Tips & advice
If you have a Glock pistol...
yes you can attach a
TACTICAM I.C.U. to its rail!
A step-by-step 2 minutes tuto that says it all about making the I.C.U fit the Glock type rails.
How to make your videos more real?Like an FPS game...
The 180º auto-rotation explained
I.C.U 2.0 features built-in software that can detect the device's position. When you invert the camera by 180º, the camera will automatically rotate the image. The camera can be installed underneath the pistol's barrel or on the top rail of a rifle (upside down).
NOTE: if you rotate the device by 180º during video recording, the camera will stop filming and automatically start another file.
1. Make sure the I.C.U is well mounted on your gun and tighten the screws if needed. (instructions here)
2. Make sure to keep your gun aiming in front of you constantly.
3. Use slow motion effect when editing your video. It will bring dramatic effect.
File storage and playback
I.C.U 2.0HD: connect your computer to the camera using a USB wire and export the data directly.
ICU1: take the SD card out of the camera and plug it to your computer, using a card reader if need be.
The best video editors
We do recommend the use of a multi-track software, with good editing features. Our favorites are Adobe Premiere Pro and Sony Vegas Pro.
If you work under MacOS, go for After Effects, but if you're on a budget, iMovie is a simple and good solution as well.
How to make the best use of the TACTICAM I.C.U ?
1. Mount an I.C.U 2.0HD filming frontward + another I.C.U (1.0 or 2.0HD) filming backward. This will allow you to widen your camera angle.
2. Make sure the camera's optic filming frontward is not in line with the front sight or you will have it on your footage.
3. Make sure the camera's optic filming backward is not too close to your face, otherwise the footage will be blurred.
4. Use the rubber band to keep the remote close to your thumb.
5. Inser an SD card in each camera, switch them on and make sure the green LED on both is flickering before starting the game.
6. We recommend you, not to switch off the cameras after actions but keep it recording during the whole game. Never mind, you'll erase the useless films during edition.
7. Keep your gun aiming in front constantly; avoid having it pointed down at the ground or up at the sky.
This will increase the interest of your videos tremendously :)
Which video stabilizer do we recommend to optimize your footage?
There are several ways to stabilize your video footage when editing your video. We recommend the use of Adobe After Effect, which provides the best result and the simplest use. Other softwares such as Deshaker or AviSynth (Plug-in for VirtualDub) can offer great result as well.
You can also use the feature "video stabilization" of the Youtube video editor when uploading your video online.
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For optimal results, we strongly recommend you to download the stabilizer software, specially designed for the range of ICU. You can find the link to the software and the instructions here. Feel free to contact us if you face any issue during the installation process.
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Use a color filter and give style to your footage
You can customize your footage by adding a colored lens to the I.C.U. It will give a fresh and new style to your videos, allowing you to play with the scenarios. Simply remove the front lens cap, and insert a small piece of colored plastic sheet. Put the cap back in,... VOILA!!
InfraRed Outdoor
Polarizing Grey Outdoor
Night Vision Green outdoor
Deep blue outdoor
InfraRed Indoor
Polarizing Grey Indoor
Night Vision Green Indoor
Deep blue Indoor
Install your TACTICAM I.C.U behind your scope to play sniper
Record your game even when you play as a sniper! Place the camera on top of the scope and make sure to fix it properly.
Make sufficient time to test and adjust before playing, to verify the aim of the camera.
How to make a good video in extreme low light environment?
This is where your tracer comes handy.
Check out the fantastic tracing shots effect.
Just out of this world!!!
How can you make videos look more dynamic?
3. Use inserts. As many as you like. No limits!!
Split your screen
Combine POV and gun camera
Use insert
Front and back filming
4. Use front and back filming. Mount 2 ICUs on your gun. Synchronize them properly when editing. Perfect result.
1. COMBINE FORMATS
If you own an ICU 1 and an ICU 2.0HD, use both footage formats in the video (4:3 / 16:9). Split the screen when editing, showing the scene under different angles.
2. COMBINE ANGLES
Associate footage from the guncam and a POV camera.
Don't forget that ICU can be mounted on a helmet too.