GoPro Explained - How to Record the HIGHEST QUALITY GoPro Videos! Hero 5 & 4 - ALL FEATURES Tutorial

In this video I explain every single video setting in the GoPro camera so you know how to film the highest quality videos with your Go Pro!
This video was mostly all filmed with a GoPro HD Hero 4 Black Edition, but a few shots were from the Hero 5.
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[@JordanBoostmaster]

Hey I made a new updated tutorial video on the new GoPro Cameras! kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4nWmYWwnNSGh6c

[@SkillsWithPhil]

Haven't made it through the whole video yet, but there's some good juicy information in here. Thank you Jordan.

[@JordanBoostmaster]

you're welcome!

[@prestostudios128]

ITS SKILLS WITH PHIL!

[@JoshPeralesMusic]

we are in 2019 and this is still THE video for understanding and setting up any gopro! Cheers!

[@JordanBoostmaster]

thanks , I am also working on a video like this of the Hero 7

[@DarekTube1]

@@JordanBoostmaster This is stil valid in 2020 :-) Dude thats the best GoPro tutorial ever!!!

[@rwogmtb-ridingwitholdguy]

@@JordanBoostmaster Yes, also just reviewed this again, so useful

[@MichaelLehl]

Just scored a Hero 4 and haven't had a GoPro since the 3. Very helpful

[@AndreasBatsilas]

God damn it man. I have been watching tutorials for years, why didn't you do this like 2 years before. Thanks 🙏 thanks it all makes sense after a shit ton of time. Thanks.

[@AndreasBatsilas]

Also I just understood that my GoPro is a way better camera when I comes to video compared to my double price g7x. God damn it?

[@JordanBoostmaster]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@MrChris-bx7ss]

I'm sending over an Asian Hooker! ===D~

[@skatepark02]

This video deserves way more views!! I've been getting really frustrated with my Gopro lately as the footage quality has been crap. Thanks to this beautifully in depth and well put together Tutorial I can finally put my camera to good use. Thank you!

[@JordanBoostmaster]

awesome to hear thanks!

[@w38]

The amount of work needed to make this video is insane. Thanks a lot! Great content.

[@larsude]

This is by far the best GoPro Guide on KZbin! Thanks for all your work!

[@JordanBoostmaster]

larsude thank you very much!

[@paytonkuz2217]

Been watching gopro tutorials for like 4 years trying to get my footage to look better. This is literally the only guide that has helped. great tutorial.

[@keithwebster5905]

Just bought a used go pro 4 silver. This is the best tutorial by a mile. Not only tells you the best setting but also explains why to use them. I always want to know why I’m doing something and not just learning like a parrot. Many thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience and the time you put into this. Greetings from England.

[@JordanBoostmaster]

Thank you for all the great comments! I know a lot of you want to know some tips on color correction, I would like to do another video on that, I'm not sure when I can do it. But in the meantime let me tell you some basic things while working with NATIVE White Balance: First I increase the SATURATION to about 1.80 (if 1.00 is the default), or 180% (if 100% is the default) you can fiddle with that as you like. I also use the MIDTONE color wheels to adjust the color so that it looks properly white balanced, I find that working with midtones is better than adjusting the overall color wheel. Those are the basic main ways I color correct. There may be a few other things I might want to tweak like add a bit of warmth or coolness with the color temperature slider. And then I would usually add some contrast with curves.

[@reneroseso5958]

I've been looking for a video like this for a long time. This is awesome, man. I appreciate your hard work in putting up this video. May I just ask what software or app do you use for color correction? And what kind of editing software do you use as well? And how do you render your videos with a great quality? Thank you very much. I hope you respond.

[@HanTheOnevlogs]

can you make that tutorial? :D i set everything like you said but i dont know right collor corection hah

[@SaulBarry]

thankyou so much, you have helped me start my channel and i really appreciate this video!!!

[@temblekec]

Jordan Boostmaster thank you again!!!! 😭.

[@rossimessi1]

Please make a color correcting video.

[@TerryB]

Thanks for sharing. I've been using -1.5 as per our previous conversation and I'm loving it.

