Here is a video that exemplifies the point I was trying to make in this video, Your GoPro may not be great at capturing a tight shot of the eclipse but can be a perfect choice to capture how the eclipse effects our word. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8FwF1DvksIQ.html Must see the shot at :31 seconds and :50 seconds in.
Hi, all of the photos that were taken during the time lapse are white and I can't figure out how to correct that. I'm using iMovie- the regular color settings don't do anything. How do you fix it? Thanks!
John Pierce White? Did you use nightshot? It sounds like you over exposed the photos Every frame was white? If they were over exposed there is no way to fix it. Sorry
If you want to shoot a time-lapse I would recommend 1 frame every 5 or 10 seconds. If you shoot video that is 30 frames per second ...... if you want to shoot 10 frames per second you might as well shoot real time video and speed it up to your taste. Understand? If you don't ask a follow up.
Thanks. I got lost in the GoPro jargon. Time-lapse is something different from video time-lapse. After screwing around with my GoPro I figured out how to get to 1 frame per 10 seconds. Tried it out today but now I don't know what to do with the filmstrip.
Staynavytom You don't know what to do with all the still photos? You import them into an editor converting them into a video clip. There are too many editing applications out there to be specific, but if you search how to convert still photos to video and your editor name there should be a tutorial on RU-vid. Try Gopro Studio. Good luck.
Here is my effort:ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GuIxqLIRr-c.html Here is with video camera:ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sQXZ23xWukc.html
That is what I'm going with, finger crossed. I think 200 or 400 will be fine .... you may need 400 if your in full eclipse. 6500k will be warmer than 5600 .... so pick to personal taste. Also, check the pinned comment one viewer says GoPro support is saying not to shoot it. Go figure.
Yea me too cant decide TL video on the session 5 and TL pictures GOPRO 5 black. Time lapse video does'nt have a whole lot of setting to adjust that I can find.
Update I just saw a "GoPro" article where they suggest using nightlapse. Interesting. If you want to do this make sure you use "auto" exposure.... I don't know if this will ramp the exposure correctly but it might work. Good luck.
So where are you going to for the eclipse? The station going to send you out or at least give you the time off to travel? Look on a map for Glendo Reservoir here in Wyoming. The center line goes right over it. I'll be camping there all weekend. Hope to have something great to share.
Were you able to successfully capture the effects of the eclipse successfully using the techniques you described in this video? If so where could I find the time lapses you did for this event and which method do you feel like you got the best results? We are wanting to do a time lapse of the entire duration of the upcoming eclipse with a building in the foreground as you described in your video. Hoping to have as a final product like a 30 second clip to put on social media or something. Any and all advice would be very much appreciated..
First, please check the video in the pinned comment above. I had bad luck last time, more to do with location and weather. Very disappointed. Much of the advice I'd the same. Use external power. Video timelapse 5,10 second interval. Lock in exposure. Press screen till option appears, test before monday. Good luck! Enjoy eclipse, hopefully we will get a great shot.
Hi! Does anyone know the best way to turn time lapse photos into a time lapse video? I want the settings that come with time lapse photos but I want it in video form
Thanks for your video! I have a question just to be sure... I am using my GP Hero 5, and I just really would like to video the few minutes of totality in the city I am traveling to. Not on the sun, but the area around me. What settings should I use just for video mode? Thanks again! :)
These are my best guesses, if I were you I would trying shooting some test clips at dusk this weekend and try different settings to find what works best for you. Late dusk is probably the best representation for what you will experience. During totality I would try using (test at dusk) Use a low fame rate say 24 or 30 .... do not use high frame rate in low light conditions. turn on protune, left swipe ...... try iso 6400 see if that is too grainy for your taste .... if not use that..... if too grainy lower till good. GoPros auto settings are best for most people .... all you might want to do is tweek iso and frame rate. The white balance and iso locking are only really important if your shooting time-lapse of the entire event. I hope this helped. Have fun eclipsing!
Just saw this vid of the hero 2 get damaged by the sun (Warning Gopro HD Hero2 sensor burned in timelapse) Can this happen to a hero 5 or 6? Does anyone know of a solar filter for Gopro? A solar filter is different to an ND filter. Cheers
Paul Paul I don't know of a solar filter made just for Gopro. Gopros field of view is so wide you don't need ine. For this last eclipse I used a lens from a torn pair of cardboard solar glasses for my Sony handycam, it worked great. I have shot the sun in Florida midday with my Hero4 and Hero5 with no problems with no filter. Good luck on your shoot.
