Keep It Stupid Simple: Don't Overthink Your GoPro Setup.

Ever wondered what my GoPro settings are for recording POV Mountain bike footage? You might be surprised just how simple and easy this set up will make getting good GoPro POV footage is. I will show how I mount the GoPro to my Chin Bar, What video settings I use, my audio hacks for reducing wind noise, how I color grade my footage, and how I export GoPro videos for KZbin so the MTB footage doesn't look like crap.
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[@SkillsWithPhil]

I find that many aspiring KZbinrs fall into the trap of getting too caught up with having the right gear. I do too at times, but at the end of the day, don't let not having the perfect gear hold you back. And also don't let your gear interfere with the story. The story is more important than the gear you use. A turd filmed with a red epic is still a turd. A well put together story filmed with a potato cam will be more interesting any day of the week. I've always liked this video which shows Philip Bloom making a video with a barbie camera kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4e2ZHZnbZh6bsk

[@gerthinatorgaming5952]

Barbie cam 🤔🤔🤔🤔 no that's an idea 🤪 This fact is a so true, I've done the same with looking at all the different action cams and not actually getting out and riding. But now I've got my kit sorted.... now it's time to "PLAY BIKES" 👊👊👊

[@plussizeriderlifeshardbike9318]

Hey Phil!!!! I just tried your GoPro rig with the j mount on my helmet. And bro its sooo stellar. Thanks so much keep making awesome videos

[@konyp1]

Doesn't the camera hit your chest when looking down? I'm a bit scared it could impede tucking and rolling over in a crash.

[@SkillsWithPhil]

@@konyp1 Your chest isn't vertical when riding. You're leaning over while looking up so your chest won't hit the camera.

[@CriticalDroog]

Are the fuzzy things just on the mic or all around the camera? are they held on with double sided tape or glue? sorry for the noob questions

[@TheSurfskidude]

As a former pro-still shooter I’d like to agree with a previous statement here.... most pros will not share a lot of the technical behind the scenes info like Phil does. It took me a good while to learn things along the path of my career to set up because no one would share. It takes more to running a business than just being a good shooter and good business men know that and they aren’t intimidated by sharing on how to help us amateurs make better videos. Thanks Phil...

[@randallmason9687]

I love the sound of the tires at the bike park!

[@GaryDonosti]

What button do I press to be able to do a backflip?

[@SkillsWithPhil]

According to those cheezy "bones mend, press send" T-shirts, I guess it's the send button.

[@benriding8678]

LOL

[@amateurhouradventures]

Thanks for the tips! Lovin these recent vids and really glad youre back to making content regularly!

[@TheBreaded]

Thanks man. I know there are a lot of KZbinrs who guard their process and it's kinda counter productive for everyone. If everyone put this kinda info out there, it'd raise the game of the platform. Your content is what makes your channel good, the solid video is the icing.

[@MTBZenMaster]

Thanks Phil you're the best, always giving back to the community. Just yesterday i realized i had the wrong ISO set in cloudy conditions to my Hero7. 4 months of filming. But live and learn. Thanks again

[@sobreruedasmtb2135]

Got my GoPro 8 last night! Had to come back here. Thank you, Phil!

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

Love your channel Phil! You are a beast on a bike! I like your philosophy of keeping the equipment simple and focusing on the ride. That's what we're all here for in the end!🤘

[@carterw.9844]

Phil's video editing is amazing, I love it. Also the camera angle is great

[@bbMTB]

Thanks for putting this vid together bunch of good info. The chin mount is by far the best angle in my opinion, I even like it more than the chest gimbal angle, and so much easier and less to worry about than the gimbal setup. I want to experiment and try to find a similar angle to the chin mount using a Fox Dropframe helmet and mounting on the ear section of the helmet. Not sure how it will work out, but may potentially work decent... Would be nice to not have to wear a full face on easier trails.

[@BikeBro]

Thanks Phil, I did already do some stuff but learned a few more tricks to help bring the Gopro footage to a higher level.

[@Thehfamilygaming]

i love these kind of gopro tip mtb videos

[@Blrdvzns]

Thanks Phil! Appreciate the settings tips!

