Table of Contents
01. Overview of the GoPro HERO Cameras
An Entirely New Shooting Experience
Understanding Digital Camera Resolution
Choosing the Right GoPro Camera
Getting the Best Results with a Mount
The GoPro QUIK Desktop Software
Start Gathering Your GoPro Equipment
02. Getting Started with Your GoPro HERO5 Black
Ten Improvements to the HERO5 Black
What Comes with the HERO5 Black
Overview of the HERO5 Black’s Body
Removing and Reattaching the Port Compartment Door
Exploring the LCD Status Screen
Exploring the Camera’s Full-Color Touchscreen
Setting Up the Camera for the First Time
Customize Your Camera’s Settings
Updating Your Camera’s Operating System
Update Using the GoPro Capture Mobile App
Update Using the QUIK Desktop Software
03. Getting Started with Your HERO5 Session or HERO Session
Pros and Cons of the HERO Session and HERO5 Session
What Comes with the HERO Session and HERO5 Session
Remove the Camera from the Frame Housing
Inserting the Camera into the Frame Housing
The Right and Left Sides of the Camera
Opening the Port Compartment Door
Removing and Reattaching the Port Compartment Door
Setting Up the Camera for the First Time
Viewing or Playing Back Your Content
Updating the Camera’s Operating System
04. Overview of GoPro HERO Mounts
Use the GoPro Quick Release Buckle and Thumb Screw
Choosing the Best Mount for the Situation
Planning Your Shots and Choosing the Best Equipment
Attaching Mounts to Yourself or Your Equipment
Accessories that Enhance Shot Stability
Popular Third-Party Mount Options
Finding and Purchasing Mounts and Accessories
05. Must-Have GoPro Camera Accessories
The Anatomy of the Smart Remote
Pair Your HERO5 Black Camera with the Smart Remote
Pair Your HERO5 Session Camera with the Smart Remote
Using the REMO for Voice Control
Using a Quik Key to Transfer Your Content
Hitting the Road with the Seeker
The Floaty Won’t Let Your GoPro Sink
06. Choosing the Best Memory Cards
Where to Shop for microSD Memory Cards
Inserting a Memory Card into Your GoPro Camera
Insert a microSD Memory Card in the HERO5 Black
Insert a microSD Memory Card in the HERO5 Session
Format a microSD Memory Card That’s Inserted in the HERO5 Black
07. Keeping Your Batteries Charged
Using Compatible HERO5 Black Batteries
Inserting a Battery in Your HERO5 Black
Connecting Any GoPro Camera to an External Power Source
Increasing Battery Life While Shooting
Analyzing Your Shooting Situation
Choosing How to Control Your Camera
Adjusting Your Camera Mode, Shooting Mode, and Related Settings
Work with the HERO5 Black’s Touchscreen
Select Advanced Options on the HERO5 Black
Adjust Settings on the HERO5 Session
Getting Acquainted with Your Camera’s Shooting Modes and Settings
Understanding Advanced Shooting Features
Exposure Control with Auto Exposure
Exposure Control with Locked Exposure
Exposure Value Compensation (EV Comp)
09. Shooting High-Resolution Photos
Comparing GoPro Camera Models for Taking Pictures
Access the Protune Menu Using the HERO5 Black
Adjusting ISO Minimum and ISO Maximum
Setting Your HERO5 Black’s Default Mode
Options for Viewing Your Photos
View Your Photos on the HERO5 Black’s Touchscreen
10. Strategies for Taking Professional-Quality Digital Pictures
Shoot Action from a First- or Third-Person Perspective
Take Interesting Pictures of People
Shoot Visually Interesting Objects
Set Your Camera to the Best Mode
Using Your Camera’s Time Lapse Photo Option
Use a Viewfinder with Your Camera When Taking Photos
Select the Most Appropriate Mount
Purchase Mounts That Offer the Most Flexibility
Pay Attention to Your Primary Light Source
Properly Handle Low-Light Situations
Pay Attention to the Surroundings
Edit Your Photos After They’ve Been Shot
The Skill and Art of Videography
Comparison of GoPro Camera Models for Shooting Video
The GoPro HERO5 Black’s Shooting Modes
