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Step-by-step instructions with callouts to the GoPro HERO5 Black, HERO5 Session™, or HERO Session™ camera. Photos and sample images show you exactly what to do. Help when you run into problems or limitations with your GoPro camera in specific shooting situations. Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your GoPro camera when taking pictures or shooting HD video in a wide range of shooting situations. Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your GoPro camera working just the way you want in order to shoot the absolute best photos and videos possible. Learn how to: Set up your GoPro camera and prepare for any type of shooting situation Take awesome first- or third-person videos just about anywhere, including underwater or in low-light situations Select and use the best camera housing, mount, and accessories to capture the perfect shots Take detailed and vibrant high-resolution, digital images with your GoPro camera  Shoot stunning HD video using your GoPro camera  Record high-quality audio in conjunction with your videos  Choose the best resolution and camera settings for each shooting situation you encounter  Wirelessly transfer your digital content from your camera to your smartphone or tablet using the GoPro Capture™ mobile app  Transfer content from your camera to your computer to view, edit, enhance, archive, and share it using photo editing software or the GoPro QUIK Desktop™ and GoPro Studio™ video editing software  Learn strategies used by the pros to achieve your own professional results

Table of Contents:
    Chapter 1: Overview of the GoPro HERO Cameras 3     An Entirely New Shooting Experience .......................................................5     Understanding Digital Camera Resolution .............................................7     Choosing the Right GoPro Camera ................................................................9         The GoPro HERO Session ............................................................................12         The GoPro HERO5 Session .........................................................................14         The GoPro HERO5 Black ...............................................................................15     Getting the Best Results with a Mount....................................................18     Using GoPro Accessories .....................................................................................20         The GoPro Mobile Apps ...............................................................................20         The GoPro QUIK Desktop Software ...................................................22     Start Gathering Your GoPro Equipment ................................................23 Chapter 2: Getting Started with Your GoPro HERO5 Black 27     Ten Improvements to the HERO5 Black ..................................................27     What Comes with the HERO5 Black ..........................................................29     Choosing an FOV ........................................................30         Narrow ................................................................................31         Linear .................................................................................................31         Medium .....................................................................................32         Wide .....................................................................................................32         SuperView ..................................................................................................................32     Overview of the HERO5 Black’s Body ........................................................32         The Front of the Camera ...............................................................................33         The Back of the Camera ................................................................................35         The Right Side of the Camera ..................................................................36         The Left Side of the Camera ......................................................................37         The Top of the Camera ...................................................................................41         The Bottom of the Camera .........................................................................42     Exploring the LCD Status Screen ...................................................................42     Exploring the Camera’s Full-Color Touchscreen ..............................43     Setting Up the Camera for the First Time ..............................................46         Customizing Your HERO5 Black ..............................................................47     Using Voice Commands .......................................................................................51     Updating Your Camera’s Operating System ........................................53         Update Using the GoPro Capture Mobile App .........................53         Update Using the QUIK Desktop Software ..................................56         Update the Camera Manually ..................................................................58 Chapter 3: Getting Started with Your HERO5 Session or HERO Session 61     Pros and Cons of the HERO Session and HERO5 Session........62         Pros ..................................................................................................................................62         Cons .................................................................................................................................63     What Comes with the HERO Session and HERO5 Session .....64     Turning On or Off Your Camera ......................................................................66     Overview of the Camera’s Body .....................................................................67         The Front of the Camera ...............................................................................67         The Back of the Camera ................................................................................69         The Top of the Camera ...................................................................................70         The Bottom of the Camera .........................................................................71         The Right and Left Sides of the Camera .........................................74     Setting Up the Camera for the First Time ..............................................77         Set Up the Camera .............................................................................................78     Using Voice Commands .......................................................................................78         Turn on Voice Control .....................................................................................79     Viewing or Playing Back Your Content .....................................................79     Updating the Camera’s Operating System ...........................................80 Chapter 4: Overview of GoPro HERO Mounts 83     Using the Proper Housing ..................................................................................84         Use the GoPro Quick Release Buckle and     Choosing the Best Mount for the Situation ........................................87     Planning Your Shots and Choosing the Best Equipment ........88         Attaching Mounts to Yourself or Your Equipment ................90         Accessories that Enhance Shot Stability ........................................91     Overview of GoPro Mounts ................................................................................92         Mounts Available from GoPro .................................................................93         Popular Third-Party Mount Options ............................................... 