GoPro Tips & Tricks

Tips and tricks related to using GoPro cameras for shooting video, photos, and timelapse.


How to Convert HEVC Files from a GoPro

If you’re getting an error message on your computer when you try to open a video shot on the GoPro HERO10, HERO9, HERO8, HERO7, or HERO6 Black, it might be because it isn’t compatible with the HEVC (H.265) codec used in some of those cameras’ video modes. Here are some workarounds.

GoPro HERO6 Black FOV Options & Examples

Here’s a rundown of the field of view options available in the GoPro HERO6 Black. Some FOV settings have been removed and replaced by the new zoom. Others are only available in some shooting modes.

GoPro HERO6 Black Video Modes & Features

The GoPro HERO6 Black has headline features of 4K60 and 1080p240 video modes. While there’s a lot of overlap with the HERO5 Black, there are also some new options and some that have gone away.

Svalbard with a GoPro HERO5 Black

Does GoPro Wifi Work Underwater?

Wondering if you can control your GoPro remotely by wifi underwater? Here’s an explanation of what’s possible and what isn’t when it comes to remotely controlling GoPros underwater.

Photos Taken with a GoPro HERO4 Silver

GoPro cameras are best known for video. But they’re also very capable at taking photos. Here are some real-world examples I’ve taken with the HERO4 Silver.

GoPro LED Lights

GoPro Stealth Modes

If you’d prefer your GoPro not to draw attention to itself while filming, there are several options for making it more discreet.

GoPro Linear FOV: Pros, Cons & Examples

Some newer GoPros have a new in-camera feature for something you could only do in post-production before: correcting fisheye in photos and videos. It’s called Linear FOV.

GoPro Protune Photo Color: GoPro Color vs Flat

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.

Why Do GoPros Split Videos into Segments?

If you are curious about why your GoPro is dividing your videos into smaller parts, rest assured that it is not a mistake on your part. This is a normal behavior, and here is the reason behind it.