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 Welcome to
GoPro The Complete Manual
The GoPro range is the result of a gap in the market
and the innovative idea of Nick Woodman. What
started as a business selling unique ways of attaching
cameras to surf boards developed into a worldwide
phenomenon. From humble beginnings, the GoPro
now has a plethora of ingenious mounts that make
this clever little piece of technology capable of
capturing all sorts of activities. The full spectrum is
covered, from a humble dog walk to extreme snow
sports. GoPro even have their own editing software.
Reasonably priced, super portable and hugely versatile,
there should be nothing stopping you from using
GoPro to record all your adventures.
 GoPro
The Complete Manual
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Contents
What you can ind inside the bookazine

Introducing GoPro

8 Introducing GoPro
Why GoPro is better

14 Camera guides
Find the best GoPro for you
Getting started
44 Capture great photos
Use your GoPro to capture
those random moments

20 GoPro mounts 46 Take burst-effect photos

Shoot it your way Get that ultimate shot with
continuous snapping
28 Batteries & chargers
Keep your battery full 48 Get to know the menus
36 Setup your GoPro Learn the ins and outs of
30 Lens & filters Get your GoPro out the box the GoPro menus
Allow for wear and tear and get ready to shoot
32 Cases & doors 50 Cleaning your GoPro
House your GoPro 40 Use the Manual settings Keep your camera in good
Get to grips with the running order
34 Storage drives manual settings
Store your media 52 Stay safe using
42 Shoot epic GoPro videos your GoPro
35 Cables Take amazing video footage Make sure you stay safe
Get connected with your GoPro doing outrageous activities
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 For all
GoPro
cameras

Using your GoPro

54 Introducing the
GoPro apps
Capture and edit your
footage remotely

58 Control your GoPro with

Apple Watch
Start your adventure with Going further
the tap of a wrist
98 GoPro Studio 112 Export your video
60 Use your GoPro on Learn how to use Prepare to share your video
the water GoPro Studio by exporting
Get wet when filming
100 Import to GoPro Studio 114 Quik and Splice
66 Stay on piste Get your footage onto Edit and share your videos
Capture footage straight your computer with the GoPro apps
from the piste
102 Edit in GoPro Studio 116 Edit your photos
72 Take it to the extreme Edit your video footage Improve your photos with
Take amazing footage of simple edits in Photoshop
adrenaline pumping sports 104 Use GoPros templates
Insert your footage 118 Retouch your images
76 Take it up a gear Use Photoshop to ensure
Capture your bike-fuelled 106 Correct colour casts your shots are perfect
adventures on GoPro Correct a videos colour
120 Correct exposure
80 Film on the run 108 Use advanced Get the exposure right
Get your running shoes on editing effects using Lightroom
Take your editing further
84 Hit the road 122 Adjust in Photoshop
GoDrive with your GoPro 110 Create a time-lapse Adjust and perfect your
Make a time-lapse video images in a flash
90 Film mans best friend
Find out what your pets do
when youre not looking 124 Sharing GoPro footage
94 Strike a chord Send your work into the world
Film gigs from more t
Share on YouTube t Upload to GoPro
interesting perspectives t
Use social media t Get video views

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Introducing GoPro

Introducing GoPro
Discover how this rugged, versatile camera captured the world

Durable and wearable, GoPro has become to the go-to device for capturing
the world around us. Whether its strapped to a dogs collar or a mountaineers
helmet, it records the wearers point-of-view in high-quality, high-resolution
footage. The dramatic results have made GoPro cameras a irm favourite of TV
companies, sports personalities and even spacemen. Astronauts have embraced
the technology, capturing HD video of spacewalks and transporting viewers to the
International Space Station to bear witness to the breathtaking, vertigo-inducing
views from space. This is the power of the GoPro. But the cameras purse-friendly
price puts it within reach of Earth-bound adventurers, too. From videographers
to casual home users, professional-looking results are within everyones reach.
Realise the potential of your device and read the inspiring story of how one mans
adventure helped so many others to share theirs.

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 Introducing GoPro

W High-quality results GoPro is

one of the best-known names
in the action camera market
thanks to its high-quality results
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 Introducing GoPro
Rugged exterior GoPro is a popular
choice among extreme sports
enthusiasts thanks to its rugged
versatility and tough casing
Ian Hylands
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The story of GoPro
Today, GoPro is one of the biggest names in the action camera
business, which makes its humble beginnings all the more
surprising. It was the brainchild of Nick Woodman, a surfer who
wanted to capture his experience riding the waves on a trip to
Australia in 2002. At that point, any footage would have to be
ilmed from the safety of the shore or a boat, and equipment was
really expensive.
Woodman devised a solution while selling bead and shell belts
out of his VW van a wrist strap that could hold a camera. The idea
would make him a billionaire, with sales doubling every year since
its launch in 2004. GoPro helps people capture and share their
lives most meaningful experiences with others to celebrate them
together, sums up Woodman. Like how a day on the mountain
with friends is more meaningful than one spent alone, the sharing
of our collective experiences makes our lives more fun. GoPro
and its ability to be mounted to pretty much anything has helped
people share these experiences with others.
 Introducing GoPro

Tell your own story

Attach your GoPro to a
commercial drone, like
the DJI Phantom, and
record aerial views!
Sharing your experiences
Provide context Begin your
In order to share your footage with others, GoPro has an app for video by introducing the setting.
Android and iOS devices. It enables people to use their mobile Using a wide-angle, take shots
device to play back and share photos and videos captured on of the surrounding area and
your subject so the viewer gets
compatible cameras via email or text, as well as a host of social a chance to establish where
media websites. The GoPro App also gives you the option of they are.
controlling the camera remotely using your smartphone or tablet.
Change settings, see what your camera sees with Live View and
even start and stop recording all without setting a inger on the
camera itself.
Afterwards, you can upload the results to GoPros Facebook or
Twitter, where millions of users post every day. It efectively enables
people from all around the world to communicate, whether its
about their love for shredding snow or base-jumping from a tower.
Introduce yourself Introduce
The most popular subjects are extreme sports, enabling viewers the viewer to the star of the video
with a more cautious nature to experience the action through the thats you! Turn the camera on
safety of a screen. What makes these cameras so versatile are the yourself by using a selfie stick,
or by attaching the GoPro to a
mounts and accessories designed with all sorts of activities in mind. nearby object and positioning
These, coupled with the GoPro App and software, make it easier to yourself in shot.
capture and share anything, anywhere.

Set the pace Once youve

switched to a first-person point-
of-view shot, experiment with
different frame rates. A slow-
motion 120 frames per second
creates a cinematic effect and
combats any shakiness.

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 Introducing GoPro
Mount it The GoPro can be
attached to anything, making it a true
vacation hero
Perfect bungee Bungee jumpers
should never be without a GoPro to
document that heart-racing moment
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Design features
GoPro is called the worlds most versatile camera and its not
diicult to see why. Its so compact that it literally its in the palm of
your hand, making it the perfect travel companion and the point-
and-shoot design means anyone can use it. Long battery life and
the ability to record continuously for hours is a huge advantage over
traditional cameras, along with the fact you dont need to press the
shutter button to capture a shot.
Must-have accessories
By investing in some well-chosen accessories, you can customise
your GoPro to your speciic needs. For those who want to dive
straight in, a waterproof case will be your irst port of call. These
come in standard and dive housing, and can plunge as deep as 60
metres (197 feet)! And its not just the ish that are ready for their
close-up, as dishwashers and washing machines can look just as
interesting from the inside. Another essential item is the GoPole
Reach the equivalent to a selie stick that ensures youre in every
shot. If youd rather go hands-free, however, there are plenty of ways
to wear or mount the camera.
 Introducing GoPro

Professional appeal Taking still photos

GoPro has a huge following among
ilmmakers who want to go where
conventional cameras cant. The
irst-person perspective ramps up
the fright factor in a horror movie,
for instance, while a high-octane
car chase can look even more spectacular when ilmed from the
roof of the vehicle in slow motion. Whats more, GoPro has been
Create a time lapse If youre
designed to combat motion blur and unwanted background noise shooting handheld, set your
for better quality results, and the super wide-angle lens packs a lot GoPro to Time Lapse so it
into the scene. The GoPro is capable of more than just one shot, captures shots at intervals. This
lets you continue with your
though, which is another draw for videographers. As well as the activity without having to switch
point-of-view shot, you can achieve close-ups with mounts like the camera on and off.
the gnarwhal; a medium close-up with the help of a three-way
extension arm; or even achieve a full shot by using a long extension
to position the camera several metres away from your body.

Everyday adventures
The sheer range of shots available to the GoPro user is why its used
to record so many diferent subjects. One of the biggest consumer
trends is to attach a GoPro to your favourite furry companion to
Try Burst mode If you want to
see the world through their eyes. Want to know where your cat capture a photo of a stunt, for
goes at night? GoPro has it covered. A musician, meanwhile, might example, then switch to Burst
strap it to their instrument to record footage from an angle that mode. This will fire multiple shots
as soon as you press shutter
even the person in the front row button, making sure you dont
couldnt see. The option to attach miss the moment.
it to anything means the creative
opportunities are totally endless,
which is why GoPro is so popular
across the board. It really can be
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used to shoot anything.

If the sun is setting, use Use a mount For more flexibility

a low frame rate such as with your GoPro photos, you
could use a pole mount. This
24fps. This lets the camera gives you the power to tilt and
capture more light turn your GoPro, which allows
for better positioning and
dramatic angles.

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 Introducing GoPro
The Frames let you attach your Hero4
Session camera to any GoPro mount and
can be purchased for 34.99/$39.99.
The Smart Remote lets you control
multiple GoPro cameras from distances
of up to 182m and can be purchased
separately for 64.99/$79.99.
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Hero4 Session
Hero4 Session
Introducing the smallest, most versatile member of
the GoPro family, which can capture stunning video
and take bursts of pictures efortlessly
The Hero4 range is the jewel in the crown of GoPro technology and
the cameras range vastly in terms of size and capabilities. Top of the
range is the Hero4 Black, providing 4k Ultra HD video capture and
super-smooth slow motion at up to 240 frames per second, but
its quite a bulky unit for some purposes. Enter the Hero4 Session,
which sits at the opposite end of the size scale, yet is small and
lightweight enough to capture all of your adventures.
When size matters
The Hero4 Session is the smallest, lightest
and most compact GoPro ever and can be
operated to record video, burst or time-lapse
photos with a single button control. It can
capture stunning high-resolution 1440p,
1080p and 720p video with frame rates of
60 or 100fps for ultra-smooth slo-mo playback. The photo quality is
also exceptional, delivering 8MP single snaps, time-lapse images at
intervals from 0.5 to 60 seconds, and bursts can be initiated at up to
ten frames per second. Its impressive for a device a little bigger than
a match box.
Mount and go!
The Hero4 Session is a versatile little device thats purpose built for
activity thanks to its size, which allows it to be mounted via all
GoPro mounts tightly and snugly onto vehicles, helmets, etc. It is
also fully waterproof up to ten metres, so you can mount it to your
kayak, canoe or surfboard to record your water sports. You dont
even have to mount it the right way up as the device will always
know which way is up. The camera is also intelligent enough to
acknowledge when bright light turns to dark and can make all of
the necessary adjustments to the exposure automatically, leaving
you free to concentrate on your game.

One-button control
A single button powers up the Hero4
Session and starts recording HD video,
photo bursts or time-lapse images
automatically. You can also operate it with
the Smart Remote or GoPro App
Dual mics
The Hero4 Session houses one mic on the
front and a second on the back. Both mics
work together to automatically sense and
then filter out any unwanted noise, such as
the whistling of wind
Hero4 Session
With added SuperView
The Hero4 Session boasts the worlds most
immersive wide-angle field of view. A GoPro-
exclusive, SuperView means you can capture
more of your surroundings to produce truly
epic videos
Small and compact
The dimensions of the Hero4 Session
camera are 38 x 38 x 36.4mm and it
weighs just 2.6oz, making it the perfect
everyday GoPro camera for any activity
or adventure
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Introducing GoPro
Protune tools
With the Hero4 Session, you get to enjoy
the greatest degree of manual control
over a GoPro camera. Settings for Colour,
ISO Limit, White Balance, Sharpness and
Exposure are fully customisable
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Conserve battery life
The Hero4 Session only uses battery power
when its recording. When inactive, the
device powers down to ensure that there
is always fuel in the tank when you need
it the most
 Introducing GoPro Hero4 Silver

Hero4 Silver
Easy to use and incredibly versatile to your needs, the Hero4 Silver can be
power-up and set to work at a moments notice
Capture convenience
If you need to capture a moment in an
instant then the Hero4 Silvers QuikCapture
mode lets you fire up your device and start
recording instantaneously with the press of
a single button

New SuperView
The Hero4 Silver features an exclusive mode
called SuperView that captures the worlds
most immersive wide-angle perspective,
allowing more of your surrounds to appear
in the shot

Tag and go
The Hero 4 Silvers HiLight Tag mode
enables you to mark out your key moments
while recording or playing back your video,
making it easier to find, view, edit and share
your favourite clips

Awesome audio
The built-in microphone of the Hero4 Silver
captures clean, high fidelity sound at twice
the dynamic range. You can also connect a
variety of external mics using the optional
3.5mm Mic Adapter

Snap and share Improved control

Built in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities not
only allows you to share content straight
from your device, but you can also use the
mobile app on your phone to act as a smart
remote control for your GoPro device
The Hero4 Silver features a dedicated
button that allows you to quickly access
the camera settings. This, coupled with a
simplified menu system makes controlling
your GoPro much more intuitive
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 Hero4 Silver Introducing GoPro

Retailing at around 329.99/$399.99, the Hero4 Silver is a high-

performance all-action camera with a built-in touch display, which
makes controlling the device, framing shots and playing back your
captured content incredibly easy. Also, with 12MP Burst photos at
30 frames per second, the Hero4 Silver helps you capture those
important moments with ease, especially as a Time Lapse mode lets
you shoot photos automatically at certain time intervals from 0.5 to Colour choice The Hero4 comes in
either black or silver GoPro
560 seconds perfect for when your activities make it tricky to get
to the shutter button. Your picture and video highlights can also be
beamed out straight from your device thanks to built-in Wi-Fi and
Bluetooth capabilities.

Exceptional video quality

Like its slightly bigger brother, the
Hero4 Black, the Silver features a
12MP sensor that makes for far
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superior quality images than all

of the GoPro models that have
preceeded it. As such you can capture stunning 1080p video at 60
frames per second, 960p video at 100fps and 720p video at 120
fps which delivers exceptionally smooth slow-motion playback
to better display your sporting feats and activities. Whats more,
HiLight Tag actually enables you to mark your key moments while
recording or playing back video, making it easy to skip straight to
the highlights later.

Always ready to go
Whatever the activity you are wishing to capture, the Hero4 Silver is
always ready to go thanks to the new QuikCapture mode. This turns
your GoPro into a one-button camera, allowing you to turn it on
and start recording automatically with just a single press of a button. Touch screen The fist ever GoPro to
feature a built in touch display GoPro
Hold for two seconds to capture Time Lapse photos.

Auto Low Light mode changes the frame rates

based on the lighting conditions so you can easily
move between light and dark environments without
changing the settings.
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 Introducing GoPro
Hero4 Black
Not only is it fast and extremely high quality, but the Hero4 Black can also be
tailored to suit your activity of choice
A familiar look
The design of the Hero4 is essentially the
same as other GoPro models, making it
compatible with most of the mounts you
may already have
Enhanced audio
The Hero4 has increased audio range by
approximately 10DB when compared
to the Hero3+, and the black version is
compatible with professional external mics
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Hero4 Black
Capture stills
You can opt to capture stills at the same
time as video; the camera will automatically
fire off a 12MP still every 5, 10, 30 or 60
seconds, or it can be fired manually
Create easy Time Lapse
Using the Time Lapse video mode, you
can automatically capture a perfect
sunrise, road trip or gig in-camera and
share it
Shoot remotely
Now with built-in Bluetooth, you can shoot
remotely using the Smart Remote or the
GoPro app to control your settings while
keeping well back
Highlight Tag
The Hero4 lets you tag key moments in
your footage while recording, using a
dedicated button, so you can quickly go
back to these points later
GoPro
 Hero4 Black Introducing GoPro

The Hero4 Black is top of the range in GoPros line-up and retails at
around 409.99/$499.99. Upgrading from the 10MP sensor in the
Hero3+, the Hero4 Black comes with a 12MP sensor, which wont
make a huge diference but will make footage appear higher quality
when using larger screens. The processor is twice as fast as previous
models so both versions are able to have a 30-frames-per-second
burst rate to help capture crisp action. Get control Purchase the LCD Touch
BacPac, a removable touchscreen
They boast a new menu interface, faster Wi-Fi connectivity and display GoPro

added Bluetooth for connecting to mobile devices. Protune settings

ofer manual control of Color, ISO Limit, Exposure and more, while
the HiLight feature lets you tag favourite footage while shooting.