[@PedalandTrek]

Thanks a lot for doing this Video! It was a huge help to me. Especially the wind noise part.

[@mattkeeler5966]

Lol I know nothing about mountain biking, but the passed week I’ve been addicted to this channel. It led me to the Red Bull rampage event coming up this weekend, and now I think I’m addicted to the sport haha

[@jimdcason]

Phil - You're just a good dude. Keep doing you, brother.

[@doremisqueak]

As always, another banging video, thanks for playing bikes with us.

[@justinkirkwood5010]

been waiting for that whistler tree tap clip from Deakin! nice one man!

[@grr1972]

Thanks Phil, I like you style. Lots of precious info here.

[@UnbrokenMTB]

Really cool video dude, the way it was made was really well so i just wanted to keep watching🤟🤟Keep up the awesome work🤟🤟🤟

[@bikeguycody]

love you're videos and you explain stuff so welllll ! ! !

[@Wannaridebikes]

Love the channel thanks for the input. I like the view you have. And the instruction videos you had were very good to me to try things. From you back yard dig to mini rocker to your down hill races. Your a sick rider.

[@nuclearlee]

Bam! I just ordered the windslayer and fuzzy stuff. I had been wanting some, but couldn't figure out which ones to get. Thanks!!

[@trialsrob214]

Thanks bro, love your videos

[@Bayplaces]

Super helpful video, thanks

[@thebadness6217]

amazing work Phil.

[@AlexCruz-kt6tk]

Dude, awesome video! Thanks for all the info.

[@thatcivicguy9130]

Awesome info! Thanks Phil!

[@elguapo3844]

I’ve been watching your videos over the last couple of weeks and they are by far my favourites on KZbin. As I’ve been watching them I’ve been very impressed with the quality of them and was going to ask what setup you have. Then I came across this vid. I thought that you would be using some really fancy expensive gear witch I couldn’t warrant spending on! But it’s seem it’s not out question to get the same or similar Setup. Keep up the good work Phil, you defiantly make me want to get out and ride more. 🤙🏻

[@SkillsWithPhil]

I used to fall in the trap of trying to have the perfect setup but, there's a balance between having too much gear and good enough. As long as you find a good balance, most people will be happy provided the story is good.

[@harperodonnell5989]

such a sick vid thanks phil! my mate first made this mount years ago!

[@LukeMegBiking]

Hey Phil, we love your videos. Gnartec is a small start-up based in the UK and they have bought out a Do It All Action Cam that is perfect for fitting it to the chin bar on a helmet.

[@harzenduro]

I've seen this video a loooong time ago and was gonna get the Proframe soon but have had another look and found the IXS Trigger FF. Very lightweight and you can stick one of those GoPro patches right on the bottom of the chin-part of the helmet. That is you don't need any zip ties to make it fit. This way you don't have to screw on the GoPro everytime you want to mount it on the chin but rather clip it in like you always do.

[@SuperD-MTB]

Great Video Phil! Thank you!

[@mnfatbikefamily1592]

Good video on set up. Thanks for sharing advice.

[@DIRTLINEWILD]

Thanks phill another great video

[@mattwasMTB]

i know this is an old video but I absolutely love the videos when you alternate between you slaying the trail and Haley (hope thats spelled right) just enjoying the ride. Her yipps make me giggle 😂

[@sambags9907]

Thanks Phil I was wondering when you would put one of these vids out 🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@grantfeddema5332]

Great info Phil, thanks. I use an Apeman66 action cam but do utilize some of your advice (and other GoPro KZbinrs) to get as choice an output as possible !

[@ciliatus]

Your videos are awesome! Thx Phil. 🤙🤘

[@TonyHob]

This video was extremely helpful, thanks!!

[@TrailFeatures]

Creator side of my brain: "Yeah, auto WB and color would save a ton of time in post." Camera geek side of brain: *cries in color science.*

[@SkillsWithPhil]

Haha yup!

[@stlc3415]

Great content and keep up the great work!

[@csread]

You can also use the GoPro branded wrist strap and mount, as it fits most helmet chins nicely.

[@DrShredder]

Wow Phil, thanks for sharing those tips!

