Video Recording on Disney Rides

[jhaig]

Are there any rides at Disney that you have had trouble getting quality video on?

What rides or attractions do not allow video recording?

Techies: can I replace my video recorder (Sony HDR -CX290 32GB) and camera (Nikon Coolpix 12 megapixel) with an iPhone 5 and still get good quality recordings and photos?

 

[poohbear13]

check out youtube... there are tons.

 

[fbarker]

Uh Oh here we go again this could become very interesting!!

 

[rgf207]

Uh Oh here we go again this could become very interesting!!

There's nothing wrong with recording as long as the attraction allows it and the person doesn't use any lights

Sent from my Galaxy SIII using DISBoards

 

[Dan Murphy]

A good smartphone with a good camera will obtain quality similar to a mid-level point and shoot or video camera. Any dark ride will be tough due to the low lighting levels. I would suggest taking a few snapshots and leave the video to some great ones that are already online in YouTube or the like.

Keep in mind your fellow travelers on your ride when taking photos/video, with the flash (always have it off), as well as the display screen, they can throw a lot of annoying light.

Enjoy.

 

[disnut8]

Are there any rides at Disney that you have had trouble getting quality video on?

What rides or attractions do not allow video recording?

Techies: can I replace my video recorder (Sony HDR -CX290 32GB) and camera (Nikon Coolpix 12 megapixel) with an iPhone 5 and still get good quality recordings and photos?

I don't know all the technical details but a few things to remember when recording on a Disney attraction -

1 - Listen very closely to the announcements at the beginning to hear if you can videorecord. Or, better yet, ask the Cast Member

2 - Do not use an external light as that is distracting to others around you

3 - Do not block anyone else's view of the attraction (this seems to be common these days with IPads)

4 - If you can hold the camera down as much as possible so the light from the screen doesn't bother anyone

With all those things, I just don't bother with videorecording anything inside. I'd rather enjoy the attraction. I do have the complete Lights, Motors, Action show as well as the entire outdoor portion of the Tomorrowland Transit Authority. I also have Flights of Wonder and a Safari.

 

[fbarker]

There's nothing wrong with recording as long as the attraction allows it and the person doesn't use any lights

Sent from my Galaxy SIII using DISBoards

I don't think I said there was anything wrong or right about filming. Just making an observation and comment.

 

[poohbear13]

my understanding is that there is not flash photography allowed. I do not video, but have seen many video with out problems. I am sure if you are not allowed to take video on a ride, Disney will gently remind you.

 

[rebeccaariel]

Techies: can I replace my video recorder (Sony HDR -CX290 32GB) and camera (Nikon Coolpix 12 megapixel) with an iPhone 5 and still get good quality recordings and photos?

The iPhone 5 has an 8MP camera, so your Nikon Coolpix is marginally better, and it isn't going to shoot video as well as your handycam, BUT it does come pretty close. In low-light conditions the iPhone 5 is quite decent - F2.4. I'd say you'd be just fine with your iPhone 5.

 

[darkwing818]

I don't know all the technical details but a few things to remember when recording on a Disney attraction -

1 - Listen very closely to the announcements at the beginning to hear if you can videorecord. Or, better yet, ask the Cast Member

2 - Do not use an external light as that is distracting to others around you

3 - Do not block anyone else's view of the attraction (this seems to be common these days with IPads)

4 - If you can hold the camera down as much as possible so the light from the screen doesn't bother anyone

Good Advise...

 

[Raenstoirm]

Why film them at all? Just grab the already filmed stuff off youtube and actually live in the moment. Some people bring very high end cameras and such and put the footage online for everyone enjoyment. There is no way you can match their quality.

 

[Simba77]

Why film them at all? Just grab the already filmed stuff off youtube and actually live in the moment. Some people bring very high end cameras and such and put the footage online for everyone enjoyment. There is no way you can match their quality.

I agree with this in terms of the attractions. Hop on youtube. You can find professional quality video of nearly every attraction, some of which is even professionally edited. Can't beat it.

What I do recommend you film, however, is anything that's personal to you. Little nooks and crannies of the parks that are special. Film yourself and your family members doing "ordinary" things like eating at the restaurants. Assuming you're staying on property, film your hotel room, the view from your room, and your entire walk from your room to the buses (something that you'll do many times on your stay, and something that will be surprisingly nostalgic to revisit in the future).

If you do film something that there's already a lot of existing video from, narrate it. Or have a family member narrate it. (Not rides, however, because you can disturb others - moreso I'm talking about things like Cinderella Castle or a "tour" of a land).

