Shoot, edit, and share action-packed video with a Go Pro
The world moves fast–so if you want to capture it in real time, only a fast-moving camera will do. Enter the Go Pro! 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 intimidating–but fear not! With the help of this revised edition of Go Pro 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 Go Pro works of art with the world.
Compared with traditional digital video devices, the Go Pro is a superhero. Okay, so it can’t scale high rises, but it can go virtually anywhere and produce thrilling new perspectives of an epic slalom down the slopes or awesomely scenic hike–and everything in between. When still photos simply won’t do the trick, Go Pro Cameras For Dummies shows you step by step how to use your Go Pro camera to make movies, work with available light, create time-lapse sequences, and so much more.
* Meet the full line of Go Pro cameras, including the HERO5, and find the one that’s right for you
* Get help setting your Go Pro to shoot better video
* Discover what you need (or don’t need) to shoot in the water
* Find step-by-step guidance for capturing better sound
* Edit your work like a Go Pro guru
Packed with full-color photos and updated to cover the latest Go Pro cameras and software, this fun and accessible guide is a gadget lover’s dream.
Table des matières
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with Your Go Pro Camera 5
Chapter 1: Getting to Know Go Pro 7
Chapter 2: Accessorize Me 33
Part 2: Moviemaking Technique 53
Chapter 3: Getting through Go Pro Boot Camp 55
Chapter 4: Understanding Effective Camera Techniques 75
Chapter 5: Framing the Shot 91
Chapter 6: Shooting Fun Stuff with Your Go Pro 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 Go Pro Studio Edit 185
Chapter 11: Editing with Go Pro Studio Edit 205
Chapter 12: Presenting Your Movie 225
Part 4: The Part of Tens 243
Chapter 13: Ten Fun Ways to Use Your Go Pro 245
Chapter 14: Ten Professional Uses for Go Pro Cameras 257
Chapter 15: Ten Pitfalls to Avoid 267
Chapter 16: Ten Ways to Improve Your Moviemaking Skills 277
Index 287
A propos de l’auteur
John Carucci is an entertainment news producer for Associated Press Television. He is the author of Digital SLR Video & Filmmaking For Dummies and Webinars For Dummies as well as other books on creative and nighttime photography. John has also contributed articles to American Photo, Popular Photography, and PC Photo magazines.