I’ve tried so many different setups to record my drawing and painting videos using various camera phones, as well as my latest, the GoPro action camera. Now that tiny camera is not meant for a GenX like me; I didn’t say the entire generation X, I said me. Now that we’ve cleared that up, let’s continue on. I purchased the most budget-friendly camera in the GoPro series, which is the GoPro Hero Black Mini. That camera ran me around $118, a reasonable price considering the features it offers. It has no view screen, which wasn’t a deal breaker for me because, after doing some research on that model, I found I could use my smartphone as the view screen when linked to the GoPro Quik app. The convenience of this feature turned out to be a significant advantage, as it allowed me to frame my shots perfectly without any hassle. It’s been great so far as I filmed many videos of my drawings with it, capturing not only the details but also the vibrant colors in a way that really showcases my artwork. The ease of portability and the quality of footage have allowed me to create content that I’m truly proud of, and I can’t wait to share more of my artistic journey with others.

The feature that sold me the most was the time-lapse feature. I have been wanting to record my drawings and paintings in time-lapse for like forever now, and most phones don’t offer quite so many features in time-lapse as the camera itself provides. I have been playing around with the many various settings the camera offers, even in time-lapse mode, which has been an exciting journey of discovery. I’m positive that if I could learn advanced editing techniques with the camera, my videos would look absolutely amazing; however, I’m not showcasing them for a beauty contest. I only want to show off my drawings in good enough quality to share my creative process with others. I recorded some footage in 4K and uploaded it in 4K on my YouTube channel while also experimenting with some clips in 1080p. I tried out wide-angle mode for capturing the full scene of my workspace and switch to linear angle mode for a more focused view of my artwork in progress. I noticed some differences in video quality when I wanted to do close-up shots for detail. Some parts of the video looked distorted or blurry, which can be frustrating, and with the non-advanced camera skills I have, I think I found a setting I’m going to stick to for my next drawing video. Nothing elaborate, just simple adjustments that make a difference, and hopefully, it brings me satisfaction with my uploaded videos on my social media platforms. I also found the perfect height for my tripod that I think will be good for filming this time around, ensuring that I can capture the process in a comfortable and stable position. Overall, I feel that with some practice and these new settings, I will be able to present my art in a way that truly reflects my passion and creativity.

Until my next drawing is announced, which will be in a future newsletter, I’ll leave the judging up to you in the many different drawing videos on my platforms. I encourage you to explore the variety of styles and techniques I present in these videos, as each one reflects a unique aspect of my artistic journey. I’d recommend viewing the YouTube drawing videos to get the most out of watching in 4k and 1080p, especially since the vibrant colors and intricate details can truly enrich your experience. I guess you’d need a 4k device to actually see any difference, from what I’ve been told anyways. I’m not quite sure; technology is moving too fast for my 50+ year old mind to keep up with all the advancements. If you would like to go check some videos out and give me some advice or feedback, please feel free to do so, as your insights are incredibly valuable to me and help shape my future work. I truly appreciate your support and look forward to hearing your thoughts!

Sincerely,

David L

Healingwithart

0hi0artist@healing-with-art.com