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Welcome to GoPro

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 humble the 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.…

Welcome to GoPro

Introducing GoPro

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…

Introducing GoPro

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 it’s 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…

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 Capture stills You can opt to capture stills at the same time as video; the camera will automatically fire offa 12MP still every 5, 10, 30 or 60 seconds, or it can be fired manually 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 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 Create easy Time Lapse Using the Time Lapse video mode, you can automatically capture a…

The Hero3+ series first came in silver and black. The black version has been replaced with the Hero4. The silver version (£249.99/$299.99) replaced the black Hero3. It has a similar build and design to the Hero3, Wi-Fi, Looping Video and Time Lapse that captures between 0.5 or 30 seconds. You can add extra accessories, such as the Battery BacPac and LCD BacPac to extend battery life or preview images. Other key features include the One Button function, so you can shoot as soon as you’ve powered up, and Spot Metering for high-contrast scenes. Improved sensor The Hero3+ can shoot at 1080p and 960p, and at 60 frames per second, creating smoother footage. At 720p and WVGA it can shoot 120 frames per second. You can choose between Ultra Wide, Medium…

Field of view The Hero3 shoots with an Ultra Wide 170-degree field of view, except in 1080p, which uses a 127-degree field of view Full HD In the Hero3’s 1080p video mode you can shoot up to 30 frames per second to capture smooth action as it unfolds Waterproof housing The supplied waterproof housing is removable and lets you submerge your camera down to 40m. There’s also a Skeleton backdoor and a curved and flat adhesive mount supplied Shooting times In 1080p you can shoot up to 2.15 hours continuously before the battery will run out (if Wi-Fi is switched off), but take it down to 720p at 30fps and you’ll get 3 hours Wind reduction The Hero3 uses wind-reduction technology to keep the audio free from wind interference while…

The GoPro Hero+ LCD is as an upgrade to the entry-level Hero model thanks to the addition of the handy touch-screen functionality. This makes it easy to frame photos while you’re shooting, change settings, and play back images on the screen. You’ll have to open the backdoor of the housing to operate it, so you can’t use it underwater. This version is built in to its protective waterproof housing, so it can’t be removed to use another casing, like the dive housing. The built-in housing is waterproof down to 40m. Feature development This model also has built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to connect to the Smart Remote and GoPro app, so you can control the camera remotely from your phone or tablet. It’s useful for viewing images from afar, too. You…

Built-in housing The housing is built in so if you scratch the lens, you can’t just replace the outer casing like you can with newer or higher-end models QuickCapture mode In QuickCapture mode you can fire up the camera and start recording with one button press; activate Time Lapse by pressing and holding the button for two seconds 5MP stills You can capture 5MP photos, which will be suitable for web and small prints. If you’re looking for higher resolutions you need to upgrade No Wi-Fi The GoPro Hero doesn’t come with built-in Wi-Fi and as there’s no accessory port you can’t add this on as an added extra either Memory The Hero supports microSD Class 10 or UHS-1 cards up to 32GB. This is a lower capacity than the…

GoPro cameras, by nature, are rugged and versatile little things. Just because they’re compact in size, however, doesn’t mean they’re not for serious action shooting. The accessories that are available for the GoPro systems are just as versatile as the cameras themselves, and reflect the wide range of uses that they were designed to handle. Whatever your passion, there’s 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 different mounting and holding options to make sure you capture all your adventures in the most immersive way.…

The Handler This floating handgrip is perfect for stabilising your footage when you’re in and out of the water, and it’s super buoyant, keeping your GoPro afloat so you can shoot worry-free. It comes with an adjustable wrist strap for greater camera security, and because it’s 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 the mount. 3 Way This ultra versatile mount is a little pricier than many of the others on offer, 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 selfie,…

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, it’s fully adjustable to fit a wide range of sizes, and there’s a QuickClip included that allows you to attach it to a baseball cap. Chesty (Chest Harness) When you’re looking for an ultra immersive perspective, this is the holster to choose. Because the GoPro is held at chest level, it’s perfect for shooting activities where you might want a more engaging, lower-than-the-helmet view of the action. For example, when cycling you’ll capture more of your arms and handlebars. You simply undo the harness using the Quick Release Buckle, and the straps are fully adjustable so…

Side Mount With this simple mounting option, it’s possible to attach the camera to the side of both helmets and vehicles. Designed to minimise vibrations, it’s also adjustable in three directions, so aiming the angle of recording should be easy. Its side position means that you can shade the camera from the sun even on bright days, and it gives a better first-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. There’s 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…

