{"id":440,"date":"2026-01-09T15:21:55","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T15:21:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.dickinson.edu\/mediacenter\/?p=440"},"modified":"2026-01-20T19:25:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T19:25:35","slug":"gopro-hero-5-black","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.dickinson.edu\/mediacenter\/2026\/01\/09\/gopro-hero-5-black\/","title":{"rendered":"GoPro Hero 5 Black Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The GoPro HERO5 Black is a compact, durable action, waterproof camera designed for capturing high-quality video and photos in dynamic environments. You might choose the HERO5 Black when you need a small, portable camera for movement-based shots, hands-free recording, or situations where a traditional camera isn\u2019t practical. It\u2019s ideal for action footage, point-of-view shots, time-lapse projects, and creative angles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This tutorial will help you get started with the GoPro HERO5 Black. Follow the steps below to learn how to power on the camera, record video, and use basic features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Turning the Camera On<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make sure the <strong>battery is charged<\/strong> and a <strong>microSD card<\/strong> is inserted by pressing the button on the bottom of the GoPro and gently sliding to the right<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"782\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.dickinson.edu\/mediacenter\/files\/2026\/01\/Battery-and-SD-1024x782.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-643\" style=\"width:491px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.dickinson.edu\/mediacenter\/files\/2026\/01\/Battery-and-SD-1024x782.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.dickinson.edu\/mediacenter\/files\/2026\/01\/Battery-and-SD-300x229.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.dickinson.edu\/mediacenter\/files\/2026\/01\/Battery-and-SD-768x586.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.dickinson.edu\/mediacenter\/files\/2026\/01\/Battery-and-SD-1536x1173.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.dickinson.edu\/mediacenter\/files\/2026\/01\/Battery-and-SD-2048x1564.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press and hold the <strong>Power\/Mode<\/strong> button on the side of the camera to power the device on<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.dickinson.edu\/mediacenter\/files\/2026\/01\/GoPro-Power-728x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-644\" style=\"width:488px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.dickinson.edu\/mediacenter\/files\/2026\/01\/GoPro-Power-728x1024.jpeg 728w, https:\/\/blogs.dickinson.edu\/mediacenter\/files\/2026\/01\/GoPro-Power-213x300.jpeg 213w, https:\/\/blogs.dickinson.edu\/mediacenter\/files\/2026\/01\/GoPro-Power-768x1080.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.dickinson.edu\/mediacenter\/files\/2026\/01\/GoPro-Power-1092x1536.jpeg 1092w, https:\/\/blogs.dickinson.edu\/mediacenter\/files\/2026\/01\/GoPro-Power-1456x2048.jpeg 1456w, https:\/\/blogs.dickinson.edu\/mediacenter\/files\/2026\/01\/GoPro-Power-scaled.jpeg 1820w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Adjusting Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Swipe down<\/strong> on the screen and <strong>tap the lock<\/strong> to unlock the settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the touchscreen, <strong>press any settings <\/strong>you&#8217;d like to adjust (ex: frame rate, resolution, time lapse, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"822\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.dickinson.edu\/mediacenter\/files\/2026\/01\/GoPro-settings-1024x822.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-645\" style=\"width:493px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.dickinson.edu\/mediacenter\/files\/2026\/01\/GoPro-settings-1024x822.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.dickinson.edu\/mediacenter\/files\/2026\/01\/GoPro-settings-300x241.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.dickinson.edu\/mediacenter\/files\/2026\/01\/GoPro-settings-768x617.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.dickinson.edu\/mediacenter\/files\/2026\/01\/GoPro-settings-1536x1233.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.dickinson.edu\/mediacenter\/files\/2026\/01\/GoPro-settings-2048x1645.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Recording Video<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press the <strong>Shutter<\/strong> button on the top of the camera to start recording<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press the <strong>Shutter<\/strong> button again to stop recording<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Taking Photos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Swipe on the touchscreen to switch to <strong>Photo mode<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frame your shot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press the <strong>Shutter<\/strong> button to take a photo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Mounting and Stability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The GoPro works best when securely mounted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use the mounts provided by the Media Center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Double-check that mounts are tight before recording<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a tripod or grip for stationary shots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Audio Basics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The built-in microphones record sound automatically<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid covering the microphone openings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wind and background noise can affect audio outdoors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Reviewing and Deleting Footage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Swipe down on the touchscreen and tap <strong>Playback<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Swipe left or right<\/strong> to review clips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delete clips you don\u2019t need to free up storage space<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Helpful Tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Charge batteries fully before filming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean the lens before recording<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use shorter clips for easier editing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test your setup before important shots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You\u2019re Ready to Capture the Action<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The GoPro HERO5 Black makes it easy to capture immersive video from unique angles. Start with automatic settings, secure your camera properly, and focus on creative positioning to get the most out of your footage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a detailed video walkthrough on using the GoPro Hero 5 Black, see the video below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"GoPro HERO 5 BLACK Tutorial: How To Get Started\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sIbRJlN6wXY?start=15&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The GoPro HERO5 Black is a compact, durable action, waterproof camera designed for capturing high-quality video and photos in dynamic environments. 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