GoPro Hero8 Black (Internal) - Revision history

John d: link to Uploading instructions

2021-01-13T06:15:22Z

link to Uploading instructions

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 [[File:Photo - GoPro Black 8 and Headstrap.png|alt=Photo of Gopro camera attached to wearable headstrap.|thumb|230x230px|GoPro Black 8 and Headstrap, used for recording trainings]]
-Use this camera with various mounts, to record training videos for your tools.
+Use this camera with various mounts, to record training videos for your tools. It records spoken audio very well, automatically canceling much of the background noise.
 You can edit the videos after the fact, but it's not required - a "good enough" video even with mistakes or corrections would be fine.
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 Now you have a single file of the GoPro recording.
-== Uploading to the Web ==
+== Uploading your Videos ==
 == Trainings via Webmeeting (Zoom) ==

John d: added photo of GoPro + Headstrap

2021-01-13T01:24:07Z

added photo of GoPro + Headstrap

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			[[File:Photo - GoPro Black 8 and Headstrap.png\|alt=Photo of Gopro camera attached to wearable headstrap.\|thumb\|230x230px\|GoPro Black 8 and Headstrap, used for recording trainings]]
	Use this camera with various mounts, to record training videos for your tools.		Use this camera with various mounts, to record training videos for your tools.

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	These is an initial draft of instructions - please feel free to edit! -- Demis 2020-07-02		These is an initial draft of instructions - please feel free to edit! -- Demis 2020-07-02
			This procedure uses our GoPro Black 8, and a headstrap to wear it while recording.

	== Procedure for recording ==		== Procedure for recording ==

John d: /* Uploading to the Web */ minor updates

2020-12-04T00:00:59Z

Uploading to the Web: minor updates

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	# Log Into [https://gauchocast.hosted.panopto.com GauchoCast/Panopto] with your UCSB NetID		# Log Into [https://gauchocast.hosted.panopto.com GauchoCast/Panopto] with your UCSB NetID
	## We have a paid subscription to this service, contact UCSB OIT if you need your UCSB login added to our account.		## We have a paid subscription to this service, contact UCSB OIT if you need your UCSB login added to our account.
			# Use the '''[Browse]''' sidebar to Navigate to the folder '''''Nanofab/Drafts''''' ([https://gauchocast.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Sessions/List.aspx#folderID=%22587acccd-daa4-419e-bde2-ac2500f72fc0%22 link])
	# ''TBA~~...~~''		# ''TBA''

	=== Adding to the Equipment's Wiki Page ===		=== Adding to the Equipment's Wiki Page ===
	We are not uploading the video to our Wiki. Instead, we ~~simply~~ ~~link~~ to the Panopto video player.		We are not uploading the video to our Wiki. Instead, we link directly to the Panopto video player.

	To get the link to the video: In GauchoCast/Panopto, when viewing the file browser:		To get the link to the video: In GauchoCast/Panopto, when viewing the file browser:
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	== Trainings via Webmeeting (Zoom) ==		== Trainings via Webmeeting (Zoom) ==
	* Schedule a Zoom meeting at [https://ucsb.zoom.us ucsb.zoom.com] - use your UCSB NetID credentials.		* Schedule a Zoom meeting at [https://ucsb.zoom.us ucsb.zoom.com] - use your UCSB NetID credentials.
			** ''<<options for the zoom meeting? Waiting room etc.?>>''
	** <<Insert steps here, initial guess below>>
	* ~~Recommend that~~ Lab Users/Attendees use a desktop/laptop computer to join, not just phone. They will need to see details on the screen and possibly take notes.		* Require Lab Users/Attendees use a desktop/laptop computer to join, not just phone. They will need to see details on the screen and possibly take notes.
			* Ensure you are connecting from a high-speed internet connection, eg. on-campus and wired (not Wifi). You will be streaming video to attendees, so this is important!. The Video Training Workstation in the conference room is set up for this.
	* Require all attendees to have video ON during the entire training.		* Require all attendees to have video ON during the entire training.
	** This verifies that all participants are present and paying attention - local school/college teachers found this was necessary!		** This verifies that all participants are present and paying attention - local school/college teachers found this was necessary!

