Best GoPro Settings For Motorsports
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 มิ.ย. 2024
- If you have an action sport camera like the GoPro 7 or GoPro 8, you'll want to watch this video. We break down some of the settings we've found that yield the cleanest and best footage.
The TLDR Version If You Just Want The Settings
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Resolution: 2K or 4K Widescreen (No 4:3)
Frames Per Second (FPS): 30 or 60
Lens: Wide
Hypersmooth: Boost
Bit Rate: High
EV Comp: -0.5 or -1.0
ISO Max: 800
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Hell yeah, I've been looking for something like this. Thanks for sharing Chris.
I need to remake the video. No sooner did we make it than did the GoPro 9 come out. *And now the 10. And there's some really cool features in ProTune that would take these basic settings to the next level. New video on the "to do" list once the racing season winds down.
Thank for Setup my Friend.🙏🤙🏎
No problem 👍
Thanks for the tips! Really helpful. Would you consider making a video exploring the best ways to capture footage when go-karting?
It's in the works, and in fact. - we'll be talking about incorporating the 360 camera too, which has become quite popular. Appreciate the comment. Best of luck the remainder of the year.
Thank you for the tips
Any time
Thanks for watching them. We're going to be reviewing the Hero 9 this coming weekend.
Thanks this really helps me out!
Appreciate that. We've been meaning to redo it to discuss the most recent iterations in the GoPro 9 and 10. Will be recording that soon.
@@FlyingLapMedia I would watch that. Could you maybe include how to upload it to a Mac because I'm really struggling just to get the file into iMovie. I got the quick app on my android and the files been processing for over 2 hours lol. Then I tryed Quick on desktop and I can't sign into it and when I choose a file it wants me to choose one from my Mac rather than my GoPro? No idea :)
@@FlyingLapMedia Please do I'm in the meat of my track season
Thank You!
Very helpful
Happy it helped. Appreciate you taking the time to comment.
Flying Lap Media your welcome
Very helpful, I just got back from a trackday and was annoyed with my footage as it panned back and force due to the g-forces. I think this might be due to the Linear+Horizon Leveling setting but what do you think? This is on a Hero9. My settings were: 1080p/60, linear+horizon leveling, hypersmooth ON, boost OFF. Trying to figure out if the weird panning effect comes from horizon leveling or hypersmooth.
Depending which version of the GoPro you have, be sure to check out your Hypersmooth settings. It's a very subjective setting and some will prefer the natural shake or authenticity, whereas some prefer the image stabilized via the camera software. GoPro's own demo shows how it works. th-cam.com/video/SFVYB3ylHnk/w-d-xo.html - hope that helps!
Great video. I just bought a Hero8 to shoot POV video on my open wheel vintage Formula Ford. Should I make any adjustments to the Wind settings? Thanks.
The vintage stuff can get pretty loud - so you'll definitely want to experiment with both wind and engine note. We have ZERO affiliation with any product, but look on Amazon for a GoPro "Wind Slayer." Again, zero affiliation or promotion. But we've heard people having very good results with these with open wheel or open cockpit vehicles. The sound and wind is muffled in a small way to give you a pleasing result when watching.
Great video! What is the best cost/benefit of helmet camera for formula racing?
Probably not a good idea to use a helmet mounted camera in a formula car. I'd suggest rather a roll bar hoop.
Thank you for the video, this is awesome information, if you don't mind I do have a couple of questions, I use a GoPro 10 for rally racing and the camera is mounted on the roll cage between the seats facing the windshield, I have seen many videos where they recommend not to turn on the Hyper Smooth feature so that the camera view doesn't pan from left to right as if the camera mount was loose, you can actually see that on Ken Block's onboard videos where the camera seems to move left to right and right to left on every corner. Also with the Hero 10, we lost the ability to set the Spot Meter on the menu permanently and we have to set it by doing a long press on the back screen but every time the camera restarts or powers down and back up the Spot Meter needs to be set again which is very annoying in the middle of a rally, is there a way to set it like we used to do on the Hero 3, 3+ and 4?
