Before you capture a performance, it's best to set up your GoPro settings; this can be done on the GoPro’s themselves, or via one of the third party Apps linked below.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Item | Note |
GoPro Hero 7 or newer | For issues & support with your GoPro camera, please contact your GoPro reseller. For Move AI required settings see below. |
Camera mount | You can use a tripod, clamp or any other stable attachment that connects to a GoPro |
Camera Tools for Hero Cameras App | This is a 3rd party app, that can control up to 10 cameras at once. Please contact the developer for support. https://www.toolsforgopro.com/cameratools |
GoPro remote | GoPro 'The Remote' released Feb 2021 controls a maximum of 5 Hero8, 9 or 10s at once |
USB-C cable | 1 per camera, to connect to a portable charger, if using. |
Portable battery pack for GoPro | These are useful for long duration captures. |
SD cards | Make sure that they meet the specification of the capture settings (resolution & fps) you are recording at. |
Objects or tape to identify the perimeter of the volume on the ground | This is helpful for the actor to understand the perimeter of the capture volume. |
Please note: this is the recommended kit list for MOVE AI motion capture. MOVE AI is not liable for any faults with equipment.
GoPro Tools for Heroes App
For further guidance with the GoPro application, visit https://www.toolsforgopro.com/cameratools_help
If the Tools for Heroes app has not been set up before, you'll need to pair the cameras to the device. To do this, follow the steps below:
Download the Camera Tools for Heroes app from this link.
Turn on the GoPro and go to Connections and then to Connect Device.
Select GoPro Quick App (even though we are not using this).
Open the Tools for Hereos App and select the + symbol to add a camera.
Select the desired camera
If your camera doesn't appear in the list, check the following things:
Reboot the GoPro
On the GoPro, head to the connection settings and reset connections.
On the iPhone, head to the Settings App and check the Camera Tools For Heros App has permission to use Bluetooth.
The app will now ask to pair with the camera, select Connect Camera to confirm this.
Within the settings of each camera, there is an option to sync the clock to the device running the App. Note that this does not provide timecode synchronization, but this will ensure the timestamps of the videos will be aligned for ease of management.
Before proceeding, check on the GoPros that:
Control Mode is set to 'Pro'
Video Mode is set to 'Highest quality'
If you have set up the app before, follow these steps:
Make sure the Bluetooth is turned on and that you are connected to the GoPros you wish to use.
Click 'Control all cameras' and then 'Settings'
Select whichever camera you'd like to use as the master and enter the following settings
Camera Settings
Except for those noted as crucial, feel free to adjust the other settings to optimize the footage based on your shoot. Unsure which settings to use, feel free to ask us!
Capture mode | Video |
Resolution | HD/4K - dependent on the desired volume |
FPS | 50/100 or 60/120 - higher frame rate for faster movements and swap between multiples of 50/60Hz depending on the lighting refresh rate in your country |
Lens | Linear - this is crucial |
Hyper smooth | Off - this is crucial |
Duration | No limit |
Timer | Off |
Bit Rate | High |
Shutter | Auto |
EV Comp | 0 |
ISO Min | 100 |
ISO Max | 1600 |
White Balance | Auto |
Sharpness | High |
Colour | Flat (Indoor) or Natural (Outdoor) |
Raw Audio | Low |
Wind | Auto |
Mode | Video |
Anti-Flicker | 50Hz or 60Hz - This should match the refresh rate of the lighting in your environment. |
Video Compression (Hero 10 & older) | H.264 + HEVC or H265 |
10 Bit (Hero 11 & Newer) | Off |
Using the Tools for Heroes App as a Remote
You can control multiple GoPro's simultaneously using the app:
First, hit the Control all Cameras button and hit Connect all.
Then check all cameras are connected by showing as so in green.
Frame up the cameras by checking the live preview by tapping on the picture frame icon.
Press Control all Cameras again.
Select Record all.
When your action take or calibration has finished, select Stop all.
You can also power all cameras off by selecting Control all Cameras followed by Power off all.
What is the minimum and maximum frame rate and resolution for your system with GoPros?
We currently support a minimum resolution/framerate of:
HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 60fps
And a maximum resolution/framerate resolution of:
4K: 3840 x 2160 @ 120 fps
How do I get files off my GoPros?
We'd recommend using the StarTech Expander hub. This means you don't have to take the SD cards out of the GoPros: LINK
Can I edit the videos to the takes I want?
You can, but make sure that audio or timecode are not stripped out during this process. You can also specify the time range in the clip you wish to process in the platform if that's easier.
What video file formats do you support?
We support:
AVI
MP4
MOV
What Codecs do you support?
We support:
H.264
H.265/HEVC
ProRes422
For efficiency of processing in the cloud, H.264 & H.265 are preferred.
How do you sync videos?
Some cameras already have sync through timecode or genlock, such as the OptiTrack Prime Colour, BlackMagic Ursa and Sony RX0II.
GoPros are asynchronous. For GoPro shoots, we recommend performing 3 claps at the start of each take with your hands or a clapperboard. We use the peak of the audio to automatically sync the clips in the cloud.