In this post I’ll demonstrate how to stabilize and enhance low resolution video using FFMpeg. I will also discuss the pros and cons of hardware options available. From there the discussion will show examples of software options that have supplanted hardware. Lastly, I will introduce some examples of AI that others have used. The Z51 660mm Below is a side by side comparison of video taken from one of my fixed wing remote control (RC) planes. Here is the script…
These are a couple of resources that I’ve used for RC camera information that you may find useful, https://www.chucklohr.com/808/c16/ and https://oscarliang.com/how-to-use-808-16-keychain-camera-manual-and-wiki/. Those links are specific to the 808-16 key chain camera which I have used for bike rides as well as drone flights. There is mention about field of view measurements in the first link. It references methods used which I was not able to reliably validate. http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=22171449&postcount=6843 and https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=22446815&postcount=7732 both use the Pythagorean theorem. The camera and background are…
Last summer was a chance for me and my family to do some water activities in the area. Snorkeling was a big favorite for my son. One of the locations had a fresh stock of fish that drew our attention. Unfortunately, the water in the lake grew cloudy due to our movement and it was a challenge to see. On a follow up visit, we brought one of my 808-16 video cameras. It’s a 720p camera and I wasn’t too…