GoPro The Complete Manual: Ninth Edition

GoPro footage can begin with a carefully planned shot—or with a camera strapped on just before the action starts. GoPro The Complete Manual: Ninth Edition takes readers from camera setup to editing and sharing, with practical coverage of the gear, settings, and shooting situations that shape the result.

This 2020 bookazine ranges from choosing mounts and accessories to filming on the water, on the slopes, while cycling, and in other active settings. It also explores photo and video editing, giving the guide a useful arc: prepare the camera, capture the moment, then make more of the footage.

Get to know the camera and its kit

The opening sections introduce GoPro cameras and cover setup, menus, manual settings, batteries, lenses, filters, housings, cables, memory, and mounts. The emphasis is on understanding the equipment before heading out—especially the small practical details that can affect a shoot.

Find a way to shoot the scene

Separate chapters look at using a GoPro in varied situations, from water and snow to cycling, running, road trips, pets, music, and extreme sports. Alongside video, the manual addresses still photography, including burst shooting and camera settings. 📷

Rather than treating action footage as one-size-fits-all, these sections connect camera use to the setting and activity. That makes the guide handy to browse when planning a particular outing or looking for ideas for a different point of view.

Take footage into the edit

Later chapters turn to GoPro Studio and Quik, with additional coverage of Photoshop and Lightroom. The listed topics include importing footage, using templates, applying editing effects, creating time-lapse video, correcting color and exposure, retouching images, exporting, and sharing finished work.

A practical reference for GoPro owners

The contents span both camera care and creative use, including cleaning the equipment and staying safe while filming. The result is a broad, browsable guide for GoPro users who want help with setup, shooting, and post-production rather than a book focused on just one technique.

Edition note: This is the Ninth Edition, published in 2020. Camera models, apps, and software may have changed since then, so check current manufacturer guidance for newer equipment and features.