For everything else

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 bike frames, bumper bars or roof racks. Put simply, it’ll clamp to any tube that’s between 3.5 and 6.35cm, and its 3-Way Pivot Arm will help you perfect your angles in each shot. Mic Stand Mount Queen or King of karaoke? Or perhaps you’ve got some professional concerts you want to share with your fans. Either way, this affordable 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. It’s compatible with standard US 5/8”-27 mic stands, but also includes an adapter for European…

For everything else

Batteries & chargers

Rechargeable Battery It’s 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 can’t stress enough what a worthwhile 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…

Batteries & chargers

Lenses & filters

Anti-fog inserts Protective Lens & Covers This lens filter, which is compatible with the Hero4, Hero3+ and Hero3, is an absolute must-have if you want to avoid scratches. It is designed to fit onto the end of your lens when it’s not in the housing, keeping dust and dirt away from the glass. Bear in mind that at just £15.99/$19.99, it’s much cheaper to replace a scratched filter than it is to buy a whole new camera. With that in mind, this might be worth considering. Dive Filters These red and magenta filters 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…

Lenses & filters

HeroCast BacPac If you’re really serious about your GoPro, this wireless transmitter connects to the camera to allow you to send live content to your audience. It’s aimed at pro broadcasters for live sports coverage or music events and should set you back around $7500 (approx £4800). BacPac Backdoor Kit These backdoors (£10.99/$9.99) work with Standard, Skeleton or Blackout housing and let you fit in an LCD BacPac or Battery BacPac. The kit includes a Standard BacPac Backdoor, which is waterproof up to 40m, and a Skeleton version that has space for you to access the ports, and the Touch BacPac 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…

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 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 camera’s burst photo capture and 4K videos. It is also able to withstand water, temperature, shock and X-rays. It’s 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 file sizes and 4K video. In fact, it is capable of storing more than 15 hours worth of HD video or up…

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. It’s compatible with the Hero4, Hero3+ and Hero3, and is £19.99. Micro HDMI Cable To watch footage on an HDTV you’ll 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 definition TVs, you’ll need this cable to connect your camera, letting you play your footage or watch your videos on a big screen. It’s priced at £19.99/$19.99. Combo Cable If you want the best of both worlds, this cable has multiple options and will only set you back £34.99/$39.99. It allows…

Set up 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 you’re into full-throttle, actionadventure pursuits or simply making music, there is a GoPro model to suit you. Currently the brand offers three main cameras, each with different selling points: Hero4 Black (the 4K30 touting top-ofthe-range model), Hero4 Silver (even more MP and touchscreen functionality) and Hero4 Session (lighter weight and compact size). Alternatively, you might have stored away one of the older models: the Hero (for entrylevel users); Hero+ LCD (comes with a screen and Wi-Fi); Hero3 White (you can change the housing); Hero3+ Silver (captures larger images). Whatever you’ve got, grab it and let’s begin with our guide to setting up now. Fantastic extras After…

Set up your GoPro

Use the Manual GoPro settings

The GoPro is a clever camera that works out the best settings for the scene you’re shooting. This is great for those occasions when you don’t have time to fiddle 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, you’ll 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 change the way the camera automatically adjusts to the lighting. If activated, this will ensure the centre of the frame is exposed correctly…

Use the Manual GoPro settings

Shoot epic GoPro videos

The number one thing to get to grips with in Video mode is 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 file 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 per second (fps), but some GoPros offer higher frame rates. Opt for these when recording stunts as you can use editing software to reduce the…

Shoot epic GoPro videos

Capture great GoPro photos

You’ll find 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 affect how large the photo will be. There are different options depending on your camera; the lower the number, the more scaled down the image will be. While a lower resolution will take up less space on your memory card, it’s best to shoot in the largest resolution and crop images after.…

Capture great GoPro photos

Take bursteffect photos

Continuous Photo mode enables you to take a series of images in quick succession by holding down the shutter button. It’s 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 Photo is enabled, you will be able to take photos nonstop for up to 30 images at a time. They can be taken at different rates; three shots per second (SPS), five per second or ten…

Take bursteffect photos

Cleaning your GoPro

With seawater, sand, mud and more often being part of the locations where you’re 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 camera’s lens, otherwise you may start to see dust spots appear in your footage.…

Cleaning your GoPro

Stay safe using your GoPro

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 harm’s way; here’s some advice on staying GoPro safe! Prepare before you set off The most logical thing to do is to tell someone where you are going, with whom and when you’ll be back. If your plans change, be sure to update the person with a text to keep them in the know. It’s advisable to never go offfor a shoot without a fully charged phone battery, as it really could make the difference if you find yourself stranded somewhere. Check the weather Be sensible and make sure you always check…

