Among the included camera accessories for the GoPro 3+ camera, you'll find the user guide, warranty, a battery, a remote with proprietary rechargeable batteries (with GoPro black), two mounting plates and mounts, a USB cable, a charger cable, a skeleton door to facilitate audio recording, and pins and extenders for changing the camera angle. This video tutorial will show you how to use each of these accessories with your GoPro HERO camera.
…I've got a desk full of accessories, and a…camera which we'll take a look at in a moment.…Now, these little plastic pieces here, that we had…from actually removing the remote, you don't need those.…You can go ahead and throw those away.…Alright.…I've got the rest of the pieces here,…let me just walk you through what's really important.…First off, there are three booklets.…You have a quick start guide, which is a great way…to go ahead and walk through some of the essential features.…I recommend you keep this in your camera bag.…We also have the more detailed manual.…
Now, it's not a bad idea to go ahead and download this off the net,…put it onto your iPad, your phone, your computer, whatever it takes.…But this is a book that has a lot of things in it.…Now, it looks thicker than it actually is.…That's because it's available here In a couple of languages.…You have no excuse not to read the manual.…Now, you're saying, that's why I'm watching this course.…Trust me, we'll get you all the way through it,…but it doesn't hurt to get the information one more way.…
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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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