GoPro filming help

[J_Steez]

Hi,I just got a GoPro hd hero 3 + Black edition, and I was wondering what the best settings were to use? I enjoy the 1080p 30fps setting at the moment.. Also how should I film to make it look the best?

-Would I be able to get good rail sounds with it in the case or would I have to buy a mic?

Thanks--

 

[skiingizkewl]

You should use 1080p 60fps so if you want to do slow motion it will look better. GoPro mics aren't that great but it will do the job. If you still want a mic there is a cable you need to by from gopro because they dont have microphone inputs on the camera anymore.

http://gopro.com/camera-accessories/3-5mm-mic-adapter

 

[J_Steez]

Alright thanks-- +K

 

[J_Steez]

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[TheDetectives]

make sure you get the camera super close, like dont even worrie about getting too close, the lens is really wide, and yeah 1080/60 is best

 

[cwphoto]

definitely use something to stabilize the shots. go pro shots can look great, but having them super shaky ruins them. also, if you know how, color correcting helps a lot.

 

[pcurran871]

If you are using it to try and make edits try and get a proper camera too. Gopro footage is nice but for a full edit it is a little limited and restricting. That being said if it is your only camera and you are making an edit try and film as many different angles as you can. 3 minute edits of POV footage just looks awful. Also as said above 1080/60p is always best.

 

[J_Steez]

Alright, Thanks, I hate the POV shots anyways so I was planning on just using it for 3rd person.

+K

 

[J_Steez]

Thanks--+K

 

[J_Steez]

Word, I have a tripod so i'm planning on using that.+K

 

[J_Steez]

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[caderobinson]

Film very close to people. Mount your gopro on a pole and hold it upside down. You can make your gopro film upside down in the settings.

 

[bieberhole69.]

Go into settings and use protune