Finally someone who is knowledgeable with cinematography/editing/photography who doesn't make videos with an assumption that all viewers are full time with this stuff. I'm a hobbyist with this and just starting out so these simple videos are great. Hell I had to figure out what's the "best practice" for attaching cameras to different kinds of tripods/monopods...
Good review. I would recommend Protune, FLAT, Low sharpness, set WB, and then adjusting in Davinci Resolve. I tested the default settings to the Protune color graded and it was a big difference. When skiing I used 100-400 (bright sun in spots, but shaddy in the trees). Batteries suck, so definitely get the dual charger with the extra battery. I also carry around a little USB charger so that I can charge a battery while using the GoPro on the move.
For the best picture, I'd also try to use 24fps and the shutter speed as close to 1/48th as possible (don't know about the GoPro 7 options, maybe 1/50th is available). With higher frame rates (unless we have to slow down later) we don't let enough light in and the ISO goes too high + video doesn't look smooth (in action videos, we might not want smooth though). Also, most professional pic, I'd lock the exposure where ever it is possible and not too much work. Wobbly exposure is the least professional look - e.g. wiping with the hands in the frame making it re-calculate the overall exposure.
Well done! You have taken the information which typically requires watching numerous TH-cam videos to the point of ad nauseum and given us a one stop shop for understanding the unique aspects of shooting with the GoPro and also high lighting the limitations of the action camera. Thank you for the excellent instruction.
Hi, how can you leave the camera to record for hours and not worry about it? I get a maximum of 1 - 1.30 hours if I am lucky with my hero 7. I am regretting buying it, they are so much hassle. I’m starting to wish I had not wasted my money and stuck with my smart phone.
I feel the same way about gopro. I ended up getting mine used on ebay and it came with 4 batteries and one day i charged 1 battery to 100% and used it for a while, turned off camera and then when i went to turn it on the next day it was at 70%. I rather use my phone for video as it takes longer for the battery to drain.
Nice one buddy, some decent tips there. However the ISO tip on 100 max and min is flawed advice as this is only any use in bright sunshine. Cheers Robin
Yes, absolutely! We like to say that the best way to master photography is just to do it! Get a camera and take it everywhere you go. Practice Practice Practice. We have all these amazing tutorials, but there are also just a lot of amazing free information out there on learning photography. Plus we do online and short courses at our school that we would highly recommend anyone looking into doing/learning photography to take a look at. We love that you are pursuing your passion! Let us know if you need anymore advise!
Thanks a lot for all the information you kindly shared 👍,I just got my first ever go pro H7 black. It's still boxed, it says made for iPhone iPad I use Samsung Note 9 so hope it would be ok to use it on that.
I have a hero3+ and the batteries for my gimbal G3 don't seem to be easy to get. So I wanted to replace it. I got the $100 trade in from gopro so that's pretty good.
Watching all the way here in Mauritius. Excellent informative video. Would be nice if you were able to do some reviews for drones and tips/advice on how to use them at weddings or social events. Just a tip, the quick edits where you say one word, then cut to say another single word, and again, is a bit jarring. I watched your video using my Bluetooth speaker and it felt like your speech was skipping a tad bit too much. Apart from that, all your video ranks as one of the most helpful out there for this particular camera. Thanks!
Thank you so much! I appreciate the feedback. The intentional jump cuts have been something I’ve been experimenting with for a few videos. I’ll try to make it smoother, or skip the cuts all together. Either way, thank you! 👍 And yes, I plan on doing more reviews in the future!
Great information. This will be our first camera of this sort and this was very helpful. We plan on recording fast action (think marble runs) as well as old fashioned vacation footage and I understand this can be set to record at slower speed as well. Is that as intuitive as the other functions appear to be?
Thanks for the good info! Question about formatting the sd card...I got a sd card that specifically says “works for go pro” and I’ve been using it with no problems. Do I still need to format it?
