10 Things to Know About How to Use a GoPro Camera Properly

The majority of today's generation have heard of GoPro. You may be familiar with the waterproof, portable camera that travelers and athletes in extreme sports use to capture precious moments in life.

However, there are certain GoPro tips you might want to check out to maximize the feature of this small but powerful device.

Below are some ways how to properly use a GoPro (via GoPro.com and Dummies.com).

Customize Your Own Setting

You can personalize up to 10 of your favorite Protune settings for things like Slo-Mo, Activity, Night Photo, etc., by using Capture Presets. The same goes for on-screen shortcuts; you may have up to four of them and access tools like the timer, digital lenses, ISO, and more with just one swipe.

Did You Know That GoPro Can Automatically Upload Your Content to the Cloud?

Before anything else, you must have a GoPro Subscription to have this feature. Simply connect your GoPro camera to a WiFi network after a long day of filming to begin uploading fresh footage to the GoPro Cloud.

GoPro Has a Free Editing Software

Taking stunning shots is just one aspect of videography. Naturally, you must put your scenes together after you have shot them. Having GoPro Studio Edit, a program made particularly for GoPro users, is very helpful, especially to those who do not want to pay extra for third-party editing software.

GoPro Has Voice Command Feature

There are limited things that can be accessed with voice commands. However, you can certainly use voice commands to initiate actions such as starting and stopping recording, taking a picture, switching modes, and adding HiLight tags.

Record Videos Even Before You Hit the Shutter Button

When using the HindSight feature, you can record up to 30 seconds of video before pressing the shutter button.

Shoot Vertically if You Intend To Use the Content for TikTok or Instagram

It is not a secret that vertical content is optimized for TikTok and Instagram Reels. However, your GoPro could accidentally return to a horizontal orientation while filming. You can lock the screen orientation to stop this from happening. To do this, swipe down and tap the icon for the orientation lock.

Use the Capture App

You can't see what you're taking without the Capture App, and managing the camera without it can be challenging. This is especially true if your GoPro is mounted on a distant object like a surfboard.

You Can Avoid Flicker in Video Footage

Taking a video sometimes is challenging, especially if there are artificial light sources like televisions, fluorescent lights, Christmas lights, etc., that cause an odd flicker in video recordings. Thankfully, there's a particular setting in GoPro to avoid this problem. You can disable flicker by selecting the main menu > preferences > general > anti-flicker.

You Don't Have To Worry If You Have Unstable Hands

Turn on HyperSmooth Boost mode to ensure footage is ultra-smooth if you're about to enter some bouncy terrain or if your hands are shaky.

You Should Use a Fast Memory Card

Imagine experiencing this scenario: You have a fantastic view and an exciting moment to capture, but your camera's card stops recording after a short period of time because it isn't fast enough. I know, it's frustrating, right? Therefore, if you want to avoid this situation, you should use a Class 10 card or faster and make sure it has the largest capacity you can buy.