John d: /* Editing Video */ added some details

2020-11-16T18:45:14Z

Editing Video: added some details

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	** The '''first''' digit is the number in the sequence		** The '''first''' digit is the number in the sequence
	** The '''second/last''' digit is the video recording number - this is counter-intuitive.		** The '''second/last''' digit is the video recording number - this is counter-intuitive.
			** Example - The following sequence would be the <u>first video</u> shot on the GoPro, in order:
			*** GH'''001'''000<u>1</u>.mp4
			*** GH'''002'''000<u>1</u>.mp4
			*** GH'''003'''000<u>1</u>.mp4
			** The Second video shot (<u>underlined</u>) would be the following files:
			*** GH001<u>0002</u>.mp4
			*** GH002<u>0002</u>.mp4
			*** GH003<u>0002</u>.mp4
	**		**
	* Export as :		* Export as :
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	** Profile: HD 720p: 30fps (1280x720)		** Profile: HD 720p: 30fps (1280x720)
	** Quality: High		** Quality: High
	This takes ~30min.		This takes ~30min to stitch a ~1hr video.

	Now you have a single file of the GoPro recording.		Now you have a single file of the GoPro recording.

	== Uploading to the Web ==		== Uploading to the Web ==
	'''''To Be Added'''''		'''''To Be Added - using Panopto video player for trainings.'''''
			# Log Into [https://gauchocast.hosted.panopto.com GauchoCast/Panopto] with your UCSB NetID

			## We have a paid subscription to this service, contact UCSB OIT if you need your UCSB login added to our account.
	Working on this - I believe we will upload to google drive.
			# ''TBA...''

	=== Adding to the Equipment's Wiki Page ===		=== Adding to the Equipment's Wiki Page ===
			We are not uploading the video to our Wiki. Instead, we simply link to the Panopto video player.
⚫	On ~~your~~ ~~Tool's Wiki page, add a Heading section for training videos, and add~~ links to those videos~~, similar to uploading PDF files~~ (see the [[Editing Tutorials#Linking to a PDF or other file\|Editing Tutorials section on ~~this~~]]).

	'''Note''' - we may have issues with upload limits on file sizes of file types. We may need to host a separate site just for uploading these videos. Demis will check with Johann on this, the Wiki method is probabaly too annoying for hosting these.
			To get the link to the video: In GauchoCast/Panopto, when viewing the file browser:
			# Hover your mouse over the video file
			# Click the "'''Share'''" button
			# Change the "'''Who Has Access:'''" setting to "'''Anyone with the Link, Unlisted'''"
			# Copy the URL web link at the top
			On your Tool's Wiki page
			# Add a Heading section for training videos
		⚫	# Paste the links to those videos (see the [[Editing Tutorials#Linking to a PDF or other file\|Wiki: Editing Tutorials section for help]]).

	== Trainings via Webmeeting (Zoom) ==		== Trainings via Webmeeting (Zoom) ==
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	*** This ensures users can see your mouse moving, instead of selecting only one window.		*** This ensures users can see your mouse moving, instead of selecting only one window.
	** Click the "'''Share'''" button to start presenting your computer screen live.		** Click the "'''Share'''" button to start presenting your computer screen live.
			* In your regular web browser, load the pre-recorded video on the [https://gauchocast.hosted.panopto.com GauchoSpace/PanOpto website], using the '''Browse''' option on the left to find it in the '''NanoFab''' folder.
	* ~~Load the pre-recorded video,~~ Maximize the window size, and play/pause as needed.		* Maximize the window size, and play/pause as needed.
	** Use a player that allows you to zoom in on details, such as text on the tool's computer screen/software etc.
			* You can use the [→ ←] button to switch which video is larger, or the [_] button to maximize only one video feed.
	*** On '''Mac''': Demis found that the default Quicktime Player does NOT let you zoom in closer than full-screen!
	*** On '''Windows''': '''''To be added'''''

