My GoPro Hero8 Black Handbook E-Book

Chris Jake

• Herausgeber: Chris Jake
• Kategorie: Lebensstil
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2020

Beschreibung

Are you new to GoPro Hero8 Black camera, or are you an existing user seeking professional tips and recommendations on the use of GoPro Hero 8 Black.
My GoPro Hero8 Black Handbook is a mix of basic, intermediate and advanced exposition of the effective use of the GoPro Hero 8 Black camera to capture the best quality and unique photos and videos.
The information in this book is presented in a self-guided, step by step approach easy to relate with, in a handy (easy to carry about) book size.
My GoPro Hero8 Black Handbook will expose and enlighten you on:

• The basics and salient features of GoPro Hero 8 Black
• How to choose your settings and presets for the best quality output.
• Customization of the camera to suit your preference.
• GoPro Accessories: description, buying tips, and price.
• The use and design of mounts.
• Photo, video, and time lapse editing techniques.
• Sharing your photos and videos to various media and social media.
• Battery saving tips and recommendations.
• Troubleshooting.

It is not limited to the above; you will also get:

• Exclusive pro tips in every section of this book that will make you use your camera like a pro.
• Frequently Asked Questions and value answers.
• How to return your camera when damaged and getting up to 50% discount on GoPro accessories.

Leseprobe

My

GoPro

Hero8 Black Camera

Handbook

The Ultimate Self-Guided Approach to Using the New GoPro Hero 8 Black Camera+ Tips & Tricks for Beginners & Pros

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Chris Jake

Copyright @2020 by Chris Jake

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed or transmitted in any form or by any means, including recording, photocopying, or any other electronic or mechanical means, without prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law.

# Photography has improved life.

# The way you pose for a photo shot is the same way you'll appear. The statement is soon becoming a cliché with advanced camera settings and editing software.

# Nothing can bring back the dead, but a quality image or video of the deceased can have a big influence in bringing them back into our abstract life.

# A quality video production and quality photo are miles better than 100 videos and photos with very low resolution.

# Would you rather stream for 30 seconds at 300 MB at a very high resolution or streaming the same video at 30MB at a very low resolution? The world is evolving very fast, and no one is doing a low-quality video anymore, making a low quality for your brand's advert tells so much about what you're offering to the market.

# According to statistics, only 20% of images taken with digital cameras are printed on paper eventually. This tells much about the digital revolution.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Introduction

Section 1: Introducing the GoPro Hero8 Black (Beginner’s guide)

What is new in GoPro Hero 8 Black?

Know the parts of your GoPro Hero8 Black

Set up your camera for first-time use

Navigate through the Hero8 Black Touch Screen

The camera capture screen description

Important on-screen messages

Section 2:  Using the GoPro App & Pairing with the Hero8 Black

Section 3: GoPro Hero8 Black Accessories

GoPro Plus

Section 4: Understanding and Setting the Preferences +Dashboard Features

Setting the Screen Orientation

The Dashboard Feature

Dashboard icons explained

Setting your Preferences

Section 5: Familiarizing with the Voice Control Function/Connecting to External Microphone

Familiarizing with Voice control function

Voice Control Command Description

Connecting your camera to an external microphone

Section 6: Presets

Change the presets

Customize the presets

Making your personal presets (Custom presets)

Restoring presets to default settings

Deleting the custom preset

Section 7: The Act of Taking Photos on GoPro Hero8 Black

Photo Presets Description

Setting the Photo Timer

Adjusting the Touch Zoom

Photo Output Description

General Photo Settings

Digital Lens settings

Megapixels

Shutter

Burst Rate

Section 8: The Act of Recording Videos on GoPro Hero8 Black

Video presets description

Video settings

Mode (Custom Preset)

Big 3 video settings: resolution/FPS/ Aspect ratio

Visual video settings

Live Streaming set-up

Section 9: Time Lapse Mode

Time Lapse Presets option

Time Lapse General Settings

TimeWarp

Time Lapse Video Recording Time

Time Lapse Interval

Night Lapse Interval

Section 10: Playing Back Your Media and Transferring Files

Gallery View

Deleting multiples files

Connecting your camera to other devices

Connecting your camera to Bluetooth devices

Selecting the connection speed

Transferring files

Transferring files from SD Card

Uploading to the GoPro Cloud

The Cloud Media

Section 11: Additional Tips

Create your video story

Finding the best Shots for your video story

HiLight Tags

Battery saving tips

Maintenance measures

Fixing the Mount

How to use the mounting fingers

Using adhesive mount with your camera

Section 12: Troubleshooting and FAQ

About the Author

Introduction

In 2019, GoPro released the GoPro Hero8 Black, succeeding the GoPro Hero 7, which comes in Black and Silver. No technological device is without flaws, but it is expected that a new release from an existing product should correct anomalies and technical flaws- Hero8 Black isn't a disappointment as an upgrade to GoPro Hero7.

