GoPro Hero 8 Black Best Tips and Tricks!

Here's the top GoPro Hero 8 Black Tips and Tricks to get the most out of your brand new action camera! I'm currently going through a love hate relationship with the Hero 8 Black. Its got some design decisions I don't agree with but the image quality and stabilization is absolutely fantastic.
But there are some key little quirks to know to make sure you can get the best quality out of it!
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[@4kcats642]

1 use screen protector with the front camera 2 hypersthoom high is enough,better not go to boost level. 3 wide is good option 4 choose hight for bit rate 5 leave white balance with auto 6 set shutter auto is best choice 7 max iso better set 400,at night set higher. miss point is welcome .

[@curiouscollectiblesAU]

keep that firmware up to date.

[@yeahbraah]

Wat ev l3vel do u use people say -0.5 or -1.0?

[@4kcats642]

@@yeahbraah 0 is better

[@BOC_Adventures]

Quick question. I motovlog and usually keep my settings at 60fps (did this on my Hero 6 black). I just got the 8 and wondering if I really need 60fps. What are your thoughts?

[@MrLupooo]

@@yeahbraah sunny day or underwater -, 05

[@Eddie-tm5ym]

Native white balance is a flat profile, it gives you the most flexibility if you plan to edit your videos in post

[@ramezbishara6400]

Similar to S-Log on DSLR's..? Would it be fair to try it side-by-side with that kind of footage from my Sony set up?

[@frisisir]

@@ramezbishara6400 it's basically shooting raw. It retains the most amount of information in your capture. You would only shoot raw or native if you plan on color grading. A great comparison would be to take a native and one of the presets.... Then try color grading the 2 shots. You will see much more flexibility in the native.

[@BladeRunner-td8be]

@@frisisir Just ordered my GoPro8 so have been watching videos about it. This is interesting because I was just about to write the same thing you wrote, sort of. It had to do with RAW setting and how it was used for editing which I learned before I even purchased this camera. So now I learned from you that color grading is the only - or maybe the main reason to use RAW or Native. Side note: Years ago I took a photography course while in college and sort of remember a few terms used in this video. Thanks for your helpful comment. And if the creator of this video reads this I want to thank him also. I took copious notes about every tip shared. Cheers, John Noe

[@AnandaGarden]

Great tips - thank you, saved me time setting up the 8. Regarding insurance, I'm very happy to pay $5/month for GoPro Plus with the no-questions-asked full replacement offer and steep discounts on accessories. Also, Native white balance looks like a flat profile for those who want to color correct manually in post.

[@jamesmccaffrey3497]

I'm very impressed with this vid and your other ones! Keep up with he good work! My new (to me) from GoPro Hero 8 is almost at my doorstep!

[@DirtyTesla]

I was blown away by stabilization of the 7 and figured this would be the same... I can't believe how much better it is! I didn't think it was possible. I still am not sure I want to upgrade, but MAN that tempted me.

[@JerseyStyle7]

Just bought my first one at 52 years old, made a video today of the old amusement pier in Long branch New Jersey on my channel, that burnt down in 1985 I love the go pro 8 😎👍👍👍

[@RyanM50]

This was really helpful- thanks!

[@justaguyinmiami]

Thanks for the tips. Our Hero 8 Black arrives this afternoon and we can't wait to get started.

[@TheRealJoeyB]

Good tips, actually purchased the 8 today, will be videoing outside most of the time with lots of sun, thx for sharing

[@adventureot]

Thank you so much! I found this really really helpful.

[@HowNowTutorials]

Great video! Added to my GoPro Hero8 Black playlist! Thanks!

[@SevanLife]

Very well put together video. Thanks for taking the time to make this.

[@TheScottThomas]

Love the channel EDD!!

[@HORIZONHUNT]

I have the GP3 black and yesterday I bought the gp8 black, the truth is that the change is noticeable. I appreciate these tips👍🏻

[@MotoFamMayhem]

Hahaha I just recieved my Hero 8 today as an upgrade from 3 black also.... What a coincidence 🤔

[@WalkingMario]

Great tips thanks for sharing

[@dreamless417]

Thank you for the helpful advice !

[@SoDirteProductionsMTB]

I’m just going to throw this out there but native is most likely a flat format so you can easily add color in post

[@chrisnewton6018]

Upgraded to the hero 8 from my hero 3+ silver and I love it. I don't like that the lens isn't replaceable but I can work around that by using a lens protector and the protective housing.

