GoPro settings 960 vs 720

[sprinklerman]

I'm trying to decide which settings would be better when videoing the racing/riding at LS this weekend.

 

Right now my camera is set at 960/30fps ,but when i watch 960/30fps vids on youtube,they are in 4:3:? format( not widescreen).

 Is that a youtube issue? Or does the 960/30 setting always look like that?

 

Would 720P be just as good since the vids wont be played on a TV,just computer?

 

 I haven't really got the hang of this thing yet,so any info/tips would be great.

[Lowflyin]

I always use 720 60fps on my hero

 

 

Sent from my iPhone Sixteen-teen

[dirtdigginjoe]

960p is a 4:3 aspect ratio (1280x960), so it will always be that way.

 

For higher speeds and vibration (from the quad), they recommend 720p @ 60fps for HD Hero 1, 2, and 3 White and Silver.
If you have a Hero 3 Black Edition, you can to 1080p @ 60fps, or even 720p @120fps.

The higher framerate helps to avoid the jitter you get from having a body mounted GoPro.

And a tip: NEVER USE YOUTUBE'S STABILIZATION FEATURE! It makes you sick.

Hope it helped!

[Glenyboy]

I used that YouTube feature and it ruined the videos, it made certain parts look like it was shot through a fun house mirror.

[sprinklerman]

Thanks for all the replies. Sounds like 720/60 will be the way to go then.