102     Finding and Purchasing Mounts and Accessories ..................... 106 Chapter 5: Must-Have GoPro Camera Accessories 109     Using The GoPro Smart Remote ............................................................... 110         The Anatomy of the Smart Remote ............................................... 110         Charge the Smart Remote ...................................................................... 111         Pair Your HERO5 Black Camera with the Smart Remote ............ 112         Pair Your HERO5 Session Camera with the Smart Remote .............. 114         Working with the Smart Remote ...................................................... 116     Using the REMO for Voice Control ........................................................... 118     Using a Quik Key to Transfer Your Content ...................................... 119     Hitting the Road with the Seeker ............................................................. 121     More Useful GoPro Accessories .................................................................. 122     The Floaty Won’t Let Your GoPro Sink .......................................... 122 Chapter 6: Choosing the Best Memory Cards 125     The Importance of Speed ............................................................................... 126     Storage Capacity ...................................................................................................... 128     Where to Shop for microSD Memory Cards .................................... 130     Inserting a Memory Card into Your GoPro Camera .................. 131         Insert a microSD Memory Card in the HERO5 Black ....... 131         Insert a microSD Memory Card in the HERO5 Session .....133         Format a microSD Memory Card That’s Inserted in the HERO5 Black.......... 134 Chapter 7: Keeping Your Batteries Charged 139     Estimating Battery Life ...................................................................................... 141     Using Compatible HERO5 Black Batteries ......................................... 142     Inserting a Battery in Your HERO5 Black ............................................ 143     Connecting Any GoPro Camera to an External Power Source ............... 145     Increasing Battery Life While Shooting ............................................... 146 Chapter 8: Controlling Your Camera 149     Analyzing Your Shooting Situation ......................................................... 149     Choosing How to Control Your Camera .............................................. 151         Voice Commands ............................................................................................ 152         The Smart Remote ......................................................................................... 152         The Capture Mobile App ......................................................................... 153     Preparing to Shoot ................................................................................................. 154     Adjusting Your Camera Mode, Shooting Mode, and         Related Settings ............................................................................................... 155         Work with the HERO5 Black’s Touchscreen ............................. 156         Select Advanced Options on the HERO5 Black ................... 158         Adjust Settings on the HERO5 Session........................................ 159     Getting Acquainted with Your Camera’s ShootingModes and Settings ........ 162         Camera Modes ................................................................................................... 163     Understanding Advanced Shooting Features ............................... 169         Aspect Ratio ......................................................................................................... 170         Auto Low Light .................................................................................................. 170         Color ............................................................................................................................ 171         Exposure Control with Auto Exposure ......................................... 171         Exposure Control with Locked Exposure ................................... 172         Exposure Value Compensation (EV Comp) .............................. 172         GPS ............................................................................................................................... 172         ISO/ISO Minimum/ISO Maximum .................................................... 172         Manual Audio Control ................................................................................ 173         Protune ..................................................................................................................... 173         RAW Audio ............................................................................................................ 174         RAW Format ......................................................................................................... 175         Sharpness ............................................................................................................... 175         Video Stabilization ......................................................................................... 175         White Balance ..................................................................................................... 176         Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) ................................................................ 176 Chapter 9: Shooting High-Resolution Photos 179     Comparing GoPro Camera Models for Taking Pictures ......... 181     Working with Protune ....................................................................................... 183         Access the Protune Menu Using the HERO5 Black ........... 183         Adjusting White Balance .......................................................................... 187         Adjusting Color ................................................................................................. 188         Adjusting ISO Minimum and ISO Maximum .......................... 188         Adjusting Sharpness .................................................................................... 190         Adjusting EV Comp ....................................................................................... 191     Using the QuikCapture Feature .................................................................. 192     Setting Your HERO5 Black’s Default Mode ....................................... 192     Options for Viewing Your Photos .............................................................. 194         View Your Photos on the HERO5 Black’s Touchscreen .....195 Chapter 10: Strategies for Taking Professional-Quality Digital Pictures 199     Don’t Forget to Prepare ..................................................................................... 200     Choose an Interesting Subject .................................................................... 201         Shoot Action from a First- or Third-Person Perspective .......................... 