[@dopeytripod]

CAMERA BUTTER SELLS LENSES FOR THE GOPRO 8

[@declassifiedMalaysia]

Thank you for the tips. I'll your optimised settings for my GoPro.

[@CowboyJojosAdventures]

Thank you I just bought one and your tips were most valuable. Thanks buddy 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@yusriplanner4666]

Great thanks learnt a lot

[@goose-F16]

Dad, great video! much needed.. was struggling with H8 a bit.. got it dialed in now..thx.. subscribed and Bell..

[@rjkral]

I don’t even have a GoPro and this was awesome! Thanks for the great tips!

[@brettyg76]

Gawd I love your vids!!❤️❤️❤️

[@microbeerreviews]

Helpful video 👍🏻

[@eltonstourandtrekking]

Thanks for the tip's n tricks.. Cheers from Norway

[@geekinthegarden3927]

Great tips, thanks. Native White Balance makes the least amount of correction to the colour of te image leaving it basically as it comes off the sensor without processing. If used with Flat colour profile it gives the most latitude if you want to colour correct/colour grade in post production. I often use it especially at night when, for example, the camera may want to add more blue to compensate for the yellow/orange of sodium street lights. This then means that signs and lights that are blue can get over saturated and out of gamult. By using Flat and Native the camera doesn't fiddle with the colours at all and grading in post is a bit easier. Using a cheap credit card sized colour chart at the beginning of a shot also helps getting the colour right.

[@DanyMeyer]

Nice summary! Thanks =)

[@carbonsuicidemtb1583]

Nice, just bought one, thanks for the tips

[@jessicaclapper2164]

Super great video! Just ordered it and it should arrive tomorrow so getting some background on what to change right away for settings and the best options! I have the GoPro 7 which I was/am happy with. I use mine mostly outside on out farm and with livestock. Also my Australian cattle dog wears it when we are training or for other fun things so can’t wait to try it. I was wondering if you wouldn’t mind sharing those presets that you have added for quick change in videoing.

[@SoNowWhat]

Great tips!

[@CountryNerd639]

I really like your video. My son has a Hero 7 black and was impressed with the quality of the video we made of an issue with a drone. So, I bought a GoPro not knowing anything more than it was a GoPro. It turns out it is a Hero 8 Black. After I got it, he came over and we discovered that there is a difference. I have started investigating my GoPro, and your video is very informative. I'm watching it for the second time, and will be watching it again. Thanks for the info.

[@alex-from-germany]

I upgraded from H4 to H8 about a year ago and one of my favorite things is the GoPro cloud along with the automatic footage upload. For a starter the auto upload saves a lot of time because when you get home, arrive in the hotel room or whatever, you plugin your GoPro so it's charging and the upload begin soon enough. You can even allow GoPro to delete uploaded footage. At your laptop or computer you can use Quik (legacy software but still available I think) to watch the footage and download it. Cool thing, each day has it's own folder. Basically the only thing I am missing is an extension for Adobe Premiere Pro, so I can access the cloud directly. Basically like Adobe Stock but for GoPro. Not to mention that when having lots of footage it's way cheaper than a regular cloud such as Apple or Google. The Web view is pretty neat as well which has been improved recently. One can filter by month and sort by create date for example.

[@royallionsproductions]

Ultimate video brother

[@banksjim]

Are those running trail shots in Allen TX? They looked exactly like where I walk. Great vid BTW!

[@iancraig]

Native is only really for those who want to do their own colour grading. It is almost like ‘raw’ and has most latitude for stretching colour. I directly compared Native with 5500k in sunlight and they come out ‘similar’. Native has a little more red though. For many, especially in sunlight, if you try shooting in Native and in post, boost the contrast until blacks and whites are ok and then big boost to saturation. This gives a great picture. After that, if you’re up to it, tweak the white balance and you can get a really excellent picture in comparison to GoPro colours.

[@Dakota0319]

I’ve been watching this channel since you had 1k subscribers. Dang your channel has been growing fast

[@TheEverydayDad]

Well thanks so much for all the support! 🎉🎉

[@Dakota0319]

The Everyday Dad no problem!

[@k9fromthe9]

super helpful

[@FroggyFlips]

I love my 7 Black so much, I’ve avoided watching videos about the 8. I guess it’s finally time, ha!

[@TheEverydayDad]

The hero 7 is still a fantastic camera, the 8 is better in someways and worse in others.

