GoPro Hero 8 Camera Fundamentals: From Beginner To Filmmaker

Learn the fundamentals of the GoPro Hero 8 and start your filmmaking journey! 

This class provides an overview of the GoPro Hero 8 action camera – a handy camera which has made filmmaking more accessible than ever and has allowed me to document my travels around the world. The aim of the class is to walkthrough the fundamentals of the action camera in order to give students the foundation to go out and start creating their own films. The GoPro Hero 8 is a versatile tool and by correctly using it, the user will end up with excellent footage. Whether you're a complete camera novice, or a film enthusiast wanting to get into action cameras, I hope you can draw some helpful advice, tricks and value from these lessons on the GoPro Hero 8. 

Class Layout:

Introduction - A short trailer on what to expect when getting into this course on the GoPro Hero 8. 

Getting Started - An easy-to-understand start up guide, to prepare users for filming with their GoPro.

How To Operate Your GoPro - Insight into the fundamental features that make up the GoPro filming experience, with a particular look into the adjustable filming settings. 

Filming With Your GoPro - A brief look into filming with your GoPro and a dive into three great-looking transitions: the zoom, slap and slide transitions.

How to create the zoom transition in post-production: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niMcUQ0Bkxg

Tips And Tricks - An overview of the essential features on the GoPro Hero 8, in addition to useful advice in order to make filming smooth and enjoyable. 

More Tips And Tricks - Additional necessary features are covered, from restarting your GoPro, locking the exposure, to being able to maximise the camera's battery life. 

Using The GoPro App - A guide for GoPro's app for mobile devices; highlighting the most important features of the application. Download the GoPro app here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gopro/id561350520

Filming Time Lapses - A deep dive into the time lapse mode on the GoPro Hero 8, covering the three primary settings: Time Lapse, Night Lapse and TimeWarp. 

Taking Photographs - An overview of the photo mode, explaining the important features and settings.

Transferring Media - A step-by-step guide on how to transfer your footage onto your laptop or computer. Download the GoPro Quik desktop application here: GoPro Quik

EXTRA: Webcam Mode - A look into the webcam functionality of the GoPro Hero 8. Download the GoPro Webcam desktop app here: www.GoPro.com/webcam

EXTRA: GoPro Hero 9 Vs. GoPro Hero 8 - This lesson compares the GoPro Hero 8 with the newer GoPro Hero 9. This video is meant to inform purchasing decisions as it highlights the main differences between the two action cameras.

Course Project - A course project to encourage students to start filming with their action camera. 

Course Conclusion - A brief conclusion, wrapping up this course on the GoPro Hero 8.