Super smooth recording

The Hero4 Black can record in 4K
video at a fast 30fps. This high-res
setting results in superb quality, but
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you also have the options of 2.7K

video at 60fps, or Full HD video
(1080p) at a fast 120fps, so you can produce slow-motion footage
in high res. Protune settings for photos and video allow you to
ine tune the colouir, ISO Limit and Exposure of your images and
recordings for stunning results.

Standard, Surf or Music

Depending on your interests, the Hero4 Black is available in
Standard, Surf or Music options. The Standard version comes with a
waterproof case; the Surf option includes a surfboard mount, which
comes with an FCS plug that attaches the camera to an FCS centre
in socket. Adhesive anchors and camera tethers give extra security.
The Music edition includes mounts to capture gigs easily. Theres
a frame mount and removable instrument mount to attach it to Waterproof The Hero4 Black is
waterproof down to 40m when using
guitars, turntables and more, using a non-damaging adhesive. the standard housing GoPro

Night Photo and Night Lapse modes are

able to take exposures up to 30 seconds,
so you can experiment with more
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creative efects
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 Introducing GoPro
Multipurpose GoPro has a variety of
uses, making it the rugged camera
of choice for sports professionals,
enthusiasts and gadget-lovers alike
GoPro
Record everywhere What sets the
GoPro apart from its rivals is the huge
array of mounts that enable you to take
it anywhere GoPro
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GoPro mounts
GoPro mounts
Customise the way you wear your camera and keep
shooting the moments that matter most
GoPro cameras, by nature, are rugged and versatile little things.
Just because theyre compact in size, however, doesnt mean
theyre not for serious action shooting. The accessories that are
available for the GoPro systems are just as versatile as the cameras
themselves, and relect the wide range of uses that they were
designed to handle. Whatever your passion, theres bound to be a
GoPro mount that will help you achieve the desired shot and, more
importantly, the best point of view. You could wear your camera on
your head, mount it to your pooch, or attach it to your surfboard.
Whatever your purpose, check out all the diferent mounting and
holding options to make sure you capture all your adventures in the
most immersive way.
 GoPro mounts Introducing GoPro

Handheld
Keep your camera to hand and increase stability
and control with versatile handheld options

The Handler
This loating handgrip is perfect for
stabilising your footage when youre
in and out of the water, and its super
buoyant, keeping your GoPro aloat
so you can shoot worry-free. It comes
with an adjustable wrist strap for Lightweight This mount is very light
and with a comfortable grip, you can
greater camera security, and because its hold the mount anyway that works for
you GoPro
waterproof to 10m, it really is the perfect
water sports accessory. It can provide some
really interesting points of view depending
on where you
choose to hold
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the mount.

3 Way
This ultra versatile mount is a little pricier than many of the others
on ofer, but because it can be used in three main ways: as a tripod,
extension arm or simple grip. Given all this
functionality, the 3 Way mount really is a worthy
investment. For those who love a selie, the
folding arm makes it easy to capture one without
the mount appearing in shot. By detaching the
handle from the arm, it becomes a camera grip
in its own right. Even more useful is the mini
tripod thats stored inside the handle, which is
lightweight but extends to 50.8cm tall. The whole
mount is waterproof, so you can be sure itll be
durable in adventurous shooting conditions. Its
versatility means to can give you some really
diferent points of view depending on how you
GoPro

POV shots Its easy to capture POV

shots using the folding arm, without
choose to angle it. including yourself in the shot GoPro

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 Introducing GoPro GoPro mounts

Harness mounts
Whether you want a dogs eye view or a hat
attachment, GoPro has got you covered

QuickClip The QuickClip included with
the strap can attach to any item thats
3mm to 10mm thick GoPro
Head Strap +
QuickClip
This simple harness lets you
wear your GoPro directly
on your head or over a
helmet, so that you can
capture footage from a
headlamp-like perspective.
Like all harness mounts, its
fully adjustable to it a wide
range of sizes, and theres
a QuickClip included that
allows you to attach it to a
baseball cap.

Chesty (Chest Harness)

When youre looking for an ultra immersive perspective, this is
the holster to choose. Because the GoPro is held at chest level,
its perfect for shooting activities where you might want a more
engaging, lower-than-the-helmet view of the action. For example,
when cycling youll capture more of your arms and handlebars. You
simply undo the
harness using the
Quick Release Buckle,
and the straps are
fully adjustable
so that youll ind
a perfect it. For
kids, teenagers and
smaller frames,
Harness up Shake up your shooting theres also a Junior
level by mounting your GoPro in this
fully adjustable chest harness GoPro Chesty available.
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 GoPro mounts Introducing GoPro

Fetch (Dog Harness)

If you thought for one
minute that your furry
friends had to miss out
on the action, then youll
think again with this
mount, which enables
you to capture the world
from your dogs point of
view. This dog harness
features two mounting
locations: the chest (for
bone-chewing, digging
and front-paw action) and
the back (for over-the-head
shots of running, jumping, fetch and more). Well padded to ensure
maximum comfort, its also fully adjustable to it dog breeds of all
sizes, from 7 to 54kg. Because the material is washable and water- For any dog size The well-padded
chest mount is removable, so it easily
friendly, your pet can carry on playing as normal. accommodates smaller dogs GoPro

Original Wrist Housing

One big selling point of GoPro models are their unobtrusive size,
and the compact dimensions also mean you can carry one in a
multitude of ways. How about wearing it like a watch, using this
afordable wrist housing? The Neoprene and
Velcro strap secures the camera lat
against your wrist, making
it a perfect companion
for activities such as
snorkelling, climbing and
skiing, when you want
to keep both hands free.
Importantly, its quick to
pivot the camera upright
as soon as you want to
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shoot photos or video. The

housing its over bulky ski gloves,
Multipurpose mount This mount can
but could also be strapped to sports gear itself, for example a also be attached to sports gear for
when you need to keep both hands
paddle or kitesuring kite. free GoPro

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 Introducing GoPro GoPro mounts

Helmet options
Take your camera higher and capture the peak of
the action with a head mount

Side Mount
With this simple mounting option, its possible to attach the camera
to the side of both helmets and
vehicles. Designed to minimise
vibrations, its also adjustable
in three directions, so
Getting started The included aiming the angle of
mounting hardware and owners
manual helps you get to grips with the recording should be
attachment GoPro
easy. Its side position
means that you can
shade the camera from
the sun even on bright
days, and it gives a better

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irst-person perspective.

Helmet Front Mount

Similar in both price and format to the side mount, the Helmet
Front Mount enables the capture of forward-facing footage. Theres
an added bonus of an extendable arm, so that the camera can
be angled back at you
for self-portrait videos
and photos. Because
it mounts to the front
of most helmets, its
possibilities for use are
really quite endless
take it climbing,
mountain biking or
skiing. To remove the
mount, you heat the
Easy attachment The Helmet Front adhesive bond with a
Mount is easy to stick on and take off a
helmet when you want to GoPro GoPro hairdryer then peel it of.
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Vented Helmet
Strap Mount
If theres ever a bit of sporting
gear that you cant attach a
GoPro to, the company are
quick to recognise it and
bring out a new mounting
option. In this section,
theyve pretty much
covered all the activities
you could need a helmet for,
and this particular mount will
enable you to attach a camera

GoPro
to any vented bike, ski, kayak or
similar sports head protector. Many
users have found multiple uses for this product, though, doubling
it as a backpack strap mount in place of the chest mount, or a wrist
mount. This represents good value for money when you consider A very simple design Its made from
moulded plastic and a strap, but it
that its the same price as the others in the helmet category. performs well GoPro

NVG Mount
Although this NVG mount is twice the price of the other helmet
alternatives, its arguably the most rugged and durable option. It
mounts to helmets outitted with an NVG (night vision goggle)
mounting plate, and has even been a popular choice for the Army.
It delivers fairly low-proile positioning and a mounting thats ultra
compact. The camera should it snugly into the mount, so theres
no chance of it falling
of while running. That
being said, it unclips
quickly and easily
via a small button.
Compatible with all
GoPro quick-release
cameras, the NVG
mount is a viable option
for anyone who wants
an adventure, not just Secure mounting Your camera will be
held securely in this forward-facing NVG
GoPro military users. mount GoPro

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 Introducing GoPro GoPro mounts

For everything else

The best of the rest: mounting options that expand
your creative perspectives even further

Roll Bar Mount

This product is just
perfect for clamping
to the metal or plastic
radiator cap of karts, but
is at just as at home on
Easy operation The dual thumb screws bike frames, bumper
of the Roll Bar Mount make installing,
tightening and removing the mount bars or roof racks. Put
quick and easy GoPro
simply, itll clamp to any
tube thats between
3.5 and 6.35cm, and its
3-Way Pivot Arm will
help you perfect your
angles in each shot. GoPro

Mic Stand Mount

Queen or King of karaoke? Or perhaps youve got some professional
concerts you want to share with your fans. Either
way, this afordable mount is a great way to use
your GoPro on a standard microphone stand,
enabling you to capture footage during
practice or performance from the best point
of view. Its compatible with standard US
5/8-27 mic stands, but also includes
an adapter for European 3/8-16 mic
stands. This means youre able
to shoot moments from your
greatest gigs on any GoPro
wherever you are. They are
used by big names during
concerts for recording
GoPro

Record gigs This nifty mount is sure

to come in useful for recording at live
events GoPro professional DVDs.
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 GoPro mounts Introducing GoPro

Suction Cup
This small but mighty piece of kit is
proven to stay put at speeds of up to
150+mph, and can be used on cars,
boats, motorcycles and more. Whether
you want to test it to its limits is up to
you, but the reviews are raving,
and the company says its an
industrial-strength product
thats been engineered for
stability and a broad range

GoPro
of motion. The kit comes
with a standard base and
a quick release base, which means you can move conveniently
between shots and locations. The adjustable arms make it a
compact mount, but to achieve the maximum holding strength,
youll need to attach it to a clean surface, so make sure to wipe over
any surfaces you plan to attach it to with an alcohol wipe to ensure
Shoot fast This mount is a must if you
it is the cleanest it can be. plan to use it at incredibly high speeds
GoPro

Surfboard Mounts
Surely one of GoPros most iconic mounts, this one can attach your
beloved camera to a surfboard, SUP or kayak. This new style GoPro
surf mount is smaller than the original, but still has enough surface
area to stick securely. It wont stick properly to a bodyboard, but
the more compact size means that you can mount it further up a
surfboard so its easier
to remove when not
in use. You get two
mounts in the pack,
and its ideal for using
during activities where
you need maximum
holding strength. Be
sure to give the mount
enough time to bond
to the board, before
Add a Floaty Backdoor Attaching
you go plunging into a bright floating backdoor is a
great way to spot your camera out in
the surf. the water

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 Introducing GoPro
Spare battery Purchase a spare battery
to make sure you dont miss a vital
moment when your camera dies GoPro
GoPro
Fast charge The Auto Charger gives
out 1amp per USB port great for quick
charging GoPro
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Batteries & chargers
Batteries &
chargers
The GoPros battery gives it life, so make sure you
have spares and keep them charged
Rechargeable Battery
Its very important to carry spare
batteries around with you, just in case
your camera runs out of power halfway
through an adventure. Not what you
want! This is a 1160mAh lithium-ion
rechargeable battery that works
with the Hero4, and it costs
19.99/$19.99. However, there
are also rechargeable batteries
available for other camera
models too. We cant stress
enough what a worthwhile
GoPro
investment this is.
Auto Charger
When you are out and about, the GoPro Auto Charger is the
perfect way to keep your battery topped up. It
plugs in to your cigarette
lighter in your car, and
there are two USB ports
on it so you can even
charge two cameras at
the same time, or another
device that uses a USB port. You can keep recording footage while
it is charging too, and an LED light indicates when it has inished
charging. This is a really useful device to make sure your GoPro stays
charged while on the road, as there is nothing worse than running
out of battery mid-adventure!
 Batteries & chargers Introducing GoPro

Dual Battery Charger

This very handy Dual Battery Charger
allows you to power
up two batteries
simultaneously, so you
can ensure your spare
batterys charge is also

GoPro
maintained, without
you having to wait
around. However, if you dont already have a spare, this comes with
a 1160mAh lithium-ion rechargeable battery too.
Youll ind that most standard USB power adaptors will work
with it, as well as the GoPro Auto and the Wall Charger. A very
handy feature is the dual LED lights that let you know when each
battery has inished charging. This charger is for the Hero4, but
there is a slightly diferent version available for Hero3 too. It really
Save time Being able to charge two
is a fantastic time-saving purchase that is a great kitbag extra at batteries at once is a real timesaver
particularly useful if youre travelling
just 24.99/$49.99. GoPro

Battery BacPac
When youre out on a particularly long shoot this product can help
extend your battery life signiicantly. Its a removable item that
attaches to the back of the camera and its compatible with the
standard housing.
This version features 15 per cent more capacity than the previous
model, so its the perfect partner for extended suring sessions or
backpacking adventures where you wont get to a charging point
easily any time soon. Its a really small item too, so it wont weigh
down your kitbag.
When you do get back
and are able to charge
it up, most standard
USB chargers, the GoPro
Auto or Wall Charger
will do the job just
ine. Its available for
39.99/$49.99 well
worth the investment Clip it on The Battery BacPac simply
clips on the back of the Hero3, Hero3+
for adventurers. and Hero4 models GoPro

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 Introducing GoPro Lenses & filters

Lenses & filters

Achieve diferent efects and protect your kit with
these handy ilters
Anti-fog inserts
Protective Lens &
Covers
This lens ilter, which
is compatible with the
Hero4, Hero3+ and Hero3,
is an absolute must-have
if you want to avoid
There is little worse than your scratches. It is designed
footage getting ruined by to it onto the end of your
your lens steaming up mid-

shoot. The Anti-fog inserts
(14.99/$14.99) simply slip into
the casing to avoid your lens
fogging up in humid and
cold conditions. GoPro
GoPro
lens when its not in the
housing, keeping dust and
dirt away from the glass. Bear in mind that at just 15.99/$19.99, its
much cheaper to replace a scratched ilter than it is to buy a whole
new camera. With that in mind, this might be worth considering.

Dive Filters
These red and magenta ilters are extremely useful for divers, as
the name suggests. They must be purchased separately (priced at
59.99/$69.99 each) but both work at depths between 4.5m and
21.3m in order to correct the colour casts that can occur under
water. The red ilter works best in blue salt water or fresh clear
water, while the magenta ilter corrects the colour cast that is
caused by green water. The ilters
ix onto the front easily and are
made from scratch-resistant
material. This version is
compatible with
the Dive and Wrist
housing, however,
other versions
are available for
GoPro

Clear waters For clear, blue water, such

as in tropical locations, the red filter
works best GoPro alternative housing.
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 Lenses & filters Introducing GoPro

Neutral Density Filter

If you dont already know what
one is, a neutral density (ND)
ilter is designed to block some
light, forcing your GoPro to
use a slower shutter speed.
This has many uses: irst of all,
it lets you shoot during bright
light without overexposing
the highlights. It can also be
used to take longer exposures,
resulting in motion blur. And
inally, it will help you in high-vibration environments, such as in a
car, on a plane, or when its attached to a quadcopter. The slower
shutter speed that the camera sets with an ND ilter attached will
help to counteract the wobble efect, smoothing out your video for
more professional results. This ND ilter from Polar Pro works with
Protection from scratches As with
the Hero4, Hero3+ and Hero 3, and costs 20/$29.99. As with many most GoPro filters, it is easily attached
to the front of the lens and will protect it
accessories, though, alternative versions are available. from scratches at the same time

Macro Lens Filter

On its own, the GoPros lens will only focus on objects that are at
least 12 inches away, so if you want to capture close-up detail, you
really need a macro ilter. This one from Polar Pro gives you 3.8x
more magniication, meaning with it attached you can focus on
objects as close as 3 inches. Polar
Pro ofer macro ilters for the
Hero4, Hero3+ and Hero3 for
40/$59.99 each. The ilter
is made of glass for optical
quality and it simply snaps
into the front of the lens
for hassle-free attaching,
meaning you can quickly slot
it in to capture a close-up,
then quickly remove it again
for normal shots. It can ofer
a really intriguing perspective Get up close This lens is great for
adding in a creative close-up to cut
for shots. between your normal footage

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 Introducing GoPro Cases & doors

Cases & doors

There are a variety of cases and backdoors available
HeroCast BacPac for your kit, but here are some of the most useful
If youre
really serious
about your BacPac Backdoor Kit
GoPro, this These backdoors (10.99/$9.99) work with Standard, Skeleton or
wireless Blackout housing and let you it in an LCD BacPac or Battery BacPac.
transmitter
connects to The kit includes a
the camera Standard BacPac
to allow Backdoor, which is
you to send
live content waterproof up to 40m,
to your audience. Its aimed and a Skeleton version
at pro broadcasters for live that has space for you
sports coverage or music
events and should set you to access the ports,
back around $7500 (approx and the Touch BacPac
4800). GoPro Backdoor even enables
you to use your LCD
Touch BacPac.

