Technical articles on HD action cameras, research and survey photographic techniques, Spot X company announcements and general industry news
The 4K setting on your camera isn't just for getting ultra-crisp footage; with all those pixels, did you know you can crop that footage, for an effective zoom, while still retaining HD quality? Great for surveys etc where you may need to get a closer view of the seabed etc. The clip in the link is filmed at 4K UHD, cropped to 720P HD.
GoPro recently released the Quick Story feature within the Capture app. It's one of the best things GoPro has done for a while as it automatically puts together a short clip, complete with music and transitions right on your phone, using recent footage captured on your Hero 5. Learn more about it here...
GoPro cameras are small, cheap and easy to mount, which has made them invaluable in the marine sciences. However, working in this changeable environment is challenging, and a "set and forget" mentality to camera settings can leave you disappointed with the results. Here are a few simple, but underutilised tips you can use to really get the most out of these cameras for your research.
