GoPro Hero 8 Black Best Tips and Tricks!

[@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

[@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 🤔

[@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.

[@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 😎👍👍👍

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@stevepowsinger733]

Auto shutter sounds logical.

[@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.

[@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.

[@Thehardtruth2024]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@johnluyben2937]

I bought the $49 super suit. Protects the whole camera 360 degrees. Great investment!

[@StealthyZombie]

It’s a great protection unit. Only downside to it is the reduction of sound quality. Works great for underwater usage & on a dirtbike from my experiences.

[@andrescruz9448]

Native just means there is no white balance correction being applied to the footage so are getting the native color balance of the sensor. This is intended for people that color grade their footage and usually shoot in the flat color profile as well so they can correct the white balance and color exactly how they want it. Auto white balance is often regarded as the worst white balance setting for video because it will often change gradually throughout the clip so it's a nightmare or even impossible to get all your colors to match when you edit and color grade the final video because every scene goes from cool to warm, warm to cool, etc....

[@TheRealJoeyB]

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

[@Dongrobert_TheVlogger]

I got mine my go pro hero 8 a week ago. Just started enjoying. Shoutout to all dongdai here.

[@SevanLife]

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

[@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! 😂😂

[@CowboyJojosAdventures]

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

[@justaguyinmiami]

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

[@astrosbaseball4130]

This is the best KZbin channel ever

[@TheEverydayDad]

Well thanks so much!

[@astrosbaseball4130]

No way you replied thank you so much I am dying

[@adventureot]

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

[@NorthernVikingExplorer]

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

[@JedBrownCORProductions]

The iso max is something I will adjust down to 400...I’ve had it set to like 1600 and hate the grain. This might be my saving grace! Thanks dad!

[@jcrpictures4405]

Jed Brown how did it go?

[@felixjoseph3428]

Does it work?

[@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 👍

[@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

[@MotherFluffingDoodleDude]

Native is meant for post color grading. It’s actually a nice feature

[@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.

[@HowNowTutorials]

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

[@timmetternich3446]

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

[@RichardvanDijk]

Brought one and really impressed with app and camera. Coming from hero 5 is a major upgrade. Using for a family travel camera I can’t imagine anything better. Audio is really good

[@TheEverydayDad]

Yeah it’s pretty darn good in some ways and a disappointment in others. It’s complex 🤣

[@banksjim]

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

[@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

[@vanman8526]

You can buy replacement glass for the lense and replace it yourself, it's super easy actually

[@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?

[@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?

[@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.

[@rjkral]

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

[@Nadinesworld1979]

Native industry standardised optimitized color. The native opinion yields a minimally processed data file directly from the image sensor that allows for more precise

[@TheOffroader7458]

Come on gopro give the 7black some of these updates. Same chipset

[@keithstr92]

Great video just got my go pro today

[@AvinMarv]

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

[@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.

[@RyanM50]

This was really helpful- thanks!

[@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 👍

[@declassifiedMalaysia]

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

[@IDRISIRIS]

Wooow great video👍, Greetings from London 🇬🇧

[@eltonstourandtrekking]

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

[@royallionsproductions]

Ultimate video brother

[@sheppeyfishtales]

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

[@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

[@fenniecheng1961]

It does the job. Excellent product.

[@kaarthikpraveen]

Congrats on your 💯 k subscribers

[@WalkingMario]

Great tips thanks for sharing

[@markattardo]

Why am I watching tips and trick for a camera I don't want? 😂Good stuff. Applicable to other gear with some tweaks👍

[@TheEverydayDad]

I watch those kind of videos all the time 🤣

[@markattardo]

@@TheEverydayDad I feel a little better knowing it's not just me 😂

[@cameraconspiracies]

Menu scrolling sucking that battery dry :)

[@rjkral]

Camera Conspiracies I’m just liking this cuz...Hi Kasey!

[@TheEverydayDad]

I don’t know how I missed this big red logo in the comments 🤣

[@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?

[@jereckhunt4134]

Hi! I need help for my gopro hero 8... I am not sure if I can go to a theme park without my phone and then send the videos to my phone after I am back home. Is that possible?

[@samsen3965]

Go review, right for a new buyer (A LOOOOOT of viewers). So everyone please thumbs up this great job so the YTer can make more and better clips for you! I did my share and also subscribed.

[@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

[@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?

[@dreamless417]

Thank you for the helpful advice !

[@carbonsuicidemtb1583]

Nice, just bought one, thanks for the tips

[@goose-F16]

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

[@microbeerreviews]

Helpful video 👍🏻

[@flavah_squad1419]

Up top family 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@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?

[@Zecadadega]

the native wb setting its not a new feature from hero 8. Actually this feature its there since the Gopro 4 and at the Hero 3 it was called Camera Raw at the protune settings. I dont doubt about your camera work, skills and abilities but it looks you only discovered gopro recently

[@sandipb]

Nice tips! But the battery going down from 13% to 10% was triggering my anxiety 😄

[@j.s.3414]

I got the GoPro "insurance" and cloud stuff mainly for the 50% off accessories...the replacement no questions asked is just a bonus. I've spent $5/mo on worse things haha

[@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.

[@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)

[@yusriplanner4666]

Great thanks learnt a lot

[@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..

[@huggyjd]

This is great but I haven't even figured out how to get in to adjust these settings.

[@HennieJHC]

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

[@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.

[@CHEFPKR]

Have you had any freezing issues yet? This might be a deal breaker for me as the content I make typically can't be reshot.

[@yelapa999]

I have no idea how collegial y'all GoPro vloggers are, but I wanna shout out to "HowToUsePOVCameras" for help with unboxing and familiarization) and your video here for getting the most out of the li'l feller from the first day. Just excellent! Thanks very much. My background: Geezer, tech nerd and prosumer photographer, but not familiar with GoPro or the in's and out's of video at all.

[@eduardojose8172]

I don't have a Gopro yet, but I'm wondering if I should go for the 7 or 8? Just want it for when I go on vacation to take some cool videos/photos. Should I just get the 8 or go for the 7?

[@AndyLifeInVideo]

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

[@rollingreclinerRecumbent]

Hey, I really enjoy your reviews. Have used the Sony FDR X3000 since it came out, but tired of not seeing what I'm recording. Just purchased the Hero 8 and concerned about battery life. Fully charged and then playing around with the settings for 15 mins (no recording) it has already lost over 20% of the battery. Does this seem right to You? The camera is also pretty warm which surprises me given that it hasn't been recording anything.

[@j.s.3414]

Out of the box pretty much all setting are turned on which drains battery quickly...but even after tweaking, it'll get about 70-80min of video on a full charge. Not alot, but it's a very small form factor with a TON of software running in the background.

[@realfastboat]

I actually like the voice commands on GP8

[@HenryRobotic]

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

[@DanyMeyer]

Nice summary! Thanks =)

[@jade4805]

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

[@tristan1042]

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

[@brettyg76]

Gawd I love your vids!!❤️❤️❤️

[@ozbiker5311]

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

[@CindyShrum]

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

[@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!