I would still format it. While memory cards can came pre-formatted, it's always best to format them in the camera you plan to use them with. Here's a video: th-cam.com/video/NyiM6ZQ8bKM/w-d-xo.html
Was about to say how I'm having no problems switching my card back n forth formatted by a nikon camera. Then it hit me...I'd uploaded 21 minutes of video in two parts because gopro quick didn't like the format. I think. Ordered camera and card but the store didn't have the card in stock.
@@forestchaput i just getting hot in touch.. we haven't fully tested it while recording.. found some articles saying its normal when shooting ing high video quality like 4k but im only testing it 1080p 60fps. The heat comes from the buttom and from the lens area. same as the other heat issues here on TH-cam. :( Will try to call the store and hopefully we can get a replacement or a good reason behind of this. For its price range.. Im expecting a lot of from gopro but its disapointing me because of this issue..I have other mid range action cam and it never happens to me.
i just got my hero 7 two days ago and i'm new in gopro, so im planning to shoot pictures for a hyperlapse , can i use the same settings you mentioned for the timelapse and then edited in premiere pro??
Thanks I’m liking this Can you please recommend anything for wearing head mounted indoors I’m an artist and I want to achieve a genuine point of view from my forehead?👍🙏🦉🇮🇪 Thanks DearMudzArt
Thank you. My recommendation would be either the head mount bhpho.to/37T9rJO or the mouth mount bhpho.to/2P2QeMX. The head mount it usually a little too high for a true POV angle whereas the mouth mount is perfect.
They need to make a version for folks with limited vision! This camera is so small, and the little print and the small screen is almost impossible to Navigate, so I am trying my best to memorize what is what, rather than reading it by indicator symbols. After opening the box, I feel like a Gorilla in a China Shop! LOL
To be honest, I am not a Creator, and my intention was to have a means to record what is happening around me if I happen to go outside....so that I can document the Evil that is out there, without fear of someone killing me, as folks behave differently when they are being filmed. ....I have never used a Cell-Phone, and so I am a bit overwhelmed by this little monster. .....Perhaps, I might find someone to set my settings and lock it down so my fingers do not accidentally change things.
That was a great video for a ton of information, thank you! My only problem is you talk too fast and your editing does not allow me enough time to stop and replay to hear again what you just said before you tear off into your next info point. That makes it painful to listen to because I constantly have to stop and rewind. Slow down a little or cover less and be more detailed and it would be perfect. I appreciate your time and effort!
Wonderful info ! I'm sold, this will be my first GoPro! I'm now looking for a small point and shoot for vacation travels so I don't have to carry a lot of weight! I'm a studio photographer and still want best quality. Looking at new Sony RX100 But $1200 I'm not sure. Thoughts on which way to go ?
Nice! The RX100 is a fantastic camera. I would also look at the Fuji X100. It's a bit older, but still awesome. It's also a bit larger, but the image quality and optics are fantastic.
Thanks for the input! Most of that is intentional to keep the pace of the video faster. We’ve since gotten better at fading the audio though to make it less obvious.
I'm sorry to hear that! I recommend learning some of the basics as with a bit of knowledge you'll be able to do much better than what the camera can do on auto mode.
I bought one, it filmed for maybe 10 min, it turned off in the middle of filming and got extremely hot. I exchanged it, used it today and it kept dying after filming for 2 minutes and I had to restart filming 4 times. I'm aggravated and can't figure out why it keeps doing that. About to return and call it quits. 😠
@Mark Allen Sorry to hear about your experience Mark. It seems like nobody has written about the issues we've had and they absolutely love their Go-Pro 7's. The 2nd time it didn't overheat, it just kept filming for 2 to 3 min then shut off. I was at my nephew's b-day party, in a bowling alley. I will try to film in 2k and see what happens. If it shuts off again, it will be returned.
@@idonotconsent3044 Our GoPro has definitely acted weird in the past. I usually do a full reset every so often and that always fixes the issues. A lot of it seems like software bugs that will eventually be worked out. We're excited to see what they have planned for the Hero 8 on October 1st!
