Tips and tricks related to shooting and working with time lapse photos and videos on GoPro cameras.
Here are straightforward explanations of what each setting does and when to use it, as well as showing what Protune settings are available on which GoPros.
When I was traveling in the High Arctic north of Svalbard a while back, I attached a GoPro to the ship's railing to capture a time-lapse of us crunching through the Arctic sea ice. Here's the video.
The GoPro spot meter exposes for a small area instead of the whole frame — handy for backlit windows or faces in shadow, but not something to leave on by default. Here's how it works, how it became Exposure Control on newer GoPros, and which models skip it entirely.
Whether you are filming a quiet stage performance or skittish wildlife, a beeping, flashing camera is a disaster. Here is how to silence your GoPro and turn off the lights for true discreet recording.
Some GoPros, like the HERO9 Black, offer a choice between two color modes in the photo mode: GoPro and Flat. Here are some examples I've put together along with some suggestions on when I think they're best used.
Some GoPro models give you the option to choose between high, medium, and low levels of sharpening. Here are some examples to help demystify what these different settings do.
Yes, a GoPro can take good travel photos — I've been shooting them for years. Here's an honest, hands-on look at where GoPros excel, where they fall short, and how to work around the quirks.
There are multiple options for doing long-term time-lapse with a GoPro HERO4 Silver or Black. Here's a rundown of the options--each has its own pros and cons.
Motion can make time lapse more compelling. Here's a roundup of some of the better options for adding panning and rotation to your time lapse captures taken with GoPro cameras.
Practical action cam help, tips, and troubleshooting.
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I've been shooting with GoPros since the HERO2 and have personally owned nearly every model since then. I find them particularly interesting as go-anywhere cameras, and there's nearly always one in my camera bag when I head out on my travels.
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