GoPro HERO 4 Black & Silver Tutorial: How To Get Started
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.พ. 2025
- Unboxing, Setting Up and Getting Started with Your GoPro HERO 4 Black/Silver.
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This video shows you how to set up your GoPro Hero4 Black or Silver camera so you are ready to start recording videos and photos with it! For the Hero 4 Black and Silver Editions.
This video includes:
0:37 Unboxing and Setting Up your Hero4
1:54 Removing your camera from the Waterproof Case
2:16 Installing the Battery and Inserting a Micro SD Memory Card
3:28 Putting your camera back in the Waterproof Case
4:24 Turning your camera on, changing shooting modes and recording
6:43 Charging your camera and transferring files
8:03 Updating your camera’s firmware
8:54 Changing the Backdoors
11:14 Mounting Basics
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Jordan Hetrick
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i usually dont like watching tutorials because people go too fast or don't explain, but this guy makes it perfect so that everyon can understand it perfectly. Great Job
Thanks!!! Happy to help out!
Agreed
I thought he went a l m o s t too fast, but I only needed to hit a couple of times to catch up. I think these instructions were better than what I downloaded from the GoPro web site. Show&Tell is better than reading.
This was the best video I've seen for operating the GoPro 4 Silver!!! Straight, clear, easy to follow guidelines....right on! Much appreciated!
Thanks for the great tutorial. Believe it or not I received this as a Christmas gift 5 years ago and I’ve never used it-it was all a bit intimidating out of the box. You made it simple and it now goes on my 2 year cycling adventure. Thanks!
Got this from a friend and Ive never used a GoPro before. YOU ARE A LIFESAVER WITH THIS VIDEO! Thank you for this video!
I can't tell you enough how much I appreciate how descriptive this video is. Thank you!
This brang back memories from when I was little I found my GoPro from 8-9 years ago looked at all the footage and it’s when I wanted to be a TH-camr one of the diving ones
Wow. That was SUPER in depth. Easily the best tutorial I've ever seen. Thanks!
Excellent video! I appreciate your ability to communicate in such a clear and concise manner. That is something often missing in too many youtube tutorials. Thank you!
Thanks for the positive words! Happy to have helped you out!
I purchased the hero 4 silver today the black comes with a few more features (not many more) but the silver comes with a LCD back as the black does not, the picture quality is amazing, I also have a hero 3 and the big differences between the 2 is fantastic I highly recommend the Hero 4 silver.
Are the "few more" features that comes with the black one important?
I'm kinda confused on which one should I get!
He mentioned that the silver one comes with more features. And you are saying the opposite.
Can I please ask you why are you recommending the silver one? I'd really appreciate it!
Iv seen the black, and even if it was the same price id still get the silver, the LCD makes all difference I don't think much of 4k, 1080 superview at 50fps should be enough what you want to use it for, go pro studio is a great editing program using protune, and if you want to make slomo clips the flux option is awesome, just takes a long time to render,
74jedis Do you get access to the go pro studio with the silver 4 as well?
Yeah sure do mate
Thank you so much! I'm getting the silver one for my boyfriend based on your recommendation! Thanx again.
I read the instructions first, then watched this video. Great informative guidelines. Appreciate the good video. Guess it's sometimes better to observe, rather than wing it and potentially break it brand new out of the box or mess something up.
this is the best tutorial I've ever seen
Thanks for the positive comment!!
IKR awesome
Thank you so much for this great tutorial. I'm borrowing the GoPro from a friend and you made it super simple to learn. 😊
You're very welcome! SO happy to have helped out!
same thing
Thanks for the advice :) Very well made video! If I were to suggest you add anything to it, I would have loved to see the touch screen functions displayed a bit. Regardless, this video was super useful.
Very CLEAR, and PRECISE Tutorial. Thank you!
You're welcome! Thanks for the comment!
excellent vid just bought the Hero 4 silver and purchased your kindle book, excellent stuff thank you.
You are very welcome! Happy to help you out.
This tutorial is really well done. It's well paced and covers all the basics in a short amount of time. Thanks.