Regrettably, you share the same frustrations we do. Strangely, GoPro removed the ProTune settings from the mobile app. The only way to access it now is in the camera itself. There are varying ideas as to why they did this, but the consensus seems to be that they did so in order to sell their remote control. It's crazy making.
Yep... and that's why I am gona stick with GP Session 5 as long as possible. Stabilization is just right, and Spot meter still on. GoPro needs to make some settings for motorsport in their new cameras/firmwares. DJI Action 3 is bad aswell, same moving picture with g-forces. And on top off that you cannot lock exposure.
I just bought a GOPRO 8 black wich I intent to use on karting and on my cars, it will be used mostly under sunny conditions.
First thx, your video was very good and informative, do you recommend the use of any filter on the GP8 under sunny conditions?
You can see in the clips, even in this video - one of them has an ND filter. We tried the ones by PolarPro. In our experience they really only become useful if you're going to go into fully manual settings.. The GoPro is amazing at compensating with software to changing lighting conditions. So unless you're going to disable all of that entirely and manually set everything, we might suggest you steer away. Reason being, a race track is often dynamic in lighting. You might have one section of the track where it's shaded and one where it's bright and sunny. Depending on what you're ultimately doing w. the footage after the fact, you may want the camera to adjust itself throughout, so you have a decent image at every turn on the track. Just the same, some who are using the footage to edit into other content may prefer the exposure to stay EXACTLY where it is, regardless of some sections of the track being shaded. Not to babble, but best answer might be asking yourself "what do you want to do with the footage after you record it." - if it's simply watch and learn to go faster, leave it on auto. If you want to get into more high production editing, considering using filters and manual controls. Hope that helps!
@@FlyingLapMedia Thanks a lot.
Nice I was about to shoot at 24fps
Thankyou.. i have gopro 10 new to brand.. i race jetsprint boats in Australia. Was looking for set up for weekend. We start 3pm in quite bright condition then gets darker 5pm onwards finishing night..but in floodlit lights track.. so im thinging i need use diff presets for those times.
Heh do you know if you can rename your presets? Ive heared not
Cheers brian
If you're just looking for decent video, you might be best to leave it on auto. As you race under the lights, at a certain point, the footage will get very noisy. We usually try to make the ISO max no more than 1600. Just to avoid tons of noise in the image. What are you doing with the footage, exactly? Just general highlight stuff? Editing for social media? Unless you are really going to lean into it in editing, auto will probably work quite well in changing conditions.
Can you recommend a microphone for a GP Hero 9 that will capture sound of engine while tracking car? Thank you.
In our opinion, the best option is still the internal microphone. Google or look on Amazon for the "Windslayer" *no affiliation or intention to promote it. It will help you a ton with wind noise.
Thanks! adapted these settings into a Hero 7 Black
Glad it may be of some help. You'll definitely want to experiment on what works for you. Lately for some of the in-car video we've been playing around with reducing the EV to -1 just to help with some of the glare. The GoPro 9 also looks to be a big step up so it's constantly evolving and changing.
Excited to hear about some gopro settings... the introduction and optimism about year 2020 in January.... makes me sad lol.
No kidding, right? If only I could take the DeLorean and travel back in time. Not too long after posting that video, the world change in a major way. Hopefully 2021 is better.
Good and helpful. Rather ISO Max at 800, why not 3500 but turn on Auto Lowlight?
Subjective, but in our experience - anything more than 800 ISO creates more noise than we typically like in our results. Most of our footage gets used in some bigger capacity or edit, so the less work we have to do in post to composite it with other content... the better.
But as always, mileage will vary. If you find the higher ISO and settings more to your taste, that's the way to go!
@@FlyingLapMedia thank you. Am new to this and learning pros/cons of auto settings vs manual. Don’t have a view yet just learning how experts handle it. Will be traveling in the desert shortly thru Monument Valley so thinking ahead. Thanks!