[@zoubtube]

Keep your 7. Don't waste your money. From what I can tell so far besides hypersmooth high setting which seems to only work well with lots of light most of the other features have limited use cases. Also, whoever okayed the door latch design and memory card slot position, should be fired. Same goes for the decision maker for the removal of the replaceable lens. Not sure how many people have fog issues but I primarily use these cameras scuba diving in cold water and ski/snowboarding. I never had an issue

[@rjkral]

Zoubs good to hear. Deciding between 7 and 8

[@findingjoe]

@@zoubtube I use my hero 7 on the boat and it fogs up sometimes.

[@AvinMarv]

Thanks for the tips bro! I just got mine from COSTCO. Definitely gonna take your advice on getting a case for it.

[@sheppeyfishtales]

Keen to get the 8. Have been enjoying your reviews 😎👍

[@keithstr92]

Great video just got my go pro today

[@IDRISIRIS]

Wooow great video👍, Greetings from London 🇬🇧

[@ChuckieDreyfus]

Quick question... Since the Hero 8 media mod (with directional mic) isn't out yet, what is the best audio setting to use to maximize and improve sound of the Hero 8's internal mic when vlogging? I noticed that turning off WIND setting enables the mic to work in stereo. But that isn't too optimal when you want to talk in front of the camera since it captures a lot of noise all around, plus the audio of your voice doesn't sound too front and center (audio sounds kinda spacey). Will enabling "wind" change audio to mono? Or at least use the front mic only?

[@fenniecheng1961]

It does the job. Excellent product.

[@jaybiker95]

Thanks man

[@moon000dog]

Great video - thanks. I have a question about taking video in a very cloudy situation. What would be the best settings for this. I have played around with the setting you showed, but still a little dark. Cheers

[@kaarthikpraveen]

Congrats on your 💯 k subscribers

[@kristoffer_med_k]

I once had a problem with my HERO 7 Black fogging when I took it under water for half an hour, and had to wait several hours for it to disappear

[@Reiter2323]

Kristoffer Bøgvald baby shampoo and a splash of water will fix that! Cheers

[@HennieJHC]

Hi, Mate, do you mind sharing your running settings? Great video and thanks for sharing.

[@jade4805]

Good stuff Dad....what set up do you recommend for cycling recording.

[@latinxl416]

Love this! Because of your review (on previous video) on the GoPro 8 I decided not to buy until they release 4K in linear mode. I have the 6 currently and it’s more than good enough for occasional travels. I just use it to walk around new cities while clipped to my backpack strap.

[@TheEverydayDad]

They do have 4K in linear mode 👍

[@thomascho3318]

The most helpful Gopro Hero 8 review video PERIOD. You shared hidden tips and tricks that no other gopro 8 reviewers on KZbin talked about. This is exactly what I've been looking for the last two weeks. thank you! And keep it up! Cheers

[@carlodefilippi6914]

Sorry for asking: when setting in slow motion mode does it says it will create an HEVC file? I ask because I love extreme slow motion videos that my hero 7 black can do (1080/240) but many video editor can’t handle those hevc files. Great tips anyway 👍

[@CindyShrum]

Does anyone have recommended setting for doing a swim analysis video (indoor pool/underwater)?

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

All great tips! Thanks! One thing I discovered that you might also want to be aware of is that the default settings for the Cinematic profile have it using LOW bit rate instead of High. Seemed super odd to me that it would default to Low for a profile called 'Cinematic'. haha Anyway, easy enough to fix as long as you know about it. :P

[@walthompson8210]

Nice clip ED! I even like your tendency to occasionally sound a little like Jim Henson doing that . . you know. . that famous green character . . !! : - )

[@zayondad539]

Yo I just saw the alpha3, I cant wait for you to review it. Idk itlf it's out in the market already

[@rudybecerra6526]

Very legit and thorough video. I’m interested in your book but do you have an audio book? That would be easy for us.. thank you for helping us set up our go pro. This is our very first. We bought the pro 8 bundle with a roll cage..

[@johncassidy7925]

Hi mate love you video I only used my camera on my boat fishing what’s the best settings for that

[@wjohnson100]

To protect my lense I got the protective case. I do a lot of underwater video so I needed it anyway. It makes underwater video so much better. Sometimes air bubbles can get into the microphones which muffles the sound underwater and pretty much ruins any chance of good audio. The protective case prevents that completely, with the added benefit of protecting the lense just like with the older GOPROs.

[@KLPMovies2023]

What can you say underwater that you'll want to record?

