Join Richard Harrington for an in-depth discussion in this video Setting the Default mode at power-up, part of Learning to Shoot with the GoPro HERO 4 and Session 4.
- I've gone ahead and connected the GoPro…to an HDMI cable so you can better see my menus,…plus I've got my tablet wirelessly connected…to the session.…And what I want to do now is walk you through…some of the most essential settings…that I recommend you change.…Let's start with one of the most basic,…which is the default mode at power up.…Chances are, you bought your GoPro…for a very specific reason.…Maybe there's a particular type of shooting…you'd like to do, like time lapse or video.…Or burst photography.…Well, you can set it up so that when you…power on your GoPro,…it automatically goes to that mode.…
This is going to make it that much easier…so that when you turn the camera on,…it's ready to shoot.…The ability to set your defaults are a huge…time saver.…Here's how you do it.…For the case of the GoPro session here,…you notice all I need to do…is simply tap the wrench icon,…and this brings up my settings menu.…And then, if I take a look here…at the default mode under setup,…I can choose from any of my modes of…video, looping video, photo, burst or time lapse.…
Author
Richard Harrington
Released
2/18/2016Make sure to check out other courses in our GoPro training series to explore different creative uses for the GoPro, such as capturing action sports or car-mounted footage.
- Choosing a GoPro that's right for you
- Changing GoPro cases
- Choosing a shooting mode
- Recording with a GoPro
- Charging the battery
- Choosing a memory card
- Working with the GoPro menu system
- Setting up the different modes and display settings
- Shooting video with a GoPro
- Shooting still photos
- Recording time-lapse video
- Shooting wirelessly with a GoPro remote or app
- Updating GoPro firmware
- Working with accessories such as tripods
Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 5s
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1. A Quick Start with GoPro Cameras
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Unboxing a GoPro camera6m 17s
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Basic camera anatomy7m 48s
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Inserting a memory card6m 24s
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Powering up the camera2m 47s
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Choosing a shooting mode2m 25s
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2. Powering Your GoPro Camera
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Tips to extend battery life5m 11s
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Powering up a GoPro HERO3m 13s
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3. Storage Requirements for a GoPro Camera
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Working with microSD cards4m 25s
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4. Understanding the GoPro Menu System
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5. Setting Up the Default Settings on a GoPro HERO and HERO Session
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Accessing the Setup menu4m 1s
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Adjusting onscreen display4m 17s
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Using sound indicators2m 41s
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6. Essential Settings for Video Shooting
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Choosing a capture mode3m 31s
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Setting the field of view2m 54s
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Using Protune for video5m 11s
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Using the spot meter2m 36s
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Looping video when recording3m 38s
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7. Essential Settings for Photo Shooting
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Using Protune for photos4m 28s
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Using the spot meter2m 4s
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Shooting in Burst mode1m 56s
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8. Essential Settings for Time-Lapse Shooting
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Using Night Lapse mode3m 42s
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9. Essential Settings for Wireless Shooting
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When to use the GoPro app1m 30s
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10. Playing Back Your Images and Footage
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11. Updating Your Camera's Firmware
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12. Essential Accessories for Every GoPro Owner
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The GoPro frame3m 55s
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The GoPro tripod mount3m 7s
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The GoPro audio adapter1m 54s
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The GoPro tool2m 40s
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Shooting underwater4m 21s
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Handles and grips4m 32s
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m
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