Is it possible to plug the USB port into an ihpone adapter that goes into the wall or will that ruin the battery?
It's been 3 months year since I have been using my GoPro almost every Saturday but learned more when I watched your video thanks for the information.
Great video! And just to add..... ALWAYS upload your videos using the SD card and NOT the GoPro USB cord. You will save hours of your life! I promise!
Why? Pleass tell
@@Maalt why is that? Its the same thing
the USB cord works but you have to play with it a few times to get it to recognize . I have no idea how to use the SD card tiny little thing Do you need an external reader device to install the SD card into PC?
@@quality333 , yep, I do, thanks for pointing that out, too. lol
quality333 I have an SD card slot on my laptop so it’s easy. However you can get a USB reader’s for less than $12-$14
I'm here in 2020 picking up a GoPro Hero4 and appreciate your tutorial and purchased your Amazon book, thank you.
Hello, does the Hero 4 not come with a wireless remote thing?
No, the Hero 4 does not comes with a wireless remote. You can use the GoPro App for free on your smart phone. If you need the remote, it must be purchased separately.
Are you familiar with what's called a "Battery Eliminator" that fits where the original GoPro battery fits. With it's 10 ft USB cord you can plug into a SAE connector ( like what's seen on motorcycles) that goes directly into a 12 volt type battery for super long video life !!
when you are filming with the gopro upside down after you transfer it to your computer will the footage still be upside down or will it flip to the right side up
i was here [unknown] If you set your camera to Auto Rotate (this is an option in the Setup Menu as long as you are running the latest firmware), the footage will record right side up even with your camera upside down. The orientation is determined when you begin recording.
Otherwise, if you film with your camera upside down, your footage will play back upside down. You can flip it in Step 1 of GoPro Studio by selecting "Rotate/Flip".
which one is better the go pro 4 silver or black waterproof , and how long does battery last
this helped alot thanks dude! even tho its 2019 XD...
2020 here, lol.
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This was the first video I watched on your channel. Keep up the good work :D
Does the Silver come with a waterproof case? If not, which one would you suggest? Good video, very helpful to someone who is about to buy their first GoPro.
+Alastair Ingram ya, it comes with a water proof case :) not trying to be mean, but he said it in the vidio :)
+Alastair Ingram p.s. look on the box 00:16 :)
I .#### DONT HAVE ONE!!!!
Clara J. Swink Thanks, but i didnt see
This before i bought it :)
I have the GoPro hero 4 silver and it does indeed come with a water proof case! I haven't read up much but I know the one of the only differences between the black and the silver is that the black can shoot at a higher frame rate to the silver at 1080p. There's probably a lot more but I just stuck with the Silver :)
Great video! I am still learning everything. I did buy another attachment that will fit on the back or top of a baseball cap in which I have yet to mess around with it. Any suggestions?
Your Book was Worth Every Dime ! Bravo Dude Thanks !
Excellent video, I really needed this! I just bought some used GoPro hero 4 cameras to use on my channel to take better video and this is just what I needed to learn how to use the cameras, I've never use a gopro before, thanks a million!
anyway to remove fish eye from videos?
Within gopro studios, there is a button that says advanced settings, click it and you'll find a tick box for remove fisheye
The "Remove Fisheye" effect does reduce the fisheye look a little bit.
But, for shots where you don't need the ultra wide field of view (FOV), set your camera to the Narrow FOV. This FOV gives the effect of a standard (around 28mm) lens. 1080p-60 Narrow is available on both the Silver and Black.
Also, depending which camera (the Black or Silver) you are using, when recording at 4k or 2.7k resolutions, you can zoom in to reduce the fisheye effect and still output a full resolution 1080p video.
@@JordanHetrick when you do a software update, you have the new option of using linear, i have my black set on 2.7k with linear fov...👍
Thank you, very helpful!
Instead of reading boring guides I can just learn here in 15 minutes
Excellent presentation, THANK YOU!
You still have it ??
Thank you. Just ordered my first GoPro. Will get the Hero 4 silver. Will get your book also
Gosh, over 1 million 4 hundred thousand people own a GoPro4?
