There are two primary ways of recording video. Using a webcam isn't one of them IMO.
You can either mount a video camcorder to your car and record a single view, or you can get a small video camera like a VacuCam and mount that in a number of places. You can then record what that camera sees with either a camcorder or a portable recording device.
Using a webcam offers very low quality, and the hassles of having to connect a computer for recording.
The advantages of using a product like the VacuCam is that your camcorder stays safely inside the car and isn't exposed to flying objects, insects, or other dangers. Of course if you mount the camcorder to a headrest, that works great, but then again you are limited to recording only from that perspective. If you want to record engine sounds, you can run a mic to the engine bay, but then you won't have ambient sounds from the cockpit unless you rig up a second mic.
The VacuCams each have a built in mic, and if you wire in a second mic to the engine bay, you can have audio from both locations. Of course the biggest reason for going with the VacuCam is setting up a 2 to 4 camera system so that you can record from a number of angles and switch among them on the fly.
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Originally Posted by nethack
After viewing other motorers video submitions it looks like something I'd like to get into, but not having much knowledge about the cameras or methods I'm kind of at a loss where to start. Forinstance, do I get a camcorder and buy/make a mount and record driving video that way? Or, mount a web cam(s) in or on the vehicle and use a computer as the recording/storage device?
Since I'm probably going to be doing this solo, any video solution will need to be a one person opperation (unless I meet some nice woman that dosen't mind being co-pilot  ). Looking forward to your suggestions. Cheers 
NOTE: I'd like to try and keep the costs as low as possible and still get some viewable video. |
