How to Use a GoPro

We're all looking for ways to capture life's interesting moments, and if what you are doing has action involved, then a great way to document it is with an action camera. Join Mia McCormick on the beach, in the water, on the track, and every place in between as she shares her favorite tips, techniques, accessories, and settings to help you get the most out of your action camera.

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Mia McCormick

Release Date: 2014-08-21

Lessons

Introduction

<p>Join Mia as she introduces the class, goes over what will be covered in subsequent lessons, and gets started by showing you some things you'll want to think about before you start shooting with your action camera.</p>

Duration: 5 mins 5 seconds

Making Your Life Simpler

<p>While getting ready for the day's shoot Mia goes over some tips to help you make your life simpler when using your GoPro.</p>

Duration: 4 mins 14 seconds

Spicing Things Up

<p>The helmet point of view is one the most common setups for a GoPro, but there are some ways to spice things up and get better footage.</p>

Duration: 5 mins 44 seconds

Ultra Wide Angle Tips

<p>There are different angle settings on the GoPro, but the one you'll want to perfect is the ultra wide angle setting.</p>

Duration: 3 mins 4 seconds

Capturing Still Images

<p>There are a number of factors to consider when capturing still images. Here are the things you need to know.</p>

Duration: 3 mins 8 seconds

Using GoPros in Cars

<p>From mounts to audio, there are a few things to keep in mind when capturing GoPro footage in your car.</p>

Duration: 2 mins 45 seconds

Waterproof

<p>The GoPro comes with a waterproof housing, and shooting in, under, and around water can provide a whole new way of capturing life's events.</p>

Duration: 1 mins 59 seconds

Additional Photo Options

<p>Beyond burst mode, there are a few other photo options you should know about.</p>

Duration: 1 mins 56 seconds

Watercraft

<p>From suction cups to adhesives, there are a number of ways to mount a GoPro to watercraft.</p>

Duration: 2 mins 22 seconds

Advanced Settings: Protune

<p>There are some advanced controls on the GoPro that the pros will use when capturing footage. These settings allow to change white balance, color profile, ISO limit, and more.</p>

Duration: 4 mins 2 seconds

Mounting Options Reviewed

<p>There are a variety of ways to mount your GoPro to yourself, helmets, cars, watercraft, bicycles, and just about anything else you can think of.</p>

Duration: 4 mins 2 seconds