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by Jason R. Rich
My GoPro® Hero Camera
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Copyright Page
Contents at a Glance
Table of Contents
About the Author
Dedication
Acknowledgments
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1. Overview of the GoPro Cameras
Understanding the Skill and Art of Digital Photography
Choosing the Right GoPro Camera for You
What You Should Know About Digital Camera Resolution
Understand the Basics About HD Video Resolution
Comparing GoPro Camera Models
The GoPro Hero Is Ideal for Beginners
The GoPro Hero3+ Is a Full-Featured Camera
The GoPro Hero4 Offers Cutting-Edge Functionality
Using Housings to Protect Your Camera
Taking Better Shots Using Mounts
Making Better Use of Camera Features Using Accessories
The GoPro App Has Several Uses
The GoPro Studio Software Offers Professional Video-Editing Tools
Gathering Your GoPro Equipment
2. Getting Started with Your GoPro Camera
Overviewing the GoPro Camera’s Body
The Front of the Camera
The Back of the Camera
The Right Side of the Camera
The Left Side of the Camera
The Top of the Camera
The Bottom of the Camera
Exploring the LCD Status Screen
Your GoPro Camera’s Menu Hierarchy
Status Lights Provide Useful Information About Your Camera
Setting Up the Camera for the First Time
Insert Battery and SD Card
Prepare the Camera
Customize Settings
Updating Your Camera’s Operating System
Update Using the GoPro Mobile App
Update the Hero4 Using GoPro Studio Software
Updating the Operating System Manually
3. Overview of GoPro Camera Housings
Inserting and Removing Your Camera from a Housing
Remove the Camera
Insert the Camera into a Housing
Keeping Your Housing Clean
Using the Appropriate Backdoor for a Housing
Swap the Housing’s Backdoor
Discovering Your Housing Options
Standard Housing
Skeleton Housing
Dive Housing
Blackout Housing
The Frame Housing
Dual Hero System Housing
Third-Party Camera Housings
4. Overview of GoPro Camera Mounts
Preplan Your Shots and Choose the Best Equipment
Attaching the Camera Housing to a Mount
Use the Quick Release Buckle and Thumb Screw
Use a Quick-Release Anti-Vibration Locking Plug
Overview of Popular GoPro Mounts
Finding and Purchasing Third-Party Mounts and Accessories
5. Must-Have GoPro Camera Accessories
Remotely Control Your Camera with the Smart Remote
Charge the Smart Remote’s Battery
Pair the Smart Remote with Your Hero4 Camera
Using the Smart Remote with Your Camera
Control Your Camera with the Smart Remote
Adjusting Settings with the Touch BacPac
Give Your Camera a Power Boost with the Battery BacPac
6. Choosing the Best Memory Cards for Your GoPro Camera
Picking the Right Memory Card Speed Class
Selecting a Memory Card’s Storage Capacity
Shopping for and Using microSD Memory Cards
Insert a Memory Card into Your Camera
Format a microSD Memory Card Using a Hero4
Understanding Memory Card-Related Error Messages
7. Keeping Your Batteries Charged
Tracking Battery Life
Saving Money Using Compatible GoPro Batteries
Increasing Battery Life While Shooting
Insert a Battery into Your Hero4
8. Shooting High-Resolution Photos
Taking Pictures with Your GoPro
Single Shooting Mode
Continuous Shooting Mode
Night Shooting Mode
Burst Shooting Mode
Time Lapse Shooting Mode
Night Lapse Shooting Mode
Knowing When to Use the Protune Feature
Adjusting White Balance
Adjusting Color
Adjusting ISO Limit
Adjusting Sharpness
Adjusting EV Comp
Switching Between Shooting Modes
Switch Camera Modes Directly from the Camera
Switch Shooting Modes Using the LCD Touch BacPac Display
Switch Shooting Modes Using the GoPro Smart Remote
Switch Shooting Modes Using the GoPro App
9. 10 Strategies for Taking Professional-Quality Digital Pictures
Preparation Is Essential
Choosing an Interesting Subject
Shoot Action from a First- or Third-Person Perspective
Take Interesting Pictures of People
Capture the Perfect Selfie
Photographing Animals and Pets
Capture a Fast-Moving Subject
Take Great Pictures of Your Child’s Event
Shoot Visually Interesting Objects
Take Vivid Underwater Photos
Setting Your Camera to the Best Mode for Your Shooting Situation
Take Advantage of Burst shooting mode
Don’t Forget About Your Hero4’s Multi-Shot Options
When Turning On Protune Can Benefit You
Shooting Resolution Considerations
Using a Viewfinder with Your Camera When Taking Photos
Selecting the Most Appropriate Housing and Mount
Paying Attention to Your Primary Light Source
Using the Rule of Thirds When Framing Your Shots
Choosing a Visually Interesting Shooting Perspective
Properly Handling Low-Light Situations
Editing Your Digital Photos After They’ve Been Shot
10. Shooting HD Video
Using Available HD Video Options
Shooting Video with Your GoPro
Video Shooting Mode
Video+Photo Shooting Mode
Looping Video Mode
Taking Advantage of Hero4’s Hilight Tagging