[@CalebPestal]

I cannot imagine the amount of work and time you put into this. I would like to let you know that the effort shows. I watched it from start to finish (with two 1.5 minute breaks). The depth is incredible and the detail is stunning. One could even say that in a few places the depth is overdone or possibly repetitive even. But I must say this, you know what makes a truly great teacher? The ability to teach to the depth of your best student when needed yet teach at the speed of your slowest student when needed. And you have most certainly done that Jordan. Thank you so much. Well done, thanks for the amazing videos and keep up the great work!

[@tylercarter7915]

I come from a photography back ground and always hated how Gopro footage always seemed so bright and washed out. This video is deadly! Cant wait to put this knowledge to use, much appreciated!

[@JordanBoostmaster]

Hey everyone I hope this video is useful for all of you because I put a LOT of work into this thing!! I'll try to answer any other questions you may have. But if you like to know my export settings, I do H.264, variable bit rate (VBR) for 1080 30fps: 18mbps, 1080/60fps: 25 mbps, 1440/30fps: 30mbps, 1440/60fps: 40mbps, 2160/30fps: 45mbps

[@bengoyette]

Great work Jordan. That was a good in-depth analysis of the Color Profile.

[@khyrenhoskovec2584]

Sweet I was actually wondering about that. So you use Premiere Pro?

[@JordanBoostmaster]

yes premiere pro

[@khyrenhoskovec2584]

JordanBoostmaster Great video man! After watching like 5 minutes at a time for a few days I finally watched the whole thing. Great tips, I'm definitely gonna use your advice. Right now I have the Gopro Hero, which is the simplest version in the Gopro line, but when I get a more advanced Gopro I'll use your settings for sure! Thanks so much for putting all that work into this video, it was really helpful

[@AmadeColenbrander]

JordanBoostmaster If I use 30fps then I can't use video stabilization

[@EpicP0tat0es]

Great video! It really showed what go pros are capable of and that I didn't know anything on how to film with them :) Thank you!

[@Buff3ru]

I bought a Hero 5 Black when it launched and I just started to figure out what are the best settings. This video is the most detailed video I found so far and it helped me a lot! Really appreciate the amount of effort you put in this video.

[@bigsasquatch1991]

This is definitely the best GoPro tutorial I've found so far. I've never owned a GoPro and recently purchased a Hero4. This for sure was more helpful than all the other videos combined. All the other were basically just an "unboxing" video. Thanks for the vid!!

[@xDarkryder97]

Thank you so much Jordan for this video ❤

[@JordanBoostmaster]

your welcome :)

[@califroniacrusin7945]

thanks for this I just got the session 5 for snowboarding and mountain biking. I used to have the hero 3.

[@lupo10]

Awesome dude, been struggling with over exposure since using protune and motion blur has been a pain, didn't even think 60fps would sort it out - I thought it would make it worse by taking more pics. Guess the next logical video would a guide on colour correcting (in GoPro studio ideally!.) Thanks again.

[@TheSeanBampton]

This video is without a doubt, the best I have ever found in explaining the settings and how they ACTUALLY work on the camera. Thank you for this, Jordan!

[@JordanBoostmaster]

Your welcome!

[@mikesphotography]

Hey Jordan, one year on and this is still relevant, thanks so much for putting this video together. I’m a professional photographer and videographer and it all makes perfect sense the way you control the shutter speed with fps and exposure compensation. I’ve always been lazy with my gopros as I only use them for my hobbies, not any professional work, but this is great and you broke it all down perfectly. I’ll be looking forward to better footage of me riding when we head out next!! Keep up the great work man, all your videos are really inspirational and have so much helpful tips in. Great stuff!! 👍

[@ToddKortte]

Well done and THANK YOU for taking the time to create this tutorial. You have explained and shown the results in the GoPro settings in a wonderfully explained way. This helped me immensely in understanding the settings and how to get the best recording for my own editing. I really appreciate the time it must have taken you to create this.

[@JordanBoostmaster]

thanks, I'm glad you really enjoyed it!

[@ToddKortte]

Jordan, do you jave amy recommended settimg for underwater gopro settings? Which white balance setting provides more warmer colors to come through? Auto is a nightmare. Colors jump from blue to green pretty often. Limiting the ISO I heard is highly suggested.

