The Absolute BEST GoPro Settings for FPV

In this video, I'll share my GoPro settings for the Hero 10, as well as break down some camera basics and explain how you can use them to master your own camera.
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[@MattPochwat]

Pro tip: Some pilots also like to film their videos at a higher framerate, but post the video at exactly HALF of that framerate (Ex. Film at 60fps, but post in 30fps). This can allow you to have less motion blur while maintaining a more "cinematic" framerate. Try it out!

[@Belly_Lint]

I've noticed better results with 60fps&1/120 shutter in reelsteady just because vibrations and quick turns cause more motion blur artifacting at 30fps. You can always add motion blur in post with davinci so I recommend you try that combo. It does require one additional step for editing but I'd love to here your thoughts on this.

[@aaaassssaaaa53]

Great Video 👌

[@elishahodgson1635]

Thanks Matt, The video was really helpful and in just the right amount of detail in my opinion. Especially the contents of the second half was the kind of thing a pilot might mention somewere on KZbin in a vlog as scattered information but having it all in one place is really handy if (when!) I ever need to come back to it. I don't think any other videos quite like it exist at the moment so you've just done a huge favour to a lot of people. Thanks again :) P.S. Elisha (the male version) is pronounced as shown here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYjFfYawaap4ias

[@robert-gille]

Same as 30 fps and 1/120 shutter. Why stick to 180° shutter rule and break it in an extra step when you could go with 270° in the beginning?

[@Belly_Lint]

@@robert-gille Good point. Definitely worth more testing. I'll will try that out. This would be useful for GoPro's 9 and earlier due to the 4:3 resolution/fps restrictions.

[@atticusfinch5988]

Man, I got into FPV probably about 4 months ago, and I feel like every time I've had an issue or a question, you've released a video explaining it so well. I literally got my GoPro 10 yesterday and boom. Love the content, and love the no BS and concise way you explain things. Thanks from random follower.

[@flowstate_link]

Matt is onto it!!!!

[@BOTGRINDER]

Another banger! Locking your iso to 100-100 is the single biggest thing you can do to make your footage look better.

[@flowstate_link]

+1

[@shinji2903]

Holy cow, this couldn’t have been better timing. I just got a GoPro 10 a couple days ago for FPV and was thinking about looking up this exact question on KZbin. Thank you Matt!!

[@antonlianpascua5099]

i dont have a fpv drone or gopro but the thumbnail made me want to watch the video

[@wattanapoboonrueng8801]

Although this is something I already know, it was nice to see it from your perspective and I like your explanation. I feel like the hardest part is not the shots or even flying, but learning how to edit to the full potential of the video. Keep them tips coming.

[@wawifpv]

This is a super informative video for my gopro thanks I’m a big fan of your channel 🤩.

[@jadenkislenko8572]

I got my hero 10 yesterday and couldn’t find a video on this love your videos!

[@t.ticklesfpv]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video Matt! I've been doing film work for a long time and still love a well-made how to video to sharpen up my skills as technology advances. I was recently watching gimbal God, he has videos about snowboarding that I have also been applying to my fpv. He suggests to 4 times the shutter speed when using hypersmooth. All love and 🙏 thanks again.

[@jamjampoiness8309]

Hey man, love your videos. You helped start my journey in cinematic fpv, please keep the content coming

[@foxfpv]

Another great video, glad that you explain it in the easy way!

[@mason8997]

Hey Matt! This is always a great place to spend some time. And you are right, I will have to watch this a few more times!

[@FlowPR.]

The video I needed. Thank you

[@arnovm7810]

Omg I have been waiting for this video, I felt it coming and I was right. Thank you so much!

[@CaptOzzy]

Super helpful thank you!

[@Al-Kwadrone]

Yes. Absolutely and totally approved. I might have to watch this again. Thanks Matt

[@karameisaa]

Amazing as always bro 👏

[@RafaelQuizonvlog]

Thank you for the informative tips settings matt love your videos ❤

[@SUPERBAFFOFpv]

You are the number one Matt! Nobody explains like you. Maybe you just missed talking about other gopro models like 9, 8 or even 7, but I think your informations are useful for these models too! Thank you!

[@lucasceleste4743]

what a fantastic video. thank you Matt!