Man, w/all of this competition I'll NEVER get my video featured on GoPro.
can you please make a video on what the setup means for camera and video?
Just Purchased a GoPro Hero 4 silver
WTF is the Hero port for.....Great video by the way
Lawrence Pearman Thanks and congrats on the new camera! The HERO Port is used to attach either the Battery BacPac (to the Black or Silver) or the LCD Touch BacPac (to the Black).
Batteries suck. Any help
Just got the Go Pro 4 Silver, and this video helped a tonne. My only confusion now is with the adhesive mounts. Once they are placed on an object (helmet, car dash etc), are they stuck there forever? Can they be used again elsewhere? I'm going to want to mount the camera on many objects and surfaces, not just in one place.
What sd card is recommended?
micro
SanDisk definitely
2 questions
1) can i connect an external mic and have that record on 1 audio channel and the other use the regular camera mic?
2) can i see the audio levels as i'm recording so i know whether i'm too loud or soft?
How to get videos from the silver 4 onto iphone?
Download the GoPro App (it's free). Follow the the instructions to connect to your GoPro using the WiFi. Once you are connected, you can view and save the videos that are on your camera's microSD card.
I recently bought this gopro from an auction. If the previous owner do not disconnect the wifi or bluetooth from thier device, is it still possible? It requires a password. thanks
Set your camera up to the GoPro App on your phone :)
I just bought a Go Pro Hero 4 Silver. Thank you for providing basic info to get started.
how much did it cost?
+sinkanesle Best Buy online had the Hero 4 Silver for $329. It included a free chest mount, and head mount. I bought the SD card on Amazon. 64 gb SanDisk Extreme for 34.00
+Chris Andies i would like to buy one to do slow motion videos. Thank you for info !
+sinkanesle You're welcome. You won't be disappointed. I've been using the 4 Silver for a few days. I am thankful I bought that one. The built in touchscreen makes everything user friendly.
This video was really helpful! But i have 1 question can you use this to record on youtube?
sure
At 13:00, you talk about inserting white buckle to keep the camera in place, keep it from vibrating. My white buckle is way too wide to fit; you make it look easy! Why doesn't mine fit? It only fits Before I slide the stand into the curved mount. Do I even need that buckle? Should I stuff a rubber band, or something else, in place of the buckle? Thanks.
Can You See What You Are Recording While You Are Filming On The GoPro Hero 4 Silver Edition?
Adrian Ng Yes, you can see a live view in the Touch Screen.
HowToUsePOVcameras Thank You! That Would Be More Convenient Than The Black!
HowToUsePOVcameras Thanks for the helpful video and taking the time to post it. I purchased the Hero4 Black but I still do not even have a smart phone because I work behind a computer all day and long use my phone for texting and calls. I haven't removed my camera from the box yet. I choose the black for the video quality but with the black it sounds like you cant view it live?? I was going to upload everything to the computer but now I am wondering if I need to take it back and get the cheaper silver...your thoughts?
Triangle Kickball The Hero4 Black is a great camera! The video settings are better than the Silver, especially the 4k and 2.7k resolutions.
There is no viewfinder for a live view of what you are filming, but you can get an LCD Touch BacPac that is really helpful, especially if you are new to using a GoPro.
Good luck and have fun with whatever decision you make.
HowToUsePOVcameras What setting do you suggest for the best video quality outcome at night? It will be complete night field with some moonlight and glow sticks. Thanks again for your help.
Excellent video, only wished you could have paired to the GOPRO app.
Thank you so much
Excellent Video. I am thinking of buying the Black and the LCD kit for it. Which door would I need to use the LCD kit and make it waterproof? Would the Waterproof door work for it?
you talk like Jonah Hill
I have your books for the Hero3 White edition and the Hero4 Black Edition. I have found them to be very useful.
Thanks for the feedback Jerry! Happy to help :)
i love you
***** I KNOW!!! ITS SO GREAT!!!!!
Would this Hero 4 Silver be good to use at Kruger National Park to take photos , videos of the animals.....or should I just take my Canon with a good zoom lens
why can't I find how to erase ??? am I really that stupid !!!