[@JordanBoostmaster]

Hey I don't use it underwater much at all. you may just need to use native white balance, Im not sure which will be best for you

[@SecretLevel]

Most useful video I ever seen. Thank You so much!

[@JordanBoostmaster]

thanks!

[@michaelhassur7752]

Hi Jordan, This was a really interesting video for me. I am a 68 year old man with a fair amount a knowledge about still photography. I do a lot of road cycling and use a GoPro to record footage of our rides in the mountains. I really didn't have a good understanding for what the various GoPro settings did and how they related to the "still photo" concepts (f-stop, shutter speed, ASA, etc.) that I did understand. Also, the frame rate settings were somewhat of a mystery to me (in terms of getting the optimal images for cycling). Your video really helped me to begin to make more sense of how to use these settings to get the results that I want. It was obvious from the video that you had invested a lot of thought and time in putting it together. It was very organized and relatively easy to understand. Great job and thank you!!

[@melvin1567]

Great video, learned a lot of new things. A good follow up video would be a color correcting/grading tutorial. Keep up the good work :)

[@JordanBoostmaster]

thanks, yes I think I might do that at some point

[@GoProTrailRiderRC]

What bit rate do you render in for youtube? - I assume you change it according to what you record in. When riding I typically use 1080 superview 60fps. KZbins compression leaves pixels, I've tried multiple bit rates but all end up with pixels. Thanks

[@JordanBoostmaster]

Ya I know KZbin still compresses everything anyway, but for 1080 60 fps video, I export it at about 25 mbps

[@GoProTrailRiderRC]

JordanBoostmaster cheers mate 👌 happy riding!

[@ArcticPride1]

The "pixels" are generally from bitrate starving, best way I've seen to compensate is just uploading at higher quality.

[@GoProTrailRiderRC]

Arctic Pride I render 45mbps which is nearly exactly the same as the raw file. I've tried increasing and decreasing it an neither have worked or made a big difference. I've even tried youtubes recommended render settings.

[@VicenzaBikeProject]

me too... I can't find the solution

[@julessanchez9216]

Jordan, this was absolutely an awesome video ! I just got a GoPro 4, that I purchased from my son. I have more knowledge of still photography, so at 65 years old, this is a new beginning for me, but I love a challenge ! I can tell that you have a good knowledge of the F-stops, aperture and ISO, and how they interact with each other. Thank you so much for sharing, your increase of knowledge will constantly improve the desire to explore new ways of creating different ideas to invent new ways of capturing the world in which we live.

[@jcohn91]

Best GoPro Settings and why video on KZbin! The real before and after is invaluable. GoPro should link this video from their website and save thousands of headaches! I’m officially subscribing. Cheers!

[@RNoble22]

Wow, thank you. I have used gopros for forever, they are what i grew my channel on, the only cameras i own and I never understood these things well. This has helped me so much!

[@yv1248]

1 year later, you help me a lot to get better footages for my FPV channel. Huge thanks to you my friend. take care!

[@maxzuck711]

Thanks for putting the work into explaining all of this -- it's the best detailed guide with the "whys" rather than just the "whats" of setting things up, hugely useful!

[@linc0lnsixecho]

As others said this is the best video on explaining GoPro recording settings. GoPro should include this video for the cameras they sell.

[@ivarmh]

Great video. It seems like everyone else who is talking about cinematic GoPro content focus on post.prod. only. This in-depth look at camera settings and how they each and combined affect the image is just priceless! Thanks a lot!

[@santiagosimon310]

finally i'm able to understand my gopro how i wanted to when i first got it! so thankful for this video man, all the hard work put into it really payed off, a lot less confused goproers due to this

[@roberteller2584]

I've had my GoPro 4 Black sitting around without much use due to not taking the time to properly use it. Thanks for taking your time to make this video sharing your knowledge of the camera paired the the knowledge of film making. Kudos for the great job putting this together. Can't wait to bring it out again. Thanks so much !

[@RokasSkeivys]

This is easily the best video about GoPro and how to get the most out of it on KZbin.