@@forestchaput Thank you for your comment and advice. I literally just bought this a week ago. I guess that's why I'm a little upset. The 1st day of using, it overheated after 5 min so I exchanged it because I had to record something extremely important that involved sherrifs escorting me to MY home where someone was living, that shouldn't have been and destroyed my home and all of my belongings were gone. It filmed for about 15 min then shut off. Then it kept shutting off at the b-day party. I'll try resetting.
@Mark Allen I'm in Louisiana, so you must be pretty close to me, so yes, it gets in the high 90's but with humidity, in the 110's, as well. I was in air conditioning, so there is no excuse why it filmed for one minute, 4 times. I just went and looked to see how long it filmed. 1:03 minutes, shut off, restarted filming, same thing. I had to film 4 times, with one minute of filming at a time. Totally unacceptable. I think I may just return.
@@idonotconsent3044 I feel your pain! Give resetting a try. I've been impressed with how many weird glitches that can fix. If not, GoPro has great customer service in my experience. I would give them a call (or use the online chat).
I enjoyed watching this video lots of great info here. Have you considered doing a similar video explaining the phone GoPro app and what about voice commands ? Cheers 👍🏽
This is by far the best review for Hero7, thanks dude!
Thank you!
AKA Average Joe.
Finally someone who is knowledgeable with cinematography/editing/photography who doesn't make videos with an assumption that all viewers are full time with this stuff. I'm a hobbyist with this and just starting out so these simple videos are great. Hell I had to figure out what's the "best practice" for attaching cameras to different kinds of tripods/monopods...
Thank you! We will have another walkthrough / review of the Hero 8 coming out at the end of the month!
Good review. I would recommend Protune, FLAT, Low sharpness, set WB, and then adjusting in Davinci Resolve. I tested the default settings to the Protune color graded and it was a big difference. When skiing I used 100-400 (bright sun in spots, but shaddy in the trees). Batteries suck, so definitely get the dual charger with the extra battery. I also carry around a little USB charger so that I can charge a battery while using the GoPro on the move.
Thank you! Great tips!
For the best picture, I'd also try to use 24fps and the shutter speed as close to 1/48th as possible (don't know about the GoPro 7 options, maybe 1/50th is available). With higher frame rates (unless we have to slow down later) we don't let enough light in and the ISO goes too high + video doesn't look smooth (in action videos, we might not want smooth though). Also, most professional pic, I'd lock the exposure where ever it is possible and not too much work. Wobbly exposure is the least professional look - e.g. wiping with the hands in the frame making it re-calculate the overall exposure.
great explanation for timelapse beginners !!! =) thank you so much!
Great video. I'm saving up for my 7 Black now. I was gonna get a "cheap" one , but why waste the money on that and not get the best! Great job.
Thank you! I definitely recommend saving for the 7 Black. You will love it!
Well done! You have taken the information which typically requires watching numerous TH-cam videos to the point of ad nauseum and given us a one stop shop for understanding the unique aspects of shooting with the GoPro and also high lighting the limitations of the action camera. Thank you for the excellent instruction.
Thank you! I'm glad you found it helpful!
Saved this video so I can watch it over and over; lots of great information here!! Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome video bro, straight to the point without getting over technical.
Thank you!
Hi, how can you leave the camera to record for hours and not worry about it? I get a maximum of 1 - 1.30 hours if I am lucky with my hero 7. I am regretting buying it, they are so much hassle. I’m starting to wish I had not wasted my money and stuck with my smart phone.
I like to use an external USB power bank. Sorry you’re not liking it. I find the GoPro to be a big improvement over a smartphone.
I feel the same way about gopro. I ended up getting mine used on ebay and it came with 4 batteries and one day i charged 1 battery to 100% and used it for a while, turned off camera and then when i went to turn it on the next day it was at 70%.
I rather use my phone for video as it takes longer for the battery to drain.
Power Pack. I use mine as a dash cam plugged into the power outlet. Record forever
Yep! The perfect solution!
Nice one buddy, some decent tips there.
However the ISO tip on 100 max and min is flawed advice as this is only any use in bright sunshine.
Cheers
Robin
Thanks! Yep! I should have added that if you are in dimly lit environments, that can be increased.