Floaty Backdoors
This rather ingenious little product is absolutely perfect for all you
surfers out there, because it attaches to your housings backdoor
in order to help keep it aloat if it is dropped in the water. Its bright
orange colour also helps you to easily spot it against the blue of the
water, so you can ind and retrieve it again. The pack also comes
with two adhesive anchors and camera tethers to boost its security,
and it includes spare
backdoors for the
Standard and Dive
Housing. They really
have thought of
everything, and its
worth every penny
of its 19.99/$19.99
Stand out Not a colour youll miss, it price tag for complete
could save your camera in extreme
circumstances GoPro GoPro peace of mind.
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 Cases & doors Introducing GoPro

Dive Housing
The Standard Housing is only waterproof down to depths of
40m, so if you want to go diving with your GoPro kit, youll need
something that will let you submerse it a little further. This Dive
Housing is waterproof down to 60m and its compatible with the
Hero4, Hero3+ and Hero3. Its a very durable product to be able
to handle extreme
activities, and its
lens glass is lat to
ensure your image
comes out as sharp
as possible. It includes
the Standard,
Skeleton and BacPac
backdoors. If you
want to keep your
camera safe and dry,
the 49.99/$59.99 will Rugged and durable The GoPro Dive
Housing certainly looks like it could take
certainly be worth it. GoPro
a knock or two GoPro

Dual Hero system

It should be noted that the Dual Hero System (169.99/199.99) is
only compatible with Hero3+ cameras. This is a housing unit that
will hold two GoPros in tandem, for twice the footage.
Although the Hero4 is able to capture videos and stills
simultaneously, the Hero3+ is not, so having this housing lets you
shoot both at the same time to give you the best of both worlds.
Another use for this product is to record two synchronised bits of
video and then use the free GoPro Studio editing software to create
3D footage. In order to stop the process from being too iddly, you
are able to control
both cameras via
one camera. So if
youre the lucky
owner of two
cameras, you
could make the
GoPro

next 3D hit in no Mounts This product works with most

mounts and includes two sets of Curved
time at all! + Flat Adhesive Mounts too GoPro

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 Introducing GoPro
Climates This storage card can work in
most types of climates between 13 to
185 degrees Fahrenheit
Transfer files This card also comes with
a USB 3.0 reader so you can easily and
quickly transfer over your files GoPro
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Storage drives
Storage drives
Team your GoPro up with a fast and large memory
card to back up your action-packed footage
SanDisk Extreme
32GB microSDHC
This storage card from the
well-known and popular
SanDisk (39.99/$40.99) is
compatible with the whole
family of Hero models, and
GoPro
has a capacity of 32GB.
However, there is also a
64GB version available if you need more space (64.99/$79.99). Its
write speed of up to 45MB/s is able to cope with the cameras burst
photo capture and 4K videos. It is also able to withstand water,
temperature, shock and X-rays. Its a great storage drive, reasonably
priced, and from a reliable manufacturer.
Lexar 64GB microSDXC
This card from Lexar (64.99/$79.99) has a large 64GB capacity,
which makes it absolutely perfect for the big 12MP ile sizes and
4K video. In fact, it is capable of storing more than 15 hours worth
of HD video or up to 33,000
photos. Its a Class 10 card
with UHS-I technology,
meaning that its a high-
performance option that
delivers transfer speeds of
95MB/s. It is even waterproof,
temperature-proof, shock-
proof, vibration-proof and
X-ray-proof. Whats more, its
compatibility with any GoPro
GoPro
model means its upgrade-
proof too!
 Cables Introducing GoPro

Cables
Get connected with this variety of cable options for
your GoPro input and output

3.5mm Mic Adaptor

If audio quality is
important to you, then
make sure you buy this cable,
which allows you to use a 3.5mm external
microphone with your GoPro. Its compatible with the Hero4,
Hero3+ and Hero3, and is 19.99.

Micro HDMI Cable

To watch footage on an HDTV youll
need a micro HDMI cable to connect
your camera up. This one for Hero4,
Hero3+ and Hero3 can be picked up
for 19.99/$19.99.

Mini USB Composite Cable

For standard deinition TVs, youll need
this cable to connect your
camera, letting you play your Smart Remote
footage or watch your
The Smart
videos on a big screen. Its Remote
priced at 19.99/$19.99. (64.99/
$79.99 allows
you to control
your GoPro
Combo Cable up to 180m
If you want the best of both worlds, this cable (600 ft). You
can turn your camera on or
has multiple options and will only set off, start/stop recording, even
you back 34.99/$39.99. It allows get into the settings on a
for composite video output, Hero4. Its waterproof to 10m
All GoPro

(33 ft) and can control up to

3.5mm microphone input and 50 GoPros at once! GoPro
USB connectivity.
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 Getting started Set up your GoPro

Set up your GoPro

Everything you need to get started with your GoPro

The great thing about the

GoPro range is that there is
something for everyone. No
matter the budget, your level
of experience, or whether
youre into full-throttle, action-
adventure pursuits or simply
making music, there is a GoPro
model to suit you.
Currently the brand ofers
three main cameras, each with
diferent selling points: Hero4
Black (the 4K30 touting top-of-
the-range model), Hero4 Silver
(even more MP and touch-
screen functionality) and Hero4
Session (lighter weight and
compact size). Alternatively, you might have stored away one of the older models: the Hero (for entry-
level users); Hero+ LCD (comes with a screen and Wi-Fi); Hero3 White (you can change the housing);
Hero3+ Silver (captures larger images). Whatever youve got, grab it and lets begin with our guide to
setting up now.

Fantastic extras After youre set up, you may ind these bits of kit useful

Gooseneck (19.99/$19.99) Smart Remote Chesty (34.99/$39.99)

Whats a GoPro without a mount thats (64.99/$79.99) There are harnesses and mounts for
able to get those shots you just cant A boon for photographers who want all activities, but this chest harness is
reach? The Gooseneck is a bendy to fire up the camera hands free. Its not likely one of the most versatile out
option, compatible with most models. compatible with the Hero. there. Theres a Junior version, too.

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 Set up your GoPro Getting started

Whats inside a typical GoPro box? Discover the important bits supplied with your camera

This is the Hero4 Silver, but Let this manual help you The housing keeps your You can transmit files via
whatever camera you buy through the intricacies of camera protected and USB, which also lets you
youre in for a treat your new kit waterproof to 40m record while charging

Use these sticky pads The battery can be This mount can be used This white rubber prevents
to stick your camera charged independently of as a grip, extension arm or accidental release of the
somewhere unusual the camera a tripod quick release buckle

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 Getting started Prepare your GoPro

1 Battery and card

Remove the camera
from its housing
simply by opening the
backdoor. Slide the latch
over on the battery door
and pop in the battery
before closing it. On the
side youll find a memory
card compartment
open it up and push your
Micro SD card into place.

2 Rehouse Its important that you put the housing back on
your camera correctly to ensure it remains waterproof and
safe from dust and debris. So slide the camera back into its
housing and close the backdoor by snapping the top latch
down firmly.
3 Lets get filming To turn the camera on, press the Mode
button on the front. If you press it again youll find the
folder of modes, where you can flick between filming and
photography modes. When youre ready to record, hit the
shutter button and tap it again to stop.

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 Prepare your GoPro Getting started

Using the GoPro

menu screen

1 Make room for memories

The amount of video you
are still able to shoot or the
number of photos you can take
is shown at the bottom of the
front LCD next to the battery
level indicator.

4 Something to see Most of the GoPros dont have screens, which can make
knowing what youre shooting difficult, so either use the LCD BacPac that
attaches to the back of the camera or download the free GoPro App to your
smartphone and use it as a live viewfinder if your camera supports it.

2 Modes Press the Mode button

at the front to turn the camera
on and hit it again to find the
Mode folder. Here you select
what resolution to record
movies at and what modes to
use when capturing images.

3 Time and Date Go to Settings

and press the top button to
5 Update to the latest version Updates are being made all the time to ensure select. Next find Set Up and
that your camera keeps up with all the latest upgrades in technology. To make scroll through until you get to
sure your model is running the latest version, youll need to check in at the Date and select it. Once its right
website and follow the instructions found at http://bit.ly/1RFjzrd. You can now just turn the camera off and on
upgrade wirelessly using the GoPro App. again to set it.

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 Getting started Use the Manual GoPro settings

Use the Manual

S Automatic settings By default, the
GoPro will automatically adjust its
settings to suit your surroundings
GoPro

T Settings adjustments You may want

GoPro settings
to change settings when shooting in
very dark or bright scenarios GoPro
Take control of your GoPro camera with these
useful manual settings

The GoPro is a clever camera that works out the best settings for
the scene youre shooting. This is great for those occasions when
you dont have time to iddle with the settings, but there is the
option to take control if you need to. Just press the shutter button
to enter the Settings menu and use the power button to switch the
next settings page, or press the shutter button for more options.
In the Capture Setting sub-menu, youll be able to adjust things
like colour, brightness and even which way up your video and
photos appear. One of the options, known as Spot Meter, will
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 Use the Manual GoPro settings Getting started

You can tweak the colour,

contrast and saturation of
your video in the Colour
GoPro Tuning menu S GoPro on YouTube For more advice
on settings, check out GoPros
instructional videos on YouTube

change the way the camera automatically adjusts to the lighting.

If activated, this will ensure the centre of the frame is exposed
correctly when ilming outside from in, for example.
Another setting to consider is white balance (WB). This controls
the colour temperature of the image to ensure it appears as true-
to-life as possible. Its measured in Kelvin (K) and varies from 3000K
(the coolest temperature) to 6500K (the warmest). If youre shooting
under an incandescent bulb, for instance, your footage may appear
quite yellow and youll need to opt for a lower Kelvin value to get rid
of this incorrect colour cast.
If youre shooting in low light, however, you may want to play
with the ISO. By default it is set at 6400, which means that it will
make dark rooms brighter. The trade-of is that the results will be W Adjust the colour tones Set the
grainy, so for cleaner-looking images, select a lower ISO limit such as white balance to make sure the
colours are true to life GoPro
400. This wont afect footage recorded in daylight, though.
T Spot metering Turn on spot
To exit the Settings menu at any time, simply hold the shutter metering to ensure the camera
prioritises its exposure in the centre
button for three seconds. GoPro

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 Getting started Shoot epic GoPro videos

Shoot epic
GoPro videos
Get to grips with GoPros most popular mode
so youre using the right settings for your scene

The number one thing to get to grips with in Video mode is

T Striking selfies The wide-angle lens
can record you as well as the scenery
GoPro
resolution. There are a variety of settings and each will determine
how wide or tall the footage appears when you play it back.
For instance, 1080 pixels will result in a widescreen view, but
1440p video will have a more vertical view. There are also higher
resolutions available on some models and they will provide greater
detail but larger ile sizes, so 1080 is a good middle ground to use.
Another important aspect of your movie making is frame rate.
A typical video on YouTube or television is recorded at 30 frames

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 Shoot epic GoPro videos Getting started

per second (fps), but some GoPros ofer higher frame rates. Opt for S Shoot slo-mo Capture at 1280x720p
at 60fps for spectacular slow-motion
these when recording stunts as you can use editing software to results, especially when recording
action scenes GoPro
reduce the speed for an impressive slow-mo efect in your footage.
Next youll want to determine how much of the scene you record
with the Field of View options. Depending on what your camera
ofers, choose Wide for the widest view possible, Medium for a
slightly zoomed-in efect and Narrow for a regular look.
By default, the GoPro will automatically adjust to the scene, but
you can change this by turning on Protune if you have the Hero3,
3+ or 4. This is the last option in Capture Settings and it enables you
to alter white balance, colour tuning, ISO, sharpening and exposure,
as well as enhancing the quality by increasing the ile size. Changing
exposure is useful when youre recording a particularly bright or
dark scene. Set it to +2.0 to brighten, and -2.0 to darken the results.
Make sure you record a variety of angles, close-ups, point-of-view
and long shots in order to create more visually arresting videos.

You can use editing software to reduce

the speed for an impressive slow-motion
efect in your footage S Change perspectives Record plenty
of angles to make your videos more
interesting and to give you plenty of
options while editing GoPro

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 Getting started Capture great GoPro photos

Capture great
S The fish-eye effect This distorted
look can be used to comical effect
when taking photos of friends
GoPro

T Try helpful mounts A pole mount

can help you compose self-portraits
GoPro photos
at a flattering angle with plenty of
background in the shot GoPro
Master Photo mode and wow your friends with
your amazing images

Youll ind Photo mode near the top of the Settings menu. Activate
this and the GoPro will act like a regular camera. You can then
choose to leave the GoPro in automatic mode so that it makes all
the tricky decisions for you.
However, to take more control over your image making simply
cycle to the Settings menu, press the shutter button to enter and
then press the Mode button for options. This includes megapixels
(MP), which will afect how large the photo will be. There are
diferent options depending on your camera; the lower the number,
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 Capture great GoPro photos Getting started

There are a variety of ilters that attach

to the front of the lens and enhance the
colours of your photos

the more scaled down the image will be. While a lower resolution
will take up less space on your memory card, its best to shoot in the
largest resolution and crop images after.
The standard shot on most models has a slight ish-eye efect,
S Simultaneous shooting Switch to
which is due to the cameras ultra-wide, 170-degree angle lens. It Photo + Video mode to record video
and capture photos at the same
crams a lot of background into the frame, which is ideal for action time GoPro
photos but may not be appropriate for a portrait. To change this,
select from GoPros ield of view (FOV) options. Chose from Ultra
Wide, Medium and Narrow, with the latter providing a more
conventional appearance and Ultra Wide creating a ish-eye efect.
Its also possible to capture both still and moving footage at
the same time by selecting Photo + Video mode. This will capture
images at set durations while the GoPro is recording. The downside
is that pictures are limited to a lower resolution but its useful for W Use Waterproof housing Shoot
beneath the waves but always
special one-of occasions. In addition to Settings, always take make sure to attach a protective
waterproof case first GoPro
practical elements into consideration, like the direction of the
sun and whether you have enough foreground and background T The field of view The standard shot
comes with a fish-eye effect, but it
interest to ensure your photos are the best they can be. can be changed in Settings GoPro

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 Getting started
X Capture action Action lovers are
free to perform a stunt while the
camera takes care of the rest GoPro
T Take a burst Shoot a succession
of shots quickly to make sure you
capture the best image GoPro
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Take burst-effect photos
Take burst-
effect photos
Use the Continuous Photo mode so you can ire
multiple shots so youll never miss the moment
Continuous Photo mode enables you to take a series of images in
quick succession by holding down the shutter button. Its designed
for capturing fast-moving subjects such as a sports event, where an
ill-timed shot could mean missing the crucial moment. By providing
the photographer with plenty of photos to choose from, they are
free to select the best from the bunch, or even stitch a sequence of
images together using editing software.
This mode is indicated by an icon of a camera and will turn the
GoPro into a conventional point-and-shoot. Once Continuous
 Take burst-effect photos Getting started

Burst in action

Photo is enabled, you will be able to take photos nonstop for up

to 30 images at a time. They can be taken at diferent rates; three
shots per second (SPS), ive per second or ten per second. Once the
camera has reached 30, it will pause in order to write the image iles
to the cameras SD card, regardless of the resolution or rate youre
shooting at. This only takes a few seconds and then you will be free
to start another continuous sequence.
If you have selected Continuous Photo mode and you ind
that only a couple of images have been captured, this is probably
because the shutter button was released too early. Make sure you
hold it down for the entire duration to get the maximum number
of photos. However, if the opposite is true and you end up with a
whole batch of pictures with a single press of the shutter, then you
may have selected Burst Photo mode instead. This will capture lots
of images in an even shorter length of time, but it takes twice as
long to save the iles to the camera.

Capture multiple shots

using Continuous Photo
mode and then stitch
Joakim Sommer
GoPro

them together
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 Getting started Get to know the menus

Get to know the menus

Get to grips with the GoPro menus, where to ind the diferent functions and
what each of the symbols means

Key
Auto Low Light Continuous Photos Field of View Looping

Auto Off Date/Time Frames Per Second Megapixels

Beeps Default Mode Interval Night Lapse

Burst Photos/ Delete ISO Limit Night Photo

Multi-Shot Mode

Exposure Value
Color LEDs On-Screen Display
Compensation

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 Get to know the menus Getting started

Orientation Setup Mode Time Lapse Video Resolution

Playback Mode Sharpness Touch Display White Balance

Protune Shutter Video Format Wireless

Single Photo/
QuikCapture Photo Mode Video + Photo

Rate Spot Meter Video/Video Mode

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 Getting started Cleaning your GoPro

Cleaning your GoPro

Keep your lens clean to ensure dirty marks dont appear in your videos. All you
need are two cheap bits of kit

With seawater, sand, mud and more often being part of the locations where youre most likely to use
the camera, keeping your GoPro clean is extremely important. Not only will this keep it looking its best,
but it will also stop dirt and grime from ruining your footage. After a salt-water dive, soak the housing in
fresh water, and always store your kit in a protective bag to avoid further dust and dirt building up. Then
make sure you use our step-by-step guide to clean the cameras lens, otherwise you may start to see
dust spots appear in your footage.

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 Cleaning your GoPro Getting started

1 Remove dust If there is dirt, its important not to scrub it,

as youll scratch the glass. Use a blower to move dust off
without you having to touch the lens with your fingers.