[@nextlevelperformancecoachi172]

Man really appreciate this, hard to find knowledgable mountain biking oriented videos

[@edkonvang]

i've watched almost every single video on youtube on how to get better quality on the GoPro. Your video explains everything that i need to know.. THANK YOU!

[@JordanBoostmaster]

I so glad you enjoyed it!

[@RedSkunkVideoProductions]

Thank you !!!!!!! Finally a video that goes into step by step detail of how this all works and what it all means !!!! This is just what us "older" people needed !!! Excellent video !!

[@JensChrStrandos]

Excellent!! I thought i knew it "all" :-), but a long life has shown me that there is always people out there who knows stuff much better. A really simple and excellent tutorial.

[@bloodyhellboy92]

This is by far the best video tutorial on a gopro, heck even the best video tutorial on filming itself! you sir did an amazing job!

[@bobrfotos]

I think this is the best tutorial that has ever been posted... You showed everything and explained it well. Great job!

[@davetay44]

Just ordered a GoPro Hero 5 and glad I found this video before it arrives, I can now get it setup almost instantly without too much mucking about :) Thanks dude

[@JordanBoostmaster]

glad you liked it! you're welcome

[@rezkidgamingyt4725]

I really appreciate the time and skill you have put into this video brother and you made it pretty easy to understand for a beginner like me thank you man

[@Esteb858]

Holy shit...mind blown! Thank you so much for putting this together Jordan! This has got to be the most helpful GoPro tutorial I've ever watched and I've watched A LOT! You not only talked about what you used but you also showed the difference it makes in your videos.

[@peterbachinsky1924]

Ive just started using GoPro. I have a GoPro Hero 5 Session. Without this video, I wouldn't have had a hope of understanding how to use any of the settings. Thanks.

[@stoneytruettinstruct]

I appreciate your thorough explanation and attention to detail especially with the comparisons. Your terminology is concise and simple. Thank you for your efforts. They will make my first experience with the GoPro positive.

[@yankohristov2361]

Briefly watched some other "Tune your GoPro" videos here.. And still the best to this date! With all the examples and comparisons, this is what it means to care about your audience!

[@Hozzara]

This is the best overview of any camera and its settings on youtube. Well done man, great job!

[@nicks931]

So stoked I stumbled upon this! Phenomenally well done, especially by youtube standards. As the happy owner of a new Session, I am now a HAPPIER owner, understanding how it works as well as what it does. Truly awesome, thanks very much.

[@alexmetcalfe4668]

Dude, this tutorial is awesome. I'm taking notes and a 40 minute video has now turned into two hours :P. Thanks so much.

[@LowCountryMTB]

If KZbin had Emmy’s this would be a winner. I’m using these settings today on a ride. I have always edited in IMovie so not use for pro settings like these. I’ll have my video up tomorrow. Check out my current video and see the difference. LowCountry MTB

[@Nick-Who]

Wow, as a very casual GoPro user this has been the most informative video I have ever watched! Thank you! We often dirt bike through similar lighting situations to what you do; in and out of trees, bright to dark, lancing sunlight etc... My videos have always been an overexposed, bright and blurry mess in those situations. Honestly, I stopped recording because of the poor quality. Can't wait to try out some of the suggestions you made and get back to recording!

[@tomg.8399]

The best help out there for me. I like people that tells you and shows you what there talking about. The one guy ride a motorcycle and all he did was bla bla bla bla talked and never showed me nothing. People that tell me and show me are the one for me. Thank You Jordan Boostmaster for a very great video.

[@jackpowell715]

so glad i clicked this video, i almost didn't when it said it was 40 mins long, never would have thought to look at this

[@XxXuhiXxX]

This is the best video about gopro settings i have found on youtube. Thank you so much from Slovakia :)

[@RustyRRaven]

Cheers man! The one and only useful GoPro guide on KZbin. And I mean it. I have my GoPro Hero 4 Silver since the release. Which means, I made tons of shtty videos with several different settings. Browsing youtube to find something will help me. Every single one of them are useless since, but today! I watched this video 3 times. And now I'm finally understand the mechanism of this frckn lil' camera. And with this understanding I finally was able to shot my first, properly made video. I got what I wanted to get. Many years of misery and sadness comes to an end. I subscribed to your channel, as I'm really into downhill as well. Just I am not able to do it because of my spine desease. It's fun to watch anyways. Keep up bro!