With much improvement to the system set-up and software features, there is so much to the new Hero8 Black camera. Although you might be a bit disappointed with some missing hardware features in the Hero8 Black, that isn't a big deal anyway as you can get the accessories that suit your preferences and activities.

GoPro HERO8 Black is the most customizable GoPro ever. It lets you create your own presets and personalize your screen for instant access to the settings you use the most.

You must familiarize yourself with the latest development even if you have been using GoPro camera products or other camera brands. It is a good read for those looking to delve into photography for fun and personal use.

How to use this handbook

This handbook has been made in a handy size so that you can easily put it in your camera kit bag, as you can take it around. It is more than just a book; it is a reference book. Therefore you read and do. Don't Read and Do later.

This book is also available in large print size paperback for those that have preferences for big text print font.

The icons used in this book

Important note (Please take note)

Pro Tips (Tips and Tricks)

Warning (Caution)

Section 1: Introducing the GoPro Hero8 Black (Beginner’s guide)

Welcome!

If you are new to this product, this is a perfect guide for you. It doesn’t matter if you have been using a previous version of the GoPro camera. The first section is made to show you around the new GoPro Hero 8 Black. It is quite different from the GoPro Hero 7 and the older version in many ways.

What do you know about GoPro?

›  It was founded in the year 2002 by an American technology company.

›  The originator of GoPro is Nick Woodman.

›  The company focuses on the manufacturing of action cameras.

›  The company develops its mobile apps and video editing software for more improved output.

›  Their official website is http://www.gopro.com

What is new in GoPro Hero 8 Black?

For those using older versions of the GoPro cameras, and are considering upgrading to the new GoPro Hero 8 Black, consider taking your time to see what makes the Hero 8 Black different from the previous versions of the GoPro camera.

Mounting fingers built-in

The Hero 8 comes with mounting fingers built-in, which means that the pins slide into the top of a pole. With this addition, there is no need to get a frame mount to connect it to accessories.

An arrow pointing to the mounting finger

Upgraded Resolution

In Hero 8, you can no longer find 720p as well as 960p. The least resolution you can use is pegged at 1080p. This also means that Live Streaming on Hero 8 is now at higher quality FHD (Full High Definition).

Also, Hero 8 comes with 4K resolution, also called 4K; this refers to a horizontal display resolution of approximately 4,000 pixels. Previously, it was peaked at 2.7K

You can combine the Linear mode with HyperSmooth features for more stable and quality output at the highest resolution. The maximum bitrate is at 100Mbps at 4K, which is a remarkable upgrade to the Hero 7.

HyperSmooth 2.0

This feature was developed to give better stabilization when using your camera in motion. Now, the stabilization works in every frame rate or resolution, with the slo-mo modes not excluded from this feature. In Hero 7, this feature is available, but it is limited when you get into higher frame rates.

LiveBurst photo mode

Those who love still images, Hero8 Black got you covered. In this mode, the Hero 8 camera snaps your images 1.5 seconds before and after you press the shutter button to take the shot.

Horizon Lock (GoPro motion sensor data)

Sometimes, it can be a herculean task to keep the camera perfectly level. The Hero 8 camera itself doesn’t fix this, but the app does. GoPro added that this feature is only possible using the GoPro app with Hero 8. The app can help you fix the lopsided footage automatically after shots must have been taken.

Improvements to Capture presets

The new addition to this is the shortcuts to the preset settings. In the video mode, for instance, you will find options like Standard, Slo-Mo, Activity, and Cinematic presets. This grants you optimized settings to suit whatsoever you want to do.

Improved TimeWarp (Hyperlapse feature)

There is an automatic mode that works out which speed your video-lapses will be recorded. In Hero 7, you will have to set speed through guesswork. It is said that the improved feature will use sensors to detect motion and adjust the speed appropriately automatically.