When shooting photos with the GoPro Hero 4, you can change the field of view and resolution settings using the megapixels setting. Certain megapixel settings, such as 12, support a widescreen shot, while others, such as 5, do not. Learn about choosing a resolution and setting the field of view with a GoPro HERO in this online training tutorial.
- Unlike shooting photography,…where you have separate controls…for essentially the resolution and field of view,…these two settings are combined in photography mode.…You'll note you have a setting called megapixels,…and tapping that gives you a handful of choices.…You could shoot 12 megapixels for a widescreen still image,…and this is quite large,…even useful enough for print projects.…If you're doing smaller prints,…you can use the 7 megapixel setting,…which allows you to capture more images to the camera.…
The 7 megapixel option is available…both for shooting widescreen,…which is a bit more of a stretched or fisheyed image,…or a more traditional snapshot type camera,…by simply choosing 7 megapixels medium.…I like to use the 7 megapixels medium setting…for taking this on water sports.…Whether I'm shooting while diving…or just playing at the pool…or at a water slide park with my kids,…the 7 megapixel wide gives me a great snapshot camera.…All you need to do is pick from one of those.…
You will find a 5 megapixel medium field of view.…
Author
Richard Harrington
Updated
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
Duration
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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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Welcome1m
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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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