Create a Tag from the Smart Remote
Create a Tag from the GoPro App
Shooting Time Lapse Video
Capture Time Lapse Video
Time Lapse Video Shooting Strategies
Enhancing Video Quality with Protune
Adjusting White Balance
Adjusting Color
Adjusting ISO Limit
Adjusting Sharpness
Adjusting EV Comp
Switching Between Video-Related Shooting Modes
Switch Video-Related Shooting Modes Directly from the Camera
Switch Video Shooting Modes Using the LCD Touch BacPac Display
Switch Between Video Shooting Modes Using the GoPro Smart Remote
Switch Shooting Modes Using the GoPro App
11. Capturing Sound and Using Artificial Light While Shooting Video
Using Your Camera’s Built-in Microphone to Record Audio
Connecting an External Microphone to Your Camera
Choosing a Microphone
Adding Sound Effects and Music to Your Video Projects
Using External Lighting Options
Choosing the Best Continuous Lighting Solution
12. Adjusting the Camera’s Setup Menu Options
Getting Acquainted with the Setup Menu Options
Resetting Your Camera
Accessing the Setup Menu
Access the Setup Menu Directly from the Camera
Access the Setup Menu Using the LCD Touch BacPac Display
Access the Setup Menu Using the Smart Remote
Access the Setup Menu Using the GoPro App
13. 10 Strategies for Shooting Awesome HD Video
Preplanning Is Essential
Having the Right Equipment at Your Disposal
Gather Your Equipment
Choosing the Best Shooting Resolution
Selecting the Best Frames Per Second (FPS) Rate
Deciding Which Field of View (FOV) Option to Use
Deciding the Best Way to Shoot Your Subject
Using Lighting to Your Advantage
Handling Camera Movement
Tagging Your Best Shots as You Shoot
Shooting Plenty of Raw Footage
14. Troubleshooting Camera-Related Problems and Overcoming Common Shooting Mistakes
Troubleshooting Camera-Related Problems
The Camera Won’t Turn On
The Camera Is On, but Unresponsive
Reset the Camera to Factory Default Settings
The Camera Won’t Connect with the GoPro App or Smart Remote
Clear Up Lens Fog
Reset Your Camera Name and Password
The Status Screen Says No SD, Full, or SD ERR
The File Repair Icon Appears on the Status Screen
The Camera Has Overheated and the Temperature Icon Displays on the Status Screen
Water Spots Have Formed on the Housing
Video Playback Is Choppy on the Computer
Video Doesn’t Play Back Properly Using the GoPro App
The Camera Is Off, but the Blue Status Lights Are Flashing
The Menus on Your Camera Are Different from This Book
The Computer Doesn’t Recognize Your Connected Camera
The Camera Is Physically Damaged
Overcoming Common Shooting Problems
Your Photos or Videos Are Overexposed
Video Playback Is Too Shaky
The Camera Mount You’re Using Won’t Maintain Its Position
Low Light Photos or Video Are Blurry or Under Exposed
Photos or Videos Have Excessive Fishesye
The Colors in Photos or Video Aren’t as Vibrant as They Should Be
The Memory Card Fills Up Too Fast When I’m Shooting
Recover Deleted Photos or Video
The Memory Card Is Full, but I Want to Keep Shooting
Improve Poor Audio Quality
Wind Noise Is Ruining the Audio
Seeking Out Creative Inspiration
15. Using the GoPro Mobile App
Getting Started with the App
Install the GoPro App
Pair the GoPro App with Your GoPro Hero4
Taking Control of Your Camera Using the GoPro App
Navigating the App Settings Menu
Accessing Your My GoPro Album
Transfer Photos or Video from the Memory Card to the GoPro App
Controlling Your Camera from the GoPro App
Adjusting the Hero4’s Settings from the App
Optional GoPro Mobile Apps
10 – Fast GoPro & DJI Phantom Video Sharing with Music
Prizmia for GoPro
Lab for GoPro
16. Using the GoPro Studio Software
Understanding the Video Editor’s Role
Getting Started
Download GoPro Studio
Run GoPro Studio
Getting to Know GoPro Studio’s Layout
Transferring Raw Video to Your Computer
Transfer Content to Your Computer
Beginning the Editing Process
Select and Convert Clips
Edit Your Video
What’s Possible During the Editing Process
Enhancing Flawed Video Footage
Considering Sound
Saving, Exporting, and Sharing Your Video Projects
Video Editing Tips to Make Your Videos Better
Considering Other Editing Software Options
17. Sharing Your Photos and Videos
Sharing Photos via Email
Sharing Photos Using a Cloud-Based Service
Sharing Photos and Videos Using Social Media
Sharing with Facebook
Upload A Photo To Facebook
Sharing with Twitter and Instagram
Tweet Photos from the Twitter App
Tweet Photos from the Photos App
Publish A Photo On Instagram From Your iPhone/iPad
Publishing Videos on YouTube
Upload and Publish a Video on YouTube
Sharing Photos and Videos via the GoPro Channel
Access the GoPro Channel
Sharing to the GoPro Channel
Upload to the GoPro Channel
Other Ways to Showcase Your Photos and Videos
Ways to Showcase Photos
Ways to Showcase Video
That’s a Wrap!
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