+Karl Hamilton Scroll through the menus to the Setup Menu. In the Setup Menu, there is a Trash Can Icon. You can use that to erase/format the card.
You can also erase files one by one using the App or (on the Silver) the Touch Screen.
+HowToUsePOVcameras can you use the webcam for live streaming?
+CMJack Bauer wondering the same thing
Super helpful! Typically don't buy product books but I will take a look at yours and give them strong consideration.
okay where is the touch screen ????
he is using the black edition and that one does not have the screen
thx for the info
It's only on the silver version not black version like he has
Raptor Adaptor i have The silver version
the first unboxing is the hero 4 black
Not everyone is technically savvy. I, for instance, can barely turn on my IPhone. I appreciate this video for clear and concise info. Great job.
Thanks this helped me so much with getting familiar with my GoPro Hero 4 silver right after I bought it and a few accessories!
I think this is the best tutorial. He gets to the point and it is so easy to understand. Thank you very much!
Just bought the gopro silver hero 4..
Tonight. .thanks for the vid help me out big time..
Great video, but surley the first thing would be to update the software?
Two questions? Can you charge the Hero4 w/usb AND record video at the same time? Also, can you record video in 4K AND output the video to a TV to monitor it at the same time?
thanks for this video it was really helpful i just got that gopro and was wonder if it is all i need is the backdoor that it comes with to go under water
+Brianna Bellamy Use the solid waterproof backdoor that came with it on the waterproof case and you are good to go underwater. Have fun!
thanks!!
I'm buying a used gopro hero 4 silver tomorrow morning. what should I look out for? Also what's the phone app called for and android?
Another great video. I picked up a regular Hero this weekend on sale. Your video for that camera helped me. Then, today, I decided that I wanted the Hero 4 Silver, so that's on order. Your video has been more helpful than any other I have come across. Thanks for your time!
+Chad “Stick” Poindexter Thanks for coming back for help with your new camera!
there's alot of gopro 4 that are on recall right now for the hardware wifi tapping noise issue. AKA (gopro helicopter noise)
In regards to the USB port, how long could I leave it set to charge, and if I don’t have a computer how should I charge it, could I charge it on my cable box
is the hero 4 silver touch screen useful for anything else except seeing what you are recording without using the app
Amazing tutorial mate, the best i've ever seen on youtube so far! and i;ve been on it for atleast 3-4 years!
Jac Oliver Thank you for the great compliment!!!
You have to by the card separately?This will be my first go pro.Can't use with out a card?
this was he best videio i have seen so far, thank u so much for breaking it down it makes my life so much better
Great Tutorial Thanks
Ok I won my GoPro Hero 4 at my senior class party and it came with the regular setup and then the batter bacpac and the wireless remote but I also received 3 different back doors that are too big to fit onto the front of the normal camera housing. (they are too tall to suction properly into the front and I mention this as I am not sure what all I received)
I am thinking that they are meant to house the GoPro with the bacpac attached as I do have one skeleton back door that fits onto the front while also fitting the camera and battery inside.
Ideas on what the 3 extra back doors would be used for if they do not fit onto the front of the housing? Thanks!
the bracket for my go pro 4 came with my toyota truck The adapters i got with my camera only allow me to mount it to the bracket in the camera upside down postion. If i record this way is there a program that can switch the videoe by 180 so no longer upside down.
Great info would like to know how I delete videos of the card can it be done in camera please?¿
great video but the white rubber locking thing makes no sense and in every tutorial they just say “it’s fits here and you put it on before you screw it in” i have tried every possible way and still cannot get it to fit and work. can anyone help???
Just picked one up October 2023 can’t wait till I get in mail homage using for my RC Car
thanks for the help. I just got one and i needed help. This made me confident
Do I need a camera to connect this on or is this all I need to get footage?
Because i have a youtube channel and i already ordered one. Im very excited.