[@salvatoregiulintano74]

Amazing guide

[@Exletionyt]

Good stuff as allways man love the high tier content

[@Falcon86PL]

Długo czegoś takiego szukałem. Dzięki!

[@rc7fpv897]

This is the video I have been waiting for! Thank you for the insight. It would also be awesome to see a short video of you in post adjusting a videos image quality to your liking (color grading, sharpening, etc.)

[@_Brando_69]

Killer job on this. I've watched alot of videos but this one I can understand. Thanks

[@rodrigoborgneth]

Thanks Matt!

[@VideoLife_FPV_Wild]

Thanks man, much appreciated!

[@Mars-un5gp]

Amazing video. I already knew everything about cams. Thanks for the Skip note.

[@Plimm14]

Dude deserves more subscribers. What a well detailed video. Thanks man

[@WinterGibbs]

Great video!

[@abo5omar528]

Nice video and thanks again

[@steeldragonjovi]

Been a lurker on your channel for a while, but I liked and subscribed after this video. Thanks for your hard work!

[@SammyDrones]

Thanks for this. Flying my first gig tomorrow chasing a brand new street bike for my local power sports shop! Going to be using this info!

[@gunnar4554]

You are a very good youtuber. You have the craft of pacing, communication, keeping attention etc. That's its own skill, and you've got it.

[@DudeMaybeSomeday]

Thanks guy! You create realllly good content for us beginners.

[@legoG]

This is EXACTLY what I needed. I’m a total noob when it comes to cameras and drones and this makes me understand my GoPro a lot better. Thank you

[@RGMGFitness]

Matt...agree with most of your settings (nicely done!). Always enjoy seeing what settings others are using. Regarding seeing what 'frame-rate' some filmed at (4:51) folks just need to be aware that it also depends on the GEAR ICON set in the lower right hand corner of the KZbin video. If your not selecting the highest option available then you could be looking looking at a lower video resolution. Frame-rates look correct but video resolution may be off. Not sure what your using for editing but worth mentioning (as I ran into this myself the other week). If shooting in 5K/30fps, then give PROXIES a try (if using Adobe Premiere Pro). Had zero issues using PROXY files for my 5K edits. Premiere makes this so easy now in 2022. Again, nicely done and explained!

[@IntercosmicFPV]

Very helpful! Thanks!

[@firefly-rc9675]

Hey man. Great video as always - a great insight into settings I've steered clear of changing for fear of messing things up! I have a question relating to the exposure setting and choosing the right ND filter. I'm familiar with the exposure triangle from my photography days, but how do you choose which ND filter to use? In a DSLR you'll have a measure of exposure to work from before you take the shot, so do you take some test footage pre flight to see which is best or do you have any rule of thumb you work from?

[@maxobermeier922]

Awesome tips, thank you😊🤙🏻

[@califpv]

Thx for these presets man 👌🏼

[@dizzydeanfpv45]

Thanks so much this is my second season and I just bought a gopro hero 9! FYI I apologize in advance I'm kinda a groupie I bought basically all the quads you have because I value your opion so much! Just finished my johnny fpv rig but I used tmotor pacer v3 1950kv and a dji mamba f722 mk2 55amp stack! Having these settings for the gopro has helped me so much along with this video to understand the gopro and help me to capture the best quality videos!!! Sorry for the long winded comment but....your awesome and do so much for our community and I want to thank you very much! Happy flying and have a wonderful week 😊

[@kelseyallen3254]

Great Video! Another helpful GoPro Tip is shoot with Native color balance. GoPros limit colors to achieve color temps so "Native" lets all the color and light the sensor is receiving be recorded. It helps with low light grain and color accuracy. Note it will make red look more orange but there are LUTS to fix it.

[@shaunaaron]

I literally subscribed solely based on the the respect I have for you just posting your settings at the beginning. Still watched the whole video. Thanks you sir.

[@ang1570]

Matt, i cant thank you enough for putting out this particular video, it means a lot

[@ang1570]

@TEXT ME ON TELEGRAM @mattpochwat appreciated Matt

[@HariKristiyanto]

Thanks 👍👍

[@itsjustpaul1121]

Great video

[@PatronFPV]

Your videos are so usefull and straight forward. Thanks! One question: why do u use Reelsteady if the GoPro 9/10 support built in stabilizations? It makes it an extra proces..