[@johnnyenglish642]

Me too, bro, the same staff with my heroes 3+ and 4

[@mrphillipwest]

Wow, great video! Excellent in-depth detail of the settings and capabilities of these little gems. I highly recommend this video for anyone who wants to get the most out of their GoPro. Though this information is geared towards the GoPro, much of these settings (e.g. ISO, shutter speed, exposure compensation, frame rate, etc.) are cross platform and relate to all cameras. Best GoPro video I've ever seen!

[@shane.henderson]

This video is GOLD, the effort is very appreciated! I just got a Hero 4 and your video is exactly what I've been looking for! I can't wait to get out there and try some of the settings you recommended. Thanks!!!

[@FeniXonoK]

Dude this is definitely the best GoPro settings tutorial I ever seen. Thank you so much for sharing this! You're awesome!

[@alexleao1159]

Absolutely essential and must see video to get the best off Hero 5. It helps me a lot. Congratulations.

[@smurfrock]

Just found this video after getting My Hero 5. Thanks for the work. First time Gopro user.

[@judasdasnitch9799]

Finally a tutorial video on KZbin that one can learn from. Great job!

[@chinaminer]

Just finished watching. Really good and well explained, it was really helpful. The best guide to understand how to use GoPro with all its feature and how they are correlated: now I know how to better use my GoPro, get better result and, thanks to you, correct some of the imperfections I noticed in my shots.

[@evancoulstring]

i know this is an older video but it helped significantly. Im New to video but have been into photography for about a year n a half, the one part about the cameras exposure settings made things sooo much more clear with this gopro. knowing the f-stop is stuck where it is makes the setting choice kind of easier only needing to worry about two of the three settings in the triangle

[@randyjohnson5014]

Holy cow, Dude!! Totally legit video and explanation and TOTALLY legit riding skills!!! I'll need to watch this another 4 or 5 times to let it start sinking in more as I don't even have my GoPro yet (picking it up next week---4 Silver). Headed to Maui next week to. Going to do some flying and golf. Assuming sunny weather, any simple suggestions for a middle-aged, semi-techie guy? I'll watch the video again and make notes too. I live in Colorado so if you're ever in the area and need a place to crash (no pun intended) hit me up! Great job!! Thanks again for all the intricate, well explained descriptions.

[@danielechols5326]

I'd like to thank you for all the effort you have put into this video. It is definitely one of the most comprehensive videos on this subject.

[@LeRiderOP]

This video helped me talk pro in 45 mins.. Loved the comparisons to show each effect. Good work 👌👌

[@veras1125]

Solid video man. Better than 90% of the tutorials out there. Keep them comin!!

[@MisterWalt]

Awesome video ! Thanks you so much !!

[@luisamaya1864]

Bro, the attention to detail and your personal opinion comes from the time and effort you have put into it, besides you going to "camera school". You are of value! You get my thumbs up and a new subscriber Thanks again, Luis

[@robertgilbert5496]

good breakdown of the what and why of settings. Especially helpful knowing that flat only impacts the shadows and that - exposure compensation increases shutter speed. But to be honest my favorite part is when you stabbed your front wheel between the two trees! Been there done that! Thanks so much

[@acanthosaura7018]

You opened my eyes! Best video i ever seen. Finally a guy with great opinion and experienced at all cameras. Thx a lot 😎🤘

[@jasonadamstravels]

I can tell you put a lot of work into this. This has been by far the best "how to" video I've seen! Easy to understand. Great to follow along! I've made a few adjustments now to my GoPro following your guidance. Can't wait to get out there now and see how it turns out! Thanks again!!

[@mureenwalker7132]

Jordan, This is very helpful. I am so glad that it appeared before I went on my first GoPro safari. I just got my first GoPro, the 5, four days before the trip and have had to learn everything I can as fast as possible. I probably would been a long time in figuring out much of what you have found to be the best settings for the most appealing and realistic images. And thanks for giving here, in your comments, how you do the color correct. I will be working on that next. Yeee-ha, almost ready to go!

