe someone will be kind enough too get me one. :)

[sushob]

I ended up buying a TV tuner card for my PC, which allows me to watch/record television on my computer. It also works as a video input so I can record video and sound from our analog camcorder (or a VCR or whatever other video device you can connect with RCA plugs).

[OldGettysk]

This was my first video attempt with my digital camera. It was shot at OLD97's railroad layout. I hope you enjoy it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YTrJcncYck :)

[conrail92]

Nice video, the horn scared me at first :p

More videos From my Layout

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lvpu-zo-ZPM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogMeVzimnTY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-a3lzgnux4

all our rather short

[AndyWS]

Finally got my first model railroad-related video online.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FcPCiwN1mY

Enjoy, although I warn you the ending's not pretty.