My GoPro Tips
I have used all versions of GoPro camera systems on both professional and personal projects. There’s really nothing quite like a GoPro, but as with any camera system, there are a few tricks to making sure you get the perfect sequence you’ve been dreaming of. Here are some of my favorites.
Here are some of my favorite GoPro techniques:
Tip 1: If you mount your GoPro camera with the suction cup mount, please make sure to clean the surface before attaching the suction. Any particles or debris can cause the mount to fail.
Tip 2: When using the suction cup mount, ALWAYS tie a thin string to secure the camera to something secure. For example, if your camera is on the hood of a car, tie a string to the windshield wiper arm. Make sure your rope is not too long and test the length to see if your rope will catch your camera before hitting an object.
Note: metering is a bit critical here, don’t make your camera come off the suction mount with the idea of saving yourself with the rope attached only for the camera to swing and hit something like a tree. . Which in my case broke the casing. UGG.
Tip 3: If you’re going to mount the camera to an ATV, motorcycle, or BMX bike, I tend to like adhesive mounts reinforced with some premium (black) Gaffers tape or tape. Duct tape, unlike duct tape, will NOT leave an adhesive residue when removed.
Tip 4 – Be sure to change the position of the mounting locations. There is nothing more boring than finally editing your video only to find out that you have maybe 1 or 2 good prospects. Think of mounting the camera where you would never dream of a traditional camera. Some creative GoPro ideas I’ve used:
Mount the GoPro on a boom pole and telescopic up to 10 feet. This works great for shooting bands and standing out from the crowd. Some of my best images when shooting live events come from this technique. Note: If you are going to attach this to a boom pole or any tripod, you will need the GoPro Tripod Mount. These little suckers are nice to have and I usually have several with me in any given session.
Warning: Be careful of the roof when using a boom pole and ALWAYS use a non-conductive material like plastic or wood. Never use metal, as you could hit a wire or turn on a light and get electrocuted.
Mount the hero in the wheel well of a car or truck.
Mount the Hero on the fork of your bike and point it at or behind you.
Tip 5: If you’re using the camera in the water for surfing or your jet ski, you’ll want to think about something. Some rigs can sink quickly depending on your setup. I highly recommend the GoPro Camera Floating Tailgate, as this little orange lifesaver will save your camera from certain doom if it falls over during a wet shot. Also, the orange color makes it very easy to see.
Tip 6 – If you plan on using your awesome GoPro in the water, or in the snow, you’ll want to invest in the anti-fog inserts. You may not even be aware when the temperature change occurs, fog becomes a factor and a very unpleasant visitor. This has happened to me 2 times (finally discovered these gems) and is something that WILL RUIN your entire session if not fixed.
Tip 7: The most popular tip on this page this month. Don’t get caught up in your shoot without a Wasabi Power Battery Kit and Charger There’s a simple rule when shooting on location, make sure you have 3 times the amount of power/batteries than you actually need. This is super important! Many factors deplete power, including fluctuations over time and vibration loss, even with replaceable lithium packs.
Tip 8: If you plan to shoot underwater footage (not just in and out of the water like typical underwater shots), you should have the GoPro Diving Housing to provide the sharpest underwater photos and videos in all directions. resolutions. Without this Dive Housing, your images and videos will be blurry and vignetting around the edges will make your footage unusable. Water resistant to 197’/60m, the Diving Housing is ideal for scuba diving, snorkeling and any underwater filming scenario.
I recommend that if you have never tried this camera underwater, you should do so before you shoot. It’s not as easy to use as professional equipment, but it’s a bit fiddly. The underwater pictures you get will be worth every penny.