[@nh5007]

Hi m8 great video. What would the best settings for a squash game with the lights and white walls? Cheers

[@2spoons]

From one runner to another.... great video.... and I have a Hero8.... is there a hand held recharger stick.... that I can hold when I run that actually charges my GoPro as I run ? And secondly as an alternative I need a gyroscope type stick that stabilises every thing on the fly.... by friend has one on his older model but I can't find one ?? Thanks for the tips and tricks video

[@ChristineLozada]

This is the first video I watched of yours and given your channel name… I was waiting for a really bad and by bad I mean awesome dad joke… Maybe the next one? Thanks for a great video! 😂😂

[@forloveofthegrain]

Thanks for the great video just got the hero 8 black first ever gopro. In your opinion what is the best micro sd for it?

[@tinkertron]

Question: When updating firmware, can you just update the last firmware, or do you have to download and install each one in order of release date? I know on a computer BIOS firmware update you have to install one by one, you should never install just the most recent I was told.

[@nadeeranilakshi1972]

super it, more thanks !!!

[@timmetternich3446]

When you going for a run. What are your settings?

[@aquasurfer9]

I just bought the DJI Action. I like the screen on the front that shows what is being shot when doing a selfie. It also has memory for different settings. Looks like the 8 has a much better interface than the 7 that I tried for hours to setup and try to figure out what pot the software designers were smoking when they built that menu (non menu) structure. Looks like they had somebody come in that reworked the logic in the menu system. Sorry but having written menus and user interfaces since the late 70's for me to take more than 5 minutes to figure out the OS is not a positive feature. Great video.

[@metinaytekin]

Thank you for informative videos. I have a question about my Here 8 black. When I shoot in 2.7K, Audio slows down and my voice comes out very thick. What do you think is the reason for this? Thank you so much

[@RosasUtopia]

Question...may be a stupid question but I am going to ask anyway. When you update firmware does the update save onto the actual camera or the SD Card taht you have in it...meaning you always have to keep teh same SD card in b/c tht is where the update is? I am kinda sorta new t GoPro but not new....um...forgive if the Q is stupid.

[@nebhosspin1252]

Nice tutorial my friend. Just wanted to ask what is the best set up in a bit of low light, like in the casino floor?

[@HenryRobotic]

Cool video! Can you do a video on the max?

[@kaarthikpraveen]

Great content

[@TheEverydayDad]

Thanks so much!

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

Hi, Thanks for video! I am upgrading from a gopro 5 and this camera is great... may i ask for some tips? My two uses are motovlogging... whats the best settings for that? 4k? 1080? Second use is youtube videos about sharpening knives and razors... i figure low fps since there is not alot of movement and helps with light. 4k? 1080? 2.4?

[@axetrac10]

That video was super...my first-ever GoPro comes in tomorrow and I seem to know what to do with it already. Except for the 'Native' piece...I would probably prefer the RAW settings and colour correct after. Personalise Personalise Personalise.

[@Raysurf22]

Question, if the lensprotectors is 'scratched/broke' is there simple a way to get of? without glue sticking or? (i dont have a protector but i like to know before i use it)

[@robinbruinsma6673]

@the everyday dad do you have any problems whit freezing on the gopro hero 7 or 8? Now i have the hero 4 silver and want to buy a new one, but not sure if it wil be the 7 or 8. The most of the time i use it for snorkeling.

[@PaulFeinberg]

Look at that Falcon Eyes RX-18T in action! Looks nice dude. I have been happy with mine. I wanted to do the all in one C Stand, but looks like I am going to be doing the VESA desk mounted one first and going to put the RX-18T on it.

[@TheEverydayDad]

It’s amazing, like this video was shot with the crappy 12-60 lumix kit lens but I think it looks great because of the light. This is no kidding my favorite light of all time. And I just use a cheap light stand, much easier and cheaper 🤣

[@PaulFeinberg]

The Everyday Dad Yea I use an amazon Basics light stand right now lol 😂 No kidding my first like 50-60 videos this year was all on G85 12-60mm kit lens and RX-18T......till that Sony came around and the 2.8 Tamron. Yea the light doesn’t have to work too hard now lol

[@AndyLifeInVideo]

How's the battery life? I loved having my HERO4 Black with the expandable battery! Lasted over twice as long!

