The Ultimate GoPro Settings

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[@pacificnorthwestpilots6050]

DJI V2 in the background!! He uploaded earlier, then took it down...must have missed it the first go round and had to re-upload 😆

[@pacificnorthwestpilots6050]

@Dylan DC According to JB, vendors needed to put in an order to DJI for the V2 by 1/8/21. The possible reason for that date is to get them out before Chinese New Year.

[@pacificnorthwestpilots6050]

@Dylan DC yeah, the last news with itsblunty, itsblunty mentioned that a vendor he knows told him about that communication with DJI. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h36Wk5yge6aJo6c @37:50 of that stream.

[@madladdan]

Crazy how in 10min you can explain every aspect of protune. Been looking at hours worth of waffle and now finally a good video. Really sets aside the really good youtubers from the rest

[@Vitroid]

So nobody gonna mention the blurred censored area?

[@rgglenn150]

lol.. i searched the comments... found nothing

[@mickyg02]

@@rgglenn150 DJI Goggles V2's

[@mbs6585]

didnt notice till you mentioned

[@AlexTimelapse]

thanks for the tips! it would be great a second part about low light settings!

[@MarcosRamos-hn5iw]

I agree!

[@samuelfrench9665]

why not 4k?

[@SoCalPresa]

Thanks Nurk!

[@pirchoo]

Very well rounded instructions / advices! I think doubling the shutter vs FPS is not necessary works best all the time. I'm aware if there were a short book for rules of filmmaking it would be like that, but I would rather say it depends on what you are doing. Since FPV is usually going fast at 1/60 exposure you would get quite some motion blur, all your turns going to be blurred and cant really able to show a clear image to observe the details. 1/120 is I think usually optimal, but would not go below that either... and not really above 320 (or so). Indoors sometimes can be tricky, so many times I leave it auto and put on an ND8 or 16 just to avoid very high values, but I dont mind adjustments if the exposure differencees are too high to get an all-round setting. Minor corrections of the gopro can be evened out with keyframing the gamma or expo through editing - can be a fussy job. Also what you recommended can be nice, to fix shutter, for the brightest area, then give a little freedom for ISO.

[@MrEddieNunez]

What is Nurk hiding on his right with the blur? Perhaps DJI FPV system?

[@413RC]

Was wondering the same! DJI FPV for $1500? Idk how well those will sell

[@FPVHans]

Tell us Nurk! 🤌🤌🤌 :)

[@mickyg02]

@@FPVHans DJI Goggles V2's

[@oihdnuoc679]

A dead body

[@REDhlg]

Nurk, any chance you can tell us now a year later???

[@coelhofpv2086]

Thanks Nurk. Good stuff for us newbie wannabees..

[@ashleyarundel3134]

Cheers Nurk, and thank you for all your videos this year!

[@pink_kaju]

AS a TLDR version, You should change the thumbnail to the QR code, of these settings. We can scan that with the GoPro on labs firmware.

[@WrongWayFPV]

Finally!!!! My GoPro 9 footage comes out soo grainy. Hope this helps. Thanks Nurk.

[@cinialvespow1054]

are you shooting in low light? The higher your iso the more grain will be revealed, and Iso values go up as light goes down.

[@OomLourens]

Thanks, going to give these a try today. Finally got my Quad back after a nasty crash

[@MrHauf85]

most other FPV pros that use the GoPro for commercial work uses FPS x4 shutterspeed, to get a little bit crispier picture instead of the 180 rule, There are still good enough of motionblur with x4 shutterspeed with gopro. Know that Finicky uses the x4.

[@AerRider]

There’s no accounting for taste.

[@HDgodfrey]

Going to get my first one today! So psyched!

[@gabrielavastye7208]

Thanks for the tips, very useful and in-depth!

