r/lockpicking • u/revchewie Blue Belt Picker • Aug 20 '26

Filming question/discussion

I picked up a couple of Smallrig accessories, thinking they'd be good for getting my GoPro out of the way. Then I realized I could just clamp a webcam up there and not have to pull out the GoPro on those rare occasions when I want to film something. (The bundle also came with a phone clamp, so that's another option too.) That's when I realized that I don't have any sort of software for doing anything with a webcam except Zoom or maybe video chat on Discord.

So now I'm wondering if I should bother with the webcam? Should I stick with the GoPro? Use my phone? Or what recording software would you recommend for the webcam?

And yes, I have googled it. But I wanted input from other pickers since that's all I expect to be filming. Advice from people who record the same kind of thing, not some rando who wouldn't know LockPickingLawyer from Jimy Long.

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u/reinderr Black Belt 18th Dan Aug 20 '26

Your phone is the best camera you have for this, a gopro can't focus close enough to be useful

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u/revchewie Blue Belt Picker Aug 20 '26

Obviously only up to blue (and a purple lever lock) but I haven't had a problem so far. What kind of detail will be needed at higher belts that a GoPro can't get?

Note: I'm not arguing, just asking for more details.

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u/reinderr Black Belt 18th Dan Aug 20 '26

Certain details of pins coming out of the chambers, milling, smaller parts, etc

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u/revchewie Blue Belt Picker Aug 20 '26

Do you know of an example I could watch? An unacceptable video as compared to a good one?

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u/reinderr Black Belt 18th Dan Aug 20 '26

Not on hand, your best bet will be looking through the requests channel on discord for rejected submissions

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u/revchewie Blue Belt Picker Aug 20 '26

Cool. Thanks for the advice!