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Is there a mount for GoPros that clamp the gopro itself instead of using thumbscrews?

I'm having trouble finding a mount for GoPro/any general action camera that uses clamping to hold the device down instead of an external case or thumb screws. Basically I'm looking for something like ...
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GoPro 11 video colour fades after export

I recently bought a GoPro Hero 11 Black Camera. It records 5.3K quality videos, which is crips and rich in colour. But whenever I try to edit and export using any known video editor, it simply fades a ...
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how to encode a video like gopro 11 using ffmpeg

I want to concat two videos with ffmpeg. In order to concat the videos without re-encoding the videos have to be exactly the same format (same codec, same width, height, same color format, same time ...
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When a GoPro is recording, how can I see whether it is recording a regular video or a timelapse?

I use a GoPro 10. When it is recording, how can I see whether it is recording a regular video or a timelapse?
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How can I reduce the wind noise as much as possible when recording a video with a GoPro?

I use a GoPro 10 to record videos. The GoPro is placed on a car. There's some pretty audible wind noise, esp. when the speed is over 50 or 100 kph. How can I reduce the wind noise as much as possible ...
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GoPro's denoising artifacts

When shooting a piano from overhead with a GoPro Hero10 Black, the hands' skin texture and knuckle wrinkles are smoothed so much that it looks like a plastic mannequin. It looks like what PhotoShop ...
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USB charger for GoPro -- I need 5V, 2A, but does the wattage matter?

I just got a Hero 9 and an Enduro battery. It came with a USB cable but nothing to connect that cable to the wall socket. I had thought that I could charge it with the computer, but apparently that'...
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what the difference between 24/30/60 frames per second in the context of a 7 day/night time lapse video?

So I am looking to record a time lapse video with my used GoPro Hero 7 black that will capture 7 days and nights worth of video of my sprouts under the grow lights, with the final product being a 12 ...
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Transition / Cut Advice for Video Idea

I have an idea for a film project that I would like some advice on. I want to use my GoPro with the handgrip attachment to "interview myself" on a ski chair lift. Here is what I mean by that:...
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What exactly is GoPro Protune?

Apparently the newer GoPro Hero cameras have a feature called "Protune" that gives better control over the image. I don't own a GoPro camera with Protune yet and I'm trying to figure out ...
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Rendering bits from multiple GoPro 7 footage into one file to save space and time without loosing quality

I would like to render bits from multiple GoPro 7 (4k 60fps) footage into one file to save space and time in future (browsing). So instead of keeping 100 footage files, there would be just one file ...
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Software to Trim a Video into Multiple Files

I am coming from the good old Times from GoPro Studios(discontinued), Go Pro Studio had a feature I really loved: To Precut your Videos into Multiple Parts and Naming them Seperatly. Because Having ...
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ffmpeg 4.2.3 freezes in encoding which is extremely slow

I tried to encode some video files, from GOPRO action camera. The whole fuzz is about two specific video files that the video orientation is 180 degree. Therefore, I thought to implement complex ...
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Ffmpeg freezed while encoding 37mb video file from Action Camera

I tried to encode three video files from my action camera and ffmpeg freezed. The video file was 37mb, without any prior manipulation. ffmpeg -i GOPR0019.MP4 -i GOPR0019.MP4 -i GOPR0019.MP4 -...
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Is video stabilization during recording better than stabilizing a shot in post-production?

To save CPU overhead on my Hero 5 Session GoPro I'm debating to disable stabilization and run a stabilization after the recording is completed on the video on a PC. Are there benefits to performing ...
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Imported GoPro Hero4 time-lapse from bike ride does not sync with GPS data in VIRB Edit

I have imported a time-lapse (1 frame/sec resolution) video from my GoPro Hero4 into VIRB Edit. It's from a 96 minute bike ride, which shows up as a 4 minute video. When I import GPS/GPX data from my ...
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gopro vs smartphones in dynamic range

I assume that GoPro has bigger sensor than smartphones, so the dynamic range is also a bit better, but is there a noticeable difference in real world scenarios ? Thank you
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How can I crop an undistorted region from a wide angle gopro capture?

When I ski with my gopro, I usually have to use the wide FOV because it's too difficult to carefully frame my shot while I'm skiing since I have to, you know, ski! I often am chasing some of my ...
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Should I expect worse video quality with GoPro using lens protectors?

Will the video quality be noticeable worse with tempered glass lens protectors on GoPro ? if so, is it better to use housing for protecting the lens and display? Thank you
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Can't charge GoPro Hero 5 Black while recording TimeLapse video

I have a GoPro Hero 5 Black camera. I want to make timelapse videos with the default settings of TimeLapse video mode in the camera. I also want the camera plugged in since the time lapse will be ...
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Camcorder vs. GoPro mounted on bike

I am using a GoPro mounted to a bike to capture crews rowing in a boat next to a (gravel) bike path. I am mostly happy with what the GoPro offers except that I need a less wide-angled view. For better ...
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Why is my Linear FOV GoPro Hero 4 Black video distorted at edges?

I installed the latest firmware as of 09-APR-2019 to my GoPro Hero 4 Black. I recorded video in 1080 60fps in LINEAR FOV mode with ProTune enabled. Why am I seeing lens distortion at the edges? For ...
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Connect GoPro Hero 7 Black to Macbook Pro 2017 via USB-C

I have just bought a Hero 7 Black, which sports a USB-C port. I can use it to charge the battery etc. but I would expect it to also allow me to connect to another device, like my MacBook Pro, with a ...
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gopro hero vs gopro hero4 black video quality diference

I want to buy gopro camera, I see there is big diference in price e.g. http://www.gopro.hr/kamere/p/GoPro-Hero/ProductID/9426 cost $200 http://www.gopro.hr/kamere/p/GoPro-Hero4-Black/ProductID/19131 ...
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GoPro looping settings

I'm using my GoPro Hero3 White as a dashcam. Setting it to overwrite files, I encountered 2 strange things: 5min settings give me 1min files, and 20min settings give 5min files. The counter stops at ...
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Using GoPro Studio to edit non-GoPro videos

I'm trying to use GoPro Studio to create a video that includes GoPro video as well as HD video from an iPhone. GoPro Studio was not able to deal with the .MOV file from the iPhone (the audio was ...
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Advantage of converting GoPro video files with GoPro CineForm?

Having worked with GoPro cameras for a few years, I had originally ignored the GoPro CineForm Studio software. Probably out of the usual disregard for packaged software, but also due to it being ...
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