@@thecorporategypsy Experimenting is the only way. We shoot a lot of closed roof motorsports. So there's a BIG contrast between the inside light, and outside environment. But if you're shooting a desert scenario, it's very likely you'll have window nets instead of plexiglass. So you might have a lot more similarity between inside light, and outside light. The best way is to consider pairing the GoPro to your phone and getting a flavor for how the image looks once you mount it in place. Then using the ProTune settings to make and fine adjustments.
@@FlyingLapMedia that’s really helpful. I will be on a motorcycle so basically out in the bright lights. Many thanks
good evening. I record my Bowling Team and wanted to know what do you recommend for settings inside a bowling alley. The one I bowl at is pretty well lit. Looking forward to your advise.
Great question. What are you doing with it? Are you editing it for some kind of keepsake highlight? Trying to just use it as a teaching tool to better your game? Making social media content?
It’s is for my TH-cam channel.
@@wreckingballbowlingteam7982 In that case, you probably want to go 24 frames per second. Light is your friend. And I'd suggest shooting in "Linear" so you don't get that bowing effect of the horizon
Will try. Thank you.
Is 60fps still the preferred if shooting from headrest or does it become slow feeling? Also linear seems better from headrest mount wide just seems so far away from what’s happening like you have a backseat view.
The frame rate is a very subjecting thing. If you're shooting the footage just to review and rewatch for learning purposes... then 60FPS is your friend. If you're editing the footage after the fact and trying to match up with other cameras, chances are 24 FPS or 30FPS / 29.97 is going to be the preferred way to do it. The best answer to that question might be what are you doing with the footage you shoot? That will dictate what resolution and frame rate you use. Hope that helps!
@@FlyingLapMedia wow thanks for the quick reply. I just got the 9 to replace my 7 since the 7 can’t do 4K linear so last track day I did 2.7k linear and it was good but the 9 will have better stability for mtn biking which is my main use and I got the media mod for the 9 because all I could hear from the 7 was wind noise. I think 24 FPS and linear worked best for headrest mount for me because everything I use 60 things just seems artificially slow even though it’s real time, it especially happens in biking. I’m not doing slow mo so I just want it to feel as if your there.
@@jessehill3780 24 FPS should give you a movie like feel. As much as we hate the word "cinematic," many of the films we know and love are shot in 24P. We also are big biking people and can relate to putting them on the MTB. One thing nobody talks about in racing is the sound. Zero affiliation to this brand, but check out the "wind slayer" accessories on Amazon. Anything that will mitigate wind noise or ambient noise will be your friend, especially in a closed cockpit racing car. The GoPro 9 should really be amazing top to bottom. Just when you think the cameras can't get any better - they do.
@@FlyingLapMedia great thanks for the info, just ordered the wind slayer and I’ll test it this weekend. On the audio stuff do you know if the GoPro processing setting still takes effect once using either the media mod or external mic? Or does it get overridden once using an external mic? I’m referring to the auto, wind, stereo setting. Curious if I still need to test that setting once using the external mic in car or if it no longer has an effect.
@@jessehill3780 great question! I honestly don't know how they prioritize their audio with external mics or attachments. For the stuff we do, the onboard audio is plenty good and most of the in-car video we capture is free from wind noise. If you find out, please be sure to let us know.
Recommendations go for the GoPro Max 360 video settings? I have seen contradictions between articles and videos. I use my GoPro Max 360 for my racing videos (as shown on my channel). While watching your video, I feel as if my camera settings are not correct and need to be tuned. Suggestions?
360 Settings: 5.6k with 30 FPS
ProTune:
Shutter: Auto
EV Comp: 0
White Balance: Auto
ISO Min: 100
ISO Max: 1600
Sharpness: High
Color: GoPro
360 Audio: 360 + Stereo
Wind: Auto
I wish we had a GoPro Max 360 to give you a better answer to that. I would *assume* that the settings should be similar, but I know 360 cameras behave differently in how you stitch everything together. I'd hesitate to give you wrong information, but I might try looking to other videos as I'm sure someone could answer it better than we could.