[@Rx206]

Thanks for the tips

[@MTBMOR]

Was the gap from berm to berm at Snow Summit? That was sick!!! and then you saved it before the next berm. SICK!

[@jamiewellington6208]

holy shit, only just realised your logo is your stache

[@SkillsWithPhil]

Kinda like when you notice there's an Arrow in the FedEX logo for the first time!

[@neadventures3293]

Wait there's an arrow in the FedEX logo? Just kidding😂😂

[@marm562]

@@SkillsWithPhil There's also a spoon and an egg....

[@JTMarlin8]

@@SkillsWithPhil Mind blown.

[@TheMatfo555]

! oh! Right! never really paid attention to it, thought it was some kind of beanie cause you like wearing it?!? LOL

[@TheMushingMountainBiker]

Thanks for the tips about the wind slayer And fuzzy stuff! I recently made the leap from 'only my closest friends would sit through watching this' (Hero 3) to 'hey, others might actually watch this' (Hero 7 Black) LoL So far I just have some nicely styled fake mustache bits on it to help a bit. Nice to know I should still leave that there once I get around to picking up a wind slayer! I do like geeking out over ProTune settings now that I have them though, and playing in Devinci Resolve with all the cool color balancing stuff :D I wouldn't want to see fewer/shorter videos from you due to bogging down the editing process though - keep 'em coming!

[@mtbguides_Rich]

Great tip to mark the angle, the number of times I get it wrong!!!, great vid 👍

[@FatGuyBiking]

Thanks Phil that really helps out as I too use final cut pro and just the simple additions will help me out I do more color correction than anything but I think I may go this route as it will be more efficient for me!

[@SkillsWithPhil]

Yeah I've played around with a bunch of different setups over the years. I found the flat color profile to be a little too involved and the benifits were pretty marginal. If I was making a feature-length film, I would go that route, but for POV vlogs, you have to find a balance.

[@FatGuyBiking]

@@SkillsWithPhil Thanks and I agree I found its a little too time consuming and im trying to cut my post production time down so it does help!!

[@Ryandean1]

That burm jump was insane

[@wayslow]

Any protips on those "Fuzzy Stuff" at #4:26? I think need it in my life. Thanks! Edit: Somehow i missed the VELCRO part of the "fuzzy stuff". I had a few lying about. The first one was one with adhesive, so I cut it and glued it. i did test recording and it was awful. Turns out it had a rubber adhesive part, not just the fuzzy part. Found another, this time - a double sided tape. I've split it into fuzzy and hooky pieces, glued the fuzzy and boom - worked as advertised.

[@carsonleppert6677]

Great video!

[@Sandfurtz]

thanks! going to try that on my 7

[@jacklong8197]

Great video

[@useryggfdcc]

This is one exciting sport! I used to ride motorcycles but in North America it is far to dangerous with the cellphone users around.

[@christianpeters6579]

I'm gonna watch this video later, but like it now. 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@rl9810]

So you're telling me you're breathing down our necks on every ride? Haha.

[@kitten-inside]

Why am I suddenly hearing Seth's 80's porn music?

[@slickmist]

The fuzzy velcro is called Loop tape. The prickley stuff is called Hook tape. Mostly because it looks like small hooks if you look at it up close and the loop or "fuzzy tape" is made of small loops.

[@SkillsWithPhil]

Well there were two fuzzy stuff. The Loop part of the velcro and the dead cat sticker. They both are fuzzy, so it's easier to refer to it as "fuzzy stuff" rather than "the loop part of velcro and the dead cat sticker".

[@TheMatfo555]

Thanks Phil... I used to do a lot of videos and editing, but now, with the family growing up, I try to keep it simple so I can still do some with less time!! I just bought a Hero 7 this summer, and did not put a lot of time into its settings, and did not make any comparative footage to tell the differences. I guess I'll go with your settings now since it looks great and your not loosing time in post production. As always, thank you for sharing!... Oh, and by the way, I've seen some footage of you in Québec at Sentier du Moulin this summer... are we gonna see some of it in the incoming months? Just curious! Thanks!

