Chevrolet's new Performance Data Recorder for the Corvette, which can record video with pertinent performance data overlaid on top, is sweet—but it kinda requires a Corvette Stingray. If you don't have a Corvette Stingray or 2015 Z06 (we know, no one has a Z06 yet), where to turn for the creation of immersive YouTube videos of epic track-day shenanigans? RaceRender is one option. This software enables users to combine their performance/GPS data with video to create stuff similar to the Performance Data Recorder's productions—and it works for any car a GoPro camera and some GPS equipment can fit in. (Hint: Every car.)
RaceRender can be downloaded right from the maker's website, and three versions are available: Free, Deluxe, and Ultimate. While the free version features limited video time (up to 3 minutes), input range, and video-editing capabilities, the Deluxe and Ultimate editions offer expanded usability and don't cost that much. The Deluxe requires $35, the Ultimate, $45, and both let users build videos of unlimited length and edit sound. The two versions also allow full track maps, vehicle and engine speed, and lap-time data to be included.
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While not as slick as Chevy's Performance Data Recorder, which is a one-stop-shop solution, RaceRender requires just three things most enthusiasts already have: A video camera or GoPro (for ideas, we've tested a few), performance data recording equipment like a VBOX, and a computer. Did we mention there's a YouTube uploader built into RaceRender's software?
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