My biggest setback is just not understanding the settings I should be using due to a lack of understanding of camera settings. I feel like some say (for all cameras) to have a high FPS, whereas others say low. I use my camera for dirt track racing so the best quality is of course what I am looking for.
@@teamtaterracing-ttr9857 If you're shooting the footage to simply evaluate and learn from your driving, I would recommend 30 or even 60 FPS. If you're shooting it to edit, or combine with other footage use the same frame rate you're using on those other cameras. We for example shoot 24 FPS in our client work, so we set the GoPros to the same frame rate when mounting them in the cars. If you're shooting just to improve your driving, the higher the frame rate, the more "clear" the footage will look to your naked eye.
This helps, thank you!
What is your thoughts on the ISO min and max? Usually my heat races are when the sun is still pretty bright but setting but for my feature rave it is all black with strictly track lighting for the lights. Should I be changing my settings?
I’m new to this. I appreciate all feedback you’ve provided!
@@garetjones7128 As a rule you want to use the least amount of ISO as you have. Typically the more ISO - the more "noise" in your image. For client work and shooting for use in sizzle edits, we try to make the ISO no more than 800. Anything more than that and the footage becomes really messy. That said, if you're shooting just for personal viewership or evaluating your racing, there's no reason to limit it. Set it to auto and the GoPro should go as high as it needs to expose the image.
Is there a way to know what preset is being used after the go pro has started recording ??
To my knowledge, no. Not once it records. I believe the camera has to be idle and then you can typically see it in the small info window at the bottom of the LCD. Will double check to be sure.
@@FlyingLapMedia thanks buddy I didnt find a post that discusses that I got curious because if ur in that helmet on a motorcycle and u think of quick capture is there any way to look at that rear screen and know what preset its recording its better to realise during video its a wrong preset than later realising lol 😆
I've heard that you shouldn't use the image stabilization so you don't get weird panning issues under heavy cornering.
The stuff we shoot is pretty stiffly sprung. GT3 cars, primarily. So there's not a lot of body roll in the image. But you'd definitely want to try in your particular car, depending on how you want it to look. In a different video, we actually used the panning of the 360 camera as a stylistic thing, which was fun. th-cam.com/video/3NniIUD9qTA/w-d-xo.html. - might be worth a watch if you're actually WANTING the pan and scan vibe. There's really no wrong answers. All just what you're looking for.
You get lots of panning with any stabilizaton. However, the image can be pretty bouncy without it turned on. You have to see wht works for you. In car, on a glass smooth highway it's not a problem. If there are any kind of bumps on the road, you will notice it. Your setting depends entirely on what you want to do with the footage. I set it to the minimum stabilization to reduce panning.
@@revmatchtv Yeah i thinkk you have the good setup. Stabilization enough to reduce the vibrations or bumps, but low enough to reduce the panning
@@majortom4543 So several years later, I’ve found that I always turn stabilization on a GoPro off completely. There is always severe panning with the slightest curve in the road. The newer GoPros do a totally acceptable job, with just a little bit of bounce when stabilization is off. In a mirrorless camera like a Sony with IBIS, I leave it on. The optical systems in those cameras are pretty good.
can you tel ne best settings for motocross on my go pro 9 please!!
Very much the same settings would likely apply to MX. The only special suggestion we'd offer for you is a small wind reduction sticker or housing. *No affiliation* but check out small products like these that will help with the wind noise / reduction. eyenov.at/2Sq6RI3 - there are many on the market that could work. Even the best video can be ruined by bad audio. Hope that helps!
Hello, i have a hero8 black. in fact i have 3 , i can not use them in the race car. They will all over heat and turn off.
What kind of car? Any idea on what kind of ambient temperatures you get in your cockpit? That's wild. Are you running them external power?
@@FlyingLapMedia I tried external power and the same thing happens. Full built race cars. In my page i have on boards before they died. I was told the temp sensors are from gopro 5 onward. It must be around 40-50c like any other race car. I guess go pro hero 8 is trash?