203         Take Interesting Pictures of People ................................................ 205         Capture the Perfect Selfie........................................................................ 206         Photograph Animals and Pets ............................................................. 208         Capture a Fast-Moving Subject .......................................................... 209         Shoot Visually Interesting Objects................................................... 209         Take Vivid Underwater Photos .......................................................... 210     Set Your Camera to the Best Mode ........................................................ 211         Using Your Camera’s Time Lapse Photo Option .................. 212         Taking Advantage of WDR ...................................................................... 212     Use a Viewfinder with Your Camera When Taking Photos ...214     Select the Most Appropriate Mount ...................................................... 215         Purchase Mounts That Offer the Most Flexibility ............... 215     Pay Attention to Your Primary Light Source ................................... 216     Use the Rule of Thirds ........................................................................................ 217     Consider Your Shooting Angle .................................................................... 219     Properly Handle Low-Light Situations ................................................. 220     Pay Attention to the Surroundings ......................................................... 220     Edit Your Photos After They’ve Been Shot ........................................ 221 Chapter 11: Shooting HD Video 223     The Skill and Art of Videography .............................................................. 224     Comparison of GoPro Camera Models for Shooting Video ........................................................................................................................... 225     The GoPro HERO5 Black’s Shooting Modes ..................................... 228         Video Shooting Mode ................................................................................. 229         Video+Photo Shooting Mode .............................................................. 232         Looping Video Mode ................................................................................... 233         Time Lapse Video ............................................................................................ 233     Advanced Video Features ............................................................................... 234         The HiLight Tagging Function ..................................................................... 234         Add HiLights When Previewing Video on the HERO5 Black’s Screen........... 235         Create HiLight Tags Using the Capture App or Smart Remote ................. 236     Working with Protune ....................................................................................... 237         Adjusting White Balance .......................................................................... 238         Adjusting Color ................................................................................................. 239         Adjusting ISO Limit ........................................................................................ 239         Adjusting Shutter Speed .......................................................................... 240         Adjusting Sharpness .................................................................................... 240         Adjusting EV Comp ....................................................................................... 240         Adjusting Audio ............................................................................................... 240         Additional Options with the Capture Mobile App ........... 241     Switching Between Shooting Modes .................................................... 242         Control the Camera Using the Smart Remote ...................... 243     Stabilizing the Camera ...................................................................................... 245 Chapter 12: Capturing Sound and Using Artificial Light 247     Recording High-Quality Sound .................................................................. 248         Using the Camera’s Built-In Microphone ................................... 249         Connecting an External Microphone ............................................ 251         Adding Sound Effects and Music...................................................... 254     Achieving Good Lighting ................................................................................. 255         Setting Your Camera’s Lighting Options .................................... 256         Set Exposure Control (HERO5 Black) ............................................. 256         Using External Lighting Options ....................................................... 258     Choosing the Best Continuous Lighting Solution for Your Shooting Situation ................. 259 Chapter 13: Strategies for Shooting Awesome HD Video 263     Shooting Strategies ............................................................................................... 264         Planning Is Essential ..................................................................................... 265         Being Prepared ................................................................................................ 266         Choosing the Shooting Resolution ............................................... 268         Selecting the Best FPS Rate ................................................................... 271         Deciding Which FOV Option to Use ............................................... 272         Planning Your Shots ...................................................................................... 274         Using Lighting to Your Advantage .................................................. 276         Using Slow and Steady Movement ................................................. 277         Marking Your Best Shots ......................................................................... 278         Shoot Plenty of Raw Footage, Then Edit Later ..................... 278 Chapter 14: Discovering the GoPro QUIK Desktop Software 281     Understanding the Video Editor’s Role ............................................... 283     Overview of Video Editing ............................................................................. 284     Getting Started with the GoPro QUIK Desktop Software ... 286         Download and Install the Software ................................................ 286         Import Your Content into the QUIK Desktop Software ............ 289         Getting to Know the QUIK Desktop Software ...................... 294         Create a Mini-Video Production in Create Mode ............... 298         Add GPS Details to Action Scenes ................................................... 300     Getting to Know GoPro Studio’s Layout ............................................. 302     Transferring Raw Video Content to Your Computer ................ 304     Editing in GoPro Studio ..................................................................................... 305         Using the Editing Tools .............................................................................. 306         Enhancing Flawed Video Footage .................................................. 