[@Nightstalker1993]

Thanks for the tips Nurk! Just wondering also for those shots where you are required to transition from outdoor to indoor do you still lock shutter or set the MAX iso higher so that the iso compensates for it or motion blur doesn't really matter and you set to auto shutter? Thanks!

[@rodrigoborgneth]

Thanks for sharing this kind of info.

i have a quick question, is the 4:3 thing still valid with the new version of reelsteady built into the gopro player? thanks

[@HolaACchillin]

You saved me 10,000 hours! I’m going to get the hero nine now. You da man! Thumbs up

[@DrivenByIndra]

Awesome will share to my group

[@twinturbostang]

If you "lock" all the exposure settings, then the camera doesn't have the ability to compensate for lighter or darker areas (eg: direct sunlight, or shadows). You need to let at least one of the settings compensate. Since the aperture is fixed, that means you only have shutter speed or ISO to work with. If you fix shutter speed, you need to let ISO adjust. Or vice versa. Otherwise it will be blown out when looking at the sun or super dark in shadows.

[@MactacFPV]

ND filter

[@twinturbostang]

@@MactacFPV ND filter will reduce the amount of light to the camera. But it's not dynamic. So as you move from sunlight to shadow, the required exposure level changes. However, if all settings in the camera are fixed, then you still will either overexpose or underexpose.

[@MactacFPV]

@@twinturbostang Yes, I'm clear on how ND filters work (I make Camera Butter filters!), my point was that if you want to used a fixed shutter speed and you need to adjust the exposure, you can/should use an ND filter. This would be instead of adjusting the ISO - which you should keep locked at 100 if there is enough light (and there usually is if it's daytime), and if it's locked at 100, you cannot adjust ISO to make the image darker, at least on a GoPro (some cameras have the ability to go to 50, though it's a bit faked). You can adjust ISO to make it more exposed, however that's not the preferred method, as increased ISO will degrade the image (though not much if you keep it below 400 or so).

[@MrSmithFPV]

Thanks for sharing this. Will help a lot of ppl to make better videos 👌

[@jirso2go]

Thanks again for the awesome video!!!

[@lucalive1302]

Im still w8 for DJI Osmo Action Ultimate settings :P

[@conversation3264]

I've been waiting for this video now I know what settings I have to use

[@oso3557]

Nothing new there. My actual questions: 1) If there is an iso range: does it adjust while recording (or does it lock at start?) What does it expose to (why is there is no evcomp)? 2) How do you deal with strong changing of lighting conditions? For example flying from sunny day into cave (lit with not as bright light) 3) How do you expose correctly? That in post nothing is blown out (especially on such a small display) Would be nice if you could answer my questions in s future video or comment.

[@reddyairfpv]

Shutter set to auto if light change.ISO range can up,but for good quality don't set max iso upper 200. If light change range is big don't use ND filters (if lowlight). Hypersmooth can to corrupt picture with long shutter.

[@pirchoo]

I think its no shame using full auto in that case, maybe pop on an ND8 or 16. But it really depends on the situation how to set it. I personaly dont like too low shutters (like 30fps and 1/60), so my minimum is 120, and maximum is 400. You will still get motion blur, so your movements will remain fluid - but it depends if you wanna cruise or flipping around. First go to the brightest area and find minimum settings, lowest ISO at eg 120 with ND, then check darkest. I would first give them some ISO range to play, so it maintains the look of motionblur. BTW you can apply or enhance motion blur in post, and most cases works fine. The sun and area around will always burn out and even in movies sometimes things are burnt. Just adjust it as bright as you still have information in the shadows on the same composition. Sunsets are most tricky, they are better a bit underexposed (darker) than over, just Fix WhiteBalance 2500-3000K.

[@Heerbert420]

The ending was pretty cool, did anything break from that?

[@Pepezaoo]

What if you dont have a ND filter? What should you pick? The auto?

[@baggszilla]

Thanks my man!

[@MrRckjms83]

Very useful!! Happy Holiday bruddah!!

