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GoPro The Complete Manual
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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.
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The publisher cannot accept responsibility for any unsolicited material lost or damaged in the post. All text and layout is the copyright of Future Publishing Limited. Nothing in this bookazine may be reproduced in whole or part without the written permission of the publisher. All copyrights are recognised and used specifically for the purpose of criticism and review. Although the bookazine has endeavoured to ensure all information is correct at time of print, prices and availability may change. This bookazine is fully independent and not affiliated in any way with the companies mentioned herein. Unless otherwise officially stated, images remain the property of GoPro. GoPro, Hero, the GoPro logo, and the GoPro Be a Hero logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of GoPro, Inc.
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Contents What you can find 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 46 Take burst-effect photos Get that ultimate shot with continuous snapping
20 G oPro mounts Shoot it your way 28 B atteries & chargers Keep your battery full 36 Setup your GoPro Get your GoPro out the box and get ready to shoot
30 L ens & filters Allow for wear and tear 32 C ases & doors House your GoPro
40 Use the Manual settings Get to grips with the manual settings
34 Storage drives Store your media
42 Shoot epic GoPro videos Take amazing video footage with your GoPro
35 C ables Get connected 6
48 Get to know the menus Learn the ins and outs of the GoPro menus 50 Cleaning your GoPro Keep your camera in good running order 52 Stay safe using your GoPro Make sure you stay safe doing outrageous activities
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 the tap of a wrist 60 Use your GoPro on the water Get wet when filming 66 Stay on piste Capture footage straight from the piste 72 Take it to the extreme Take amazing footage of adrenaline pumping sports 76 Take it up a gear Capture your bike-fuelled adventures on GoPro 80 Film on the run Get your running shoes on 84 Hit the road GoDrive with your GoPro 90 Film man’s best friend Find out what your pets do when you’re not looking 94 Strike a chord Film gigs from more interesting perspectives
Going further 98 GoPro Studio Learn how to use GoPro Studio
112 Export your video Prepare to share your video by exporting
100 Import to GoPro Studio Get your footage onto your computer
114 Quik and Splice Edit and share your videos with the GoPro apps
102 Edit in GoPro Studio Edit your video footage
116 Edit your photos Improve your photos with simple edits in Photoshop
104 Use GoPro’s templates Insert your footage 106 Correct colour casts Correct a video’s colour 108 Use advanced editing effects Take your editing further 110 Create a time-lapse Make a time-lapse video
118 Retouch your images Use Photoshop to ensure your shots are perfect 120 Correct exposure Get the exposure right using Lightroom 122 Adjust in Photoshop Adjust and perfect your images in a flash
124 S haring GoPro footage Send your work into the world • Share on YouTube • Upload to GoPro • Use social media • Get video views 7
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 it’s strapped to a dog’s collar or a mountaineer’s helmet, it records the wearer’s point-of-view in high-quality, high-resolution footage. The dramatic results have made GoPro cameras a firm 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 camera’s purse-friendly price puts it within reach of Earth-bound adventurers, too. From videographers to casual home users, professional-looking results are within everyone’s reach. Realise the potential of your device and read the inspiring story of how one man’s adventure helped so many others to share theirs.
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Introducing GoPro
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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
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 filmed 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.
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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 video by introducing the setting. Using a wide-angle, take shots of the surrounding area and your subject so the viewer gets a chance to establish where they are.
In order to share your footage with others, GoPro has an app for Android and iOS devices. It enables people to use their mobile device to play back and share photos and videos captured on compatible cameras via email or text, as well as a host of social media websites. The GoPro App also gives you the option of 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 finger on the camera itself. Afterwards, you can upload the results to GoPro’s Facebook or Twitter, where millions of users post every day. It effectively enables people from all around the world to communicate, whether it’s about their love for shredding snow or base-jumping from a tower. The most popular subjects are extreme sports, enabling viewers with a more cautious nature to experience the action through the safety of a screen. What makes these cameras so versatile are the mounts and accessories designed with all sorts of activities in mind. These, coupled with the GoPro App and software, make it easier to capture and share anything, anywhere.
Introduce yourself Introduce the viewer to the star of the video – that’s you! Turn the camera on yourself by using a selfie stick, or by attaching the GoPro to a nearby object and positioning yourself in shot.
Set the pace Once you’ve switched to a first-person pointof-view shot, experiment with different frame rates. A slowmotion 120 frames per second creates a cinematic effect and combats any shakiness. 11
Introducing GoPro
Mount it The GoPro can be attached to anything, making it a true vacation hero
Design features GoPro is called “the world’s most versatile camera” and it’s not difficult to see why. It’s so compact that it literally fits in the palm of your hand, making it the perfect travel companion and the pointand-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 don’t 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 specific needs. For those who want to dive straight in, a waterproof case will be your first port of call. These come in standard and dive housing, and can plunge as deep as 60 metres (197 feet)! And it’s not just the fish 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 selfie stick – that ensures you’re in every shot. If you’d rather go hands-free, however, there are plenty of ways to wear or mount the camera.
Perfect bungee Bungee jumpers should never be without a GoPro to document that heart-racing moment 12