307         Using Sound ....................................................................................................... 308     Saving, Exporting, and Sharing Your Video Projects .............. 309     Video-Editing Tips ................................................................................................. 309         Focus On Your Intended Audience ................................................ 310         Take an Organized Approach to Editing .................................... 311         Use Shots That Will Keep Your Audience’s Attention ...... 311         Use Titles and Captions to Your Advantage .......................... 312         Don’t Expect Hollywood-Style Results Immediately ...... 313 Chapter 15: Using Mobile Devices with Your GoPro Camera 315     Getting to Know GoPro’s Mobile App Trio ........................................ 316     Installing the Apps on Your Mobile Device ..................................... 318         Install on an iPhone or iPad ................................................................... 318         Install on an Android Device ................................................................ 319     Pairing the Capture App with Your Camera .................................... 320         Pair the HERO5 Black with Capture ................................................ 322     Taking Control of Your Camera Using the Capture App ...... 326         The Camera Screen ........................................................................................ 328         The Media Screen ........................................................................................... 329         The Viewfinder Screen ................................................................................ 333     Overview of the QUIK Mobile App .......................................................... 339         Edit Videos Using the QUIK Mobile App .................................... 340     Acquainting Yourself with the Splice Mobile App ..................... 346 Chapter 16: Getting to Know the GoPro Plus Online Service 353     Getting to Know GoPro Plus ......................................................................... 354     Setting Up Your GoPro Plus Account ..................................................... 355         Create a GoPro Plus Account ................................................................ 356     Using the Auto Upload Feature with Your HERO5 Black Camera ....................................................................................................... 357         Set Up the Auto Upload Feature ....................................................... 358     Using GoPro Plus with Your HERO Session or HERO5 Session Camera ................................................................................................. 360     Accessing Stored Content from the QUIK Mobile App or QUIK Desktop Software ...................................................................... 361         Access Content from GoPro Plus Using the QUIK Mobile App.................................................................................................... 361         Access Content from GoPro Plus Using the QUIK Desktop Software .................................................................................... 364     Accessing GoPro Plus Content from Any Web Browser ........ 365 Chapter 17: Troubleshooting Camera-Related Problems and Overcoming Shooting Challenges 371     Troubleshooting Camera-Related Problems .................................. 372         The Camera Won’t Turn On .................................................................... 372         The Camera Is On, But Unresponsive ............................................ 373         The Touchscreen Does Not Respond ............................................ 375         The Camera Won’t Connect with the Capture App or Smart Remote ............... 375         The HERO5 Black’s Lens Fogs Up in a Super Suit ............... 376         The Status Screen Says No SD, Full, or SD ERR ..................... 376         The Temperature Icon Is Displayed ............................................... 378         Water Spots Have Formed on the Camera’s Lens .............. 378         Video Playback Is Choppy on the Computer ........................ 378         The Menus Are Different ......................................................................... 379         The Computer Doesn’t Recognize the Camera.................... 379         The Camera Is Physically Damaged ................................................ 379     Overcoming Common Shooting Mistakes ....................................... 381         Your Photos or Videos Are Overexposed ................................... 381         Video Is Too Shaky .......................................................................................... 381         The Camera Mount Doesn’t Maintain Its Position............. 382         When Shooting In Low Light, Photos or Video are Blurry or Underexposed ........ 382         Too Much Fish-Eye Effect ........................................................................ 382         The Colors Aren’t as Vibrant as They Should Be .................. 383         The Memory Card Fills Up Too Fast When I’m Shooting ...................................... 384         Recover Photos or Video Accidently Deleted from the MicroSD Memory Card ............................................................. 384         The Memory Card Is Full, but You Want to Keep Shooting .......................................................................................................... 385         The Audio Is Poor Quality ........................................................................ 385         Wind Noise Is Ruining the Audio ...................................................... 386     Finding Creative Inspiration .......................................................................... 388 Appendix A: Additional GoPro Resources 389 Chapter 18: Taking Flight with the GoPro Karma Drone (ONLINE) 9780789758309, TOC, 4/4/2017

About the Author :
Jason R. Rich (www.jasonrich.com) is an accomplished author, journalist, and photographer, as well as an avid traveler. Some of his recently published books for Que include: iPad and iPhone Tips and Tricks, Sixth Edition, My Digital Photography for Seniors, My Digital Travel for Seniors, and My Digital Entertainment for Seniors. As a photographer, Jason’s work appears with his articles in major daily newspapers, national magazines and online, as well as within his various books. He also works with professional actors, models, and recording artists to develop their portfolios and take their headshots. Jason also continues to pursue travel and animal photography. Through his work as an enrichment lecturer, he often offers digital photography workshops and classes aboard cruise ships operated by Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruise Lines, Norwegian Cruise Lines, and Celebrity Cruise Lines, as well as through Adult Education programs in the New England area. Please follow Jason on Twitter (@JasonRich7) and Instagram (@JasonRich7).


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  • ISBN-13: 9780134667348
  • Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
  • Publisher Imprint: Addison Wesley
  • Language: English
  • Series Title: My...
  • ISBN-10: 0134667344
  • Publisher Date: 05 May 2017
  • Binding: Digital download
  • No of Pages: 432


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