What are y'all using for mounting?
Hey Dice, hope you're well. For the car stuff we've been using the PanaVise 13250 BarGrip XL. *Zero affiliation. Inexpensive and stable. Hope that helps!
Having white balance on 5500k is great as well
Great advice. As a rule, 5500K is a great place to start. We often change or adjust the white balance in editing. But if your end goal is to do little post-production work, then trying to nail your white balance in camera is the way to go.
Any hints for a GoPro 6?
Hi Jeff, thanks for the comment. This is going to sound snarky, and I truly don't mean it to - but consider upgrading. The image quality on the 7 and the 8 is leaps and bounds better than the 6. And GoPro offers a pretty legit $100 coupon if you trade in any old camera. gopro.com/en/us/shop/tradeup - I realize it's money out, but I can truly tell you the image and the color of the 7 or 8 betters even some of the pro gear we have. It's probably the single best thing setting the cameras apart from other action sport cams.
As for the best settings for the 6, I would start with these:
• 4K60 / Wide Field of View
• Shutter Speed - Auto
• Sharpness - Medium
• Exposure -0.5
Just got a GoPro 9 , how do I stop it looking like it's moving around on corners? I wish my old hero 2 never died lol
How are you mounting it? What are you ultimately aiming to do with the end footage? Just look at it with your friends? Edit it for something else? Happy to try and help.
i dont have the same setting options as you?? what am i missing, im new to go pro
Which GoPro model do you have. I can try to help you figure it out.
@@FlyingLapMedia thanks for your reply, its the 8 black model
@@ponyboy1st So what's happened is GoPro has adjusted the camera firmware to make ProTune only available in the camera itself. So to get to ProTune you'll have to swipe DOWN in the profile editing screen until you get to the ProTune settings. So the options are there. But just no longer accessible in the phone app. Really stinks they did that.
Does this work for the hero 9 black?
It does, yes. However since the time of recording this video - GoPro has taken the "ProTune" settings off the phone. Now they're only on the camera itself. So in the picture profile, you have to scroll DOWN (manually using your finger) to access them. The settings are the same, but the method in accessing them is now slightly different. Hope that helps.
Hypersmooth should be set off because then your camera will counteract any car movement and it doesnt translate well when you want to show the dynamics of driving like skidding or even drifting.
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Guys, help me... i'm setting go pro hero 7 min100 and max 1600 why are there white spots like noise...i'm so dizzy😟
Happy to try and help. Can you tell us what you're shooting? Inside the car? Outside the car? Are you filming during the day? At Night?
@@FlyingLapMedia I make videos for motovlog and also residential or outdoor, I want a result that is not too dark when I see objects around,
that's why I set it to 1600 and the result is white spots what do I have to do and sorry for asking too many questions what's the difference between my auto white balance settings and 5500 does it have any effect on motovlog recording? I spend about 20-30 minutes motovlog
I usually do the recording in the morning, afternoon or evening
Tough to really give an educated suggestion without seeing the footage. Do you have any sample footage you can link to? It's very likely the dots you see are noise. And if your cockpit or lighting is indeed that dark, you may need to set the ISO higher, or even change the EV settings (Exposure settings). Posting your sample footage somewhere will help us, help you.
@@FlyingLapMedia Of course this is the link :
th-cam.com/video/gF2XP8sPaf8/w-d-xo.html
I just got input and experimented
I record 2.4k/60fps
and I export to 1080 /60 fps
the results are quite good but after i upload it to youtube why the results always break after I do the motovlog movement
but not if I do a slow move
video bit rate details 60,000 kbps
I exported it to 1080/60 fps and I equalized the value to 60,000 kpbs but it still broke
what should I do what value should I fulfill so that the movement of the video at high speed is also good like the original video??
@@ronalinvi_property You'd have to turn the video to unlisted. Right now it's private, and it won't allow us to see it.
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