2 Remove smudges To get rid of grime or fingerprints, 3 Keep other kit clean Avoid dirt getting back onto the
GoPro recommends not using a cleaning solution. Simply lens again by simply making sure your housing and bag
breathe on the lens to fog it up and gently wipe it with a are clean. Use the blower in the bags creases and the
micro fibre lens cloth. cloth on the housing.

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 Getting started Stay safe using your GoPro

Stay safe using

S Stay safe Make sure you put your
safety first when filming a movie or
shooting some stills with the GoPro
GoPro

your GoPro
Dont get carried away or take risks with the camera

We often put our pursuit of art above all things, but putting it above
our own personal safety and the safety of others is just plain stupid.
There are many ways you can shoot and stay out of harms way;
heres some advice on staying GoPro safe!

Prepare before you set of

The most logical thing to do is to tell someone where you are
going, with whom and when youll be back. If your plans change,
be sure to update the person with a text to keep them in the know.
Its advisable to never go of for a shoot without a fully charged
phone battery, as it really could make the diference if you ind
yourself stranded somewhere.
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 Stay safe using your GoPro Getting started

Check the weather Essential safety gear

Be sensible and make sure
you always check the weather
forecast for the day of the
shoot, then pack your backpack
BA Turkish

and vehicle accordingly. So, if its

going to rain, take waterproofs,
a towel and spare dry clothes
and shoes. If the weather forecast predicts a scorcher of a day,
Head Strap & QuickClip 20/$20
be sure to pack plenty of water, sunscreen and a hat. For cold This handy headgear allows you to
climates, extra thermal clothes and a thermos of a hot drink will be fasten your GoPro to your head or
appreciated, plus keep a blanket, extra food and water, a torch and a backwards-facing baseball cap,
making it ideal for those who want
shovel in your cars boot just in case a small snow lurry turns into to look good while being safe, such
a full-blown blizzard. as snowboarders, skateboarders
or surfers.
Shooting from heights
It doesnt take a genius to know to take extra precautions when
shooting from heights, but there are sometimes things we just
cant predict, so were going to cover all the bases just in case.
When using your camera on the top of a building, clif tops or a
steep drop, pay plenty of attention to the real world instead of just
watching the action through the LCD. Watch your footing and if you Wrist Housing 40/$50
want to reach out over the edge as far as you can to get the shot, Compatible with the Hero4, Hero3+
and Hero3, the Wrist Housing, with
then use one of GoPros compatible mounts.
touch display functionality, is
the only choice for those who
Wear protective clothing enjoy full throttle activities
where holding the camera is out of
Part of the attraction to GoPro products is that they are designed
the question.
for adrenaline-fuelled sports and action-adventure lifestyles,
but just because your camera can withstand a few knocks and
scrapes, doesnt mean that you can. Make sure you always wear
the appropriate safety gear and put yourself irst; the GoPro can be
replaced, but you certainly cant.

Dont rely on your phone Helmet Front Mount or Side

Mount 15/$15 each For fast and
as you might ind yourself furious activities where protective
headgear is a must, the Helmet
without signal; bring a Front Mount or Side Mount leave
map and compass too your hands free to concentrate on
All GoPro

staying safe. Bikers, snowmobilers,

kayakers and pot holers: take note.

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 Using your GoPro Introducing the GoPro App

Introducing the
GoPro App
Control your GoPro using the free smartphone app

Even if you own a GoPro with a touch-sensitive screen, it can be

a challenge to compose a shot, especially when the camera is
mounted in an inaccessible place (such as on a helmet). Of course,
you can buy a dedicated GoPro Smart Remote to change camera
settings and trigger recordings, but this solution is quite expensive
and wont help you with a shots composition.
The free GoPro App enables you to compose your shots using
Live Preview, record and play back video clips, and then even share
them on the go all from the comfort of your smartphone or
tablets screen. You can also use its portal to the GoPro Channel to
discover other GoPro users content and get inspiration for your own
shoots. A nice addition is that the app is now compatible with the
Apple Watch, which brings an exciting wealth of possibilities to the
fore, such as the ability to preview shots, control your camera and
even add HiLight Tags.

S Photo of the Day Be inspired by

viewing video content on the GoPro
Channel and peruse the Photo of the
Day via GoPro App

X Portable shoot Compose, shoot

and share your GoPro footage using
GoPro App and a portable device
(Apple Watch not pictured)

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 Introducing the GoPro App Using your GoPro

Where can I get it from? Sync with GoPro App

Before you can remotely
control your GoPro youll need
to download the free GoPro
App onto your smartphone
or tablet device. You can
download GoPro App from
the App Store if youre using
an iPhone or iPad, or Google Play for Android devices. The app will
1 Pair app with GoPro Launch
also run on Windows phones. It is compatible with Hero4, Hero3+, the app. Click the Settings icon.
Hero3, Hero Session (you may need to update the camera software) Choose Connect Your Camera.
and also with the HD Hero2 if youve purchased a Wi-Fi BacPac. Tap the camera model. Turn on
your GoPros Wi-Fi and select
the GoPro App menu option. A
Get connected pin number will appear on your
When GoPro App is installed GoPro screen.
on your portable device you
must pair it with your GoPro via
Bluetooth. This pairing process
is a one-of procedure. Once
the app has paired with your
device, youll use a Wi-Fi link to
transfer data between your camera and your phone. 2 Create name and password
The GoPro app will talk you through the process of how to Select your camera. Tap Pair
My Camera, and then enter the
connect your camera to your smartphone. This process varies
pin number that shows on the
between GoPro models. In our sidebar tutorial we demonstrate GoPros display. Next, tap Pair.
how to pair an iPhone with a Hero4 as an example. Once youve Create a personalised camera
name and password for your
successfully paired your GoPro to your phone or tablet you can
GoPro. Tap Continue.
select it via Wi-Fi. Youll also be able to replace your GoPros generic
name with an easier-to-identify label so that you can connect to
your camera in a location where other GoPro users are operating
(such as a skate park). A personalised password will also help
protect your GoPro from being accessed by other GoPro App users.

Wi-Fi will drain your 3 Take control Go to your

iPhones Wi-Fi Settings and
battery faster, so invest in select the personalised GoPro
camera from the list. Enter your
a spare when using the password to connect to the
app with your phone GoPro via Wi-Fi. You can now
go to the GoPro App and tap
Connect & Control.

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Live Preview Use GoPro Apps Live
Preview video feed for more control
Setting information
Here we can see that were
shooting at a resolution of 1080
and a shutter speed of 30 fps, with
a Medium field of view
Introducing the GoPro App
Live Preview
Once you have got your GoPro talking to your smartphone or tablet
you will be able to shoot with conidence, as you can preview
precisely what the GoPro is going to capture using GoPro Apps Live
Preview video feed. As well as enabling you to produce a perfect
composition, Live Preview helps you to avoid the disappointment
of ilming an awesome stunt and then realising that the camera was
misaligned and actually missed the action!
By playing your GoPros captured footage back on a
smartphones larger screen, you are able to check that it looks
perfect while you are still on location, enabling you to re-shoot if
necessary. After viewing the footage you may decide that you need
to set your GoPro to shoot with a wider or narrower ield of view to
Capture modes Adjust settings Action!
Click on this icon to select a Capture mode Tap here to choose a setting When youre happy with your
(such as Video, Photo or Multi-Shot). You to suit your subject matter, settings and composition, tap
can then choose a particular mode such such as aspect ratio, shutter the big red button to capture
as Video or Time Lapse Video speed and field of view video or stills on your GoPro
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 Introducing the GoPro App Using your GoPro

Take manual control

To share footage to a
social-network site via
your iPhone, shoot using
a lower resolution
suit your subject matter. Normally, changing a setting like the ield
1 Set up Protune In app, set
of view would take multiple button presses in order to access the the capture mode to Video.
appropriate sub-menu. By using GoPro App, you can change the Then tap on the Settings icon
ield of view in just three taps! to access the Video Settings
window. Now, scroll down
A recent enhancement to the GoPro app also lets you pull high- to Protune and tap in order
quality still images from your videos. As you can imagine, this means to access its manual image-
that you can obtain some stunning shots in amongst the action to adjusting controls.
highlight an expression, explosion anything. You can then share
them instantly with other people straight from the app.

Highlight tags
If you are ilming a subject using cameras such as the Hero4 Silver
you are able to tap the Live Preview windows Highlight tag icon to
lag up an important or signiicant moment (such as a successful 2 Ensure natural colours Click
trick on a skateboard, for example). This highlight tag will make it on Color and choose Flat. This
mode creates more subtle and
much easier for you to ind that precise moment when you import
natural colours that you can
the footage into the desktop GoPro Studio app later on, saving you tweak in editing apps (such as
time. You can also view highlight tags as yellow bars on the timeline GoPro Studio) to get a specific
look. It also captures more
when you play back your footage on GoPro App itself, which can
shadow and highlight detail.
be handy.

Extra adjustments

3 Improve exposure When

1 White balance Setting White
Balance to Native, you can use GoPro
Studio to experiment with more
accurate White Balance settings.
2 ISO A high ISO makes the camera
more sensitive to light, but this can
add picture noise. You can drop the
ISO Limit to reduce noise.
shooting in contrasting lighting
conditions, make sure you use
the EV Comp (exposure value
compensation) slider to open
up or close down the GoPros
aperture and ultimately get a
better exposure.

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 Getting started Control your GoPro with Apple Watch

Control your
S Quick use Using the Preview Mode
is a great way to ensure you get the
shot every time. You can also use it
to get the right angle

X Minimal effort With the GoPro app

GoPro with
on your Apple Watch, capture all of
your most treasured memories with
one touch of the wrist

Apple Watch
Use Apple Watch with your GoPro, to start your
adventure with the tap of a wrist

GoPro have partnered with Apple and created an Apple Watch app.
Your Watch acts like a remote controller, capable of previewing your
shot, adjusting modes and marking highlights as you go along. With
your Apple Watch and iPhone already paired, power up your GoPro
and turn on its Wi-Fi to pair your iPhone to your GoPro. Then, open
the GoPro app and connect it to your camera with your phone.
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 Control your GoPro with Apple Watch Getting started

Utilise Highlights
Preview, not review
When you open up the app, your Watch will instantly be turned
into a remote control. On the opening screen youll see a red push
button, it is here that you can begin using the app to its fullest. You
can press the red button to record video, or use the Digital Crown
to cycle through the diferent modes such as Burst Mode, Stills
Mode, Time Lapse or Video. Its worthwhile noting that, whereas
you cant review the footage shot on your Apple Watch (your 1 Open up the app
phone will do that just ine), you can see a preview by swiping Make sure that your GoPro and
Apple Watch are connected
right. This mode is really geared up to allow you the opportunity to and communicating. Scroll
compose and set up your shot rather than use it as a view inder. through your app list and open
When using the Preview Mode, you will also be shown the up the GoPro app. Once its
open, select the Record Mode
settings your footage is recording in, such as Deinition, Frame Rate for filming.
and Lens Mode.

Highlights
Highlights is quite possibly one of the best editing aides a ilm
maker could have when it comes to sifting through hours of
footage. It will streamline your worklow allowing you to see the
iles youve highlighted. Each highlighted ile will have a yellow
tag on it in the ile list, and when your ile is on the Editing Suites
2 Its all yellow While you are
timeline, you will see a yellow marker at the time the button was recording footage, you need to
pressed. This gives you an even better overview of your work. make sure that you always stay
vigilant for the moment you are
looking for and when it presents
itself, hit the Highlight button.
This will make sure you have the
moment stored.

3 File list priorities Your file list

is where you will see the
tagged files. Select one of the
segments you wish to view
and, when open in the timeline,
you will see the time-stamped
highlight marker.

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 Using your GoPro Use your GoPro on the water

Use your GoPro

on the water
Capture every heart-stopping moment whether its catching the
wave of your life or racing through river rapids

The foolproof water resistant housing that comes with your GoPro makes it ideal for
taking out on or under the water. Grabbing yourself an adhesive mount is an
excellent idea for suring or body boarding, with lat and curved mounts available.
Even if youre planning to visit the deep sea, GoPro ofers a dive housing that is
waterproof to 60 metres (200 feet).
A handlebar mount is a jet skiers best friend and kayakers can get a camera rig
that attaches to the front of the boat. These ilm from an elevated height while not
obscuring your view of the open ocean.

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Use your GoPro on the water Using your GoPro

S The ultimate selfie

The GoPro lets you film or
photograph any moment
of your life and the water
sports accessories on offer
make your coolest memories
unforgettable GoPro

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 Using your GoPro
S Surfs up Permanent sticky mounts
allow you to record or snapshot all
the action your surfboard sees, or
you can flip the camera so it records
what you see. You might just capture
action that could go viral GoPro
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Use your GoPro on the water
These cameras were made for the water and can be used in
countless ways to create the perfect shot. Surfers can stick a
permanent mount to their board to ilm themselves or use a head
or chest mount for POV footage. GoPro makes a speciic kit for
surfers that includes safety tethers and a locking board plug to
make sure the camera has no chance of escape.
Windsurfers, kitesurfers and sailors have the advantage of ixing
their camera up high. When rigging your windsurf, use a clamp
mount or an adjustable watch-strap mount to ix the camera to
the mast. Angle the camera where you want, and experiment with
what height works best. Filming when windsuring is easy because
you can adjust your camera with ease. Just by dropping the
windsurf sail you can access the top of the mast.
Mounting a GoPro to a bigger boats mast is a diferent story.
Attach it when rigging the boat, ideally before the mast is erected.
If you forget, a quick capsize is a great opportunity to ind your way
to the top of the mast. There are other places around the vessel to
attach your camera, from metal railings, atop the engine or even
just the bow.
Use your GoPro on the water Using your GoPro

S Snorkel selfies Swimming with wildlife

is an incredible experience. Take your
GoPro along for the ride with you, but get
yourself a bobber mount first. Its easy
to hold and it will stop your camera from
sinking to the seabed GoPro

W Capture with your kayak You can easily

record sports that require two hands by
mounting your GoPro directly to the hull
of your kayak. If not, get yourself a helmet
with its own mount to be able to film
yourself from above GoPro

T Climb the rigging Get the authentic

pirate experience by attaching your
GoPro camera to your boat mast. If the
metal is too thick for this, try attaching it
to a rope or metal shroud that keeps the
sail in place instead GoPro

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 Using your GoPro Use your GoPro on the water

S Get into the blue Take your

GoPro on the ultimate
underwater adventure if youre
SCUBA certified. Either film your
entire dive or take snapshots
when you spot something worth
capturing, but make sure the water
visibility is good enough GoPro

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 Use your GoPro on the water Using your GoPro

GoPros are also excellent for capturing whats going on beneath SK

eep your kit safe Use the Floaty
Backdoor (left) to make your camera
the waters surface, so ixing it to the underside of your board or float if you drop it into the water, and
the bright orange colour will also
boat can result in phenomenal footage. If mounting the camera make it stand out so you can quickly
spot it. Use an adhesive mount like
in this way, make sure you attach a loating device in case it gets the one shown here (right) to keep
your camera attached safely to your
dislodged. SCUBA diving with a GoPro is a dream, as it leaves both water sports equipment

your hands free when under the water so you can explore your
surroundings unhindered. Deep divers can even get ilters to attach
to the housing to correct colours in murky or deep water. Red light
disappears after descending 30 to 40 metres (100 to 130 feet), so a
ilter can make a real diference to your shots.
If youre reluctant to plunge your precious camera straight into
the water, try testing the housing irst. Submerge the empty casing
in a bucket or bathtub and watch closely for air bubbles. If a steady
stream of bubbles emerges from the plastic, its likely that there
is water getting in somewhere. Make sure the casing is properly
locked in place and try again. If the bubbles continue, contact the
manufacturer and get a replacement.
The vital thing to bear in mind when using a GoPro in water is
to keep it clean. After every water sports session, especially in salt
Diving with GoPro
or chlorinated water, soak the housed camera in a bucket of fresh
water for up to an hour. Let it dry before opening the housing and Before taking your precious
camera down, take the empty
removing your camera.
housing on a test run first.
Then snap your waterproof
housing in place around your
charged camera, making
Deep divers can get ilters to attach sure the memory card is in.
to the housing to correct colours in Use an elastic body mount,
or grab a mask with a built-in
murky or deep water mount so the camera picks up
everything your eyes do.

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 Using your GoPro Stay on piste

Stay on piste
Snow-topped mountain, check. Snowboard/skis, check.
Thermals, salopettes, beanie hat and goggles, check. Now all
you need to experience that snow-fuelled adrenaline rush is
your GoPro to capture all the action!

That fantastic white snow, that crisp mountain air, that high you get from
performing a McTwist, Tamedog or Frontside Misty you just cant beat it. And
thankfully the GoPro is capable of capturing it in all its clear, sharp and bright glory.
But having a GoPro is one thing; knowing how to use it properly on the slopes
is quite another. Thats why over the next few pages weve spoken to two of the
worlds greatest GoPro-using snow sports enthusiasts to clue you in on what
mounts and settings to use, what to focus on and more.