[@Humboldt710]

Great tips!

[@jlarson42]

Thanks 👍🤓

[@justanotherfpv]

If I learned anything from this video it’s you are not switching to the SMO anytime soon! Lol! This info also helps others not using GoPro to better understand basic dynamics

[@onenerdarmy]

Yeah I get the impression the 9 is good enough for many production situations, can't possibly imagine the SMO can hold up to it in professional post production work.

[@joegee1699]

I was looking at a gopro hero 9 with the max lens mod but I love the cinematic look with ND filters... I heard ND filters screw up the gopro's stabilization (plus, I don't know of any ND filters that would fit the max lens). Makes me wonder if the max lens would be a good fit for me in the end. What are the options here to get the cinematic, motion blur appearance? I want to fly on the trails of our property in the Adirondacks, which includes a lot of shady areas. Any feedback is appreciated!

[@ArbeeAerials]

I know I'm a little late to the party here, but with iso, if you needed a little bit of extra exposure out of this (like in your example of nd8 being too light and nd16 being too dark), would you then try and lock min and max to a higher value? Or would you keep min at 100 and just adjust max? ALSO, for indoor or low(er) light shooting, what's the absolute highest you'd go on iso for a picture that is still usuable without noticable noise? I'm running a Hero 6 and 7 for reference.. Thanks :)

[@BLGDrive]

Always keep min at 100, adjust max but don't go too high as the image will get grainy

[@MichaelHoughton_]

BLUR = DJI FPV

[@MichaelHoughton_]

Nurkkk ..........

[@QuickSticks8771]

One thing is still a bit unclear Id like a nice motion blur without using reelsteady for freestyle , if I have super view auto shutter and hyper smooth on would you use an ND filter say 4 or 8 or does that not work well with hyper smooth ? I guess I’m asking how to get motion blur with hyper smooth enabled Cheers

[@mitchellhoek6697]

Thanks for another great video man! But.. Could help me out here? These are my setting for my go pro right now: 4K 30fps 4:3 Shutter op 1/60 Hypersmooth off (for reelsteady) White balance 5500k Bitrate high ISO min 100 ISO max 800 Sharpness low Color flat Should i use any ND filter for this setting when making a video indoors or outdoors or both? Whats the best setting and option to use when you try to get the best video out of it for indoors? Im having my First shoot in a few weeks and its indoor but i have to be sure that i got the best settings..

[@reddyairfpv]

GoPro 7 black with Auto WB can make some of noise on the sky and destroy quality your video! WB manual set only. Shutter sometimes can set to auto.

[@robprice3677]

Try the 'No Go Pro". It ways zero and has no issues

[@SAFbikes]

NUUURK!!! Have you ever had issues with the 7 black starting to record for a few seconds then it freezes and only films a freeze frame of the screen when you take off while it still records audio?? I've tried updating the firmware and formatting the SD card but it still happens intermittently, is there a more stable version of the firmware worth downgrading to maybe?

[@WrongWayFPV]

Same exact problem with a hero7 black. Eventually I had to just take it back to best buy and trade it out.

[@SAFbikes]

@@WrongWayFPV owwf i'm way past that point :(

[@reddyairfpv]

Firmware v.1.9 works good. Use only original battery and good MicroSD card. GoPro 7 Black can freeze in strong frost(Use housing box in winter for keeping heat). Else - return to shop!

[@vleeg9251]

Recorded some FPV footage with GoPro on 2.7k 60fps W. But when I upload it to youtube my output video is not that good of quality, any advice?

[@HindsightFPV]

@NURK FPV I'm pretty new to the Gopro thing and I think your videos look great but I'm struggling with the look of my videos . I was using Superview and hypersmooth and was pretty happy but when I use your settings and shoot in 4:3 and let Reelsteady take care of the stabilization it just ends up looking oddly stretched. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[@SunriseWaterMedia]

This was really helpful. Do you know if there is a way to get 4k footage but also run it through Reelsteady?

