GoPro Cameras For Dummies

by John Carucci

Overview

Shoot, edit, and share action-packed video with a GoPro

The world moves fast—so if you want to capture it in real time, only a fast-moving camera will do. Enter the GoPro! This small but powerful camera is easy to hold, wear, or mount to capture video of all your high-speed adventures. Unfortunately, to the uninitiated, it can be a bit intimidating—but fear not! With the help of this revised edition of GoPro Cameras For Dummies, you'll acquire the skills needed to shoot high-quality video or photos, edit raw footage into a final masterpiece, and share your GoPro works of art with the world.

Compared with traditional digital video devices, the GoPro is a superhero. Okay, so it can't scale high rises, but it can go virtually anywhere and produce thrilling new perspectives of an epic slalom down the slopes or awesomely scenic hike—and everything in between. When still photos simply won't do the trick, GoPro Cameras For Dummies shows you step by step how to use your GoPro camera to make movies, work with available light, create time-lapse sequences, and so much more.

• Meet the full line of GoPro cameras, including the HERO5, and find the one that's right for you
• Get help setting your GoPro to shoot better video
• Discover what you need (or don't need) to shoot in the water
• Find step-by-step guidance for capturing better sound
• Edit your work like a GoPro guru

Packed with full-color photos and updated to cover the latest GoPro cameras and software, this fun and accessible guide is a gadget lover's dream.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781119006183
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	11/10/2014
Series:	For Dummies Books
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

John Carucci is a full-time writer and photographer/videographer. He’s currently an entertainment news producer for Associated Press Television. He is author of Digital SLR Video & Filmmaking For Dummies and Webinars For Dummies.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Part I: Getting Started with Your GoPro Camera 5

Chapter 1: Getting to Know GoPro 7

Chapter 2: Shooting Out of the Box 23

Chapter 3: Accessorize Me 35

Part II: Moviemaking Technique 53

Chapter 4: Getting through GoPro Boot Camp 55

Chapter 5: Understanding Effective Camera Techniques 75

Chapter 6: Framing the Shot 87

Chapter 7: Mastering the Light 107

Chapter 8: Of Sound Movie and Body 129

Part III: Movies Are Made in Postproduction 143

Chapter 9: Equipping Your Edit Station 145

Chapter 10: Getting Familiar with GoPro Studio Edit 159

Chapter 11: Editing with GoPro Studio Edit 179

Chapter 12: Presenting Your Movie 201

Part IV: The Part of Tens 219

Chapter 13: Ten Fun Ways to Use Your GoPro 221

Chapter 14: Ten Professional Uses for GoPro Cameras 231

Index 239