GoPro Hero 12: The Complete Beginners Guide

Here's everything you need to get started on the GoPro Hero 12 Black, from unboxing to the most advanced features on the camera.

0:00 Quick Intro
0:24 Hero 12 Unboxing & Hardware Components
5:55 Pairing & Initial App Updating
7:23 Hero 12 Main Video/Camera Modes
14:32 Camera Settings
19:04 Video Presets & Customization
22:22 Timewarp and Timelapse
25:35 Night Effects (Vehicle Lights/Star Trails/Light Painting)
27:23 Hero 12 Photo Modes/Interval Modes
30:25 HDR/LOG/High Bitrate/10-Bit
33:18 Bluetooth Mics
35:18 GoPro Media Mod
37:02 GoPro Max Lens Mod 2.0
39:28 GoPro Quick App Top Features
43:15 Top GoPro Accessories

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[GoPro]

RAY! Thank you for taking so much time to create this beginner’s guide! If you ever want to join our Global Training Team, give us a ☎

[homevideos]

Just made the jump from GoPro5 Black to GoPro12. This was the most informative Beginner's guide. Perfect for an old-school guy like me. Thank you !

[suprassv]

Thanks for making such a great video. As some one who just upgraded to the Hero 12 from a Hero 4, all the new settings and features can feel a little overwhelming to wrap your head around. I will definitely be coming back and using the chapters when I need a refresher on a specific setting or feature.

[chrishowell]

this is by far the best gopro intro I have seen yet. Thank you for making this video!

[TheLillianYoung]

I just upgraded from 9 to 12. I’ve only used my GoPros as dash cams when riding and my Insta 360 as the fun footage capture. This is the first I’ve dived into the menus. Thanks for this.

[arkie]

Thank you so much for this super-informative video. One thing, and if you mentioned this and I missed it, sorry, but this may help another new 12 owner. As you were going through all the advanced features, I was looking at my 12 thinking, "What, did they dumb it all down in the latest firmware update?" No, they didn't. Apparently the default setting is the "easy" mode where you have just a couple of choices of settings in each mode. To get to the advanced settings, open the app on your phone. When paired with the camera, look for the "pro" button on the phone. Click it once and it unlocks all the advanced features so they can be accessed from the camera. Cheers!

[keithmeline]

Just got mine in the mail last night - opening up and watching this video at the same time, good timing!

[JFactor]

Great video. For a heavy GoPro user as myself, I did learn a few things here. Always appreciate your content.

[AngelaAng-nearaquietstream]

I am preparing to get a GoPro12. I learned so much!! 🌟 I appreciated your concise explanations and real-life applications on: the two types of sticky mounts and their prevalence so no need to overthink them, how GoPro's figure mount and screw works and its use for high-speed situations vs using the tripod mount, why not to open the microphone protective cover, why not to lick the lens, why updating the firmware is important, the Highlight function, the different views and when/how you use them with brief real-life examples, the video qualities and aspect ratios, how the sensor captures in 8:7 aspect ratio and how GoPro's square sensor frames and crops other aspect ratios from that, how Slow Motion works and recommended fps, the front screen, the anti-flicker setting (60Hz vs 50Hz), why Hypersmooth should generally be on and what Auto-Boost does, how Hindsight works (great explanation!) and 30-sec recommendation (makes sense), how timewarp and timelapse each work and how they are different (really appreciated this explanation) and recommended settings to use and why, recommended video resolution settings for most flexibility, Scheduled Capture option, Star Trails, Vehicle Lights options, timelapse vs interval photos, recommended SuperPhoto settings, 15MP vs 24.7MP (8:7), what does HDR do, bit rate and bit depth, how GoPro 12's wind reduction works and where the mic locations are, the audio comparison with bluetooth vs in-camera mic, what the Media mod is, how the Max Lens mod attaches, best case scenarios when you would use the Max Hyperview (e.g. with focus object not landscape only), recommendation about voice control (makes sense), how the GoPro Quik App works and how easy it is to download a still and make auto edits, 8-hour bluetooth power reserve to locate GoPro, and the GoPro accessories you recommend including GoPro vs generic brand version, the different configurations of the 3-Way, what is the Volta Grip and 4-batteries worth of battery life, and the remote control. Thank you for this HELPFUL and super informative video!! ❤

[Dr.DaleCressman]

Thanks so much for taking time to do these. My early Christmas gift just arrived and wow, these things have really changed in the six years or so since I last purchased one.

[ChaChaCafe]

This is probably the best how to video I’ve ever seen. Thank you for taking the time to do this. I just upgraded from the Hero 9 to the 12 and some of the things in this video I could have used on the 9 as it answered a lot of questions I had. Subscribed immediately.

[DENMONKEY]

They only have the Bluetooth earphones option because of the dji action. If they didn't move first GoPro would still be charging 100 bucks for an adapter because they could. I think that provides insight into how GoPro views it's customers. Like piggy banks

[shareksolutions]

Really appreciate you putting this together for everyone! Thank you!

[mikedonnelly]

I am so glad I found this channel. Getting ready for our 10 day trip to Ireland and I wanted to film our journey. I saw Best Buy has this Creator Kit and I plan on buying this tomorrow. This will be my first Gopro and this channel has explained everything. Do you have any suggestions for a first time ever GoPro user ?

[timecode]

Great information, I had no idea the 12 could do all of this. I’ve got the original GoPro, and the 2, 3, 3+, 4, 5, 7, 9 and now the 12.

[xJEC]

Thanks Ray, the perfect tutorial for a GoPro newbie 🎉

[ExploreEmpires]

Fantastic video for beginners! Your step-by-step guide and clear explanations made it so much easier to understand the capabilities of the GoPro Hero 12. I'm excited to put my new camera to use, thanks to your helpful tutorial.

[Bonuscommentary]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. i expect to return many many times to remind myself of everything this thing can do! thanks again!

[robertdilaura]

Holy moses! If this was for beginners, I must be a total dunce. Super post, with tons of great info. Thank you very much for letting newbies get dropped in the shallow end of the pool.

[Micheel]

Thinking about buying a GoPro.
There was pretty much everything explained, that I was looking for. Thank you.