GoPro HERO 11 Black Instructions
- June 3, 2024
- GoPro
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GoPro HERO 11 Black
Easy Controls
Come preloaded with ultra versatile capture settings that are great for most shots. You’ll notice fewer settings and capture choices so you can just frame your shot and hit the Shutter button for amazing results.
Pro Controls
Toggling Pro Controls
Users can quickly turn on Pro Controls for full camera control from the camera
dashboard, accessible via the rear LCD screen or in the Quik app. Swipe down >
Camera Dashboard
Swipe Left > Toggle Pro Control
Video
Pro Tips
Slo-Mo Guide
Standard video plays back at 30fps. Try a higher frame rate for epic slo-mo
shots.
- 60 FPS = 2x slo-mo
- 120 FPS = 4x slo-mo
- 240 FPS = 8x slo-mo
Go the Distance With Extended Battery Mode
Mid-range quality video resolutions and frame rates to help you capture
stunning quality footage while extending your battery life.
Keep the Horizon Locked + Steady
Use the Linear + Horizon Lock digital lens to keep your footage steady and
straight even if your camera rotates 360° during capture. Not sure which
level of stabilization to use?
Use HyperSmooth AutoBoost.
HyperSmooth AutoBoost dynamically crops your footage based on the speed and
movement in your shot. The result is maximum video stabilization and the wides
field of view possible.
Protune
| 10- Bit | On |
|---|---|
| Bit rate | High |
| Shutter | Auto |
| EV Comp | 0 |
| White Balance | Auto |
| I S O Min | 100 |
| I S O Max | 1600 |
| Sharpness | Low |
| Color | Natural |
| Wind | Auto |
Rear Screen Grid
Dashboard > Preferences > Display > Rear Screen Grid
Photo
Photo Output
RAW
Saves your photo as both .jpg and .gpr files. RAW files give you more post-
production flexibility.
HDR
Captures photos using High Dynamic Range processing. Great for shooting high-
contrast scenes with minimal motion.
SuperPhoto
Automatically analyzes the scene and intelligently applies the best image
processing for the shot.
Frame Grab Resolution
| Resolution | Aspect Ratio | Frame Grab Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| 5.3K | 8:7 | 24.7MP |
| 5.3K | 4:3 | 21MP |
| 5.3K | 16:9 | 15.8MP |
| 4K | 8:7 | 12.9MP |
| 4K | 4:3 | 12MP |
| 4K | 16:9 | 8MP |
Time Lapse
Time Lapse vs. TimeWarp
What is it?
| Time Lapse Video | TimeWarp |
|---|
Transforms long events into short sharable moments by taking a frame of video at set intervals.| Speeds up time to create an ultra smooth time lapse video while while you’re on the move.
When to Use it
| Time Lapse Video | TimeWarp |
|---|---|
| When your camera is mounted to a tripod or stationary. | Body-mounted footage |
or any shot when your GoPro is in motion.
Recommended Settings
Time Lapse Video| The longer the interval, the faster time will appear
to pass, and your resulting video will be shorter.
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0.5 – 1sec : Fast Action > Busy street
2sec or more : Slow Action > Sunsets
Time Lapse Video Pro Tip: Tap and hold the screen to toggle Exposure Control to ensure that the selected part of the screen is always well exposed.
TimeWarp| Auto : Automatically adjusts capture speed based on
lighting and other conditions.
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5x – 10x : Shorter or Limited-Motion Activities
15x – 30x : Longer or Higher-Motion Activities
Night Effects
Light up the night with three amazing new night effects.
|
What is it?
| Preferred Settings
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Star Trail| Captures beautiful trails of lights across the sky.
Mount your camera to a stationary object or tripod, point it toward the night sky.
| Trail Length:
Maximum
Light Painting| Uses long exposure to create brilliant brush stroke effects with moving lights.
Mount your camera to a stationary object or tripod, grab a flashlight, glow stick, or other light source, and get creative.
| Trail Length:
Long
Vehicle Lights| Record night-time traffic and transform it into stunning light trail footage.
Mount your camera to a stationary object or tripod and point your camera at moving vehicles to create stunning light trail footage.
| Trail Length:
Short
Pro Tip: Choose a longer exposure (up to 30sec) and bump up the ISO (up to 1600) for darker environments.
Scheduled + Duration Capture
Pro Tip : Use Scheduled Capture to set a start time for your shot.
Use Duration Capture to set how long your camera records before it automatically stops.
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