Turn On and Customize the Protune and Advanced Features for Video
Add HiLights When Previewing Video on the HERO5 Black’s Screen
Create HiLight Tags Using the Capture App or Smart Remote
Additional Options with the Capture Mobile App
Switching Between Shooting Modes
Control the Camera Using the Smart Remote
12. Capturing Sound and Using Artificial Light
Using the Camera’s Built-In Microphone
Connecting an External Microphone
Adding Sound Effects and Music
Setting Your Camera’s Lighting Options
Set Exposure Control (HERO5 Black)
Using External Lighting Options
Choosing the Best Continuous Lighting Solution for Your Shooting Situation
13. Strategies for Shooting Awesome HD Video
Choosing the Shooting Resolution
Deciding Which FOV Option to Use
Using Lighting to Your Advantage
Using Slow and Steady Movement
Shoot Plenty of Raw Footage, Then Edit Later
14. Discovering the GoPro QUIK Desktop Software
Understanding the Video Editor’s Role
Getting Started with the GoPro QUIK Desktop Software
Download and Install the Software
Import Your Content into the QUIK Desktop Software
Getting to Know the QUIK Desktop Software
Capture a Still Image from a Video
Create a Mini-Video Production in Create Mode
Add GPS Details to Action Scenes
Getting to Know GoPro Studio’s Layout
Transferring Raw Video Content to Your Computer
Enhancing Flawed Video Footage
Saving, Exporting, and Sharing Your Video Projects
Focus On Your Intended Audience
Take an Organized Approach to Editing
Use Shots That Will Keep Your Audience’s Attention
Use Titles and Captions to Your Advantage
Don’t Expect Hollywood-Style Results Immediately
15. Using Mobile Devices with Your GoPro Camera
Getting to Know GoPro’s Mobile App Trio
Installing the Apps on Your Mobile Device
Pairing the Capture App with Your Camera
Pair the HERO5 Black with Capture
Taking Control of Your Camera Using the Capture App
Transfer Content from the Memory Card to the Mobile Device
Overview of the QUIK Mobile App
Edit Videos Using the QUIK Mobile App
Acquainting Yourself with the Splice Mobile App
16. Getting to Know the GoPro Plus Online Service
Setting Up Your GoPro Plus Account
Using the Auto Upload Feature with Your HERO5 Black Camera
Set Up the Auto Upload Feature
Using GoPro Plus with Your HERO Session or HERO5 Session Camera
Accessing Stored Content from the QUIK Mobile App or QUIK Desktop Software
Access Content from GoPro Plus Using the QUIK Mobile App
Access Content from GoPro Plus Using the QUIK Desktop Software
Accessing GoPro Plus Content from Any Web Browser
17. Troubleshooting Camera-Related Problems and Overcoming Shooting Challenges
Troubleshooting Camera-Related Problems
The Camera Is On, But Unresponsive
Reset the Camera to Default Settings
The Touchscreen Does Not Respond
The Camera Won’t Connect with the Capture App or Smart Remote
The HERO5 Black’s Lens Fogs Up in a Super Suit
The Status Screen Says No SD, Full, or SD ERR
The Temperature Icon Is Displayed
Water Spots Have Formed on the Camera’s Lens
Video Playback Is Choppy on the Computer
The Computer Doesn’t Recognize the Camera
The Camera Is Physically Damaged
Overcoming Common Shooting Mistakes
Your Photos or Videos Are Overexposed
The Camera Mount Doesn’t Maintain Its Position
When Shooting In Low Light, Photos or Video are Blurry or Underexposed
The Colors Aren’t as Vibrant as They Should Be
The Memory Card Fills Up Too Fast When I’m Shooting
Recover Photos or Video Accidently Deleted from the MicroSD Memory Card
The Memory Card Is Full, but You Want to Keep Shooting
Wind Noise Is Ruining the Audio
Following GoPro on Social Media
Keep Track of Your GoPro Information
Getting More with These Resources
18. Taking Flight with the GoPro Karma Drone
What You’ll Need to Take Flight
What It’s Like Being a Karma Pilot
Pay Attention to Laws Governing Drones
GoPro-Compatible Drone Options