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Stay on piste Using your GoPro

W GoPro in the snow The

GoPros ability to connect
to boards, skis, helmets and
your body makes it the ideal
camera to shoot with while on
the slopes Hiishii

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 Using your GoPro
S Airborne Allstar Well the main
thing is that your filmer is a solid
rider or skier and ready to follow
you wherever you go, because in my
opinion follow-cam brings out the
best action on to the screen. Its so
dynamic and entertaining to
watch, suggests snowboarding
Olympian Peetu Piiroinen
David Malacrida
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Stay on piste
More people are falling in love with adrenalin-fuelled piste pursuits
than ever before, thanks mainly to their growing inclusion in global
audience-reaching events like the Winter Olympics. Not only
have snow sports become incredibly popular to watch, but more
and more of us are tempted to give them a go, and what better
way to capture our triumphs and tribulations than with a camera
speciically designed for this adventure-driven experience.
Finlands Peetu Piiroinen, four times TTR World Champion, not to
mention silver-medal Olympian, is a huge advocate of the GoPro,
claiming that having the camera around helps to push him to
greater heights. It always gives us an extra boost when theres a
camera around. Ill go bigger, focus 100% on each trick to be as
stylish as possible. Also its a great tool when trying something new
so I can see what I could do better or diferent while in the air or
on a rail. Thats not the only reason the GoPro Hero4 Black edition
is the 27-year-old snowboarders weapon of choice. Its the best
in range and even though we usually dont ilm 4K with it for our
little online edits, it has the possibility when were doing bigger
productions. All-in-all GoPro is a great little tool with big features;
 Stay on piste
S In the action I prefer to see the
movement, says Peetu Piiroinen. Seeing
the whole trick from start to end and
filming full lines is in my opinion the best
way to go. If theres a need for stills you
can get screengrabs afterwards
David Malacrida
W Star settings Use your GoPro at at
least 1080p. When you watch it on the
big screen youll see why, suggests
medal-clad Austrian Snowsports star,
Tom Klocker
Hiishii
T High quality The new GoPro Hero4 Black
is the best camera for adventure sports on
the market right now, says Tom Klocker.
Good quality is so important nowadays
Hiishii
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Using your GoPro
Enthusiast BA Turkish
on using GoPro
BA Turkish
Amateur BA Turkish explains
why he uses a GoPro to record
his action-packed videos
What do you use GoPro for?
I mainly use it for action/sport
shoots. I also used several
GoPros for an automotive
shoot where we mounted the
cameras on different vehicles.
But Im planning on using it for
cinematographic purposes and
more scenic shoots as well.
Why do you use GoPro?
It opened up a very new branch
of shooting video. Because of
its compactness and features
you have more possibilities for
perspectives and a creative way
of filming.
What is your proudest
GoPro achievement?
Frost. Im not a pro snowboarder
so it didnt have any crazy moves
in it. But I think I did a pretty good
job editing it. [See it here: bit.
ly/1BWcWrl]
Whats your GoPro advice?
When shooting action footage,
the quality and look very much
depend on weather conditions.
The best footage I got was when
there was a lot of sun and no or
just a few clouds. Everything casts
harder shadows and therefore
has more structure and looks a lot
more detailed and neat.
 Using your GoPro Stay on piste

S Snowboarding shots Both

Austrias Tom Klocker and Finlands
Peetu Piiroinen, are huge fans of
the GoPro and use it regularly to
capture film footage and image
stills while they are snowboarding
alone or with friends Hiishii

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 Stay on piste Using your GoPro

Snowboarder Tom
Klocker on GoPro

Hiishii
GoPro

Pro boarder Tom Klocker tells

us why he chooses to use a
GoPro and why it works so
its easy to use, theres no need for big camera bags and most of well for him
the time Im riding with friends and so we take turns ilming so that
Why do GoPro cameras mesh
everybody gets some shots and no one needs to stand around by well with snow sports?
themselves with a camera. You can just use it so easily; press
Peetu, who mainly uses his GoPro with a 3 Way mount, record and its on, plus its small
you can bring it everywhere and
predominantly captures follow-cam footage and has no problem the quality is amazing. When
sharing his shooting secrets. We always try to keep the distance were filming, we always use
as even as possible for the whole run, so stay as close as possible GoPros for second angles and
creative on-the-head angles.
to the subject at all times, but at a safe distance, as you dont want
to land on your buddy if he crashes. For settings, I select 60fps (its Which GoPro do you use?
good for slo-mo shots) and 1080p minimum. I have the camera The Hero4 Black, because the
quality is just breathtaking when
setting on Wide, which helps keep the subject constantly in frame you record 2.7K or even better 4K.
and aim at the midsection of the rider so you wont lose him/her.
When you get that right and youre ilming in sunny conditions with What mount do you prefer?
Mostly I use it with a stick
some trees etc for contrast, youll get sick material to take back to and hold it in my hand, but
the edit table. On long ilming days we mark the good shots right sometimes I use it on my head.
away onto a phone to make the edit quicker. I like a lot of action-
What advice do you have for
packed short edits, so we usually dont have very long approaches GoPro users?
to obstacles, just good old-fashioned action. The more you practice When you use a GoPro on your
the better youll get at editing, ilming and riding. Just have fun on helmet, remember to check the
camera is in the right position
the slopes and youll catch some good memories on your personal lens pointing down in the
memory bank and on your cameras memory card! direction you travel and always
use the appropriate settings. If,
like me, you prefer filming with
the stick, remember to check that
For settings, I select 60fps and 1080p the lens is not pointing too high
or too low; it should point to your
minimum. I have the camera setting chest so you are in the frame. Also
try some slo-mo shooting the
on Wide Peetu Piiroinen results are awesome!

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 Using your GoPro Take GoPro to the extreme

S Weapon of choice
From bungee jumpers to zorbers,
free climbers to FMX riders, the
GoPro is the only camera that can
keep up with these thrill-seeking
enthusiasts, thanks to its size,
functionality, ease of use, quality
of results and ability to attach to
almost anything Hiishii

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 Take GoPro to the extreme Using your GoPro

Take GoPro to
the extreme
If youre addicted to adrenalin, then extreme sport is for
you! Find out how to best use your GoPro to capture these
dangerous yet exciting pastimes

Skydiving, rock climbing, base jumping, wingsuiting, high-lining, paragliding,

parkour, sand kitting, caving, sandboarding, BMXing, clif jumping, cave diving
the list of extreme sports goes on and on, much like the enthusiasm of those
who participate in these white-knuckle hobbies. As the action happens at such
an incredible pace, and the feats these so-called adrenaline junkies achieve are
so death-defying, it makes sense to want to capture the rush as it happens from
the irst-person perspective, which is why so many ly-by-the-seat-of-their-pants
adventurers invest in GoPros; they are small, can attach to almost anything, and
record the action in superb clarity, ready to be relived at will.

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Using your GoPro Take GoPro to the extreme

S Image quality
Extreme sport makes me happy; that rush
of adrenaline through my veins makes
me feel free. Matej Cesak enthuses. The
15-year-old pro sets his GoPro at the
highest image quality to relive his stunts in
impeccable detail Hiishii

W Gear guide
If youre passionate about adventure
sports and want to capture the thrill as it
happens, invest in a suitable harness or
mount so that you can attach your GoPro
to you or your equipment and record the
action smoothly Joakim Sommer

T First-person experience
If youre determined to relive that thrill,
opt for a helmet mount or helmet strap, to
get as close to your eye-level as possible
GoPro

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Q&A with FMX Pro

Matej Cesak

Hiishii

S Video versus stills At 15 years old, FMX Pro

As the action happens at such
a fast pace, most extreme
Matej Cesak uses his GoPro to
sportspeople prefer to shoot in take stunning footage of his
video rather than stills. Then if stunts. We find out more
users want images, they can cut
sterling screengrabs from the
video, thanks to the GoPros high You are fairly young to have
image quality GoPro career highlights, but if you
had to name a few what
would they be?
Extreme sports lovers live for that rush, and thats one of the reasons The best so far is getting first
GoPro is favoured by these adrenaline addicts; they can relive and place in Brno Race (Czech
Republic) for The Best Whip, and
share the thrill of that experience over and over again, whether it be also regularly attending Masters
with their 90-year-old grandma or future ofspring in the year 2090. of Dirt.
One such GoPro-using, white-knuckle devotee is Matej Cesak,
What model of GoPro do you
a 15-year-old student from Prague who, when not in school, is use and why?
delighting fans with his death-defying stunts in freestyle motorcross I decided to go for the GoPro
(FMX) events all over the world. Im just an ordinary teenager Hero4, because its perfect for the
sport and events that I do.
who happens to have a lot of adrenaline-fuelled hobbies, the Pro
says humbly. While attempting to impress judges with jumps and How so?
stunts midair on a motorbike, Matej records all the action with his The Hero4, and GoPro cameras
in general, are just the best! The
GoPro Hero4. I usually always use a high-deinition setting, which is functionality of the camera and
perfect for outdoor shooting. I attach the camera to many locations, quality of the video are amazing.
but in my opinion the best views for extreme sports come from My family and friends can finally
see what I see, and feel what I feel
being attached to the chest, helmet or fender in my case, using a when Im flying through the air
range of GoPro mounts and harnesses to keep the camera as still on my motorbike. Also, it means
as possible so the motion is smooth, not shaky. To discover what that the feeling you only get from
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 Using your GoPro Take it up a gear

S Choose your attachment

Depending on your
preference for content,
the helmet or the bike-
mounted options will work
best for you, so weigh up
the options of practicality
with what you want to see
in your footage GoPro

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 Take it up a gear Using your GoPro

Take it up
a gear
Get on your bike and capture great moments from Top technical tips
your cycling routes or of-road adventures

GoPro action cameras are notoriously used for extreme sports and
crazy outings, but sometimes you might just want to document a
new cycling route.
The irst thing to consider with any outing on a bike or near a
road is safety. So make sure you wear a helmet, ix some lights to With your GoPro mounted on
your bike and load up with food and drink before heading out. You your bike either on your head,
will need to make sure you have the right attachment to hand, so chest or bike attachment never
forget the technical adjustments
question what kind of footage youre after. Do you want to capture at hand within your camera.
the cyclists point of view? Would you prefer a bike-mounted The main technical aspect to
view? Perhaps youd like both. As there are a number of diferent consider is the size and speed
of your storage. As the GoPro
attachments available for the GoPro, you really can choose what accepts micro SD cards, make sure
suits you best. the card you have will store your
A bike-mounted bracket is great to capture a street view of rides duration, but also handle
the amount of data being pushed
your ride, but then again so is a chest strap. As these two are on it. When editing footage,
static once attached, there is really just one set view, so its ine its easier to convert to a lesser-
for documenting the route, but for more drama and a cyclists quality format than what you
filmed in, rather than up-scaling
perspective, a helmet attachment will give the best results. lesser-quality footage to HD. To
avoid this, keep your camera set
T Attach a sticky pad to your helmet to 1080p/60, meaning you get HD
The GoPro comes with a sticky pad for
helmet attachments, which is simple footage at 60 frames per second.
to apply. When attaching, make all Then, most importantly, add a
efforts to keep it firm, straight and
central to avoid any skewed views high-capacity card. Depending
on your budget, go for a 64GB
micro SD card or higher.
But size isnt everything, so
make sure you are getting a
UHS-1 rated card. This refers to
Ultra High Speed and is the data-
writing speed your card is capable
of writing to. Anything lower
and your card wont write the
data being received fast enough,
leading to potential quality issues.

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S Fastening to a helmet Not
everyone uses a smooth, dome
helmet when cycling, so for those
using aerodynamic, ridged helmets,
you can get fastening attachments
that feed through the holes in your
helmet GoPro
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Take it up a gear
The most impressive footage comes from being prepared, so take
a cloth to clean your GoPro, and even take a lens attachment. As
the GoPro camera has a native wide-angle lens, your capture area
will be incredibly wide, but do bear in mind that the GoPro editing
suite has a zoom and perspective-shifting utility already built in to
it. Your best bet to enhance the optics for your ride would be in the
form of a Neutral Density (ND) ilter. An ND ilter will give your ilms
exposure a 3-stop reduction, which will allow brightly lit scenes to
be ilmed with a slower shutter speed.
By using the slower shutter speed, you can give footage a
naturalistic motion blur, which helps it appear more realistic and
reduce vibration movement if your GoPro is attached to your bike.
The colour saturation of your footage can also be improved by
using a polarising ilter, which is ideal if youre cycling through lush
vegetation or ields, or just under a blue sky. The polariser works
by iltering out light, and both reduce glare and add contrast to an
image. You dont have to be speciically cycling through a ield to
get the beneit from this attachment; it is ideal if cycling near water,
as it will mute down relections on the water as well.
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S Chest strap When using a chest strap,

make sure that the straps are tight and
that the GoPro is at a decent angle so that
you dont get wobbly footage of hands
holding handlebars

W Bike mount If you are using a bike mount,

make sure you fit it tightly. Most of the
attachments will come with a foam inner
layer. Use this to give some cushioning to
the mount, because this will ultimately
protect your GoPro

T Tighten and fasten This might seem

like common sense, but its good
practice. Make sure that all of the straps,
attachments and helmets are safely
fastened and attached. This is for safety
reasons, as well as to avoid wobble

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Using your GoPro Film on the run

T Different POVs
Using a selfie stick
can offer different
perspectives when
running GoPro

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Film on the run

Use your GoPro to track favourite running routes,
as well as record your progress and share your
achievements with family and friends Lens cleanse

Until recently, going for a run required very little thought. Wearing
appropriate clothing and footwear, doing some warm-ups and
staying hydrated were the only things we really needed to consider.
Now, with the aid of GPS, pedometers and health-tracking apps on
our wrists and in our phones, running has been reinvented. We are
now able to show of how far weve run and how fast we did it, and
Being outdoors with a GoPro
even share the route on a map gives you so many options for
Using your GoPro to monitor and track your progress is yet its use, be it filming your run, or
another creative way of showing friends, family and your social shooting stills of areas of interest
for your next route. Either way,
network what lies behind the stats you post online. using lens adapters is a perfect
Running is such a varied and diverse activity that its both a sport way to get the most out of the
and a hobby one that has a massive following. With computer cameras capabilities. If you are
looking for a really dramatic
game companies and advertising agencies already seeing a sales and overly edited movie, why
tool in the form of point-of-view (POV) running footage, its a trend not look at whats around you,
that seems to be catching on. such as foliage and textures, and
use a macro lens to film subtle
So, what kind of runner are you? Do you prefer long distance cutaways that relate to your run?
or sprints? Do you parkour or mud run? Whatever your preference, As for the footage itself,
each style has something to ofer and makes for great video alternate between a neutral
density filter and a polariser. This
footage, so put your GoPro to good use and start ilming! will give you an added edge
of colour saturation with the
polariser and an opportunity to
add a slower frame rate to your
footage, allowing a softer run to
view. Sadly, you can only use one
filter at a time with most GoPro
lenses, so take the time to think
about your run and capture
every moment.
To make sure you retain clarity
of your shots when running,
W Head strap especially if you are a mud runner
If you are running a route that or in the rain, take time out to
you know will have some drama check your lens before a desired
that you want your viewers to
see from your point of view, use section of your run, because it will
a head strap. Just make sure it is get messy.
tightly secured and comfy

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S Shoulder strap
If you want the best of both worlds
between head and body straps,
use a shoulder mount. These are
brilliant options, but bear in mind
that a higher rate of head/shoulder
movement will reduce movement
and angles
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Film on the run
The irst thing you will want to take into consideration is your
comfort. If you are mud running and going chest down a lot, you
should consider taking a head strap as well as a chest brace. This
means you can capture the race with the ease of a chest brace, but
also document the scope and angles of your obstacles with a head
strap. Alternating between the two will serve you well.
Another extreme running form, parkour, or street running, would
beneit from both a head and chest strap, although a wrist strap
might be interesting for dramatic efect. Because parkour uses
pace, speed and agility to negotiate everyday elements such as
rails and walls to get to the end point, your GoPro will experience
knocks and extreme movement. You even run the risk of losing it.
To accommodate this, use the correct strap attachment, analyse the
run and consider big jumps. If you need both hands, this should
be ine with the head or chest straps. For high altitude and tight
spaces, wrist and head attachments allow freedom of movement.
For the long distance and forest runners, use the head or
chest strap. This is purely for ease of use, and non-stop recording
capabilities. Who wants to see just your arms point of view?
Film on the run Using your GoPro

S Keep it tight Whenever you are wearing

any tech of any kind, make sure the
attachment is adequately fastened and
fixed tight enough for practical use but
allowing smooth movement

W Get in on the action When taking part in

events such as Wolf Run or Tough Mudder,
a GoPro is a great way to capture the
action either via chest straps, head straps
or in your hand!