[@MTBScotland]

ah the @mctrailrider chinmount. Cathro uses one as well. Had one since the start of the year (mounts easy on my met parachute). I use the removu wind jacket

[@airflight767]

Is that some Bolton Valley riding I see in the video?

[@Wickey1982pro]

What are some good setups for someone who rides with a regular half shell helmet such as a trail helmet? I have a gopro session 5 and the footage is shakey with a chest mount. Any recommendations on how to attach it to the visor part of the helmet? I've been looking at a few helmets such as the Oakley drt5 which has a good spot to mount an attachment point or a fox dropframe helmet. Love the channel by the way.

[@SamThorn-sx6xm]

Love ur vids

[@willbros1499]

Thanks for sharing. You have the best footage out there IMO. I have tried messing with "fuzzy stuff," but keeping it glued on is a huge hassle. A buddy of mine recently replaced his foam "Windslayer" cover with a mic cover from a Sure SM58 microphone that he had lying around. He just stretched it over the camera, and then cut a hole for the lens, and that way it covers all the holes in the foam wind cover. It's a slightly more dense foam as well. He just pushes the button down through the foam. I plan to try it and see if it makes a difference side by side with a standard foam cover . If you go to the Hero 8, with as good as it sounds wthout any cover, I'm guessing with just a foam windslayer, it's going to sound pretty good. I have yet to see anyone try the 8 chin mounted, but I don't know if it will impove anything. It might be slightly smoother, but I'm not sure that's going to help or hurt, because some motion helps it be more immersive. Your footage is already stable enough, with crisp audio, for me to watch all day as it is now.

[@SkillsWithPhil]

I will be getting the Hero 8 whenever best buy or any local store around me has them in stock. I can say pretty confidently that I will not be using Hypersmooth high/boost unless I'm doing a follow-cam and the focus is on another rider. The hero 8 is appealing to me because of the form factor and new settings menu. Otherwise, I could go another year using the Hero 7 without any qualms.

[@willbros1499]

@@SkillsWithPhil ... That's kind of how I feel about it as well. I think the "high" setting for Hypersmooth will look better than "boost," with the chin mount, based on what I've seen online. Boost is too much, and I think I recall that it crops more as well. I hate how the menus are on the 7. I'm constantly pushing the wrong buttons by accident! I'm just going to continue to hope you and others don't put it on a chest mount. The body roll that a gimbal corrects for can't be corrected with Hypersmooth, and that makes me queasy after just a very short clip.

[@beardedvikingmtber]

Dude, love your channel & I’ll be trying these settings out. If you fancy helping out a new uk based xc type channel just go watch a vid. Cheers you legends 🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@demon646]

Woah! I need that tshirt now!

[@DirkJaenike]

Hey Phil thanks for your video its really helpful for me to find a way to mount my camera on the chin of the helmet. But first I have to prepare it :D. What do you think about my videos (the two latest clips - not the shorts). Are the quality good or do ypu think i could improve it? I would appreciate it if you answer me. Best Regards Dirk

[@buysellfootballshirts]

Do you use the GoPro image stabilisation feature? Thanks, subscribed

[@DUNEATV]

Phil, off topic of this video...your thoughts on the Maxis Assegai tire?

[@brettungvari]

Any modification to the housing around the camera? Like the mount cover? Or just the fuzzies over the mics?

[@dominickhillwig8544]

Great info for tech challenged people like me if I ever decide to video

[@Aleksandar402]

i have hero 5, i know, older but good enogh, so, i must to ask, whats best setings in pro tune for one ride on suny day in forest, road, dark and suny places in slow or fast speed running? does any have any sugestion and how can i set up my pro tune once for all that?

[@blacksheepmtb6533]

another good setup for the 7 is with the stuntman chesty. it keeps the camera much more stable allowing it to hyper smooth. check out my last few videos for some footy

[@SkillsWithPhil]

The issue is when you jump and pump, your chest angle changes and moves quite a bit which results in really nauseating footage.

[@blacksheepmtb6533]

Skills With Phil that’s for sure!

[@denniswilson7355]

Phil wins KZbin today!

[@omengsi4655]

nice ...it helps me a lot...im making mtb ride videos...it works better than before

[@johnketo2272]

Hey Phil, when are you going do do your videos on entry level bikes?