Stay safe using your GoPro

Introducing the GoPro 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 won’t help you with a shot’s 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 tablet’s screen. You can also use its portal to the GoPro Channel to discover other GoPro user’s content and get inspiration for your own shoots. A nice addition is…

Introducing the GoPro App

Use your GoPro on the water

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 surfing or body boarding, with flat and curved mounts available. Even if you’re planning to visit the deep sea, GoPro offers a dive housing that is waterproof to 60 metres (200 feet). A handlebar mount is a jet skier’s best friend and kayakers can get a camera rig that attaches to the front of the boat. These film from an elevated height while not obscuring your view of the open ocean. 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…

Use your GoPro on the water

That fantastic white snow, that crisp mountain air, that high you get from performing a McTwist, Tamedog or Frontside Misty… you just can’t 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. That’s why over the next few pages we’ve spoken to two of the world’s greatest GoPro-using snow sports enthusiasts to clue you in on what mounts and settings to use, what to focus on and more. 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…

Take GoPro to the extreme

Skydiving, rock climbing, base jumping, wingsuiting, high-lining, paragliding, parkour, sand kitting, caving, sandboarding, BMXing, cliffjumping, 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 first-person perspective, which is why so many fly-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. Extreme sports lovers live for that rush, and that’s one of the reasons GoPro is favoured by these adrenaline addicts; they can relive and share…

Take GoPro to the extreme

Take it up a gear

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 first thing to consider with any outing on a bike or near a road is safety. So make sure you wear a helmet, fix some lights to your bike and load up with food and drink before heading out. You will need to make sure you have the right attachment to hand, so question what kind of footage you’re after. Do you want to capture the cyclist’s point of view? Would you prefer a bike-mounted view? Perhaps you’d like both. As there are a number of different attachments available for the GoPro, you really can choose what suits you best. A bike-mounted bracket is great…

Take it up a gear

Film on the run

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 offhow far we’ve run and how fast we did it, and even share the route on a map Using your GoPro to monitor and track your progress is yet another creative way of showing friends, family and your social network what lies behind the stats you post online. Running is such a varied and diverse activity that it’s both a sport and a hobby – one that has a massive following. With computer…

Film on the run

Hit the road with your GoPro

While GoPro’s cameras may have been originally devised for the world of action sports – think dropping into an awesome wave or backflipping over a tabletop on a BMX – the POV camcorders are equally adept when mounted on and in a car. Whether it’s 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. With a GoPro and a car, the creative possibilities are endless, but there are things you must consider before shooting film or photos. First, you need the right mount for the job. The suction cup mount is your…

Hit the road with your GoPro

Film man’s best friend

Why should we have all the fun? It’s only fair that GoPros can also 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. There are currently plenty of pet-friendly harnesses and attachments on the GoPro market that will enable you to attach a GoPro to your beloved animal. Most, if not all, are designed with their comfort in mind, which is obviously the most important consideration in all this. Using the traditional-style body harness…

Film man’s best friend

GoPros are the modern musician’s best friend. Orchestras from across the globe are using them to show the world what it’s like to perform classical music as a group. Even global artists like Beyoncé are getting on board by using GoPros to help film 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 that’s viewed by millions. Take your band from practice to performance with the GoPro. Capture every moment of…

Import to GoPro Studio

Use it to… Play back View your clips and pause, rewind and fast forward them using the timeline sliders Change size In advanced settings, choose a different size for your video footage Alter frame rate It’s easy to change the number of frames per second Once you’ve finished shooting, your GoPro’s job may be done, but your footage usually needs to be polished. There are several ways 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 first 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…

Import to GoPro Studio

Edit video in GoPro Studio

Use it to… Create a final cut Turn your footage into a homemade movie Trim your footage Cut it down and move it around Playback your edit Make sure what you’re doing makes sense! Media tab Here, you will see all of your clips to add into your main project, be it movie, music or titles Trimming points Once you select your footage, you can use the edit sliders to trim to the exact point you want Editing controls The editing and video controls will give you power over all elements of your footage, from the colour tone to the perspective and crop The timeline The timeline will show you all of your footage that is in the actual film. Here is where you will move and add footage or…

Edit video in GoPro Studio

Use GoPro’s templates

Use it to… Edit using templates Get some help from GoPro Studio Convert to QuickTime Make your footage compatible Replace the clips Fill the template with your own footage SOURCE FILES AVAILABLE Imported clips When you connect your GoPro to your PC and open GoPro Studio, your imported clips and stills appear in this pane Ins and outs Tap the spacebar to play a clip. Click here to mark a start (in) and stop (out) point so that only the best section is selected for conversion Add to conversion list Once you’ve trimmed favourite clips, click here to add them to the conversion list. This will create QuickTime movies that you can edit in GoPro Studio Convert Click the Convert button. A blue progress bar will indicate which clip is…