T Dont run into the sun Even though the

GoPro has a great metering system, try not
to run into the sun, because you might get
a lot of flare in your shot. So, unless this is
a look that you are attempting to achieve,
try to avoid it at all costs

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 Using your GoPro Hit the road with your GoPro

Hit the road with

your GoPro
A comprehensive rundown of the key tips and tricks you need
to remember if you want to achieve some awesome automotive
action with your GoPro camera

While GoPros cameras may have been originally devised for the world of action
sports think dropping into an awesome wave or backlipping over a tabletop
on a BMX the POV camcorders are equally adept when mounted on and in a
car. Whether its to document your latest road trip, monitor your performance on
a circuit or try to emulate the internet-breaking feats of Ken Block, a GoPro is more
than up to the task. Just ask company CEO Nick Woodman, who uses the cameras
to record his own racing antics.
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 S GoDrive
Whether inside the cockpit
or attached to your cars
bodywork, a GoPro Hero is
a great way of getting high-
quality footage of your
driving escapades GoPro

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S Be creative
Dont just focus on the road with the
camera. Think outside the box and
you can create some unique angles
for your footage GoPro
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With a GoPro and a car, the creative possibilities are endless, but
there are things you must consider before shooting ilm or photos.
First, you need the right mount for the job. The suction cup
mount is your friend when driving, as its easy to relocate and secure
up to a speed of around 150mph. If you want something more
secure, the 3M sticky pad mounts provide a super-strong hold on
metals and plastics, but dont work as well on materials like leather.
If your car is kitted out for the track, and features a roll cage, GoPros
roll bar mount easily clamps on, allowing various interior angles.
Of course, you dont need to ix the camera to the car. For a cool
perspective, try attaching the GoPro to yourself. If driving on the
roads, a head or chest mount would do the best job. If on a circuit, a
curved stick mount on your helmet is your go-to.
The position of your GoPro will help dictate which settings youll
want to use but, generally, if youre mounting the camera inside
a closed-top car, youll want to use the skeleton or open-backed
cases to pick up the engine noise. If mounting outside, wed
recommend using the closed back to reduce wind noise. Ideally,
using two cameras (one inside and one out) is the best setup for
Hit the road with your GoPro Using your GoPro

S First-person view Using either a helmet

mount or head strap, you can create a first-
person view that will truly immerse your
viewers in the experience GoPro

W Spot metering By turning on the spot

metering function you will prevent the
road from washing out when shooting out
of the windscreen GoPro

T Casing While the open-case back is

recommended at speeds of up to 100mph,
wed suggest using the solid back when
shooting externally GoPro

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getting awesome audio and visuals. Another thing to consider if S Suction cup
Preparation is definitely key if you
ilming from inside is spot metering. Car interiors can be dark, and if want to ensure that your suction-cup
mount stays secure and your GoPro
shooting through the windscreen the road can look washed out. To doesnt go for an unintended ride

prevent this, turn on the spot metering function in the settings.

Resolution settings will vary depending on what efect you are
trying to achieve, but wed suggest using the highest frame rate
possible. Shooting at 60fps and higher means that you can reduce
the speed of your video creating epic slo-mo footage without
reducing the smoothness of the ilms playback.
Framing-wise, if you want to capture the landscape, use the
wide-angle setting (the slight ish-eye efect may also accentuate
the sensation of speed at the edges of the frame). If you want to
focus on a speciic feature without cropping your footage in post-
production, use the narrowest setting. With later GoPros ability to
preview (either through the proprietary Android/iOS app or the
Hero4s touchscreen), you can get creative with your angles without
worrying about wasting time. Dont just focus on the road; think Mounting the
about intriguing angles (like shooting the front wheels moving) and suction cup
youll have exciting snippets to cut into your main footage.
With little more than simple
The most important thing to remember is to drive responsibly. physics stopping your GoPro
If you dont make it home at the end of the day, there will be no having a high-speed accident,
make sure that the surface
footage to get excited about.
youre attaching the suction
mount to is thoroughly clean
by using alcohol wipes. A little
bit of water (or saliva) on the
Dont just focus on the road; think about suction cup itself will also help
intriguing angles and youll have exciting its adhesion. Finally, make
sure the locking arm is firmly
snippets to cut into your main footage pushed down on the mount
to fully secure the whole unit.

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mans best friend

S Pet POV
Attaching your
GoPro to your pets
can offer a fun new
perspective on the
world GoPro

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Film mans
best friend
Why not use your GoPro to record the funny things
your pets do from their perspective?
Get your housing
Why should we have all the fun? Its only fair that GoPros can also in order
be used to capture the adventures our pets get up to. This is also
a great way of seeing things from their perspective, such as when
a ball or stick is thrown their way, or the view they get when we
take them for a walk. Now we can gain some insight into how they
interact with the world, and even relive it with them.

GoPro
There are currently plenty of pet-friendly harnesses and
attachments on the GoPro market that will enable you to attach Our pets are awesome, theres no
a GoPro to your beloved animal. Most, if not all, are designed with doubt about it. Our four-legged
their comfort in mind, which is obviously the most important little buddies often follow us
around, and usually trust us
consideration in all this. implicitly. Unless there is water
Using the traditional-style body harness is sure to get you the involved, and then its every man
best results if you would like to ilm from your pets point of view. for him/herself. Dogs love it, cats
hate it, and the GoPro varies
This is due, in part, to the weight of the camera being evenly depending on your housing.
distributed across their back and stomach by using a irm but not So, if you think theres even a
tight body brace. With the camera being attached in such a way, chance that your pet could
come into contact with moisture,
you will add to the luid nature of the footage and reduce camera then definitely armour up and
attach your waterproof housing.
T Use a harness These housings can differ in their
A GoPro-ready
body harness depth of useable range, but all
attached to your waterproof housings will at the
pet is the safest and
comfiest way for very least protect against brief
you to capture their submergence, so its safe to use
point of view
if you are looking to go on a run
in the rain. For the dogs that love
the sea, ensure that your casing
will take any potential depth
changes and that its attached
firmly, but unless you are going
deep underwater and have
attached your GoPro to a whale,
then the standard 40m depth
housing will suit you just fine.

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S Make space for comfort
Allow for movement and comfort for
your pet when using a body harness.
Gauge this by making sure you can
fit two fingers comfortably between
the strap and their fur GoPro
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wobble. Having said that, our pets dont necessarily move with
grace and elegance, so bear that in mind when using any form of
brace for speciic footage, as you might need a few takes.
One tip for achieving great content is to not leave your GoPro
on your pet for a long period of time. So, for example, dont leave
it attached to them while you go to work. Of course this is for their
own wellbeing, but bear in mind that you might not necessarily
want to know what they do to your plants when youre not around.
And, lets face it, watching them nap and so on isnt very exciting.
When out and about with your pet, not only can you ilm your
walks, but you can also ilm water-based activities too. As the GoPro
is waterproof, you really can capture every adventure-based aspect
of your pets life. These stand-out moments when your dog runs
into the sea, or your cat falls into the pond, are often the most
memorable and truly show of their personalities.
Getting the most out of your footage is important, so why not
add an adapter to the front of your camera, such as a Neutral
Density (ND) ilter? This way you can get the most out of your
GoPros shutter speed and exposure value system.
Film mans best friend Using your GoPro

S Set for speed

Set your camera to 1080p at the
highest frame rate; that way you can
make sure you capture every leap in high
enough quality to slow motion it in
post-production GoPro

W Still life
Sometimes our pets are lazy, and they
stay put for a while, so why not use the
cameras burst mode to capture images
that you can later edit into a stop-motion
video? GoPro

T The Fetch mount

Easy to adjust and fitted with extra
padding so it is comfortable for your
canine friends, the Fetch mount allows
you to connect your GoPro to either the
top or the chest of your beloved pet

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 Using your GoPro Strike a chord

Strike a chord
Whether youre on stage in front of thousands, recording a
studio track or just jamming with some friends, your GoPro can
document every stage of your musical journey

GoPros are the modern musicians best friend. Orchestras from across the globe are
using them to show the world what its like to perform classical music as a group.
Even global artists like Beyonc are getting on board by using GoPros to help ilm
her 7/11 video.
To make capturing music moments even easier, GoPro released a music-focused
version of the Hero3+ Black edition. The camera is designed to mount to turntables,
instruments and microphone stands, as well as connecting to the GoPro app to
be controlled remotely. GoPro even has its own media group that accepts track
submissions to accompany its videos, so your music could feature in a viral video
thats viewed by millions.
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S Make moments last forever

Whether youre just starting out
or have been performing for years,
see what your eyes never could
before with the compact camera
thats ideal for recording music
GoPro

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S Any setting
Capture music you stumble across in the
street, or secretly set up a GoPro to record
a flash mob. Simply screw your chosen
mount in place and press record

W Set the scene

Mounting cameras around the room gives
you a birds eye view of the action. Attach
a clamp mount to a high structure, and
make sure your camera is set to record
upside down

T Easy mounts
Body mounts are made of elastic, coated
with non-slip grip. Slide your mount on
your head or chest and adjust the stretchy
straps. Youll forget its even there GoPro

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 Using your GoPro

Record your rock show

1 Mount your cameras Use any

kind of mount from a screw-in
microphone grip to a stretchy
head mount.

S Hand-held equipment
Grenade grip and bobber
mounts are perfect for
recording gigs and festivals.
They screw directly into the 2 Connect to the app Install the
base of the GoPro frame or
waterproof housing and are GoPro app to control when your
extremely portable GoPro camera records, and activate it
before you go on stage.

Take your band from practice to performance with the GoPro.

Capture every moment of rehearsal, get footage for your video from
recording sessions, and create the prefect visual accompaniment
with the worlds most convenient camera.
Filming is the fun part, but once your video is ready to go, its
time to edit. GoPro Studio software was made with beginners in
mind, and features a selection of video templates that can be easily 3 Film your fans Get a camera
edited. Advanced editors can make their videos from scratch, and on the crowd to relive the
moments when you were
the software automatically imports the media from a connected blinded by the stage lights.
GoPro. Once your video is together, you can add music, titles and
motion efects. All thats left is to upload it to YouTube.
For remembering your stage experience forever, the GoPro can
record every second from any angle. Use non-adhesive mounts on
your equipment, or a vice grip mount to attach the camera to a
microphone stand, guitar neck or overhead rig. You could even use
multiple cameras to record the crowds reaction as you play.
Make it super smooth by controlling your GoPro from your 4 Edit your footage Once
the show is over, edit your
phone. The GoPro app allows you to start and stop controlling recordings and maybe even
remotely, as well as showing whats in the frame. create your own music video.

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 Going further Get to know GoPro Studio

Get to know
S Quick use Using the Preview Mode
is a great way to ensure you get the
shot every time. You can also use it
to get the right angle

T Minimal effort With the GoPro app

GoPro Studio
on your Apple Watch, capture all of
your most treasured memories with
one touch of the wrist

Import, cut, and create mini masterpieces easily with

the GoPro Studio desktop app

After installing the free GoPro Studio software, simply attach your
GoPro camera to your computer to access your footage. You can
select Add Media by accessing your connected GoPro via the
GoPro app. This will import your footage to a preset or chosen
destination, or you could choose to import your iles directly via the
Studio software. Either way, it is wise to set your save directory to
a location where you know youll have a good amount of storage
space, as later, when you begin to convert footage, the newer iles
will begin to take up space as well.
With your footage imported, safe and sound, it can streamline
your worklow to rename certain iles according to content.
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 Get to know GoPro Studio Going further

Working with timelines

1 Learn the timeline of things

Drag your audio file into the
music timeline. First the app will
show you approximately how
long your video will last and
how much space you have to
edit into, so its important to be
concise with your cuts.

Making your mark

Once your footage has been imported and saved to your chosen
directory, open the GoPro Studio app. Here you can import all the 2 Introduce yourself Select Title
preexisting content you may need, be it audio or video. You will to open a text editing panel
ind the Import New Files tab on the far left of the panel, so click to where you can create a title,
credit or intro. Select Font and
locate the iles you need and they will appear below. Now you can Fade options or get creative
get started with trimming. with colour and letter spacing.
To begin with, select your ile and it will appear in the main panel Once done, your title will be
available in your file list.
where you can mark the start and end of your clip. Once done,
click Add Selected to Conversion List. Your selection is now being
converted into an editable ile for use in the next stage.

Get creative and share

Select the Edit tab where you can choose a template or create your
own. Drag your music ile into place and ind your starting visual.
Mark In Points will be available. Move the anchors for the start and 3 Splice and dice With a title in
place and the audio ready, select
inish points of your clip, then drag your footage into the timeline. your first clip. Use the Mark In
Treat and grade your footage with the Adjustment tabs. Make and Out anchors to set your clip
adjustments or apply presets. length and drag it into the video
timeline. On the second time
Now that your footage is edited, graded and its to the beat, you will see a plus sign so you
export your ile. can insert a fade.

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 Going further Import to GoPro Studio

Import to
Use it to
GoPro Studio
Play back
View your clips and pause, rewind and fast
Transfer videos and photos from your camera to
forward them using the timeline sliders your computer in a matter of minutes
Change size
In advanced settings, choose a different size
for your video footage Once youve inished shooting, your GoPros job may be done, but
Alter frame rate your footage usually needs to be polished. There are several ways
Its easy to change the number of frames
per second to get footage from your camera onto your computer, but plugging
your camera in directly via USB and using the GoPro Studio is the
most streamlined option. When you irst use the software, GoPro
Studio Importer will prompt you to use it as the default importer
for GoPro cameras. Select yes, then give your plugged-in camera a
folder name and select a location for the footage to be stored.The
easy bit is that once youre set up, the GoPro Studio Importer will
automatically open and begin the importing process whenever
your camera is plugged in.
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Add footage Simple interface

Files can be imported at any There arent any hidden features Edit and convert
stage of the process, in the or tricky shortcuts to get your
top left corner of the software head around

1 Import files Import files you

want to use in your conversion
playlist, then ensure each one
is set to your desired frame size
and quality from the advanced
settings. All imported files will
be shown as a list on the left
frame of the software.

2 Trim clips You can cut the

Mirror view
By simply clicking Rotate/Flip,
its quick and easy to change the
orientation of your clips
Creating a conversion playlist
Video destination
You can change where your
converted file will be saved by
adding a directory
video to remove unwanted
portions, make a smaller
selection or pick out a part. Play
back the clip, and click the Mark
in point button to start the
selection. To end the subclip,
press Mark out point.

You can look at creating a conversion playlist as a way to batch

process your camera footage before you move on to the editing
stage, which can be very handy. There are some advanced settings
in the import and convert section of GoPro Studio, but in most
cases you will not need to touch these at all. However, if you plan
on using your video iles in third-party editors, you might ind
yourself needing to make a few changes when you convert the 3 Convert Click Add to the
conversion playlist. Press
clips. For example, checking the Remove Fisheye option applies a Convert and progress will
lens adjustment to the converted GoPro CineForm, in order to give appear on each clip, showing
it a smaller ield of view. You might also want to change the frame how far through the process
it is. When all items have been
rate, so that it matches the frame rate of other video iles youre converted, youll be prompted
working with. to move on to step 2.

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Edit video in
Use it to
GoPro Studio
Create a final cut Video editing made easy with GoPros suite
Turn your footage into a homemade movie

Trim your footage

Cut it down and move it around
Playback your edit
Make sure what youre doing makes sense!
As soon as you buy a GoPro, you can download a free editing suite,
which is perfect for cutting, mixing and grading footage. Of course
there are other alternatives, but this one is speciically designed to
work hand-in-hand with the GoPro.
The GoPro Studio isnt just for cutting and pasting clips; it can
also adjust the colour, white balance, speed and crop of the footage
too. Also, with the opportunity to export in many diferent formats,
you can rest assured that you can make a YouTube movie or a full
HD movie the choice is yours. In this section we will be showing
you a quick overview of the editing section of the software.

Media tab Trimming points Editing controls The timeline

Here, you will see all of your Once you select your The editing and video controls will The timeline will show you all of
clips to add into your main footage, you can use the edit give you power over all elements of your footage that is in the actual
project, be it movie, music sliders to trim to the exact your footage, from the colour tone to film. Here is where you will move
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Get started with basic edits
Find your footage, remove unwanted frames, add audio and more
Get your footage
1 From the files listed in the Media
panel, find your start footage
and drop that into the timeline. This
is very straightforward, as all you have
to do is click and hold the footage
and drag it into the timeline. Once its
there you will see that it will appear in
the main panel of the suite, allowing
you to preview the footage frame-
by-frame.
Colour the scene
4 When all your clips are trimmed
and all transitions are set, use
the adjustments panel on the right of
the screen. Set your preview mode to
Auto to give a good clear image based
on your system settings. For this step
well alter just the contrast and the
colour, so select the White Balance to
adjust the temperature of the image
and then alter the Tint, Contrast and
Exposure sliders until you get the
result you want.
Edit video in GoPro Studio Going further
Controls for slicing Transition between shots
2 Chop the segment by using the
Mark In (I) and Mark Out (O)
markers. Doing this will allow you
3 Add more files to your timeline
by repeating step one. Once you
have added and trimmed them, you
to go back to the file you originally can slide in new clips up and down
imported and knock off any unwanted the timeline and slip them between
frames from the start and end. shots. The cross in between each shot
However, if you want to slice the is a transition. The plus sign means
footage completely and move along that it will be a straight cut; when you
the timeline you can split it by using click it, it will become a fade transition
the Splice tool. between the two shots.
Make some noise
5 Add some music to your project
by clicking the Media Search
button on the top-left of the page.
This will give you the option to find
more footage or find a music file.
Once found, you will notice the music
appear in the bottom of the timeline
and you will have fade controls on
the right of the page. Move up, splice
and fade the music the same way you
would trim or fade the footage.
Visual distortion such as
pin cushioning can be
edited by selecting the
Framing Controls panel
and adjusting the sliders
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 Going further Use GoPros templates

Use GoPros
Use it to
templates
Edit using templates
Get some help from GoPro Studio
Import and edit your footage using templates
Convert to QuickTime
Make your footage compatible After a shoot your GoPros memory card will be packed full of movie
Replace the clips iles. To separate the wheat from the chaf youll need to import all
Fill the template with your own footage
your raw footage into a desktop PC and then use the GoPro Studio
software to edit the iles into short, slick video sequences.
To help you get up to speed with producing an edited product,
GoPro Studio provides templates. These contain example clips cut
to music. You can drag and drop to replace these placeholder shots
with your own clips and tell a personal story in a short, snappy way.
SOURCE FILES However, before you can add your best clips to templates youll
AVAILABLE
need to trim and convert them to an editable ile format.

