NTSC and PAL are two very commonly used global recording standards. Before choosing NTSC or PAL record standards on a GoPro 3 or 3+ GoPro HERO, you must find out which standard you or your client wants. In this training video, you'll learn which of these recording standards are used by different countries across the globe, and how to activate/switch between these modes.
When it comes to recording video, there are two standards you need to be familiar with, NTSC and Pal. NTSC is more commonly used in countries like North America and certain other regions around the world, but the PAL format is by far more widely used. You're going to need to set up your video camera shooting by making this change to the global standard that you're going to use. If you take a look at the map we've popped up on screen here you get a good idea of which region you're in and you can go ahead and follow these standards but remember you might be shooting footage for somebody else in another country.
So it's one of those things where you should always ask if they want NTSC or PAL. Let me show you how to make the change inside the GoPro. Now, what you're going to do is step through and choose the Set Up category. Now, below the one button mode, is the option to turn on NTSC or Pal. It's really simple, it's one or the other. For me, I do most of my shooting in NTSC, but depending on where you're watching this training around the world, you may need to change it. As you switch this, it will greatly impact which settings are available inside of the shooting menu.
Alright let's go ahead and exit and now we're back into shooting. If we change camera settings, you'll see that under frames per second I'm presented with those that work with NTSC. On the other hand if I switch over to Pal, the choices are going to be different. Now, we're recording this title in NTSC because that's the video standard we use in my country, but remember depending upon where your shooting as well as where you're delivering the video, you may need to switch between NTSC mode and PAL mode and it's one of those critical things you should check up front.
This is going to have a huge impact on the frame rates available to you and upon the delivery and playback of your video files.
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3/26/2015Released
1/31/2014Note: This course was updated in December 2014 to cover the new GoPro HERO4 line of cameras, including chapters on the menu system and shooting photos and video with the HERO4.
- Choosing a GoPro model
- Understanding your GoPro camera's anatomy
- Charging the battery
- Choosing a memory card
- Accessing video and photo shooting modes
- Setting white balance for video
- Shooting in burst or time-lapse mode
- Shooting wirelessly
- Downloading software
- Buying GoPro accessories
Skill Level Beginner
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Q: This course was updated on 12/15/2014. What changed?
A: There are over 30 new movies covering GoPro's new camera, the GoPro HERO4. Check out the "What's new" movie for a summary of the changes.
Q: This course was updated on 03/26/2015. What changed?
A: We added a new chapter called "Shooting with a GoPro HERO: Fundamentals - GoPro HERO4 February 2015 Update," which covers the new HERO4 firmware (released February 4, 2015). These tutorials cover the new features and show two different ways to update your camera.
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Introduction
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Welcome56s
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1. Getting to Know the GoPro Camera
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Choosing a GoPro model1m 37s
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Unboxing the GoPro3+ camera3m 42s
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Basic camera anatomy4m 3s
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Unboxing the GoPro HERO7m 5s
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2. Powering the Camera
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Using the battery BacPac3m 1s
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Using external power3m 9s
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Tips to extend battery life3m 26s
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Powering the GoPro HERO46m 10s
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Powering the GoPro HERO3m 2s
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3. Storage Requirements for a GoPro Camera
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4. GoPro Menu System
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Using the LCD Touch BacPac2m 23s
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5. Setting Up the Default Setting
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6. Essential Settings for Video Shooting with the GoPro3 and 3+
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7. Essential Settings for Video Shooting with the GoPro HERO4
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Gestures2m 37s
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Accessing video mode1m 16s
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Choosing a resolution2m 43s
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Setting the field of view1m 46s
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Low light56s
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Using highlight tagging1m 18s
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8. Essential Settings for Photo Shooting with the GoPro3 and 3+
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Using the spot meter1m 3s
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Shooting in Burst mode4m 11s
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9. Essential Settings for Photo Shooting with GoPro HERO4
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Shooting in Burst mode1m 37s
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Using Protune for photos3m 25s
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10. Essential Settings for Wireless Shooting
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When to use the GoPro remote1m 45s
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When to use the GoPro app5m 45s
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11. Playing Back Your Images and Footage
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Transferring to a computer5m 39s
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12. Updating Your Camera
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13. Essential Accessories for Every GoPro Owner
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The GoPro frame2m 45s
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The GoPro tripod mount2m 57s
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Standard GoPro mounts2m 9s
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Audio adapter1m 12s
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The GoPro tool2m 5s
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Extra batteries and chargers1m 54s
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14. GoPro HERO4 February 2015 Update
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New time-lapse features2m 18s
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New performance features2m 44s
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Conclusion
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Goodbye54s
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Video: Choosing NTSC or PAL recording standards on a GoPro3 or 3+