Fantastic video. I bought the 4 black and once I unboxed it, I just sat and watched everything you did, and Thanks to you, everything went perfect. After seeing you have books available, I will buy one after this writing. If the book is anything close to what I just watched, then I'm certain it will be of great value for me. Thanks for a video well done.
hi nice vid would the hero 4 silver or hero 5 session be best for mountain biking
Thank you so much for taking your time to demonstrate how to set up the camera. I enjoyed it. It was clear and easy to understand it.
What are the best dash board and windshield suction cup mounts for the Hero Silver 4?
You're my hero! New to Go Pro and had trouble figuring out the mounts. Thanks!!!!
Also, I haven't attached the curved mount to my helmet quite yet. The base of the mount is 1.5" wide, but the width, at the crest of my Cannondale helmet, is only 3/4" at best. Will the mount remain attached at my speed of 15mph, while riding into the wind? If not, should I buy another helmet? Thanks.\
Gettin a GoPro hero 4 for Christmas so this will help
Thanks for the great video for go pro silver of which I purchase 2 months ago. I bought your book. Your book is very helpful, thanks.
You are welcome! Thanks for buying the book and I'm happy to hear you found it helpful!
I have the GP4 Black and the book is brilliant and has helped enormously. However, book aside, I have another issue and that is the helicopter noise that is noticeable with recordings conducted with WiFi on. With WiFi off there is no interference and recordings are fine. I'm now on my 2nd GP4 and about to return this one but how common is this problem and have GP found a way of rectifying it? My firmware is current.
+Bazza Hi Bazza,
Thanks for the positive comments on the book! I had the same problem with one of my HERO4 Black cameras. I sent it back to GoPro for a replacement and the new one came back with no issues. It seems like there are a few HERO4 cameras out there with the helicopter noise issue (maybe a bad batch), but I am surprised you got two bad apples in a row. Try again and ask GoPro to make sure they test the camera for this issue before they send it out to you. I hope the third one is a charm.
Thanks for your reply. I'm now wondering whether to wait for the Hero5. Are you planning to write a book for that?
+Bazza If GoPro is going to announce a new camera, my guess is that it will be in the next week or so. They are very secretive though. Yes, I will write a book for it though as soon as the new camera comes out.
Any ideas on the Helicopter noise when using wi-fi? If you had issues, how was customer service? From what I have seen elsewhere it seems GoPro is in denial and puts customers through major hoops to fix their device's problem
I have just purchased a hero 4 I'm very impressed. I actually found it quite easy to pair the camera and get it working through my phone. I do have a couple of queries though. Firstly, when I switch the camera off, either by pressing the button on the camera itself, or via my phone, I still have a blue light that flashes intermittently. Is this going to run the battery down quicker? Also, how long does it take to charge the battery via the USB plugged into a computer?
Your Wifi is still on. Make sure you turn off the wifi and the blue light will quit flashing
planing on getting my first gopro an this actually helps me since i didnt know there was so many options thanks for the tutorial :)
Gopro Hero camera has bluetooth or wifi so it can be connected with ur smartphone ? first time im gonna to buy a gopro cam . thanks
I understand how to remove the camera from the box, but how do you get the mount separated from the box ?
I'm going parachuting in September, which go pro do you recommend for an activity like that and also what sort of stuff I'll need like a strap to go around my chest to hold the go pro to me
The best one is the hero 4 black it can record up to 4k.. As far as that attachments there is a head strap but it would show you only what you see.. Then there is another one that I think attaches to your head and it will show you along with your surrounding.. I'm new to gopro I hope this helps. Good luck;)
Nice design, works well and very easy to set up.
Glad you like it!!!!
hello that's a great video,,, but i have received a used gopro hero 4 silver from my uncle, and when i put it on the it freezes after few seconds...i can't afford to buy a new camera, please what can i do to fix it... i need help
That was really good.. I am thinking of geting one of these, but know absolutely nothing about them, but this video was a tremendous help!! Thank you very much!!
explained very well. I can understand everything and I will be watching this again soon when I get my gopro
Excellent Starter video, great work. What is your recommended choice for a video editor. Is it best to use the GoPro Studio or would you suggest a better one?
Excellent ! Brief and conclusive, no bulls...