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roblo97 wrote: 09 Mar 2021, 15:37 So if the battery life on a Go-Pro Hero 9*, filming in 1080p at 60 fps is 144 minutes, and the record is around the 16 hours 45 minutes mark, or 1005 minutes, you would need at least 7 fully charged batteries, maybe more and to film in 4k at 60fps, at least 14 batteries would be needed!
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Had a chat with Guinness WR a while back. Remember they are just making sure they can independently verify any record attempt so don’t judge them too harshly. A journey log with station times is a must. They also require complete video (which is tricky) and hadn’t thought about practicalities ie how many batteries/power banks/sd cards you will need.Their answer was that’s up to you to sort out. I also asked why they needed witness statements and photos, which are just duplicating video evidence. No answer.

On one of my WRs they questioned a photo where we had missed a station roundel. On inspection it also showed a signal number reflected in the train cab so we were able to prove which station it was by the signal number. Don’t be scared by Guinness rules but be sensible and honest about adhering to them. Be prepared for them to ask any question they like but you have to be able to answer it.
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roblo97 wrote: 09 Mar 2021, 15:37 So if the battery life on a Go-Pro Hero 9*, filming in 1080p at 60 fps is 144 minutes, and the record is around the 16 hours 45 minutes mark, or 1005 minutes, you would need at least 7 fully charged batteries, maybe more and to film in 4k at 60fps, at least 14 batteries would be needed!
*Other brands are available! :P
Andi and Steve’s WR is 15 hours, 45 mins. I reckon more like 90 mins per battery so you need 11 batteries. Your point Rob is still valid. Presumably you could reduce that to two if you use rechargeable batteries and a power bank.
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tufnellpark wrote: 17 Mar 2021, 07:55
Had a chat with Guinness WR a while back...A journey log with station times is a must. They also require complete video (which is tricky) and hadn’t thought about practicalities ie how many batteries/power banks/sd cards you will need.Their answer was that’s up to you to sort out. I also asked why they needed witness statements and photos, which are just duplicating video evidence. No answer.
This very much accords with my own discussions with Guinness. I also raised the point of whether records which take even longer (I gave the example of longest marathon bartending, for which the record is currently 111 hours) would also need to be fully recorded, and how this potentially restricts a lot of potential record attempts. Again, I received no answer.

I'm afraid that at the moment it is one of those cases where the development of technology actually hinders the challenger - the availability of video footage makes it easier for the approver at GWR, hence they stipulate it as a requirement. Unfortunately the practicalities of doing so at present (at least until such technology is developed that a Go-Pro style device can run continuously for 16+ hours) put a rather large burden onto the challengers themselves.
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This has an 8-hour removable battery, so only one change of battery needed if attempting the current record.

Not cheap, though!
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tufnellpark wrote: 17 Mar 2021, 08:04
roblo97 wrote: 09 Mar 2021, 15:37 So if the battery life on a Go-Pro Hero 9*, filming in 1080p at 60 fps is 144 minutes, and the record is around the 16 hours 45 minutes mark, or 1005 minutes, you would need at least 7 fully charged batteries, maybe more and to film in 4k at 60fps, at least 14 batteries would be needed!
*Other brands are available! :P
Andi and Steve’s WR is 15 hours, 45 mins. I reckon more like 90 mins per battery so you need 11 batteries. Your point Rob is still valid. Presumably you could reduce that to two if you use rechargeable batteries and a power bank.
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What about if you have two people from Guinness to be Master Stopwatch. Do you still need video footage then?
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Yes, because you still need to evidence that you've visited all the intermediate stations.
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Steeevooo wrote: 17 Mar 2021, 09:15
tufnellpark wrote: 17 Mar 2021, 07:55
Had a chat with Guinness WR a while back...A journey log with station times is a must. They also require complete video (which is tricky) and hadn’t thought about practicalities ie how many batteries/power banks/sd cards you will need.Their answer was that’s up to you to sort out. I also asked why they needed witness statements and photos, which are just duplicating video evidence. No answer.
This very much accords with my own discussions with Guinness. I also raised the point of whether records which take even longer (I gave the example of longest marathon bartending, for which the record is currently 111 hours) would also need to be fully recorded, and how this potentially restricts a lot of potential record attempts. Again, I received no answer.

I'm afraid that at the moment it is one of those cases where the development of technology actually hinders the challenger - the availability of video footage makes it easier for the approver at GWR, hence they stipulate it as a requirement. Unfortunately the practicalities of doing so at present (at least until such technology is developed that a Go-Pro style device can run continuously for 16+ hours) put a rather large burden onto the challengers themselves.
On a slightly positive note, at least they are being semi-consistent which has been another issue with them in the past (although that could change at a moments notice...)
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Another spanner in the works I've just discovered in the last couple of days. London Underground don't like you taking photos which is necessary for evidence

Well I say they don't like you doing it, you can if you do it without a flash and they are for personal use. But does taking them for Guinness violate the 'personal use' rule

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jrparkin wrote: 14 Apr 2021, 16:32 Another spanner in the works I've just discovered in the last couple of days. London Underground don't like you taking photos which is necessary for evidence

Well I say they don't like you doing it, you can if you do it without a flash and they are for personal use. But does taking them for Guinness violate the 'personal use' rule

You can buy a permit to make sure it's super legal but that costs you £35
LU's rules on photos are frankly stupid. They've been in place since the bombings of 2005, and they seem to think that everyone who takes a picture of anything now is a terrorist threat ...
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I think they mean "personal" as in non-commercial.

So my understanding is yes, you can take photos for your own use - send them to Guinness, put them on a website, Facebook etc as you wish, but if you want to sell them in book, or as posters, then that's not personal use.
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Ah that's good. Even so I'll try and look as innocent as possible with my rucksack and Harry Potter notebook.
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tubeguru wrote: 14 Apr 2021, 17:57
jrparkin wrote: 14 Apr 2021, 16:32 Another spanner in the works I've just discovered in the last couple of days. London Underground don't like you taking photos which is necessary for evidence

Well I say they don't like you doing it, you can if you do it without a flash and they are for personal use. But does taking them for Guinness violate the 'personal use' rule

You can buy a permit to make sure it's super legal but that costs you £35
LU's rules on photos are frankly stupid. They've been in place since the bombings of 2005, and they seem to think that everyone who takes a picture of anything now is a terrorist threat ...
The "no flash" rule existed long before 2005.
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I believe the no flash rule is so that the drivers vision is not effected in the tunnel sections.
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I wasn't talking about the "no flash" rule.

I was talking about the "no photos" rule. I was approached by a member of staff at Finchley Central once, standing on a bridge in broad daylight, taking a picture with no trains present. He mentioned something about not taking photos - "not in the current climate".

I had to laugh to myself.
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