I'm still experimenting with it
Wow. One of the best tutorials for this great piece! Thanks! Greetz from germany
Thank you! Hello from USA!
Great video! Thanks for the details!
Thank you!
Great video.. I love the hero 7 I’ve been using mine to vlog !
Thanks! It's such a great camera!
great review
Thank you, good editor on this video
Thank you!
Thank you for all the information, very helpful and informative while being consciously non-objective as a photographer. Thanks!
Thank you!
Nice I wish I have one
Great video, thank you!
You’re welcome! I’m glad you liked it!
GO PRO FOE LIFE
👍
thanks for enlightening me
Yep!
Hello, I am a complete nubby in photography. But I do have passion to learn photography. Could you pls advise on how to get in? Thanks!🙏🏽
Yes, absolutely! We like to say that the best way to master photography is just to do it! Get a camera and take it everywhere you go. Practice Practice Practice. We have all these amazing tutorials, but there are also just a lot of amazing free information out there on learning photography. Plus we do online and short courses at our school that we would highly recommend anyone looking into doing/learning photography to take a look at. We love that you are pursuing your passion! Let us know if you need anymore advise!
Thanks for the tutorial
Any time
Good info/advice, well presented without the acting 👍🏼🇦🇺
Thank you!
Excellent review thanks - very comprehensive.
Thank you!
I just bought my first GoPro (Hero7 Black.) I didn’t want to buy a bunch of batteries. So I use a 20k mah battery.
Thanks a lot for all the information you kindly shared 👍,I just got my first ever go pro H7 black. It's still boxed, it says made for iPhone iPad I use Samsung Note 9 so hope it would be ok to use it on that.
MrMichaelpaul45 just be carful the note 9 may explode at any time.
well explained great thank you
Thank you!
Lot’s of useful info thank you. Following
I’m glad you found it useful!
I have a hero3+ and the batteries for my gimbal G3 don't seem to be easy to get. So I wanted to replace it. I got the $100 trade in from gopro so that's pretty good.
Great video. Love the c300 footage!
Thanks!
Well done! Thanks
Thank you!
Awesome
can we pause during video recording?
Not pause. But you can stop the clip and star another one.
Watching all the way here in Mauritius. Excellent informative video. Would be nice if you were able to do some reviews for drones and tips/advice on how to use them at weddings or social events.
Just a tip, the quick edits where you say one word, then cut to say another single word, and again, is a bit jarring. I watched your video using my Bluetooth speaker and it felt like your speech was skipping a tad bit too much. Apart from that, all your video ranks as one of the most helpful out there for this particular camera. Thanks!
Thank you so much! I appreciate the feedback. The intentional jump cuts have been something I’ve been experimenting with for a few videos. I’ll try to make it smoother, or skip the cuts all together. Either way, thank you! 👍
And yes, I plan on doing more reviews in the future!
Great information. This will be our first camera of this sort and this was very helpful. We plan on recording fast action (think marble runs) as well as old fashioned vacation footage and I understand this can be set to record at slower speed as well. Is that as intuitive as the other functions appear to be?
It sure is!
DO U THINK THAT IS ANY PROBLEM WITH MY GO PRO HERO 7 BLACK BATTERY THAT DRAINS 2 PERCENT FOR A HOUR WHEN IS TURNED OFF
Great tips!
Thank you!
the charging door is designed to be removed when its in the case ...hense the opening for a charger cable
Yep! It definitely is. But, that also makes it no longer water proof so you need to keep that in mind too.
Thanks for the good info! Question about formatting the sd card...I got a sd card that specifically says “works for go pro” and I’ve been using it with no problems. Do I still need to format it?
I would still format it. While memory cards can came pre-formatted, it's always best to format them in the camera you plan to use them with. Here's a video: th-cam.com/video/NyiM6ZQ8bKM/w-d-xo.html
Was about to say how I'm having no problems switching my card back n forth formatted by a nikon camera. Then it hit me...I'd uploaded 21 minutes of video in two parts because gopro quick didn't like the format. I think.