John d: /* Outside the lab, before your training */

2020-11-16T18:32:39Z

Outside the lab, before your training

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	=== Outside the lab, before your training ===		=== Outside the lab, before your training ===
	* Fully charge your smartphone		* Fully charge your smartphone
	* GoPro ~~has a~~ spare ~~battery~~ - make sure both are charged.		* GoPro 2 spare batteries - make sure both are charged.
			** We have a 2-battery charger for keeping the spares fully charged
	** Batteries charge while inserted into the GoPro camera, and then plug the USB cable in.
	** Note that the GoPro USB cable is a high-quality (high data rate) USB-C/USB-A cable - cheaper versions usually ''don't work,'' so don't lose this cable!		** Note that the GoPro USB cable is a high-quality (high data rate) USB-C/USB-A cable - cheaper versions usually ''don't work,'' so don't lose this cable!
	* Download smartphone app called "GoPro" by the company "GoPro, Inc." to your own ~~phone~~.		* Download smartphone app called "GoPro" by the company "GoPro, Inc." to your own smartphone.
	* [[File:GoPro H8b training - Smartphone App.jpg\|none\|thumb\|200x200px\| The "real" GoPro App in the Apple App Store. Beware of cheap imitations. ]]		* [[File:GoPro H8b training - Smartphone App.jpg\|none\|thumb\|200x200px\| The "real" GoPro App in the Apple App Store. Beware of cheap imitations. ]]
	* Turn on the GoPro camera (hold down power button on the side)		* Turn on the GoPro camera (hold down power button on the side)
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	*# Open the utility drawer by swiping from the top to the bottom of the touch display, then select "Preferences."		*# Open the utility drawer by swiping from the top to the bottom of the touch display, then select "Preferences."
	*# Select "Connections" and then tap on "Connect Device."		*# Select "Connections" and then tap on "Connect Device."
	*# Tap on "GoPro App" to put your camera in pairing mode.<span name="HERO6Black"></span>		*#<span name="HERO6Black"></span>Tap on "GoPro App" to put your camera in pairing mode.<span name="HERO6Black"></span>
	*# ''Optional'': At this point, you can tap on the "i" icon in the top right corner to see your WiFi name and password.		*# ''Optional'': At this point, you can tap on the "i" icon i<span name="HERO6Black"></span>n the top right corner to see your WiFi name and password.
	**# Open the GoPro App on your SmartPhone:		**# Open the GoPro App on your SmartPhone:
	*# Select the Camera logo at the bottom left corner of the app and it will automatically begin scanning for your camera		*# Select the Camera logo at the bottom left corner of the app and it will automatically begin scanning for your camera
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	** ''Detailed Instructions for Live Preview are below.''		** ''Detailed Instructions for Live Preview are below.''
	* Adjust the angle of the camera so the preview shows what you’re looking at. You want to be "naturally" looking at something, and make sure the GoPro shows the same thing.		* Adjust the angle of the camera so the preview shows what you’re looking at. You want to be "naturally" looking at something, and make sure the GoPro shows the same thing.
	** Usually the headmount will aim ''high'' - looking above what your eyes are looking at, so adjust it down.		** Usually the headmount will aim ''high'' - looking above what your eyes are looking at, so adjust it to point down, typically ~30-40° downwards.

	=== In the Lab: Recording your video ===		=== In the Lab: Recording your video ===
	* ''(optional) Bring wired or bluetooth headphones that you can use with your smartphone - this is only for listening to video while in the lab. The "live" audio will be from the GoPro's built-in Mic - it works fine.''		* ''(optional) Bring wired or bluetooth headphones that you can use with your smartphone - this is only for listening to video while in the lab. The "live" audio will be from the GoPro's built-in Mic - it works fine in the lab.''
	* Turn on camera - hold down the power button on the side.		* Turn on camera - hold down the power button on the side.
	* Place camera on mount - either head mount (use your own assigned head mount), or Clip mount etc.		* Place camera on mount - either head mount (use your own assigned head mount), or Clip mount etc.
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	\|''<small>Use "Standard" settings.</small>''[[File:GoPro Hero8 Black - Presets 1 - IMG 2765.jpg\|300x300px]]		\|''<small>Use "Standard" settings.</small>''[[File:GoPro Hero8 Black - Presets 1 - IMG 2765.jpg\|300x300px]]
	\|''<small>Settings menu options.</small>''[[File:GoPro Hero8 Black - Presets 2 - various IMG 2767.jpg\|300x300px]]		\|''<small>Settings menu options.</small>''[[File:GoPro Hero8 Black - Presets 2 - various IMG 2767.jpg\|300x300px]]
	\|''<small>"Standard" settings for NanoFab trainings (Initial version, as of 2020-07-01 Demis)</small>''		\|''<small>"Standard" settings for NanoFab trainings (Initial version, as of 2020-07-01 Demis).</small>''
			''<small>Have been slightly updated compared to pic, 2020-10.</small>''
	[[File:GoPro Hero8 Black - Presets 3 - settings IMG 2768.png\|300x300px]]		[[File:GoPro Hero8 Black - Presets 3 - settings IMG 2768.png\|300x300px]]
	\|}		\|}
	* Adjust camera angle using Live Preview on smartphone:		* Adjust camera angle using Live Preview on smartphone:
	** Look naturally at some object, and make sure the SmartPhone's preview is showing the same object centered in the screen.		** Look naturally at some object, and make sure the SmartPhone's preview is showing the same object centered in the screen.
	** Typically the camera is angled '''too high'''.		** Typically the camera is angled '''too high''' by ~30-40°.
	** Adjust the camera's angle on the your mount, so that what you look at is centered on the screen, then tighten. (Same as done outside the lab.)		** Adjust the camera's angle on the your mount, so that what you look at is centered on the screen, then tighten. (Same as done outside the lab.)
	* Start/stop the video recording with the Circle button on the SmartPhone app.		* Start/stop the video recording with the Circle button on the SmartPhone app.
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	== Editing Video ==		== Editing Video ==
	GoPro video is always split up into sections of about 15min each, automatically on the camera. This is not changeable on the Gopro.		GoPro video is always split up into sections of about 15min each, automatically on the camera. This is not changeable on the Gopro.
		⚫	* Use the free software [https://www.openshot.org OpenShot] to stitch your videos together.
		⚫	* Just drag your files into the timeline in order. You can use the Creation date of the files to figure out the correct order.
		⚫	* GoPro's File naming convention:
			** The '''first''' digit is the number in the sequence
			** The '''second/last''' digit is the video recording number - this is counter-intuitive.
			**
		⚫	* Export as :