[@janisberzins8810]

Great vid

[@madofpv3013]

Hey! thanks for videos like this, they are very helpful! maybe could be good to add that if you shot in 4:3 linear you wont be able to process it on reelsteady, you should put it on 16:9 from the start.

[@solankikrunal]

Nice job 👍

[@sammarple9443]

Any tips and tricks ima open book iv watched you from your first you got really good and your video and flying is gotten good 👍

[@SuadKapetanovic]

Hi Matt!, Love your channel! Lots of really useful stuff you´ve giving us here! Kudos to you! Ive just got one question, regarding the low sharpening option on the GoPro; Why have it at low, whe you need to sharpen (And then I assume also lengthen your rendertime in post), when you can have it sharpened to begin with. What am I missing here? Thanks in advance!

[@julianwuerzler]

Well explained :)

[@ruslanhuntsman]

I watched your video to not break your average view only because your intro and because you respect time of your viewer Thank you so much. lots of love and respect.

[@supermariogalaxy376]

Thanks for the settings at the beginning

[@gcolwill]

7:24 - Very interesting bookshelf! Did Amazon Books put you up to this!?! :-) - Very eclectic collection. I feel like my own bookshelf needs updating...

[@pumachabra]

My man dropped the sales pitch in the first 3 seconds 😱… now I have to watch out of respect, you got me. Well done.

[@flowstate_link]

I am into all this…. Using Hero8. I have been experimenting with some pro mist filters. Excellent video for all levels. There is a PM variable ND and mist available have yet to try that but it could be good!!!

[@ThomasAndersonFPV]

Haha great intro! I didn't watch the video because I use similar settings. But just love how you make your videos!

[@dronedaddyfpv1109]

Great video man. I have my first paid gig coming up trying to get my gopro game straight

[@jkspinalchoice]

Great Video!! What are your thoughts about the gopro 11 vs 10

[@fahmifpv1893]

Well explained! What do you think of gryoflow? Can gryflow match ReelSteadyGo for the stabilisation?

[@jkspinalchoice]

Awesome video! If you had the gopro 11 back when you shot the hotels, what would you set the gopro 11 with?

[@GarciaFamily4]

Great video! I’ve been following you for a while and bought the cinelog 25 with the naked hero 8! Question: I started flying cinematic where I fly indoor/outdoor in the same shot. Problem is that the image is underexposed once I get indoors. (ie flying through a door or window) in this case would you keep the shutter to auto?

[@marcelohernandez7628]

Great video, Thank you, What is the best GoPro Angle for FPV to recording. 45??

[@speakerRL]

thank you so much.. I got it 😉🤙🏼

[@bobg1443]

Great video. Now we need something on how to adjust things in post processing for amateurs.

[@neoschieldonreglos1372]

What do you think of the eachine novice 4 Fpv drone bundle? Is it good or bad for a newbie

[@Tuankolo]

Tks alot 🙏🏾

[@Astrokashyap]

For white balance and colour do you use grey card, and colour checker?

[@978962]

Dam bro most people won’t understand how long that video must’ve taken to make. So much valuable information packed in here 🙌🏻

[@Darksagan]

Ive been into fpv for a lot longer than you and yet I keep ending up here learning stuff. lol Great video!

[@outboxfpv4360]

Nice one but when i use 30 FPS and 1/40 Shutter with ND filter iam getting too much motion blur?

[@wildweasel3465]

Great vid. Subd

[@MattPochwat]

Appreciate it!

[@maximilianmayer8281]

What i want, in 15 Seconds video information. Best settings video ever !!!

[@cdramafpv]

How about your Premier Export settings for KZbin and FB post!? Would love to see a video covering that topic.

[@MattPochwat]

I made one a while back! Everything will still be relevant today. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGfWnH6pgM9naM0

[@askrit66]

nice vid men

[@possible1337]

What do u think, Low or Med sharpening? I mean more sharpness is great for Instagram

[@jamisonhinton5837]

What spec computer would you recommend for no limits with editing?

[@sten6537]

Im planning on using Gyroflow. Should I therefor enable hypersmooth or not?