Ordered camera and card but the store didn't have the card in stock.
Great video!
Thank you!
thank your review. And wellcome #reviewgopro7black
Good tips. But how do you shoot anything past 30 minutes without overheating?
External USB battery bank with the internal battery in the GoPro removed.
Owesome video sir
Thank you!
Skip to 4:00 for "how to use"
Great Video
Thank you!
The gopro 7 black can be used while charging if plugged into an external power source provided the power source is not a computer.
Yep! Which is awesome for long time lapses and video recording sessions!
very interesting!
the power plugs into the usb.
It sure does!
GoPro publishing new model every year
So do we need to upgrade every year?😒
Nope! I like the Hero 7 more than the Hero 8!
And how do I format my card? You should have said that, after stressing the need for that.
I show exactly how to do it at the 5:50 mark.
@@forestchaput thanks, missed it.
@@aha6500 Yep! 👍
Does your hero 7 also heats up quickly? :(
It does, but that’s never prevented me from recording what I want to.
@@forestchaput Yeah.. i just noticed it today after we bought it yesterday.. it heats up quickly .. maybe 5-10 mins idle or 5 mins recording :(
@@LifewithIsPam Hmm. Does it turn off or just get hot to the touch?
@@forestchaput i just getting hot in touch.. we haven't fully tested it while recording.. found some articles saying its normal when shooting ing high video quality like 4k but im only testing it 1080p 60fps. The heat comes from the buttom and from the lens area. same as the other heat issues here on TH-cam. :( Will try to call the store and hopefully we can get a replacement or a good reason behind of this. For its price range.. Im expecting a lot of from gopro but its disapointing me because of this issue..I have other mid range action cam and it never happens to me.
i just got my hero 7 two days ago and i'm new in gopro, so im planning to shoot pictures for a hyperlapse , can i use the same settings you mentioned for the timelapse and then edited in premiere pro??
Yep!
@@forestchaput .. thanks men i really enjoyed watching this video to start with my hero, good job!👌
Awesome! I’m glad you liked it! Have fun shooting 👍
I use gopro but i also use my cellphone.
Thanks I’m liking this
Can you please recommend anything for wearing head mounted indoors
I’m an artist and I want to achieve a genuine point of view from my forehead?👍🙏🦉🇮🇪
Thanks
DearMudzArt
Thank you. My recommendation would be either the head mount bhpho.to/37T9rJO or the mouth mount bhpho.to/2P2QeMX. The head mount it usually a little too high for a true POV angle whereas the mouth mount is perfect.
This is just sooo awesome!
Thanks man!
They need to make a version for folks with limited vision! This camera is so small, and the little print and the small screen is almost impossible to Navigate, so I am trying my best to memorize what is what, rather than reading it by indicator symbols. After opening the box, I feel like a Gorilla in a China Shop! LOL
(Mini) is an Understatement, and should be a Big Disclaimer! :)
To be honest, I am not a Creator, and my intention was to have a means to record what is happening around me if I happen to go outside....so that I can document the Evil that is out there, without fear of someone killing me, as folks behave differently when they are being filmed. ....I have never used a Cell-Phone, and so I am a bit overwhelmed by this little monster. .....Perhaps, I might find someone to set my settings and lock it down so my fingers do not accidentally change things.
That was a great video for a ton of information, thank you! My only problem is you talk too fast and your editing does not allow me enough time to stop and replay to hear again what you just said before you tear off into your next info point. That makes it painful to listen to because I constantly have to stop and rewind. Slow down a little or cover less and be more detailed and it would be perfect. I appreciate your time and effort!
I’m glad you liked it! Thank you for the feedback!
Also, I find that using the space-bar to play/pause a video on TH-cam is super helpful for following along on a tutorial.
@@forestchaput i have the same problems with your speed you drive me creazy now i know my speeding is not good painful please SLOW DOWN
Wonderful info ! I'm sold, this will be my first GoPro! I'm now looking for a small point and shoot for vacation travels so I don't have to carry a lot of weight! I'm a studio photographer and still want best quality. Looking at new Sony RX100
But $1200 I'm not sure.
