Millenniumguy Posted December 11, 2005 Posted December 11, 2005 I was always curious how people get POVs on coaster,because it looks so cool. But I am an insignificant speck in this universe so why bother for me.
Rocket Rodder Posted December 15, 2005 Posted December 15, 2005 Ok here's a dumb question.. well.. maybe not? What DOES P.O.V. stand for..? And I have tried to "sneak" a cam onto a coaster once.. but I was told to put it away... and I did.. (later in the ride after struggling with the restraint) But every park I have ever went to denied me access to film. Do you know any parks in Southern california that would let me film a coaster for POV footage?
jarmor Posted December 15, 2005 Posted December 15, 2005 Point Of View but most just call it P.O.V. to be lazy.
Mr.Six Posted December 24, 2005 Posted December 24, 2005 Ok here's a dumb question.. well.. maybe not? What DOES P.O.V. stand for..? And I have tried to "sneak" a cam onto a coaster once.. but I was told to put it away... and I did.. (later in the ride after struggling with the restraint) But every park I have ever went to denied me access to film. Do you know any parks in Southern california that would let me film a coaster for POV footage? All the So cal Parks with the exception of Knotts has let me bring on cameras and video cameras onto rides. Stupid Knotts!!! _six
niiicolaaah Posted December 25, 2005 Posted December 25, 2005 maybe some day camera technology will be so amazing we can all have microscopic cameras imbedded in our contact lenses. Then we could have one for each eye, and take amazing 3D POVs!!!!
astroworldfan Posted January 2, 2006 Posted January 2, 2006 I searched "Theme Park Videos" and sure enough there is Robb at the top. Just out of curiosity, I checked to see how far I was buried (must admit that I don't really target that term) and sure enough there I am on Page 29. Wait a second ... it is a link to this site. :shock: Hey Ted...no worries. I found your site a while back and I love it. Online ride counter is tops I would like to have a shirt from both TPR and CF to wear when I am at a park. (Not on the same day of course)
CycloneMan Posted January 7, 2006 Posted January 7, 2006 Iv'e been lucky and have gotten ALOT of POV's and Iasked for each one. I was happy to see that there were NO camera rules at Knoebels, Adventureland (LI), and La Ronde.
dejavu1316 Posted January 13, 2006 Posted January 13, 2006 I got a few at KBF. Supreme Scream, Silver Bullet, Jaguar, Boomerang, and Ghostrider. I want to get Xcelerator and Montezooma's Revenge but Last time, they wouldnt let us on. We snuck on the camera the other times, but we got permission by our ride op friends on Supreme Scream and Boomerang.
M_Force_4_ever Posted January 20, 2006 Posted January 20, 2006 I've gotten plenty of POVs (for one year of serious riding that is) it is pretty hard to do them with a big cam but it was done and the parks didn't seem to care (note: to see some of them click the link in my sig)
TwistedTrack Posted January 25, 2006 Author Posted January 25, 2006 LMAO! I made this post like 5 months ago! I did not realise it was a sticky here til today. LOL!
Indyboy Posted January 31, 2006 Posted January 31, 2006 I think the only reson i didnt get introuble for taking my camera on Flight o fear at pki as because my cousin was the ride op so technially i didn't break the rules cause i had permition from the ride op To badf my cam didn't have any film yay post 30
Mr.Six Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 ^ My dear old boy, have we forgotten about periods! http://toolbar.google.com/firefox/index.html _six
Wes Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 I think the only reson i didnt get introuble for taking my camera on Flight o fear at pki as because my cousin was the ride op so technially i didn't break the rules cause i had permition from the ride op To badf my cam didn't have any film yay post 30 **PLEASE READ** the Terms Of Service. Be sure to check your spelling and/or use Google Toolbar to spellcheck for you. If we have to warn you repeatedly, you will be banned. Thanks.