The shot at 2:24 was captured with a GoPro Hero4 Silver with no filter. The camera was pointed (time-lapse) at the sun for two hours. I'm not going to use a filter...... Of course I don't make the cameras so there is no guarantee. As long as its a wide shot I think you will be fine.
Darren Neupert There is nothing to "fry" maybe melt! I'm thinking cropped is not a problem, it's still the same lens .... your just grabbing a smaller part of the sensor. I think you just want to stay away from large magnification without some filter. P.S. If your Gopro gets too hot it will shut down. I guess I should have mentioned that ..... so best to use a frame so the camera stays as cool as possible. Good luck!
Video timelapse does not take much space. Stills much more. I'm going with my normal 32Gig cards, have never filled them up. I'd do some tests with your setup, shoot a three to four hour timelapse before the 8th. Check batteries settings mounts. Good luck!!!!
You should not need a filter. The Gopro is sooo wide that it should be OK. Adding a filter would just leave you with one small dot and not much else. Like I said at the top, Gopro is not the way to shoot a close up of the eclipse, but it might be a cool way to shoot its impact on the world around you. Thanks for watching!
I live near San Francisco, so I hope to record the event from atop the Marin Headlands located just north of the Golden Gate Bridge. I'm aiming to record a timelapse along with a traditional video (via my DSLR). Any thoughts about a possible need for filters?
If your using a DSLR with a big zoom you probably need an appropriate filter to achieve the exposure you need to get the shot. I don't have that information, I'm sure there are some better resources than me. As far as Gopro I don't think you need a filter, the shot at 2:24 in this video was captured without a filter the camera (Gopro Hero4) time-lapsed for two hours ..... no problems. Good luck on your shoot!
I just called GOPRO Tech Support. They are 100% recommending NOT to take photo's or video without using a filter over the camera's lens, regardless of your model. IT WILL DAMAGE THE GOPRO! They also do not have a filter for any of there models. Also GOPRO does not have any suggestions on how to setup the software for recording the solar eclipse, for any of there models!
Interesting. In that case Christopher I would definitely NOT shoot the eclipse if I were you! Too dangerous. There is always a risk shooting in extreme circumstances, that is why I use GoPros to get extreme shots. If you check this video at 2:24 you will see my test shot captured in central Florida mid day using a GoPro Hero4 Silver .... full sun. No damage to the camera. I shoot time-lapses of clouds with the sun all the time without any problems. I contacted a friend at GoPro last week and asked if they knew of any company issued statements on shooting the eclipse and they knew of none. My guess is Tech Support is being safe. So shoot at your own risk. Thanks for watching and sharing this information. I think it is important so I'm pinning it to the top of comments
What would you suggest for the settings on hero3+ black addition? video resolution, fps, field of view, low light, resolution, continuous rate, burst rate, time lapse rate, and protune settings? I'm looking to recod a time lapse video.
Breaking news!!!!! I just called GoPro support and got a completely different answer .... in broken English. I asked if there were any official company statements about the safety of shooting the eclipse, none. IF YOU ARE AT ALL CONCERNED ABOUT DAMAGING YOUR CAMERA PLEASE DO NOT SHOOT THE ECLIPSE. Funny thing is a GoPro Hero3 black is only worth $25-$50 bucks max. So its worth the risk. About settings, like I said in the video you can do it two ways with Hero3. Shoot three hours of video or time-lapse it. "Video time-Lapse" is a new feature on the Hero4 and 5 .... not available on Hero3. If shooting video, use protune lock in white balance at 5600. If shooting time-lapse photo, set for 1 frame every 5 to 10 seconds. Wide field of view. Highest resolution. Start it and let it run. You will end up with hundreds of photos import them into Gopro studio to make your time-lapse. Search RU-vid for a tutorial on how to do that. Good luck.
Thanks for the info, however some info is wrong. Go Pro Hero 3+ Black is worth $209 at any wall mart. Time lapse video is also a feature on Go Pro Hero 3+ Black, been using it for years. I have used the following settings today on a test time lapse video: Video Resolution: 4K 17:9, FPS:12FPS, Field of view: Wide, Resolution:12MP Wide, Continuous Rate: 3SPS, Burst Rate:3/1Sec, Time Lapse Rate: 10sec, Protune is on with the following settings: White Balance:5500K, color: gopro, ISO:400, Sharpness:high, Exposure:0 I have aimed the camera straight at the sun with no clouds for 2 minute video, Looks Great, ready for the eclipse. I did not use any solar filter protection as well. Seems once again, GoPro does not have correct information on there product, you get diffrent answers to your questions depending on who you talk to there.
