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Got a new GoPro... Tips?

Posted on 9/17/14 at 8:21 pm
Posted by Grassy1
Member since Oct 2009
6539 posts
Posted on 9/17/14 at 8:21 pm
My lovely bride got me a GoPro H3 for our wedding anniversary.

I've seen a few of yall's cool fishing/boating videos.

Going to Cocodrie this weekend, and hope to catch some nice shots.

Any advice?

Not GoPro:
This post was edited on 9/17/14 at 8:31 pm
Posted by SabiDojo
Open to any suggestions.
Member since Nov 2010
84216 posts
Posted on 9/17/14 at 8:27 pm to
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Any advice?


Don't make people watch every single thing you record.
Posted by Polar Pop
Member since Feb 2012
10792 posts
Posted on 9/17/14 at 8:29 pm to
Get the app for your phone, you dont even have to touch the camera and can see everything.
Posted by aVatiger
Water
Member since Jan 2006
27967 posts
Posted on 9/17/14 at 9:18 pm to
Flex mount, extra batteries, LCD backback and backup everything
Posted by Grassy1
Member since Oct 2009
6539 posts
Posted on 9/17/14 at 10:05 pm to
Got the app. No way my old eyes can see that print on the camera.

Looks like I need a suction cup mount and maybe a handlebar mount, maybe a flex mount too!

Looked at ElusivePorpi's videos for reference.
Posted by Elusiveporpi
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Member since Feb 2011
2596 posts
Posted on 9/18/14 at 5:01 am to
Yeah. A suction cup, bar mount is key. All on a flex bar. What I'm learning is the video should only be one song long., different camera angles are needed, and the lens on these things are very wide so the camera has to be pretty close to whatever you want to film.

It will Take a few tries to get the artist outlook on things but its a fun process. Good luck
Posted by mylsuhat
Mandeville, LA
Member since Mar 2008
49071 posts
Posted on 9/18/14 at 6:37 am to
Just go ahead and buy this now: LINK

The stock GoPro battery is 1100mA-h while these are 1450mA-h. If you plan to use it a bit you'll need to have backup batteries
Posted by GEAUXLPOST
Member since Sep 2012
1400 posts
Posted on 9/18/14 at 7:27 am to
As long as the wife knows that the red light means it's off, you're golden...
Posted by Bama and Beer
Baldwin Co, AL
Member since Oct 2010
81611 posts
Posted on 9/18/14 at 7:31 am to
I know exactly what you mean
Posted by DownSouthDave
Member since Jan 2013
7448 posts
Posted on 9/18/14 at 8:02 am to
A head mount for the lovely bride is the only thing I can think of.

nsfw
Posted by Hu_Flung_Pu
Central, LA
Member since Jan 2013
22316 posts
Posted on 9/18/14 at 9:49 am to
Which version should I get? I think i will get one also. White,Silver or Black? I was thinking white cuz its the cheapest
Posted by RogerTheShrubber
Juneau, AK
Member since Jan 2009
268677 posts
Posted on 9/18/14 at 9:57 am to
Get the black.
Posted by Hu_Flung_Pu
Central, LA
Member since Jan 2013
22316 posts
Posted on 9/18/14 at 10:01 am to
quote:

Get the black.


My question was really just a "make me feel good about getting the cheaper version" question. I'm not getting the black. Say something like the white is all you need. Black only if you are super into editing and go out all the time.
Posted by SeaPickle
Thibodaux
Member since May 2011
3135 posts
Posted on 9/18/14 at 10:06 am to
quote:

you'll need to have backup batteries

^ this or get a better battery. Elusiveporpi's camera died as we were simultaneously setting the hook in some reds
Posted by RogerTheShrubber
Juneau, AK
Member since Jan 2009
268677 posts
Posted on 9/18/14 at 10:11 am to
quote:


My question was really just a "make me feel good about getting the cheaper version" question. I'm not getting the black. Say something like the white is all you need. Black only if you are super into editing and go out all the time.


I've got the silver and it's fine. I just always have buyers remorse when I make these kind of electronics choices. Any of them will take quality vids
Posted by ctiger69
Member since May 2005
30628 posts
Posted on 9/18/14 at 10:38 am to
I took a one day class on how to edit the films. Glad I did. Saved a lot of time and frustration.
Posted by Bama and Beer
Baldwin Co, AL
Member since Oct 2010
81611 posts
Posted on 9/18/14 at 10:40 am to
I need to do that. How much was it
Posted by PapaPogey
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2008
39860 posts
Posted on 9/18/14 at 10:53 am to
I think I've got a good handle on editing with iMovie. Just don't try to do too much with it and it's simple.
Posted by bapple
Capital City
Member since Oct 2010
12042 posts
Posted on 9/18/14 at 10:53 am to
quote:

Any advice?


Get the headstrap mount (I use it for shooting; can be seen in my YouTube reviews/videos).

Get GoPro Studio. It let's you edit clips from your GoPro and control all sorts of things (speed, colors, contrast, brightness, frame rate, titles, etc.). I use a combination of GoPro studio and iMovie for my YouTube vids.
Posted by Elusiveporpi
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Member since Feb 2011
2596 posts
Posted on 9/18/14 at 11:00 am to
i downloaded "movie maker" off Microsoft's web site and it is very simple to use. i would think of how you will edit your movie before you even start shooting so that you know what angles and shots you would like to see.
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