[@e5m956]

I just ran 4k through realsteady last night. 4:3/wide/30fps is what I used.

[@SunriseWaterMedia]

@@e5m956 Thanks. I think my GoPro session 5 only has 4:3 in 2.7K.

[@LukeDatema]

I am curious why you said to always use the wide lens if you’re going to use ReelSteadyGo? I’ve used linear with ReelSteadyGo and it’s worked pretty well. Does the wide lens give the frame more room to stabilize?

[@JaasimMulla]

Yep.

[@samuelfrench9665]

but dont you want a cinematic look? if i record in 60fps and put in 23.976fps timeline it looks wierd

[@simofpv4865]

Thanks for sharing your GP settings. Quick question on the linear mode to eliminate distortion when filming people which you mentioned. Do you do this with with RSgo (4:3 + linear + RSgo) I do the recommended settings which you defined early on your video which is 4:3 + wide + RSgo but I do notice I get some distortion on the sides with isn’t really desirable with people. Thanks again.

[@NURKFPV]

RSGO will not work if you film linear

[@johannr282]

Hey Nurk! Its really helpful seing what settings you are flying professionally... i have tried pretty much the same ones you are using on a hero 9 but i am really having issues in reelsteady with some ugly blurry wash out, that always lasts for a split second... i tried different mounts and drones but the problem remains... i read that reelsteady struggles with lower shutter speeds, i wonder if you can make 1/60 shutter work without issues Sorry for that long comment, understandable if you dont reply, but i wonder if you have any insides on similar experiences Greetings from germany! :))

[@treesifpv3848]

If the whole image frame moves (from wind, propwash, general vibrations) then the whole frame will have motion blur, and there is no way for Reelsteady to correct this. You can use a faster shutter speed that is still a multiple of frame rate, so for 30fps use 1/120 or 60fps use 1/240.

[@Leo-Benjamin]

Quick question what do you do on the insta 360 one r 4k mod? Tnx in advance!

[@alessandroposofpv_lecce]

So with reersteady is better 2,7 16:9 that 4k 4:3?

[@georgeaura]

I was one that asked, will these settings work with most gopro versions?

[@texasapv3757]

So are you saying For example if another camera on set is it 5600 Calvin just match it exactly?

[@NURKFPV]

yep

[@3ufalo]

601

[@georgitushev]

Thanks man! I wander who are the 4 a..ols that that hit the dislike button!

[@NicklasToft]

Why not 5k with crop for reelstedy?

[@MrHauf85]

because it will come out in 21:9

[@cinialvespow1054]

@@MrHauf85 I guess that is nice for some shoots also, as cinema tends to be skinnier aspect ratio than 16:9

[@tango_sierra8608]

Nurk whatchu hiding back there?????

[@RCRitterFPV]

whatcha blurring....

[@kegstafpv5134]

A

[@pirateradioFPV]

You can getaway with shutter that you can multiply or divide by your FPS . . but Gopro looks like shit to begin with, so I only force iso100 to sustain at least some of the picturequality and let the camera decide the rest. You have to go up to GP8 before they got their color science right and the GP9 looks like a cellphone sensor, once again. I prefer using the GP5 simply because it doesn't multisample the frames to build one frame . . multisampling causes the image processing to have less light to play with and the parsing of the frames causes ghosting at leafs etc. It just feels like the GP1 Gopros are always crosseyed because of that. But when you climb up the tree ass first , that's what happens. I still giggle when I think of even Xiaomi not making an offer to buy them after checking their books.

[@FlaemmchenFlame]

Furry sticker, nice

[@furulevi]

I don't really get this... people like to see blurry videos instead of sharp ones :/ Usually the more the light the better, but no... we want to reduce it using "sunglasses" :))

[@NURKFPV]

You're misunderstanding the difference between "blurry" and "motion blur"