		⚫	** Target: MP4
⚫	Use the free software [https://www.openshot.org OpenShot] to stitch your videos together.
		⚫	** Profile: HD 720p: 30fps (1280x720)

		⚫	** Quality: High
⚫	Just drag your files into the timeline in order. You can use the Creation date of the files to figure out the correct order.

⚫	GoPro's File naming convention:

	TBD

⚫	Export as :
⚫	* Target: MP4 ~~(h.264)~~
⚫	* ~~Video~~ Profile: HD 720p 30fps (1280x720)
⚫	* Quality: High
	This takes ~30min.		This takes ~30min.

John d: moved editing to after saving

2020-10-30T16:28:46Z

moved editing to after saving

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 * You can look at saved videos through the smartphone app, to check your recording, in the '''My Media''' section of the GoPro App. It may require you to download the video to your smartphone, which can take a while. Sometimes it shows a lower-quality version just to avoid downloading - don't worry, the "full" version will usually look and sound much better.
 ** This is where '''headphones''' in the lab are very helpful, so you can hear the audio of your recordings.
 == Saving the Video to your computer ==
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 ## Copy the files from the HERO8 drive to the desired destination folder
 ##Delete files from the GoPro memory card with ''Shift+Delete'' ([[File:Forward Delete Button.png|30x30px]] aka. Forward-Delete)
 == Uploading to the Web ==

John d: added gopro stitching

2020-10-30T16:27:48Z

added gopro stitching

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	== Editing Video ==		== Editing Video ==
			GoPro video is always split up into sections of about 15min each, automatically on the camera. This is not changeable on the Gopro.
	Edits are best performed on the GoPro smartphone app, outside the lab.

			Use the free software [https://www.openshot.org OpenShot] to stitch your videos together.
	''(Untested. I recommend avoiding video editing as much as possible - please add instructions you think will be useful here. --Demis 2020-07-04)''

			Just drag your files into the timeline in order. You can use the Creation date of the files to figure out the correct order.

			GoPro's File naming convention:

			TBD

			Export as :
			* Target: MP4 (h.264)
			* Video Profile: HD 720p 30fps (1280x720)
			* Quality: High
			This takes ~30min.

			Now you have a single file of the GoPro recording.

	== Saving the Video to your computer ==		== Saving the Video to your computer ==

John d: /* Saving the Video to your computer */ how to delete files

2020-07-14T16:57:38Z

Saving the Video to your computer: how to delete files

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	## Click "Download Selected" or "Download All" and wait for it to complete, it can take some time.		## Click "Download Selected" or "Download All" and wait for it to complete, it can take some time.
	### The files will be downloaded to the specified folder.		### The files will be downloaded to the specified folder.
			## Use the Delete button [[File:GoPro HERO8 Black Instructions - Mac save to computer 2.png]] to delete selected files from the GoPro memory card. You can select multiple files with the Shift or Command keys.
	# On '''Windows:''' ''(approximate instructions, not exact)''		# On '''Windows:''' ''(approximate instructions, not exact)''
	## Open '''My Computer > HERO8 BLACK'''		## Open '''My Computer > HERO8 BLACK'''
	## Copy the files from the HERO8 drive to the desired destination folder		## Copy the files from the HERO8 drive to the desired destination folder
			##Delete files from the GoPro memory card with ''Shift+Delete'' ([[File:Forward Delete Button.png\|30x30px]] aka. Forward-Delete)

