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Choosing the correct resolution and framerate for your situation can be tricky unless you’re an expert photographer<\/a>. The main issue that should influence your choice is what kind of videos you\u2019re shooting with your GoPro Hero.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Resolution<\/span>: The resolution is the number of pixels (individual dots of color) that get packed into each frame of your video. The highest resolution for years was 1080 (Full HD), or 1,080 pixels vertically and 1920 pixels horizontally. Today, 4K cameras can pack 2,160 pixels vertically and 3840 pixels horizontally. Higher resolution results in video with much more clarity.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n Frame Rate<\/span>: The frame rate is how many frames are captured every second you take a video. If objects are moving quickly in front of the camera, a higher frame rate will ensure that there will be less blur during that activity. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may think you\u2019d just set the GoPro to the highest resolution and frame rate possible. Unfortunately, if you do this, your battery and storage card won\u2019t last very long, and your videos will have to be very short.\n<\/p>\n\n\n Instead, choose the resolution and frame rate for the type of video you\u2019re capturing.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n The settings above will conserve battery and storage on your camera. But if you still want higher resolution or motion clarity, you can increase the resolution and frame rate further and accept the storage and battery drain that comes with it.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re trying to conserve battery and storage with more moderate resolution and frame rate settings, you can compensate for this by trying to move the GoPro as little as possible.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, if you\u2019re hiking or running, using a selfie stick and stabilizing the camera while you\u2019re holding it will reduce motion and decrease the chance of video blur.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also use built-in stabilization in the GoPro settings to compensate for camera movement. This slightly increases battery usage, but the feature is well worth it.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n To enable stabilization, start your GoPro and tap the stabilization icon on the right side of the screen. \n<\/p>\n\n\n Use the slider on the right to select either Standard<\/span> or High<\/span>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n The highest stabilization setting will consume more battery, but High or Standard provide enough compensation for movement without depleting the battery too quickly.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re trying to capture a scene and you can\u2019t get yourself to hold the camera still enough, even with stabilization on, a tripod can come in handy.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many selfie sticks double as a tripod, so you don\u2019t have to carry more accessories. Set up the tripod on the ground or other surfaces and capture the video for 10 to 15 seconds. \n<\/p>\n\n\n You\u2019ll find that a tripod allows the camera to stay perfectly still and capture the clearest frames and resolution throughout the still scene video clip.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n The GoPro mount works with a long list of fantastic accessories that let you mount your GoPro to nearly anything. If you purchase any complete accessories packages on Amazon<\/a>, you\u2019ll get every mount you need for every situation.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n The mount you choose depends heavily on the activity that you\u2019re trying to record. If you choose the right mount, you\u2019re sure to capture the perfect scene.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another downside of the GoPro is that the onboard microphone system isn\u2019t the greatest. You need to be close to the GoPro for your voice to be loud and clear. Even then, you may find that you have to adjust the microphone volume in post-processing just to make sure viewers can hear you.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thankfully, GoPro offers a valuable hardware add-on called a GoPro media mod<\/a>. \n<\/p>\n\n\n The media mod is a frame that mounts around your camera and plugs directly into the side port. It has a directional microphone that reduces ambient noise (like wind) and boosts your voice’s clarity.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are a couple of cold-shoe mounts where you can attach lights or (and we recommend this) a wireless microphone transmitter for the highest quality voice recording. There\u2019s a 3.5mm microphone port to plug in this external microphone setup.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you do a lot of vlogging, purchasing this mod will improve your video quality immensely and help grow your channel subscription count.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the noticeable weaknesses of the GoPro camera is that it doesn\u2019t perform very well under low-light conditions. You\u2019ll occasionally see white streaks flickering across the scene in low-light scenes.\n<\/p>\n\n\n If you have expert knowledge of camera settings, it\u2019s possible to adjust ISO settings to reduce these visual artifacts manually. However, these need to be changed every time you shoot under low light.\n<\/p>\n\n\n A faster solution is to set up better lighting in your shooting area. You can use one of the cold-shoe mounts on the media mod mentioned above to mount a light to your camera.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s easy to consume a lot of battery power when using a GoPro camera. As mentioned in the previous section about resolution and frame rate, if you set your camera to the highest quality settings, your battery will not last very long.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n The following are settings you can adjust to prolong your GoPro\u2019s battery life:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many of these settings have little to no impact on the overall quality of your video, and adjusting them will keep your battery working much longer than expected.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even with adjusted settings to save battery power and MicroSD card space, GoPro videos consume a lot of resources. Also, longer video clips take a lot more work to edit during post processing.\n<\/p>\n\n\n A far more efficient way to make videos from GoPro clips is to make those clips shorter. Here are some tips on how to do this:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n By recording clean and short scenes with your GoPro, you can significantly reduce the time it takes to produce your final, polished video.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re trying to produce high quality videos with your GoPro, you\u2019ll want to enhance them with music when appropriate. The best subscription services for downloading copyright-free music you can use in your videos are Soundstripe<\/a> and Epidemic Sound<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n Adding music to your scenes gives the video a more cinematic and emotional feel. However, it\u2019s essential to blend music into your videos properly.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n The secret to doing this well is aligning the beat pattern with your scene transitions. \n<\/p>\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
2. Enable Stabilization and Move the GoPro Slowly\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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5. Use a Media Mod With Wireless Microphones\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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9. Sync Your Scenes with Your Music\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n