[@S.T.I.G]

Looks like wind cover + fuzzy stuff makes you go into lightning speed aswell 😲

[@henrymcnaughton4646]

The Channel MTBALAN has an excellent tutorial on mounting to a proframe using moldable epoxy.

[@johngiannone736]

Are you gonna do a video on fort hill at thunder?

[@DavidQuin]

Thanks Phil that was awesome, I started making KZbin videos about a year ago and I have been using a DJI osmo pocket, if you have / use one I would love to know what setup you use. This video has been very helpful and has inspired me to upgrade from iMovie, the extra editing capabilities make a big difference. Once again thanks for the awesome content, regards David

[@SkillsWithPhil]

The DJI Osmo Pocket's FOV is too narrow for MTBing. It's a great 3rd person camera, but as a POV camera, it's not very good.

[@jojotherider1977]

Not sure if you're responding to comments on old videos, but what do you do about breathing noise and the chin mount? I like the video quality on the chin mount, but boy does it pick up all of my breathing. hero8 if it matters.

[@bonfire0141]

I've had an idea but I don't know if this would work, I think that if you could switch the mic from the hero 4 to a hero 7 or smth won't you have the dream action cam

[@cameronhusain7850]

bolton is wild in the wet!

[@SkillsWithPhil]

It's such a sick place. I love it, anything goes!

[@sebidr9178]

dosen’t the wind cover make sound when it’s rubbing against that fuzzy stuff? thanks, im trying to do the same setup as yours but i am constantly bumping into weird little sounds...i should probably worry less but it s mind buggin.

[@granntheman]

Hey Phil, I don’t have a GoPro yet should I get the 7 or the 8? I don’t want get too caught up in gear because that doesn’t make good videos. Thank you

[@robscherer]

Hey Phil, what do you think about the Hero 8 media mod? I don’t know whether to roll with the media mod or a hero 8 and a windscreen?

[@mymorristribe]

lol...after knocking sharpness, the video cuts to a very blurry scene. Still, huge thanks for this video. Very helpful.

[@piotrlobacz]

Any chance for your bike check Phil please?

[@coolcycles]

Hi. Instant freedom, when you turned 'vignette' off! I have never used it as a means to focus the viewer's attention, but to remove the vignette caused by a not so good wide angle lens. In my opinion, the best shots in your videos are third person anyway, as your smooth moves over the bike are really wild to watch and the thing to learn from. The chin mounted cam makes you kink it down very steep, if you still want your handlebar sponsors to be visible. As with vignette above, I'd prefer to see the wide horizon, rather than the racer's tunnel vision. Maybe you can make two marks to align the cam mount to.

[@moose2590]

Running the same setup except fox proframe and still get people with weird looks lol like you said set it and go no worrying about it during a race run

[@dylancjulien4866]

Hey! Quick question : What software do you use to edit your GoPro videos? Thanks in advance!

[@jacopoparavano]

What's the best way to chinmount to a fox proframe?

[@pawjan92]

Hello, 3:50 where I can buy this GT hoodie/jerseye? Thanks! :)

[@isakrenlund2257]

Can you mount it the same way on a fox proframe?

[@MountainBikePete]

Thanks Phil that was great to know! Now what about your Enduro setup? Ie no dh helmet. What gimbal do you have and how do you set that up? Does the gimbal effect the audio of the GoPro? Cheers.

[@SkillsWithPhil]

If I'm going to do a video on a trail ride, I'll run the Fox ProFrame helmet or mount it to the top and of my helmet, though I think I might pick up a GoPro Max or Hero 8 and running them on a chesty for those kinds of situations.

[@bigjoedrummer]

Thanks, great vid! Mic settings and audio post adjustments?

[@SkillsWithPhil]

I've played around with audio settings, and the only one I use is a limiter to reduce and sharp spikes in audio level. I've used compressors, but It doesn't work as well IMO for POV stuff but I'm not a filmmaker. I try to balance quick/good. I have the mics set to Stereo aswell.

[@kingcraigk]

Do you think that you are going to use the full face most or all of the time to get footage?

[@nicholasrogers8370]

How do you film and ride with an open face helmet?