Hero4 Silver - How To Set Up Protune - GoPro Tip #506 | MicBergsma

Advanced Protune Controls Explained

With HERO3+ Black Edition version HD3.11.02.00 and higher, there are advanced Protune™ controls for Color, ISO Limit, Sharpness and Exposure. These advanced Protune settings provide a greater degree of control compared to the previous Protune implementation.
Note: These Protune options can be adjusted in both the camera and the GoPro App.

Setting Explanations
() denotes the default settings

-White Balance
White Balance adjusts the overall color tone of videos. You can make adjustments to White Balance when shooting in Protune mode.
Auto
3000K (for use in warm light, eg. incandescent, sunrise/sunset)
5500K (for use in slightly cool light, eg. cool fluorescent, average daylight)
6500K (for use in cool light, eg. overcast conditions)
CAM RAW (no compensation)
Native (HERO4 Only) (Industry standardized optimized color)

-Color
Color allows you to adjust the color profile of your video footage.
GoPro Color - Delivers the same great color you capture when Protune is turned Off.
Flat – Results in a neutral color profile that can that can be color-corrected to better match footage captured with other equipment, offering more flexibility in post-production. Due to its log curve, Flat captures more details in shadows and highlights.
Note: For HERO3+ Black Edition versions earlier than HD3.11.02.00, the default and only color profile for Protune “ON” was Flat. The new default is GoPro color.

-ISO Limit (Gain)
ISO Limit provides more control in low light conditions. It adjusts the camera’s sensitivity in low-light environments, and creates a balance between brightness and resulting image noise. A higher ISO Limit will result in brighter footage, but you may experience more noise. A lower ISO Limit will result in darker footage, but will deliver reduced noise. This setting does not impact shutter speed.
6400 - Brighter video in low light, increased image noise. This setting is equivalent to the default in Protune “On” for versions prior to HD3.11.02.00
1600 - Moderately bright video in low light, moderate image noise
400 - Darker video in low light, reduced image noise
Note: 6400 is equivalent to the default Protune “On”setting in versions earlier than HD3.11.02.00.
For photo (HERO4 only)
800 (Default) - Brighter photo in very low light, increased image noise
400 - Brighter photo in very low light, moderate image noise
200 - Darker photo in indoor lighting, marginal image noise
100 - Darker photo in indoor lighting, minimal image noise

-Sharpness
Sharpness controls the sharpness of your video footage. High and Medium Sharpness will benefit those who want to limit the amount of sharpening required in post production. Low sharpness is ideal for professionals who prefer minimally processed content to enable more flexibility in post production.
High - Ultra-sharp video. Same level of sharpness applied to content when Protune is turned off.
Medium – Moderately sharp video
Low – Softer video that allows for more flexibility in post-production.
Note: For HERO3+ Black Edition versions before HD3.11.02.00, the default and only sharpness level for Protune “ON” was Low. The new default is High sharpness.

-Exposure
Exposure compensation affects the brightness of your video. Adjusting exposure compensation provides manual correction for environments with contrasting light conditions (e.g. snow, car interior, stage w/ spotlights, etc.).
Range is -2 to +2, in 0.5 step increments:
+2.0
+1.5
+1.0
+0.5
+0.0
-0.5
-1.0
-1.5
-2.0
Note: Exposure compensation adjusts brightness within the existing ISO Limit. If brightness has already reached the ISO Limit in a low-light environment, increasing your Exposure compensation will not have any effect.

-Reset
Returns options to the default () selections.

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[黎卓行]

*Got the go pro **do7.pl/GoPro5** I kid you not! First they dont send the right gopro. Im not complaining really much, just confused that I was sent a hero 6 and not a 5?? Like i said not complaining about that. Im only annoyed with the data corruption, and when i say corrupted i am really the gopro gives me thousands of photos instead of the video that i had it set on. Just dont waste your time go get the hero 6 its a bit cheaper and i guess my issue is only because i have a small sim card. my fault ill get a bigger one for the future. how the heck do you send the wrong one??? still confused??*

[minstew]

Still using the GoPro hero 4 silver today! Thanks for these helpful videos as always!

[joshuavdw]

Thank You for all that you do to help others

[MOUNTAINEAGLES]

Thanks for the video you help me with my GoPro sitting.

[NaturalistArt]

Hey Mic i like all your videos and Im wondering if the setting you show here is good for filming snowboarding. I just got a GoPro and am studying so i can can capture some great footage. Thx man you rock

[fahedcorrea]

Hi Mic, Really good videos, I've learn a lot from your tutorial, got a question i had the auto balance in my option of single photo now is gone, do you know how to bring the Auto Balance back ? I've read the shutting the protune off will be Auto balance but i remember having protune on and still have Auto Balance just like the camera on this video Thanks

[Julian_Stony]

Could you make a video about filming with different shutter speed at V4.00.0?

[fishingwithhoffman]

ummm so am i suppose to turn my protine on like you did? i do outdoor fishing videos on youtube with my hero 4.

[HomesteadExpert]

Very strange. I don't have Protunes on my Hero 4 Silver?

[Mr.ReanuKeeves]

mic, im planning to buy my first gopro. which should i get? the black or silver; from your experience. i see the black to have a better video compared to the silver. 4k on silver seems bad and "laggy" which would you recommend? i dont mind 2k but im not sure either...

[isaacmijangos]

will this get rid of the distortion that the go pro has when shooting video ?

[cinek]

Song from 00:00 please !!!
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[aadeshbikrampant]

+MicBergsma how to change shutter in hero4 silver edition??

[zacki]

is there any way I can shoot a night time lapse in a hero 3+ black?