[@lovelalovelove7430]

I love how you can explain this in plain terms. Thanks for sharing this and hope it helps all GoPro Users. Kind Regards, Carmen

[@marteung]

Thank you so much for sharing the info! Shutter speed, ISO, color tone, etc. is so much information to remember and you explained it simply. Thank you

[@dejffjed]

41 minutes of explaining what resolution, ISO and WB mean. What a film maker's tutorial. :D

[@richritter4824]

Wow! I love getting the best WORKABLE dynamic range usally with my 70D to do color correction post-op, but man, thanks Jordan for saving me a TON of time setting up my Hero 4S. With this info, you saved me a lot of crap adjustments in DaVinci Resolve to deal with. Keep up the good work bro!

[@smartin4052]

thanks for taking the time man. I watched the whole video and learned a lot of valuable information about my gopro cameras

[@DuhVibehunter]

I really am stoked to find this video! I purchased a Go Pro Hero 5 Session. Major tips! Especially for mtn biking!

[@almirr]

Good job, it's the most complete guide of GoPro settings that I ever watched

[@kevinzschornig9418]

The Video i searched for since months . Awesome thank you ! The best one so far

[@lewishyd]

I'm wanting to get a GoPro, but I also want my footage to be on point, this entire video opened my eyes to the options available and your recommended settings seemed to make a lot of sense to me! Thanks so much!

[@milosvukcevic]

Excellent video! Great for people who have no idea how cameras work. You explained everything really well. I come from a photography background so much of what you said applies to photography. Excellent, keep up the great work!

[@MrSRellz]

Watching this in 2020. Such great information. Currently just using my GoPro as an overhead camera for Dj footage but I’m immediately seeing better quality on my GoPro Hero 7 Black. Thank you again

[@LeRiderOP]

This video helped me so much in 45 mins.. Loved the comparisons to show each effect. Good work 👌👌

[@benwilliams9259]

Insanely helpful. I learned so much that I never knew about my camera. So looking forward to putting it to use.

[@brogansvlogs]

thanks man, this is by far the best tutorial for gopro, I just bought a hero 4 silver and this video helps me a lot!

[@dlanglois123]

Hi Jordan...I was really desperate to understand my new Gopro 4 and thanks to you within an hour or so I have made all the set ups I needed. Your explanations were nicely supported with your different takes! Thank you very much!

[@JordanBoostmaster]

dlanglois123 your welcome!

[@motleytrout]

Great tips, I really appreciate the advance level of understanding of what the settings actually do. Thanks Jordan!

[@stevengrossmith]

Thanks for an awesome video. You've completely changed my opinion of GoPro and I now feel I have the power to get the best out of the camera. As I grade almost everything I shoot, using the Flat profile in conjunction with EV Compensation, really makes this camera powerful tool. Thanks again.

[@MojaveMysteries]

My biggest frustration with the GoPro was the dynamic range. Your -1 Ev comp was brilliant - thanks!

[@RoyGross]

This is the right video I had to watch to get better video quality! I got frustrated from my videos. I saw many tutorials, but this one is a lot better! Thank you! Subscribed to your channel!

[@laowai775]

This is the best gopro tutorial i have ever seen! Great Work! Thank You, Jordan!

[@TobiFilmt-Vlogs]

I've never seen a better GoPro video! So much good explained good information! Awesome!

[@quaildogusa]

I really enjoyed your tutorial and will make some changes in the way I have been shooting. Thanks for all of the hard work you have put in to make this.

[@MaloHalna]

Thank you so much!! This is going to be very helpful as i start using my new hero5!! Thanks for putting so much work into that video!! :D

[@_d33z]

Love this detailed setup and explanation of each feature on the gopro. Thanks so much!

[@B0eep0]

this is the first time i enjoy and understand from a tutorial....keep up the good work

[@slstudio2830]

Thanks for taking the time to produce and share this incredible and informative video. I just bought a GoPro 5 Black and the knowledge you shared will be a great help!