Basically, film the things you don't think are that interesting. I know it sounds silly, but those are the things you'll end up wishing you filmed. The personal things, the details, the little moments. Make your videos as personal as you can. Especially if you're going with close friends or family (especially children), you'll wish you took more video of them later on.

My personal take is don't worry about making a "pristine" ride-through as though you're creating a promotional video for WDW. In the end, those are everywhere. You'll end up watching your video once and be done with it if you make it like all the others. Save the straight-up attraction filming to the youtubers. You can always head over there to watch a video of virtually anything from the parks that's noteworthy.

 

[ChloesDaddy]

Why film them at all? Just grab the already filmed stuff off youtube and actually live in the moment. Some people bring very high end cameras and such and put the footage online for everyone enjoyment. There is no way you can match their quality.

Have to agree with this. It's tempting to make exceptions, like riding Dumbo or BTMRR during Wishes (neither of which I have done yet), but those are even better times to leave the camera off and record the whole memory in your mind. Memories can't be destroyed by flood or fire or a hard drive crash.

 

[Raenstoirm]

Basically, film the things you don't think are that interesting. I know it sounds silly, but those are the things you'll end up wishing you filmed. The personal things, the details, the little moments. Make your videos as personal as you can. Especially if you're going with close friends or family (especially children), you'll wish you took more video of them later on.

My personal take is don't worry about making a "pristine" ride-through as though you're creating a promotional video for WDW. In the end, those are everywhere. You'll end up watching your video once and be done with it if you make it like all the others. Save the straight-up attraction filming to the youtubers. You can always head over there to watch a video of virtually anything from the parks that's noteworthy.

Totally agree. OP was talking about rides, but you gotta film your kid meeting Cinderella for the first time! Or eating a mickey bar!

 

[Evoga]

The iPhone 5 has an 8MP camera, so your Nikon Coolpix is marginally better, and it isn't going to shoot video as well as your handycam, BUT it does come pretty close. In low-light conditions the iPhone 5 is quite decent - F2.4. I'd say you'd be just fine with your iPhone 5.

I find the iPhone 5 terrible in low light. There is no match for the new Nokia Lumia 1020 at 41MP with low light and Optical Image Stabilization built in. if you want to save some money look at the Nokia Lumia 920 or 925, both will beat the iPhone in low light and smooth videos with pout the jerkiness.

 

[scrapquitler]

I can't remember for sure, but I think that the announcements during COP ask you NOT to videotape.

 

[disnut8]

Why film them at all? Just grab the already filmed stuff off youtube and actually live in the moment. Some people bring very high end cameras and such and put the footage online for everyone enjoyment. There is no way you can match their quality.

I can understand why some would want to video "their" ride. Maybe it's just to hear their kids' reactions as they are going through it. Like hearing Jimmie getting kidded just as the log goes up the dreaded hill on Splash Mountain. Or hearing Susie screaming "oh my god!" on Mount Everest. Or the end with everyone saying "let's do that again!"

Or maybe the moment when it's a small world got stuck (that happened to me).

Maybe the family is putting together a CD of their vacation for viewing at home. They want "their" ride, not downloading something from youtube.

There are a lot of reasons to want to record "your" ride and not just watch someone else's video on youtube.

 

[rebeccaariel]

I find the iPhone 5 terrible in low light. There is no match for the new Nokia Lumia 1020 at 41MP with low light and Optical Image Stabilization built in. if you want to save some money look at the Nokia Lumia 920 or 925, both will beat the iPhone in low light and smooth videos with pout the jerkiness.

A 41MP camera is obviously going to be better than an 8MP camera, but I got the impression that the OP already owned an iPhone 5 and was asking whether or not it could replace the camera and video camera listed, which I believe it can.

 

[jhaig]

I don't really want "ride through" videos, just to tape the kids on the rides. You Tube has plenty of high def videos if I want to watch them. Didn't want the magical voice to come over the loudspeaker telling me to please refrain from video recording.....and still have a magical day.

Still a little nervous about replacing both my camera and camcorder with an iPhone 5 though......

 

[Raenstoirm]

Still a little nervous about replacing both my camera and camcorder with an iPhone 5 though......

I personally wouldn't. I dont care what anyone says, the iphone takes mediocre pictures at best, especially in dark settings. It has gotten better, but is still not "good." It is not a camera. It is a phone. That said, I take pictures with it everyday and 9 times out of 10, I am satisfied with what comes out, so if you like other pics you have taken with it, then it should be fine for you! If you want good hang-on-the wall type pics though, you are going to have to bring a good camera. If you are looking for the cute in the moment memory shots, the iphone is fine. Its all what you are looking for in your pics. I personally would not go to WDW without my SLR.