[@martyandjamie]

good video

[@DynamixWarePro]

I got a Hero 8 after not having a GoPro since the Hero4. I wanted it as it has 50/60fps in 4K over the Hero 9 which has an oversharpened look to the 4K and 5K is only 25/30fps which I noticed can make panning shots look a bit jerky but not with 50/60fps. Good tips. Native WB is for colour grading/correcting but unless you are using the GoPro as a B camera and need to match footage with another camera, I just stick to kelvin and hold up a white balance card at the start of shooting so I can easily correct the white balance in editing. One other thing I have done is to turn down the exposure to -0.5 as having it on 0 tends to blow out highlights too easily. I agree with turning down the max ISO. I also set the sharpness to medium as high is way oversharpened for my liking and low is a bit soft.

[@BadKarma714]

All I know is I called it 2 videos ago or so I knew he was going to do a Go Pro hero 8 Vs the DJI Osmo Action I loved that video

[@vanandpillai9424]

Thank you for this, your tips settings for the 7 helped me alot. What recommendation settings for low light in the Hero8?

[@matthiasmuller5173]

V Anand Pillai He told the tips. Limit ISO Max to 400. Perhaps change clolour to Flat because you get a little more details. GoPro is better the better the light is. Lowlight is nearly horrible. Hypersmooth does not function. So use a gimbal. The 8 is better than the 7, when you are recording against light. Use low FPS settings of possible.

[@plipson11]

So Good!!! Thank you! As a brand new user, I wish you would go a little slower into the canera settings..even with pause and re-run I have problems trying to figure out, “how did he get to that screen?”

[@eltokallo3576]

Same here I'm new and it's to quick I need slow motion

[@alanthomson5331]

Go to the settings under the video and you can set the playback speed. Can be set to .75 or .5 or even slower. he sounds drunk but it's a hoot to listen to.

[@RealTechnoPanda]

Auto Shutter Speed. Yes! Finally someone who doesn't just blindly follow 180th rule

[@TheEverydayDad]

I normally do but not in this specific instance 🤣

[@xXadambXx]

of corse, please... not everyone have make total cinematic motion blur. My opinion... i like clean non blur move ... like IN NORMAL LIFE !

[@froznfire9531]

@@xXadambXx you have Motion Blur in Reallife, that´s the reason you´d go for the 180 degree rule... Try waving your hand in front of you, and you´ll see it.

[@stephenpowstinger733]

Auto shutter sounds logical.

[@TIMagicProd]

Will the camera be powered externally once the media mod is attached? In other words, is there a USB port on the media mod?

[@GP-po9ie]

thank you for the tips, just got one for cyber Monday deal.

[@TheEverydayDad]

Nice!

[@jd.fishing9269]

Hi. Do you know is it possible to set parameters like iso range etc. using loop ? I see that the settings for the loop are limited. Maybe there is some trick for loop settings. I will be grateful for your support.

[@MincraftgimerFilms]

Hey everyday dad is the GoPro still waterproof with the screen protector because I have one

[@ozbiker5311]

Hi Champ what res should i have it on for dirt motor bike riding thanks heaps in advance

[@CountryNerd639]

Can you do a video on using the GoPro Quick editing app?

[@flavah_squad1419]

Up top family 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@NorthernVikingExplorer]

My hero 5 Black always fogged up when I would take it on waterslides.

[@TommieTinker]

Watched you video...got lots of good instruction. Just got my Hero Black 8 and starting to use it. So far, so good. The drop down clip attachment is nice, but never had problems with the old mount arrangement, and it was quicker to attach/detach. Also would have like to have been able to use the Hero Black 5 camera bracket/case which cannot be used on the HB8, no screen protector, and can't be used in underwater case bought for the HB5.. Design flaw, or just something to make you buy more specialized accessories for the HB8.

[@StealthyZombie]

Something to make you buy more shit... Hero 8 is the new Hero 5. Every future Hero now will be compatible back to the Hero 8.

[@bryanvivian9164]

Looking for tips for shooting at Disneyland such as settings, 1st time using

[@Cecilyeg]

When I was first using my GoPro Hero 8 I was able to upload video directly to my KZbin channel. At present it is uploading and making it into an MP4 file. How do I go back??

[@fpvflyriding]

I'm only using it for FPV drone flying so I should be able to use max stabilization without issue & also manual shutter to 1/double frame rate just fine, right?

[@sunergos2002]

Just got my gopro 8 and would you mind to provide me your video setting for super strong sun day and poor light (back to sun light) as well as taking Christmas lights and fire work? Your prof advice will be highly appreciated!

[@tristan1042]

i just bought this yesterday. any tips on the camera about the durability, hypersmooth, etc anyone?