The world moves fastso if you want to capture it in real time, only a fast-moving camera will do. Enter the GoPro! This small but powerful camera is easy to hold, wear, or mount to capture video of all your high-speed adventures. Unfortunately, to the uninitiated, it can be a bit intimidatingbut fear not! With the help of this revised edition ofGoPro Cameras For Dummies, you'll acquire the skills needed to shoot high-quality video or photos, edit raw footage into a final masterpiece, and share your GoPro works of art with the world.

Compared with traditional digital video devices, the GoPro is a superhero. Okay, so it can't scale high rises, but itcan go virtually anywhere and produce thrilling new perspectives of an epic slalom down the slopes or awesomely scenic hikeand everything in between. When still photos simply won't do the trick,GoPro Cameras For Dummies shows you step by step how to use your GoPro camera to make movies, work with available light, create time-lapse sequences, and so much more.Meet the full line of GoPro cameras, including the HERO5, and find the one that's right for youGet help setting your GoPro to shoot better videoDiscover what you need (or don't need) to shoot in the waterFind step-by-step guidance for capturing better soundEdit your work like a GoPro guru

Packed with full-color photos and updated to cover the latest GoPro cameras and software, this fun and accessible guide is a gadget lover's dream.

John Carucci is an entertainment news producer for Associated Press Television. He is the author ofDigital SLR Video& Filmmaking For Dummies andWebinars For Dummies as well as other books on creative and nighttime photography. John has also contributed articles toAmerican Photo, Popular Photography, andPC Photo magazines.

Introduction 1

Part 1: Getting Started with Your GoPro Camera 5

Chapter 1: Getting to Know GoPro 7

Chapter 2: Accessorize Me 33

Part 2: Moviemaking Technique 53

Chapter 3: Getting through GoPro Boot Camp 55

Chapter 4: Understanding Effective Camera Techniques 75

Chapter 5: Framing the Shot 91

Chapter 6: Shooting Fun Stuff with Your GoPro 111

Chapter 7: Mastering the Light 133

Chapter 8: Of Sound Movie and Body 155

Part 3: Movies Are Made in Postproduction 169

Chapter 9: Equipping Your Edit Station 171

Chapter 10: Getting to Know GoPro Studio Edit 185

Chapter 11: Editing with GoPro Studio Edit 205

Chapter 12: Presenting Your Movie 225

Part 4: The Part of Tens 243

Chapter 13: Ten Fun Ways to Use Your GoPro 245

Chapter 14: Ten Professional Uses for GoPro Cameras 257

Chapter 15: Ten Pitfalls to Avoid 267

Chapter 16: Ten Ways to Improve Your Moviemaking Skills 277

Index 287