phazan Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 has anyone got permisson from DL/DCA? just wondering, i would really like to bring my camera on a lot of rides! i know your not supposed to on indiana jones, but i was pirates one time and someone was taking flash pictures and a voice said over a speaker ''please do not use the flash''or something like that. so im guessing you are allowed on pirates! but does anyone know about any other rides? -thanks
Mr.Six Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 has anyone got permisson from DL/DCA? just wondering, i would really like to bring my camera on a lot of rides! i know your not supposed to on indiana jones, but i was pirates one time and someone was taking flash pictures and a voice said over a speaker ''please do not use the flash''or something like that. so im guessing you are allowed on pirates! but does anyone know about any other rides? -thanks Both Disney Parks are really loose about letting you bring on cameras onto rides. I've taken a few cameras on Indy and have never had a problem with the ops when doing so. But, it is a good idea to leave off all the lights; cause I do know that Disney is really strict on that. Hope that helped! _six
CoasterCrazy Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 ^^When I went to DLR about a year ago, I was able to bring my camera on all the rides except for TOT and Indiana Jones! I have a complete POV of the Pirates ride, I just couldn't use the light on my camera! I just wish that Knoebels and Disney parks weren't the only ones that let you bring your camera on the rides!
phazan Posted February 3, 2006 Posted February 3, 2006 ooo! cool! ill try to see what i can get video of when i go. IMO, i think having a flash/light turned on, is very rude. it really ruins the ride when you see a little spotlight flying around, or see everything light up when it is supposed to be dark. anyway, thanks for the info guys!
Tömmioh Posted February 3, 2006 Posted February 3, 2006 I've only taken my camera on 2 coasters: On Megafobia at Oakwood I had it lying in my lap, and the ride operator told me to put it away, so I did. Last summer at Alton Towers' Runaway Mine Train, I did also have it lying clearly visible on my lap, the ride operator didn't say anything, he just smiled weirdly. I could sneak my camera on a ride, but it just somehow feels wrong, I am a bit afraid that someone working for the park could notice it, and maybe punish me. Last summer at Linnanmäki, I was told to go away, when I filmed Pikajun (a Mack Blauer Enzian coaster) offride near the exit, it was quite strange and also annoying. I don't either want to film POV's if I am in a foreign park and there are long queues, so that I can't be sure if I can ride the coaster again, because if I can only ride once, I want to fully enjoy the ride, without anything distracting me (in this case the camera). Well, then again I don't get 'so great' footage for videos, as some who film POV's do, but I try my best with offrides, parkvideos etc.
s2pids2 Posted February 7, 2006 Posted February 7, 2006 I have never taken a POV, but I can understand the parks rules and safety regulations. You don't want someone dropping a camera off the top of Kingda Ka and onto someone head. If I were to do it, I would ask. Im a mamma's boy!
phazan Posted February 8, 2006 Posted February 8, 2006 so when you ask the disney people about bringing a camera on the ride, what exactly do you say? im just curious. do you just simply ask ''can i bring a camera on the ride?'' or do you mention something else? i really dont want to loose my new camera due to a rule, i saved a lot for it!
Az Posted February 8, 2006 Posted February 8, 2006 Well after reading this topic I have been in touch with the Florida parks, and so far Busch Gardens have told me I'm not allowed to do POV on their rides, fair enough, and Disney have said to ask the operators on the day. I am awaiting a reply from Seaworld. Does anyone have a contact email for IOA / USO? Aaron "Going to Florida in the summer" Weight
Mr.Six Posted February 9, 2006 Posted February 9, 2006 so when you ask the disney people about bringing a camera on the ride, what exactly do you say? im just curious. do you just simply ask ''can i bring a camera on the ride?'' or do you mention something else? i really dont want to loose my new camera due to a rule, i saved a lot for it! This goes for all parks for me; not just Disney. I don't ask them anything; but I make sure that my camera is out in clear view for them. If there's a problem than I am more than happy to go by their rules and put it away. I'm not sure what you mean by losing your camera becuase of a rule. The worst thing that can happen is that they'll simply ask you to put it away. _six
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