How to Record the Best Video for ROUVY Route Creator

Creating high-quality video is essential for a great experience in ROUVY's Route Creator.
Whether you're using a bike, e-bike, car, or motorcycle to shoot your route, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know—from camera setup to shooting tips—so your route is smooth, stable, and visually stunning.

Let's break it down into three main pillars:

• Camera type and Mounting,
• Recording Conditions, and
• Smooth Shooting.

Camera Requirements and Mounting

Technical Requirements for the Camera

Storage: A 32GB memory card gives you about 1 hour of 4K footage.  Consider upgrading your memory card for bigger storage. Battery: A fully charged GoPro lasts ~75 minutes. For longer trips, connect a power bank.

Software Camera setup

Optional: Use the GoPro Labs firmware (more info here) and apply our custom camera settings via a QR code below - just show the code to your camera.

• GoPro11 or below will auto-configure.
• GoPro 13 will require a few manual adjustments after scanning the QR code.

Mounting the Camera

Mounting Height:

• Mount the camera between 120–170 cm above the ground for a natural perspective.

Positioning the Camera:

• Position the camera along the center line of your car or bike, making sure it’s pointing straight ahead.
• Ensure good camera framing — the horizon is level, with a 50:50 split between sky and road.

Types of Camera Mounts

Choosing the right mount helps ensure stable footage and a level horizon. Here's a quick look at your options:

Bike Mounts

Round Handlebar Mount: Easy to mount. Gives the camera a great angle. Use an optional extension to adjust the horizon angle.
Aero Handlebar Mount: Simple solution, easy to place. The camera position is lower than ideal. It often requires an extra Roval combo mount.
Roval combo mount: It allows devices to be mounted in a clean, aerodynamic position, usually under the front of the handlebar or stem. DISADVANTAGE: The camera is too low. It needs to check compatibility with your bike handlebars.

Car Mounts

Suction cup mount The best one, enables setting the camera at the top-center of the windshield, avoiding the hood in view.  Can be used with an extension for horizon angle adjustment.
Adhesive mounts, safety tether, extension arms, etc. Possible alternatives to a suction cup mount.

General Conditions for Recording

Best Practices

• No Rain:
  All weather is fine—except for rain. Even light moisture can leave drops on the lens and ruin the footage. Wet roads can also cause water spray.
  
  
• Good Timing:
  Aim for early or mid-morning. You'll get better lighting and avoid heavy traffic.
  
  
• Proper Start and Finish:
  Begin and end your ride on a straight stretch at least 100 meters long. This helps with smooth integration into the app and better object alignment.

Recording Guidelines for Vehicle Type

Video Recording Guidelines

Video requirements:

• Continuous Shot Only: No pausing. If you must stop, keep the camera running and repeat the last clean section at the same speed. You'll cut out the pause during editing.
  
  
• GPS Connection: Before starting, wait for the GPS icon to turn white (swipe down to check). If it's gray, wait a little longer.
  
  
• Framing: Keep the horizon level and centered. Use the GoPro App's Enable Preview to help frame your Shot.
  
  
• Clean Lens: A simple dry cloth (or your jersey sleeve) can remove dust or fingerprints. One drop of water can spoil the whole shot!

Route Rules:

• The route must be continuous, without backtracking.
• Minimum length: 5 minutes of video footage.
• Maximum length: 1 hour of video footage.
• No off-road segments: Only routes recognized by Google Maps are allowed.

Once your video is ready, follow this guide to prepare it for use in ROUVY Route Creator.