Imported clips Ins and outs Add to conversion list Convert

When you connect your GoPro to Tap the spacebar to play a clip. Click Once youve trimmed favourite clips, click Click the Convert button. A blue
your PC and open GoPro Studio, here to mark a start (in) and stop (out) here to add them to the conversion list. progress bar will indicate which clip
your imported clips and stills point so that only the best section is This will create QuickTime movies that you is being converted into an editable
appear in this pane selected for conversion can edit in GoPro Studio QuickTime movie

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Add your clips to a template
Follow along with our example to learn a quick way to edit
Choose a template
1 After converting your trimmed
GoPro clips to QuickTime movies
(see annotated image on p106),
click on the Step 2 EDIT button.
Alternatively you can download and
use the eight source clips featured in
our tutorial. Choose File>New Project.
Click on Step 2 EDIT then choose an
Edit template. The templates vary in
style, but well choose Dubstep Baby.
Complete the edit
4 Replace the rest of the eight
target area shots with the eight
imported clips from our London
shoot. Each clip is automatically
trimmed to fit the duration of the
placeholder shot that it replaces.
The final shot (number eight) has
had effects added to it to make the
baby slow down and speed up. This
retiming effect is added to the our
08.mov clip, which makes the floating
bubbles change their speed.
Use GoPros templates Going further
Import media Replace template clips
2 Click Create. The clips from the
template will appear in the
Storyboard (timeline) as a series of
3 After the GoPro logo plays, the
Storyboard contains eight short
clips. Drag the imported 01.mov onto
target areas. Tap the spacebar to play the first shot of the baby to replace the
the template to see where it features target areas clip with this wide shot of
effects such as slow motion. Click the London. This shot is slowed down due
Add Media button in the left pane, to the effect added to the templates
browse to our eight project files, then first clip. Add the midshot (02.mov)
click Open. The imported movies will and close-up shot (03.mov) of the
appear in the left-hand pane. location to create jump cuts.
Edit the titles
5 The next step in the process is
to drag the Storyboards yellow
Time Indicator bar to display the
captions in the Titles track. Click on a
blue title to select it. In the Fonts pane,
edit the content of the templates
caption to personalise your video.
Drag the start or end of a blue title bar
to make it run for a little longer. Drag
inside a blue bar to change where it
appears in your programme.
If you plan to slow
down a clip, you will
produce smoother
results by shooting in
WVGA mode
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 Going further Correct colour casts on video

Correct colour
Use it to
casts on video
Remove colour casts
Remove unwanted colour
Solve problems with colour, tone and composition
Adjust framing
Focus on areas of the shot This walkthrough shows you how to continue working with the
Add presets eight video clips that you added to a template on the previous
Make your own preset settings
spread, but well now demonstrate how you can ine-tune by
correcting colours, tones and even composition.
Our projects video clips were captured using Protune settings,
which enable us to record in Flat mode. Flat mode produces neutral
colours so you can decide how saturated the colours will look by
adjusting sliders in GoPro Studios Edit work area. You can also use
SOURCE FILES GoPro Studio to overcome any colour casts. Read on to ind out
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how to correct each clips colours in a click.

Perfect Presets Framing Image White Balance

These presets let you grade your clips Here you can crop the selected clip This panel overcomes exposure- This panels tools enable you to warm
in a range of creative ways. Simply to zoom in on a particular area (or related problems and create a up cold colours or cool down warm
select a clip and change its colours and remove unwanted objects at the healthier range of shadows, midtones ones, as well as banishing green or
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 Correct colour casts on video
Fix problem hues
Quick ways to change your clips colours
Remove colour casts
1 Scrub the Storyboards Time
Indicator bar to show a clip.
Toggle open the White Balance
section in the panel on the right.
Click the Eyedropper tools icon. Click
the cursor on part of the image that
should be a neutral grey. If the tool
decides that the area is too cold or
warm it will automatically adjust the
colours to create a natural look.
Add presets
4 A quick way of changing your
programmes look is to use
preset grading effects. Drag the top
of the Presets panel up to resize it.
Click on a clip to select it and then
click on a Preset thumbnail to change
the clips colours and tones instantly.
As weve spent time getting our
colours to look accurate, well only
apply a Vignette Large preset to
add a dramatic dark border to our
Storyboards clips.
Going further
Manual White Balance Adjust framing
2 Continue sampling each clip
using the Eyedropper. The shot
of the bubbles (08.mov) was captured
3 Theres a photographer at the
left of shot 08. To remove him,
toggle open the Framing panel. Drag
when the sun made an appearance, Zoom to the right until he disappears.
so looks warmer than the other clips. Dont zoom in too far when working
The colours are comparatively too with a low-resolution clip (like this 848
saturated. Drag the Temperature slider x 480 WVGA file), as this runs the risk
left to cool down the warmer colours. of exaggerating fuzzy compression
Drag the Saturation slider left too for artefacts. To restore some of the tall
more subtle colours. building, drag the Vertical slider right.
Copy and paste
5 Although you can adjust each
clips White Balance, tonal and
saturation settings manually this could
take a while on a larger project. Once
youve edited the colours and tones of
one shot to your satisfaction you can
click on it and choose Edit>Copy. You
can then click on an unprocessed clip
and choose Edit>Paste. This will apply
all copied adjustments (including
Presets) to the shot.
If youre not keen on the
colour correction added
to your Storyboards clips,
choose Edit>Reset ALL
and start from scratch
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 Going further Use advanced editing effects

Use advanced
Use it to
editing effects
Create a blank template
Make your project your own with a custom
Edit from scratch and create a truly custom show
template from start to finish

Add a transition The editing templates used in the previous spread are useful, as
Use the in-built dissolve template
they automatically trim the duration of your clips to it a music track
Add movement
Make the camera zoom and pan on your in the Storyboard. Although templates help you process your raw
GoPro clips
footage into a shareable product, you can do a more efective job
by editing your programme from scratch using a blank template.
For instance, you can decide precisely where a speed change will
occur, and you can also access extra post-production assets such
as transitions, so that you can mix gently from one shot to another
instead of using a jarring jump cut. Read on to ind out some of the
more advanced techniques a blank template can open up to you.

Split a clip Add a dissolve Adjust duration Add movement

By using the Split Clip tool to cut a By default we cut between By default a dissolve lasts for By adding keyframes you can make
shot into several sections, you can clips. If you click on this + just a second. For a longer, the camera zoom, pan and tilt as
speed up or slow down part of the icon you can swap a cut for a slower mix drag this slider to a clip plays. This works well when
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 Use advanced editing effects
Top editing techniques
Take your post-production to the next level
Create blank template
1 Download this projects files.
Launch GoPro Studio and choose
File>New Project. Choose File>Save
Project. Name your project and save
it. Click on the Step 2 Edit button.
Click on Blank Template and Create.
Click the Add Media Button. Browse
to select the project source files and
click Open. Theyll appear in the Add
Media panel.
Extend dissolve duration
4 Add the Pier clip to the
Storyboard. Click the + icon
between the Deckchair and Pier
clips to replace the default cut with a
smooth transition that mixes from one
shot to the next. To extend the default
duration of the one-second dissolve,
click to select it in the Storyboard.
Drag the diamond-shaped in and
out points below the Player window
further apart. The dissolve icon will
stretch horizontally in the Storyboard.
Going further
Lets split Retime a section
2 Drag the Deckchair.mov clip
to the Storyboard. Drag the
yellow Storyboard Time Indicator to
3 Click on the middle section of the
split clip to select it. Toggle open
the Video panel at the right. Drag the
04:14 (just as the chairs cloth begins Speed slider left to 45% to slow down
to billow). Click the razor blade Split the clips middle. Untick the Flux box
Clip icon to cut the clip into two this creates smooth movement but it
sections. Scrub forward to 05:36 as takes a long time to process. Play back
the material rises up and click the Split the sequence. The clip will slow down
Clip icon again. The clip has now been during the middle section then revert
chopped up into three sections. to real time.
Animated camera moves
5 Add Wheel Still.mov to the
Storyboard. Scrub to its first
frame. Go to the Framing panel
and click the + shaped Add New
Keyframe icon. Scrub forward to
around 23:00. Click the Framing panels
Add New Keyframe icon again. Drag
the Zoom and Vertical sliders to get a
closer look at the wheel. Play the clip.
The camera will now zoom in and tilt
up between the two keyframes.
By shooting at 4000
x 3000 (4K) you can
zoom in on a still or clip
without adding any fuzzy
compression artefacts
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 Going further Create a terrific time-lapse

Create a terrific
Use it to
time-lapse
Create a time-lapse video
Get in on the time-lapse trend
Speed up time by playing stills in rapid succession

If you set your GoPro to Time Lapse mode, it will snap a series of
shots at intervals. By capturing a photo every few seconds you can
run the shots together as a video clip in which time whizzes by at
an accelerated rate. A ive-second interval is great for showing cloud
movement; two seconds will capture city commuters well.
You can record time-lapse footage as a self-contained video
clip so you can view the efect on your cameras screen or on the
GoPro App. Alternatively you can record time--lapse as a series of
SOURCE FILES stills, which have a higher resolution, but youll need to stitch them
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together using GoPro Studio. Well show you how

Time-lapse stills Time-lapse video Protune mode Convert

This time-lapse clip was captured This time-lapse sequence By setting the camera to Protune mode GoPro Studio makes it easy to
as a series of 12MP stills, so it was captured in camera as a we can capture a wider range of tones convert a series of stills into a
has a large resolution of 4000 x self-contained video clip, so has a in a high-contrast scene and then movie file that you can work on
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From shoot to final video
The steps you need to create compelling time-lapse movies
Choose interval settings
1 If you shoot with a smartphone
and the GoPro App you can
change the cameras menu easily
and preview each captured frame.
To capture a series of stills at regular
intervals, go to Multi-Shot mode and
choose Time Lapse. Go to Settings
and choose Multi-Shot. Set the Interval
to snap shots at a specific increment
we went for a five-second interval.
Adjust image
4 The clouds are the most
interesting thing in this sequence,
but theyre over-exposed and lack
detail. Toggle open the Image panel
and drag the Exposure slider left to
darken the scene. This reveals more
highlight detail. Tease out more
colour information by dragging
Saturation to the right. Emphasise the
buildings delicate architectural details
by increasing the strength of the
Sharpness slider.
Create a terrific time-lapse Going further
Capture your footage Import your files
2 To capture our stills we turned
on the Multi-Shot settings
Protune mode for a wider range of
3 Download our Timelapse source.
mov file. Create a new GoPro
Studio Project. Click on the Edit
tones and natural Flat colours. Put workspaces button and create a Blank
your GoPro on a tripod. We used a template. Click the Add Media button
clockwork X-Lapse tripod to add a and browse to our source file. Click
slow pan to our recording. By using Open. Drag Timelapse source.mov
the GoPro App you can start and stop onto the Storyboard. Tap the spacebar
the time lapse recording without to watch the sequence play as the
touching the GoPro. tripod pans left, clouds billow rapidly.
Add a zoom
5 Scrub forward to 01:26. Click
the Split clip icon. Click on the
second part of the split clip to select it.
Scrub forward to 03:00. Toggle open
the Framing panel on the right. Click
the + icon to add a new keyframe.
Scrub forward to 06:20. Click the
+ icon again. Drag the Zoom and
Vertical sliders to get a closer look at
the tower. The camera will now tilt
and zoom between the keyframes.
The Muvi X-Lapse tripod
helps stop the sun from
hitting the same spot on
your cameras sensor for
too long
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 Going further Export your finished video

Export your
Use it to finished video
Complete your GoPro video
Finish up your video, watch it and get ready
Process your GoPro-sourced footage so you can
to send it out into the ether share it with family, friends and followers
Export your clips
Get ready to share you finished edits on
your computer Once youve shot some exciting clips, stills or time-lapse sequences
Share your video on your GoPro youll be keen to share the best bits with other
Let the world see what you have captured
people. In GoPro Studio, where we have been editing our footage, it
is called Step 3 Export. It is the inal stage of using the software and
is as easy to get your head around as the rest of the program. The
developers over at GoPro have made every efort to make the entire
process from ilming to editing to sharing the easiest they can.
And they have succeeded.
Exporting your videos couldnt be more simple and once its
done, youll be able to share your inal product using the handy info
over the next few pages.
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 Export your finished video Going further

Presets File size

Use this drop-down menu to When adjusting the Quality slider Easy exporting
output your movie at a variety youll see the file size value change.
of popular sizes (such as a Vimeo To create a lighter file you can also
compatible 1280x720) reduce the resolution

1 Pick a preset When you are

finished, click on Step 3 Export.
An Export window will appear.
Name your movie file. A 4K
resolution file will be too large
for social media sites. Choose a
smaller size or destination from
the Preset menu.

2 Custom preset Choose the

Encode
Use H.264 to create good quality lightweight
files for social media sites. If youre outputting
to 4K resolution then GoPro CineForm is
designed to produce the best results
Export using GoPro Studio
Frame rate
By dropping the frame rate you can
reduce the size of your file, though
this may make the footage playback
to be more jerky
Custom Preset from the drop-
down menu. You can choose a
custom Image Size and drag a
slider to compromise between
image quality and file size. The
H.264 codec creates good
looking but lightweight files.

Although you can share clips and stills from your smartphones
GoPro App album, some clips (such as those recorded at a 4K
resolution) will be too large to copy between your GoPro and
your phone at full quality. You may also want to edit several shots
together and add music and captions to tell a story. In this instance
youll need to use the GoPro Studio desktop app to import, process
and edit your clips (as weve demonstrated in the last few spreads). 3 Export the file Leave frame
rate, or your clip may play back
GoPro Studio also enables you to share higher quality versions jerkily. When youre happy with
of your edited GoPro clips (even at a resolution of 4K), as well your custom size and frame
demonstrate in the following step-by-step walkthrough. It also rate, click Export to create a
QuickTime Movie file. You can
provides presets to create YouTube and Vimeo-friendly ile sizes so then use your web browser to
you can easily share on these sites. upload the file to a site.

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 Going further
Use it to
Create almost instant movies
Editing is almost instantaneous with
the GoPro Quik app. Choose from many
preset edits
Edit footage
The GoPro Splice app is great for editing
your footage. Trim or cut your video, add
text and use filters to tone your clip
Share your shots
Quik and Splice are designed with sharing
in mind. Post your footage to social media
instantly
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Edit with Quik and Splice
Edit with Quik
and Splice
Edit fast and on the go, with ease and simplicity
The GoPro community is all about sharing, so GoPro have produced
two apps to help: Quik and Splice. Quik is the fastest and easiest
way to create awesome videos. You can create a HD 1080p sharable
movie in literally less than ive taps of your phone simply give Quik
access to your pictures folder and select the footage and imagery
you wish to include. Choices such as Filter Efects and music are
selected for you, though you can alter them post-edit when your
video is presented. The sidebar of icons allows you some degree of
control, starting with the Filter Efects. Here, you can alter the preset
edit style and the free, default music choices. But you can also
import your own music, add text, select individual key frames and a
point of focus.
 Edit with Quik and Splice Going further

Your projects
Select this menu and you can
view all your different GoPro
Splice projects and select one
to begin editing

Share button
Share your finished GoPro
projects to your various social
media accounts with the
share button

Video timeline
Inspect your footage in
the video timeline, where
thumbnails help you view
scene changes

Audio timeline
Here you can scrub through
your audio timeline and check
that your music is synced to
your footage

Splice your video

The Splice app is the opposite in terms of automation and simplicity, and thats great. Looking more akin
to a desktop editing suite, Splice has a lot more user control than Quik.
The timeline is big enough to see where you are with each clip, and small enough that it doesnt
get in the way. To closely inspect your clip, tap it to bring up the Option bar which will allow you edit,
duplicate or delete the ile. By selecting Edit, you open up a selection of options including trimming,
cutting and ilter efects to enhance and tone your footage. These are very similar to those within the
desktop app. As well as all of these options, you can also add text, alter the font and add the Ken Burns,
panning and zooming movement, to your scene.