[@epicaerialproductions]

Can you use GyroFlow with Go Pro and does it matter if you have Hypersmooth on or off?

[@floriankorber-perner8259]

What do you think of shooting in 8:7 5K and cropping it in post production?

[@nexxtfilm]

@Matt Pochwat thanks for the video. Do you know if the ss can go below the fps on auto? Because you cannot set the ss lower than the fps in manual mode, so I dont know what the gopro is doing on auto. Can it set it lower than the fps?

[@outboxfpv4360]

Which GP 10 mount are you using with Polar pro ?

[@maxstussi]

lol just saw you were at the monkeyvault parkour center! awesome :)

[@JanisBebritis]

How hard can it be for gopro to allow customizing profile names? Unless I fly daily, there's no way i can tell distinction between few profiles without checking settings.

[@eprohoda]

How is it going?. Matt, that's fantastic recording,:)

[@cowPunktown]

Matt, you're the only guy who is smart enough to understand my question. When i fly fpv with my gopro 9 i fly upside down or knife edge through trees, but my gopro only films right side up. I can't lock the orientation to the orientation of the camera. It always films right side up...auto rotation. I've tried landscape mode, lock landscape, lock orientation, i even had it working for a minute but as soon as i started recording i would not show that the drone was upside down,, and when i do a roll it just bobbles and doesn't show the drone rolling,,,, how do you lock the screen during record or not record,,,I am frustrated they are making it so hard.

[@michaelmiklosofficial]

Hello, will 25fps filmed at 180 bit rate at 4k shuttle speed 1/160. Will these settings stop blur? Best regards

[@divingfalconfpv4602]

A lot of times I'll do 1/ 24 when flying straight and fast down trail or thru trees close to ground to try and make it look faster. I struggle trying to get mix between different areas. Having one area come a lil dark and another one a lil blown out. I worry with iso range it lock on to sky or something

[@RGMGFitness]

Personally, I leave my Shutter Speed at "AUTO" and the footage looks just fine. Same with White Balance but it's a personal preference. I just don't notice enough of a difference to keep messing with those settings. At least not on the GoPro10.

[@divingfalconfpv4602]

@@RGMGFitness depends video ur taking. If I leave it auto. Sometimes drone will point more up toward sky or sky and everything I would like in flim goes black. People talk about white balance shift mid video but I rarely see it very often. But video not changing white balance mid video makes it easier to edit post production. Yea there r times I leave everything on auto. Wish more of my cameras did like gopro and offer an at least iso range. 100 to 400 so I stopped it going any higher. Wish gopro made a lighter camera too

[@RICHIEXFPV]

Ok but do you shoot in 30fps and edit on a 24frame timeline or do you edit in the timeline of what you shot it at?

[@DriftaholiC]

The 180 rule really only applies when you are slowing down the recorded footage in post. If you were to playback in real-time then you would want about 1/48th regardless. If you were to playback 120fps at 60fps then you would want 1/120 and if you were to play back that same 120fps at 30fps then you would want 1/240. Gerald Undone has a nice video on this. But then if you are using in camera stabilization you probably want as high of a shutter speed as you can so the stabilization works well.

[@MartinezFAMHawaii]

May I ask why everytime I upload whatever I captured from my GoPro to my Computer there is a separate audio!? The video itself has audio already and I think its taking up space on my Gopro storage space.

[@Cinoo90]

When you using slow MO?

[@rotorfpv4117]

can I use shutter speed on auto ? and ev not auto?

[@gangsterism]

showed the settings in the first five settings, what a real gangsta

[@rayhastings2934]

Great info, now you need to do a post editing video. :)

[@stefanneacsu2501]

You should make a video on color correction

[@VideoLife_FPV_Wild]

I have a very strong computer and I can process 4K/60 video from DJI Mini 2 without any problems and the video is absolutely fluid, but the same resolution from GoPro 9 is still laggy. I record manual, shutter speed 60, 4K/30, 5500K, ISO100 (maximum also 100), Flat color, medium sharpness... no ND filter, Video compression has no effect, so the same thing happens no matter what compression I use... Even if I shoot with Auto shutter speed, the same thing happens... Can you please give me some advice to solve this problem?