Use GoPro’s templates

Correct colour casts on video

Use it to… Remove colour casts Remove unwanted colour Adjust framing Focus on areas of the shot Add presets Make your own preset settings SOURCE FILES AVAILABLE Perfect Presets These presets let you grade your clips in a range of creative ways. Simply select a clip and change its colours and tones in a click Framing Here you can crop the selected clip to zoom in on a particular area (or remove unwanted objects at the edge of the frame) Image This panel overcomes exposurerelated problems and create a healthier range of shadows, midtones and highlights in the clips White Balance This panel’s tools enable you to warm up cold colours or cool down warm ones, as well as banishing green or magenta tints This walkthrough shows you how to…

Correct colour casts on video

Use advanced editing effects

Use it to… Create a blank template Make your project your own with a custom template from start to finish Add a transition Use the in-built dissolve template Add movement Make the camera zoom and pan on your GoPro clips Split a clip By using the Split Clip tool to cut a shot into several sections, you can speed up or slow down part of the action during the shot Add a dissolve By default we cut between clips. If you click on this + icon you can swap a cut for a dissolve transition Adjust duration By default a dissolve lasts for just a second. For a longer, slower mix drag this slider to the right Add movement By adding keyframes you can make the camera zoom, pan and…

Use advanced editing effects

Create a terrific time-lapse

Use it to… Create a time-lapse video Get in on the time-lapse trend SOURCE FILES AVAILABLE Time-lapse stills This time-lapse clip was captured as a series of 12MP stills, so it has a large resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels Time-lapse video This time-lapse sequence was captured in camera as a self-contained video clip, so has a lower resolution of 2704 x 2028 Protune mode By setting the camera to Protune mode we can capture a wider range of tones in a high-contrast scene and then tweak those tones in GoPro Studio Convert GoPro Studio makes it easy to convert a series of stills into a movie file that you can work on in the Edit workspace If you set your GoPro to Time Lapse mode, it will snap a…

Create a terrific time-lapse

Export your finished video

Use it to… Complete your GoPro video Finish up your video, watch it and get ready to send it out into the ether Export your clips Get ready to share you finished edits on your computer Share your video Let the world see what you have captured Once you’ve shot some exciting clips, stills or time-lapse sequences on your GoPro you’ll be keen to share the best bits with other people. In GoPro Studio, where we have been editing our footage, it is called ‘Step 3 Export’. It is the final 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 effort to make the entire process – from filming to editing…

Export your finished video

Edit your photos

Use it to… Correct exposure Make overall changes to your image so that it becomes lighter or darker Improve contrast Tweak this slider to create a greater variation in tones Fix saturation Move to the left of the scale to make colours in the shot really pop You might consider yourself a fairly decent photographer, but the fact that you’re using a GoPro means you’re probably filming while active and therefore likely to be concentrating on more than just taking photos or videos. Luckily you don’t need to worry about capturing perfect shots. But there is only so much the GoPro Studio can do, and you may find your image editing needs are going to take you beyond the capabilities of the free software. Free trials of many photo editing…

Edit your photos

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 swimmer’s 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 When images just aren’t 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 we’ve 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…

Retouch your GoPro images

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 you’re 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 Sometimes it’s the camera’s fault and sometimes it’s our fault for using the wrong settings. Either way, photographing a scene using the right exposure can often be tricky. If you do find 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…

Correct exposure

Adjust your GoPro images in Photoshop

Use it to… Enhance colours Use Photoshop’s Raw panel to adjust the Hue and Saturation of your image Correct lens distortion Use the Lens Correction panel to adjust the distortion of your image Open up multiple files at once In Raw you can synchronise images and open up more than one file at a time Photoshop, be it CS6 or CC (Creative Cloud), offers the very best in lens adjustment techniques coupled with colour and contrast adjustments to really make your GoPro images shine. You can use the Adobe Camera Raw interface to bring up a one-stopshop 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…

Adjust your GoPro images in Photoshop

Share your GoPro footage

Use it to… Add Music Add another dimension to your videos 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 Increase your video’s reach with subtitles. After selecting the Subtitles tab, plump for the desired languages Sharing is caring While you don’t necessarily take your GoPro footage for the benefit of other people, it certainly adds to the experience when you do. If you want to show offthat neat trick that you did on your board with your YouTube followers, or want to share the inner workings of your dog’s every day life, it can be done easily. You can share your videos instantly using the GoPro App available for…

Share your GoPro footage

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