Thoughts on which way to go ?
Nice! The RX100 is a fantastic camera. I would also look at the Fuji X100. It's a bit older, but still awesome. It's also a bit larger, but the image quality and optics are fantastic.
Well explained
Thank you!
Linear mode will take the "fisheye" away.
Yep! It sure will. You can do the same in Lightroom or Premiere too.
The jump cuts. The jump cuts. I’m a little nauseous. Seriously, I counted 8 jump cuts in less than a minute. That’s cruel!
Thanks for the input! Most of that is intentional to keep the pace of the video faster. We’ve since gotten better at fading the audio though to make it less obvious.
The video gets a little bit too complicated when you come to time-lapse and such for a beginner
Good video however it’s more of a review on how to use time lapse not a review of the actual camera. Good tips though
Thank you.
chav
i'm confused, is "TimeWarp" and "HyperLapse" the same..? your words and your text aren't the same.
TimeWarp is GoPros name for a Hyper Lapse. They are the same. GoPro just decided to call it by a different name than every other camera manufacturer.
why first 30 second off topic?
Тяжело смотреть на технически НЕ образованных людей!
Check out our new adventurous live th-cam.com/video/IHAngu91Nfo/w-d-xo.html 😃
didn't help me. I'm inexperienced. I only want to video tape my grand kids.
I'm sorry to hear that! I recommend learning some of the basics as with a bit of knowledge you'll be able to do much better than what the camera can do on auto mode.
It will be hard to “video tape” with a digital camera, just saying 🙄
Too much waffle as my university professor would say
I prefer pancakes.
@@forestchaput lol
4k 60 fps: "my iphone can do this" wtf bro
too much blather. I want basics. not a math lesson.
Sorry you feel that way. I feel that getting the timing right on a time lapse is one of the most basic concepts you can possibly start with.
Great video, thanks!
Thank you!
slow down please.
I bought one, it filmed for maybe 10 min, it turned off in the middle of filming and got extremely hot. I exchanged it, used it today and it kept dying after filming for 2 minutes and I had to restart filming 4 times. I'm aggravated and can't figure out why it keeps doing that. About to return and call it quits. 😠
@Mark Allen Sorry to hear about your experience Mark. It seems like nobody has written about the issues we've had and they absolutely love their Go-Pro 7's. The 2nd time it didn't overheat, it just kept filming for 2 to 3 min then shut off. I was at my nephew's b-day party, in a bowling alley. I will try to film in 2k and see what happens. If it shuts off again, it will be returned.
@@idonotconsent3044 Our GoPro has definitely acted weird in the past. I usually do a full reset every so often and that always fixes the issues. A lot of it seems like software bugs that will eventually be worked out. We're excited to see what they have planned for the Hero 8 on October 1st!
@@forestchaput Thank you for your comment and advice. I literally just bought this a week ago. I guess that's why I'm a little upset. The 1st day of using, it overheated after 5 min so I exchanged it because I had to record something extremely important that involved sherrifs escorting me to MY home where someone was living, that shouldn't have been and destroyed my home and all of my belongings were gone. It filmed for about 15 min then shut off. Then it kept shutting off at the b-day party. I'll try resetting.
@Mark Allen I'm in Louisiana, so you must be pretty close to me, so yes, it gets in the high 90's but with humidity, in the 110's, as well. I was in air conditioning, so there is no excuse why it filmed for one minute, 4 times. I just went and looked to see how long it filmed. 1:03 minutes, shut off, restarted filming, same thing. I had to film 4 times, with one minute of filming at a time. Totally unacceptable. I think I may just return.
@@idonotconsent3044 I feel your pain! Give resetting a try. I've been impressed with how many weird glitches that can fix. If not, GoPro has great customer service in my experience. I would give them a call (or use the online chat).
I enjoyed watching this video lots of great info here. Have you considered doing a similar video explaining the phone GoPro app and what about voice commands ? Cheers 👍🏽
Great idea! I will add that to the list of possibilities!