GoPro HERO6 Black User Manual page 25

VIDEO MODE: SETTINGS
Use this table to help you determine the best resolution for your activity.
Be sure to confirm that your phone, computer, or TV can support the
selected setting, especially if you are using higher resolutions and frame
rates.
Video Resolution Best Use
Stunning high-resolution video with 8MP stills
available from video. Recommended for tripod
4K
or fixed position shots, automotive activities,
and use with Karma or the Karma Grip.
Highest resolution and clarity for point-of-
view capture. This taller video frame provides
4K 4:3
additional view above and below a traditional
4K 16:9 frame.
16:9 resolution video downscales to provide
2.7K stunning, cinema-quality results for professional
productions.
Recommended for point-of-view body
mounted/action mounted cameras that require
2.7K 4:3
high resolution and clarity with the ability for
fluid slow motion.
Recommended for body-mounted shots. Aspect
ratio of 4:3 captures a larger vertical viewing
1440p area, compared to 1080p. High frame rates
yield smooth, immersive results for high-action
capture. Great for sharing to social media.
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VIDEO MODE: SETTINGS
Video Resolution Best Use
Great for all shots and for sharing to social
media. High resolution and frame rate yield
1080p stunning results. This resolution is available in all
FOVs and its high FPS options (240 fps and 120
fps) enable slow motion during editing.
Good for handheld shots and when slow motion
720p
is desired.
FRAMES PER SECOND (FPS)
Frames per second (FPS) refers to the number of video frames that are
captured in each second.
When selecting a resolution and FPS, consider the activity that you want
to capture. Higher resolutions result in greater detail and clarity, but are
generally available at lower fps values. Lower resolutions result in less
detail and clarity, but support higher FPS values, which are important for
capturing motion. Higher FPS values can also be used to create slow-
motion videos.
ASPECT RATIO
GoPro video resolutions use two aspect ratios: either 16:9 or 4:3. Standard
televisions and editing programs use 16:9. Footage shot in 4:3 is 33%
taller, but must be cropped to 16:9 for playback on a TV. (If footage is not
cropped, it appears with black bars on the sides of the image.)
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