In this video we take an in depth look at how to shoot POV footage of bodyboarding and surfing using a mouth mount.
POV stands for Point of View and simply means that you, the viewer, get to see the scene through the eyes of the person who shot it. It's a great, dynamic view and gives viewers a very real sense of being the character in the scene.
POV is one of the best angles for surfing and bodyboarding, particularly barrel shots, as it puts you right in that space and lets you capture the chaos and fury of a big, scary barrel and then re-live it over and over again.
A mouth mount is a device that allows you hands free control of your GoPro, because you're holding it in place with your mouth, usually by biting down on a mouth piece.
Pros:
- Mouth mounts give you the best POV angle.
- It's definitely the smallest rig you can use.
- The Pro Standard model gives you the added option of a board angle.
Cons:
- It gets in the way when paddling onto a wave.
- It effects your surf as you're always thinking about it in the water.
- Breathing can be tricky depending on your model.
- Some people complain that mouth mounts make them want to gag.
Mouth Mount Models on Amazon:
Pro Standard Grill Mount 2.0: amzn.to/31LhwPm
GoPros on Amazon:
GoPro Hero 9: amzn.to/38OSZgm
GoPro Hero 8: amzn.to/32LEA0N
GoPro Hero 7: amzn.to/3puVISn
Other handy GoPro Accessories for surfing and bodyboarding:
The Handler Floating Hand Grip: amzn.to/3os6Mz0
GoPro Floaty Backdoor: amzn.to/3eZIYOP
28 май 2024