1 Finish your project first After you
have created your project with Quik,
view your footage and then revisit
the editing options - specifically the
filters. Why not change the style to
something you feel may be more
apt? A great filter to try out is Action.
2 Add some text and flare Once
you know how your movie is going
to look, why not get even more
creative? By selecting an image, you
will be given a few options, like Point
of Interest and Text Overlay, so you
can highlight an interesting scene.
3 Drop a beat Select the music note
icon in order to bring up the Audio
Options. Here you will be able to
select either a preset song from a
host of genres, or you can link your
own cloud based music and select a
song from there.

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 Going further Edit your photos

Edit your
photos
Create stunning photos instantly
Use it to
You might consider yourself a fairly decent photographer, but the
Correct exposure
Make overall changes to your image so that fact that youre using a GoPro means youre probably ilming while
it becomes lighter or darker
active and therefore likely to be concentrating on more than just
Improve contrast
Tweak this slider to create a greater variation taking photos or videos. Luckily you dont need to worry about
in tones
capturing perfect shots. But there is only so much the GoPro Studio
Fix saturation
Move to the left of the scale to make colours can do, and you may ind your image editing needs are going to
in the shot really pop
take you beyond the capabilities of the free software.
Free trials of many photo editing software programs are available
for download from their websites, so its always worth giving them
a trial run before you commit to paying what can feel like an arm
and a leg and maybe a couple of extra toes too before making
absolutely sure that its right for you.
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 Edit your photos Going further

Field of view Narrow perspective

The preset 4x3 to Wide was The field of view might be more
applied to make the perspective immersive and involved if it were
Before
and size more engaging slightly wider

After

Dark areas
The image could do with some subtle
lightening to bring out the shadowy areas

Image tweaks
The exposure sliders only needed to be
slightly altered to lighten the images
shadow areas

Some general photo edits

Photo editing software ofers you a wealth of options that you might not have even thought about.
But the most simple of edits can often be the most useful and also the most powerful. Dont be afraid
to play around with your photos. In the following steps we show you three of the simplest ways that
you can edit your images to add impact or to just improve them. We are using Photoshop Elements to
complete our edits, using the Expert mode which ofers just a few more options than the other two.
However, if you are a newbie, Quick and Guided edits can work just as well and can be a really useful
way to learn how the diferent options are going to edit your photos. But even if youre new to the
program, the Expert edits shouldnt scare you as they are all pretty straightforward.

1 Edit exposure You may find that
your GoPros attempts to adjust
to lighting may fail you at times.
A simple change in the Exposure
(Image>Adjustments>Exposure) will
allow you to correct it easily. Simply
move the sliders until you are happy.
2 Change the perspective
Something as simple as editing the
aspect ratio of a photo can change
how it is viewed. Select the Crop
(C) tool and use the 4:3 preset.
Highlight the area you want to
crop to.
3 Go Monochrome Add a little
drama to your photos by making
them black and white, go to Image>
Adjustments>Hue/Saturation. Play
with the different settings to pick
out the various highlights and
lowlights in an image.

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 Going further Retouch your GoPro images

Use it to
Brighten and whiten
If you have a localised area of dullness, use
the Dodge tool to brighten it (for example
the swimmers teeth and the air bubbles)
Saturate certain areas
Use the Lasso tool to select a lack lustre area
then, with it selected, find Saturation and
boost the colour
Give it a boost
Retouch the whole of your image by raising
the contrast and brightness to add interest
and impact
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Retouch your
GoPro images
If your GoPro shots arent picture perfect, use these
quick and easy tips to transform them
When images just arent quite right, we can make use of the
wonders of Photoshop to transform tired or average-looking
images into tremendous and amazing ones.
For this tutorial weve used Photoshop CC, which is the latest
version (a 30-day trial of which can be downloaded from the
Adobe website free of charge), but as many of these techniques
are transferable to other editing suites you can still make use of the
guide regardless of what program youre using.
Retouching can be a simple way to really make your photo
complete, be it by removing a rogue lamppost that is disrupting the
view or whitening eyes and teeth.
 Retouch your GoPro images Going further

Dazzlingly white Distractions

By using the Dodge tool we are
able to lighten specific areas of
the image, such as the teeth and
air bubbles
The air bubbles that are in the
swimmers nose and the marks
Before
on the pool wall are distracting,
so they need removing

After

Dull tones
The image lacks an overall vivacity, as its
been shot underwater, so its dull and the
colours are muted

Bright blues
As the pool looked dull weve selected
only these areas to saturate, rather than
distorting the whole frame

Improve shots with the Clone tool

Whether its a tree sticking out of someones head, an unsightly stain on a t-shirt or the tiniest pimple
on the face of a very vain friend, Photoshops Clone tool is a lifesaver. By carefully using the clever tool,
plus priming the size and strength accordingly, we can simply wipe nuisance areas or distractions away
by painting over them with surrounding pixels, making it appear as though they were never there at
all. Retouching a shot in this fashion is so simple to do; the trick is to get nice and close to the ofending
article (use the Zoom tool to do this) and take the tools circumference down to an appropriate size. You
can also afect the strength so that the efect is subtle, or ramp it up if necessary. Follow the steps below
and have a go yourself.

1 Select the tool Select the
Zoom tool and get close to the
distraction. With the Clone tool
selected, head up to the top of the
interface and alter the tool size and
strength to suit the size and nature
of the distraction.
2 Clone the area Press Alt and click
on an area of the image you want
to paint with (clone). Hold the left
button down and paint over the
distraction in smooth motions. Dont
clone with one area of colour or
tone, as this wont look realistic.
3 Smooth it over Once youve
finished cloning, find the Smudge
or Blur tool, to smooth over the area.
Find the right size and strength, then
hold the left mouse button down
while you move over the area in soft
fluid motions.

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 Going further Correct exposure

Use it to
Boost colour
After adjusting exposure, boost the
saturation and/or vibrance to help the
colours pop
Alter white balance
Once youre set with the right exposure,
recalculate the white balance to ensure your
colours are on point too
Reduce noise
An underexposed shot might display noise.
To rectify this, scroll down to the Basic Panel
to find the Noise Reduction controls
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Correct
exposure
Discover how to perfect exposure post-shoot with
the latest version of Lightroom
Sometimes its the cameras fault and sometimes its our fault
for using the wrong settings. Either way, photographing a scene
using the right exposure can often be tricky. If you do ind that the
killer image you shot turns out to be underexposed (too dark)
or overexposed (too bright) then there are ways we can draw
back the details from the shadows, highlights or both, post-shoot
with software such as iPhoto, Photoshop, Photoshop Elements,
Lightroom and many more. In this tutorial weve plumped for the
latest version of Lightroom CC (a free 30 day trial is available from
Adobes website) to correct exposure, but the skills we share here
are transferable to other programs.
 Correct exposure Going further

Colour popping Lacking colour and contrast

Settled at the right exposure, the
colours in the image now pop
off the screen and make more of
an impact
As the image is underexposed there is
limited contrast between the dark and light
Before
areas, plus the muted colours fail to catch
the viewers eye

After

Dark and dingy

This image is underexposed because the
camera has recognised the mass of white
(sea) and dulled accordingly, thus the details
are shrouded in the shadow

Balanced and beautiful

By drawing back the shadows, we have a
more balanced, attractive exposure and can
now see the detail of the surfers face

Correct the exposure

Weve all been there: thought we took a killer shot only to get home and realise its not quite how we
remembered it. Thats whats happened in this shot. The photographer has simply pointed the camera
and let it work out the exposure using the automatic mode. The trouble is, the camera has seen that the
scene is overly bright, thanks to the large areas of white sea, therefore its decided that this needs to be
dulled slightly to balance the image. As a result, it has used a short, sharp exposure to ensure that not
too much light goes through the lens. The result is an underexposed image that has lost details, such as
the surfers face and the deinition of the waves. The good news is that this is easily rectiied with a little
tweaking in an editing suite.

1 Lift exposure Open in Develop. In
the Basic Panel, nudge the Exposure
slider to the right, ever so slightly,
to lift the overall image. Now scroll
down and find an area called Tone
Curve. Bring up the Highlights and
Lights sliders a tad.
2 Lift shadows To lift the shadows
from the surfers face, drag the
Shadows slider in Tone Curve to the
right. We want to raise it enough
that we can see his features better,
without going so far that we lose
definition from the rest of the scene.
3 Add definition By lifting the light
levels, we may have lost some of the
definition and impact. We can rectify
this by boosting the Contrast and
Clarity. Go to the Basic Panels tools
and adjust these values accordingly.
Be careful not to go too far.

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 Going further Adjust your GoPro images in Photoshop

Adjust your
GoPro images
Use it to
Enhance colours
in Photoshop
Use Photoshops Raw panel to adjust the Use the power of CS6 and CC to enhance and
Hue and Saturation of your image
adjust your images quickly and easily
Correct lens distortion
Use the Lens Correction panel to adjust the
distortion of your image
Photoshop, be it CS6 or CC (Creative Cloud), ofers the very best
Open up multiple files at once
In Raw you can synchronise images and in lens adjustment techniques coupled with colour and contrast
open up more than one file at a time
adjustments to really make your GoPro images shine. You can
use the Adobe Camera Raw interface to bring up a one-stop-
shop editing panel that will help you adjust lens distortion, colour
intensity as well as contrast and cropping. The Raw panel will also
export your images without you really needing to go too much into
Photoshop itself.
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Corrected distortion Bright and punchy

With a few adjustments the image
becomes flatter with less fish-eye
distortion, allowing the image to
be viewed in a traditional style
By adding a little saturation to the
images colours you will notice
Before
that it will quickly become a more
vibrant shot

After

Barrel distortion
Your native image from a GoPro will be
a wide-angle shot and barrel distortion
is present

Lack of contrast in colours

The colours are a standard vibrancy, so not
really popping out until brought into the
editing suite

Distortion and colour corrected fast

In this brief editing tutorial, we will go through how to alter and reduce the barrel distortion of your
image, enhance the colours and saturation of those colours within your shot, as well as add contrast to
the overall image. To do this we will have to open the image up in Adobe Camera Raw. If you are using
CS6, then browse for your image via Bridge, right-click and select Open in Camera Raw; if you are using
CC, then go Filter>Camera RAW Filter and you will be able to follow a similar edit process. Now, the
result of this is to make slight adjustments, not to push the image too far, as the pixels of your camera
might not take extreme editing, so be careful how far you push your JPEG. A slight tweak to the sliders
in Adobe Camera Raw can make all the diference.

1 Instant fixes for distortion Open
your image in Camera Raw and
select the Lens Corrections tab. Tick
the Enable Lens Profile Corrections
box and the software will read the
Metadata and make the appropriate
adjustments to normalise the image.
2 Bring out the colours Select the
HSL/Grayscale tab, find the colour
you want to adjust, and tweak the
Hue (colour range), the Saturation
(how strong that colour is) or the
Luminance of the colour (how light
or dark you want it).
3 Give it some punch Raise
Exposure by 40, up Contrast by
56, reduce Highlights by 54, raise
Shadows by 49, then reduce Blacks
by 19. For extra punch, increase
Clarity by 26, reduce Vibrancy by 17
and up Saturation by 21.

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 Going further Share your GoPro footage

Social sharing
You can share
files on social
networks
like YouTube,
Facebook,
Twitter and the
GoPro Channel

Use it to
Add Music
Add another dimension to your videos
Share your
GoPro footage
by popping in some tracks. Just hit the
Audio tab

Insert text
Under the Annotations tab in YouTube
you can insert speech bubbles, titles, labels
and more

Create subtitles We show you the best ways to share your GoPro
Increase your videos reach with subtitles.
After selecting the Subtitles tab, plump for videos and photos
the desired languages

Sharing is caring
While you dont necessarily take your GoPro footage for the beneit
of other people, it certainly adds to the experience when you do. If
you want to show off that neat trick that you did on your board with
your YouTube followers, or want to share the inner workings of your
dogs every day life, it can be done easily.
You can share your videos instantly using the GoPro App available
for download on your mobile device. With a few taps, the quickly
edited videos can be up in the virtual sphere. Sharing on YouTube
is very straightforward. The video-sharing site is designed to make
your experience as easy as possible, and it is one of the simplest
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ways of getting your videos out there. But you dont have to use
Stand out on YouTube
YouTube, as GoPro has its very own website for you to share your
content too. Read on to ind out more.

Sign up to YouTube
YouTube is hands down one
of the best social networks
to exhibit your GoPro videos
through. Not only is it free and
1 Whats it all about? Adding
provides easy, step-by-step a description to your video is
instructions, it also gifts users a no-brainer, otherwise how
with a handy assortment of audio and visual tools and offers the will potential viewers know
what your clip is about? Really
potential for reaching a global audience. So head to the website sell your video and add tags
www.youtube.com and follow the instructions to create an to make it easier to find when
account. When youre prompted to do, hit the Select iles to upload people run internet searches.
arrow and ind the desired video or simply drag-and-drop videos
on to the page. With your video ready and waiting to be published,
you can add some extra sparkle to make your clip standout with the
Enhancement, Audio and Info tools (ind out more with our three-
step tutorial in the sidebar).

Ready, steady, publish! 2 Add some glamour If

With your package ready to go, all you need to do now is decide your video could do with a
facelift then use the YouTube
who you want to see it. In the Video Manager section select your
Enhancement tools. Youll find
ilm and from the drop-down menu on the right-hand side, decide Fill Light, Contrast, Saturation
whether you want the footage to be Public, Private, or Unlisted. and Colour Temperature
controls, as well as options to
If you select Public anyone can view the ilm, anywhere in the
slow it down, rotate and trim.
world, at anytime. Private means that only an exclusive set of your
invited friends, family and other contacts can see the footage, using
a special link. The inal option, Unlisted, makes the video viewable
only by you. When youre happy with your choice, just hit the big
blue Publish button to inish off.

After uploading your ilm, 3 Shameless promotion

YouTube offers video-makers
the site creates thumbnail the ability to promote all sorts
of extra curricular activities,
options pick the one including websites, fundraising
that stands out most sites, merchandise, plus other
videos. Just hit the Cards tab to
enable the item you want.

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 Going further
Be among friends Sharing your files
on the GoPro Channel means fellow
adrenaline junkies will be able to view
your efforts
Sign on the dotted circle
If youre happy for GoPro to publish
your video footage on its channel, just
select the consent circle so that a tick
appears in it
Share your GoPro footage
Use the GoPro Channel
YouTubes not for everyone, in fact many people consider it too
mainstream for their taste and purpose. If this is something you
agree with then perhaps GoPros very own alternative will be more
to your liking. To get started head to gopro.com/submit. Once
youre there hit the blue Get Started button. Before you can begin
sharing youll need to create an account, but dont worry, this only
takes a few minutes to do. When thats done youll be asked to
Select iles or drag and drop them onto the interface nows your
chance to use the iles you exported from GoPro Studio earlier. Its
worth remembering that only ilms and pictures shot with a GoPro
are allowed, and they must be high resolution, plus you must own
all the content including rights to any music.
Really sell it Pigeonhole it Submit
Use the description box found To ensure your video appeals to With all the information boxes
here to promote your video. Use the right demographic, use this filled out and your video ready
engaging and dynamic language options list to put your footage in to show, all you need to do is hit
to ramp up interest the correct category the Submit button
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For ideas, check out ilms

on the GoPro Channel Using the GoPro App
to see what people have
written as descriptions
Perfecting your package
As your footage uploads (youll
notice a blue progress bar and 1 Download Head to the Apple
percentage counter near the or Android store and download
top of the interface), you can the GoPro App for free.
use the time to ill in all the
necessary information that will
be shown with your ilm. First of all, give your video a title. Next
add its shooting location; youll discover that the site offers you
suggestions as soon as you start typing, which is rather helpful.
Fill in a description, remembering to use exciting and dynamic
language to intrigue potential viewers, and select a genre from
2 Share Head to the gallery and
the drop-down list to help pigeonhole your ilm into the correct select one of your GoPro videos
category. If youre particularly proud of your GoPro, you can or photos then hit Share.
choose to reveal what model you used to create your package
from the list provided.
Then when the ilm is fully uploaded to the site, all you need
to do is tick the obligatory consent box and hit Submit. Youre
now done, so just sit back with a warm bowl of popcorn and
enjoy the show!
3 Facebook To share on
Share the love Facebook, select the icon then
write a status and tap Post.

1 Photo and video of the day Why 2 How to share In Photo/Video of 4 Text it Send a file in a text by
not take the time to share someone the Day find something you like, hit selecting the message icon,
elses creation? Open the GoPro App. Share and plump for a site that suits. writing text and hitting Send.

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 GoPro The Complete Manual

Introducing GoPro U

 sing your GoPro
Navigate your new camera and get your hands on all Take your camera on your adventures whether its
the latest add-ons and accessories on piste, on the track or in your everyday life

Set up your camera P

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Unbox your GoPro, set it up and grasp the basics Utilise the free GoPro Studio software to reine your
before capturing your irst GoPro adventure footage and create inspiring videos

Choose the right mount P

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From the Fetch to the Gooseneck, GoPro ofers a Grab photos using GoPro App and edit your shots
range of diferent mounts to suit your needs with Photoshop CC and Lightroom

Navigate the modes S hare your footage

Dont just stick to videos, learn how to take incredible Let the world see your photos and videos by sharing
photos and use the Continuous Photo mode them on YouTube and the GoPro website