	== Uploading to the Web ==		== Uploading to the Web ==

John d: /* Saving the Video to your computer */ simplified Mac instrucitons

2020-07-14T16:14:06Z

Saving the Video to your computer: simplified Mac instrucitons

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	# Turn on the GoPro Camera by holding down the power button on the Side.		# Turn on the GoPro Camera by holding down the power button on the Side.
	# On a '''Mac:''' ''(approximate instructions, not exact)''		# On a '''Mac:''' ''(approximate instructions, not exact)''
	## ~~Use your computer's Search/Spotlight function ('''⌘-Space''') to launch~~ '''Applications / Image Capture.app'''		## Launch '''Applications / Image Capture.app'''
	## Select the GoPro camera in the sidebar - you will see all the recorded videos and photos.		## Select the GoPro camera in the sidebar - you will see all the recorded videos and photos.
	## Choose a folder to Download into on the bottom of the screen		## Choose a folder to Download into on the bottom of the screen
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	## Click "Download Selected" or "Download All" and wait for it to complete, it can take some time.		## Click "Download Selected" or "Download All" and wait for it to complete, it can take some time.
	### The files will be downloaded to the specified folder.		### The files will be downloaded to the specified folder.
	# On '''Windows:'''		# On '''Windows:''' ''(approximate instructions, not exact)''
	## Open '''My Computer > HERO8 BLACK'''		## Open '''My Computer > HERO8 BLACK'''
	## Copy the files from the HERO8 drive to the desired destination folder		## Copy the files from the HERO8 drive to the desired destination folder

John d: /* Saving the Video to your computer */ added windows insturctions, TBD on "Upload to Web"

2020-07-14T16:12:34Z

Saving the Video to your computer: added windows insturctions, TBD on "Upload to Web"

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	** This is where '''headphones''' in the lab are very helpful, so you can hear the audio of your recordings.		** This is where '''headphones''' in the lab are very helpful, so you can hear the audio of your recordings.

	= Editing Video =		== Editing Video ==
	Edits are best performed on the GoPro smartphone app, outside the lab.		Edits are best performed on the GoPro smartphone app, outside the lab.

	''(Untested. I recommend avoiding video editing as much as possible - please add instructions you think will be useful here. --Demis 2020-07-04)''		''(Untested. I recommend avoiding video editing as much as possible - please add instructions you think will be useful here. --Demis 2020-07-04)''

	= Saving the Video to your computer =		== Saving the Video to your computer ==
	There are two ways to save the video. I prefer to plug the GoPro into a laptop/desktop computer (good for posting to Wiki and online trainings via web-meeting). You can also save it to your smartphone wirelessly, but this appears to be more complex for our purposes (good for social media).		There are two ways to save the video. I prefer to plug the GoPro into a laptop/desktop computer (good for posting to Wiki and online trainings via web-meeting). You can also save it to your smartphone wirelessly, but this appears to be more complex for our purposes (good for social media).
	# Outside the lab, at your desktop/laptop computer:		# Outside the lab, at your desktop/laptop computer:
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	### The files will be downloaded to the specified folder.		### The files will be downloaded to the specified folder.
	# On '''Windows:'''		# On '''Windows:'''
	## '''~~''To~~ Be ~~Added''~~'''		## Open '''My Computer > HERO8 BLACK'''
			## Copy the files from the HERO8 drive to the desired destination folder

	= Uploading to the ~~Wiki~~ =		== Uploading to the Web ==
			'''''To Be Added'''''

			Working on this - I believe we will upload to google drive.

			=== Adding to the Equipment's Wiki Page ===
	On your Tool's Wiki page, add a Heading section for training videos, and add links to those videos, similar to uploading PDF files (see the [[Editing Tutorials#Linking to a PDF or other file\|Editing Tutorials section on this]]).		On your Tool's Wiki page, add a Heading section for training videos, and add links to those videos, similar to uploading PDF files (see the [[Editing Tutorials#Linking to a PDF or other file\|Editing Tutorials section on this]]).
	'''Note''' - we may have issues with upload limits on file sizes of file types. We may need to host a separate site just for uploading these videos. Demis will check with Johann on this, the Wiki method is probabaly too annoying for hosting these.		'''Note''' - we may have issues with upload limits on file sizes of file types. We may need to host a separate site just for uploading these videos. Demis will check with Johann on this, the Wiki method is probabaly too annoying for hosting these.

	= Trainings via Webmeeting (Zoom) =		== Trainings via Webmeeting (Zoom) ==
	* Schedule a Zoom meeting at [https://ucsb.zoom.us ucsb.zoom.com] - use your UCSB NetID credentials.		* Schedule a Zoom meeting at [https://ucsb.zoom.us ucsb.zoom.com] - use your UCSB NetID credentials.
	** <<Insert steps here, initial guess below>>		** <<Insert steps here, initial guess below>>