This article covers the required GoPro settings for Hero Max used with Hovermap for colorization.
Before applying these settings, complete the steps in the Colorization Initial Setup Guide, which covers pairing the camera, updating firmware, and other prerequisites.
Incorrect settings will result in unprocessable data and the scan will need to be recaptured.
We recommend configuring the settings below by creating a Custom Profile on the GoPro.
Custom Profiles can only be created on the GoPro camera itself. They cannot be added via the GoPro Quik app.
Procedure
Step 1: Select 360 Video Profile
Follow the steps below to configure your GoPro Max for colorization scans.
On GoPro
From the main capture screen, press the globe icon (bottom left) until 360 Video is selected.
From GoPro Quik app
Once connected to the GoPro, tap the globe icon (bottom right) until 360 Video is selected.
Step 2: Set Orientation Lock
On GoPro
Swipe down from the top of the touch display.
Hold the GoPro in the upright position with the record button facing upwards.
Tap the Orientation Lock button (bottom right corner).
When correctly set, the icon appears as a square with a single triangle on top.
If the icon shows a square with triangles on both the top and bottom, the orientation lock is not set correctly.
In Quik app
Orientation Lock cannot be adjusted from the Quik app.
Step 3: Adjust General Settings
On GoPro
Swipe down from the top of the touch display.
Tap Preferences.
From GoPro Quik app
Once connected, press the Settings icon (middle right).
Field | Required setting |
Default Mode | Last 360 Video |
Anti-Flicker | 50Hz |
Orientation | Landscape |
Step 4: 360 Video Preferences
On GoPro
From the main screen, tap the 360 Video profile at the bottom.
Field | Required setting |
RES / FPS | 5.6k | 25 |
From GoPro Quik app
Once connected, tap the 360 Video profile at the bottom of the screen.
Field | Required setting |
Resolution (RES) If set from Quik App | 5.6k |
Frames Per (FPS) If set from Quik App | 25 |
Step 5: Adjust Protune Settings
Open Video Preferences (as above) and scroll down to the Protune section.
Field | Required setting |
Shutter | AUTO |
EV comp | 0 |
ISO min | 100 |
ISO max | 1600 |
Step 6: On-Screen Shortcuts
Open Video Preferences (as above) and scroll down to the On-Screen Shortcuts section.
Field | Required setting |
Upper Left | OFF |
Upper Right | OFF |
Color and sharpness settings:
Field | Required setting |
White balance | AUTO |
Sharpness | HIGH |
Color | GoPro |
On the GoPro Max, settings are saved automatically as they are changed. All changes are stored in the selected profile (default 360 Video profile).
To prevent accidental changes you can lock the GoPro touch screen.
How to lock the screen:
Swipe down from the top of the touch display.
Press the Lock button (top right corner).
INFO
Settings can still be modified from the Quik app or if the screen is later unlocked.