HDR codes for GoPro HERO 12-13

HDR QR Code Card:

High Dynamic Range brings the white levels down and the black levels up.  The ISO settings are automatic for HDR settings.  Try these codes in darker situations, or if you are not using video lights.  The automatic adjustment to the ISO can put noise into your shot when the levels are high.  HDR can also record Ultra Violet video light at night WITHOUT the use of a yellow filter.  If your video lights have a UV setting, use the HDR codes to capture amazing florescent corals!  Practice between HDR and STANDARD codes.  See which codes you like the best.

Changing GoPro settings underwater has never been easier.  The GoPro QR codes contain the best GoPro camera settings for underwater video.  Just point your GoPro at the QR code, and the settings instantly change to the best underwater camera settings.  Switch from WIDE, NARROW, SLOW MOTION, VIDEO LIGHTS 5500WB, and LINEAR +HORIZONTAL LEVELING in a matter of seconds.  The resolution, lens, frame rate, ISO, color profile, hyper smooth, zoom, white balance, EV, bitrate, sharpness, quick capture, screen saver, display brightness, and hindsight… are all set in the codes.

QR CODE OPTIONS ON THE CARD

Wide - This code gives you a wider field of view and is not locked in the horizontal position, so you can get more of a banking/flying feeling in your shot. Do not use the WIDE code with a macro lens, use the NARROW lens. 

Narrow - This code provides a flatter cropped image that has no warped edges in the video.  Very dependable and great for use with a macro lens.  Its nice to switch back and forth between the WIDE / L+HL and the NARROW codes.  Shoot the subject with a WIDE lens, and then closer up with the NARROW lens.  You can edit cuts between these videos. 

Linear & Horizontal Leveling - Your video will remain horizontal with this code up to a 45-degree angle on the camera.  This is great for underwater videography, and will help you create a more stable video.

5500 White Balance - The white balance on this code is locked at 5500K. Use when shooting pelagic life with video lights. It will reduce the red color on the sides of fish, sharks, and white areas on manta rays. Also use snorkeling in shallow water with sharks, dolphins, mantas...etc. 5500K is daylight color and works well at snorkel depth. Auto WB adds too much red into these types of shots. This code will help produce more accurate colors. 

Slow Motion - This code is shooting at 120 frames per second. When played back at 30fps, the effect is really great! Use this for fast moving scenes like your dive buddy jumping into the water, diver bubbles, fast moving fish, macro shots, shark feeding, and anything else you would want to slow down.
**The Slow Motion 4K/120 code will not work with the HERO8 and HERO9 cameras. The HERO8 and HERO9 can shoot 2.7k/120. **

Underwater Color Loss Guide - During your dive, observe and take a video of the Underwater Color Loss Guide. Color loss will constantly change on each dive. Visibility, time of day, depth, and weather conditions all impact colors underwater. The color loss guide will show you what colors exist at your current depth. This is a great way to learn how colors are affected underwater on each dive. Take a video of the color loss and white balance guides at the end of your video. Use this information to help you adjust your colors in post-production.

White Balance Guide - Take a video of this area while diving to understand what the color of white is on your dive. Use this information in post-production to adjust the blues and greens in your video.

Macro Lens Focus - This is the focus range for the Backscatter GoPro Macro Lens.  Anything in the green area will be in focus.  Place the Underwater Video Guide edge to the macro lens to judge the distance of the focus are underwater.  Place the subject of interest within this range to get the perfect shot.