GoPro is capable of offering some epic motocross clips. But, to get the best results, you need to tweak the settings on your action camera. So, what are those settings? You’ll get to know all about it soon.

In this article, you’ll learn about the best GoPro settings for motocross, discover a free cheat sheet that you can download, and find out which mount to choose.

Check out my favorite GoPro motorcycle settings:

Best GoPro Settings by Activity (Travel, Sport, Vlog, Cinematic)

 

First, Get the Right Mount

First things first, before setting up your GoPro for motocross, you should choose the right mount for your action camera. It will ensure that you’re able to comfortably capture some epic shots from a perfect angle. There are two types of mounts that work best for motocross – a helmet mount, or a chest mount.

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Best GoPro Settings for Motocross

When you go through GoPro settings, you’ll notice that there are plenty of things to fiddle with, like 4K or 1080p, 24fps or 30fps, HyperSmooth on or off, etc. Setting up all of them correctly for motocross can be a bit tricky. But, if you go through all the below-mentioned settings, you’ll be able to confidently set up your GoPro for your epic motocross adventures.

Here are the best GoPro settings for Motocross:

Resolution

The Resolution refers to the number of horizontal lines used in each frame of the video. It usually comes in 4K, 1080p and 720p. A 1080p video is made up of 1080 horizontal lines. Similarly, a 4K video is made up of 3840 horizontal lines. Today, the newer GoPro models, like the Hero 9 & 10 are also capable of shooting footage in 5K. It is the latest, greatest and largest GoPro resolution.

But, high resolutions also mean large file sizes. This, in turn, leaves less room on your memory card to record more. Therefore, I recommend that you use 1080p resolution. It’s not too big and looks great on your TV.

Frame Rate

The Frame Rate or FPS (frames per second) refers to the number of frames captured in each second of video. Frame rates range from 24fps to 240fps on your GoPro action camera. Higher frame rates (60, 120, or 240) are better at capturing fast-action shots and slow-motion playback.

While 24fps is the most natural-looking frame rate, filming in 30fps or 60fps also delivers smooth footage. For motocross videos, I recommend that you use 60FPS. That’s because this frame rate gives you the flexibility to slow things down in post-production.

Field of View

The field of view (FOV) refers to how much of the scene is captured by your GoPro. GoPro has four FOVs – SuperView, Wide, Linear, and Narrow. SuperView captures the most of the scene, while Narrow captures the least. Wide is the default FOV.

The best field of view for dirt bike GoPro clips is SuperView. It is the widest FOV that captures all the action, including what’s going ahead of you, as well as how you’re moving around on the bike.

HyperSmooth

HyperSmooth video stabilization delivers ultra-smooth professional footage by accurately predicting your movements and correcting for camera shake. It offers you insanely smooth gimbal-like footage of your motocross journeys.

I always recommend keeping HyperSmooth ON while you’re on your dirt bike adventure. That’s because you’re constantly and rapidly moving while you’re on your bike along the rugged terrains. In such situations, HyperSmooth stabilization will be super helpful in providing you with that smooth, buttery riding footage.

For more tips on settings read: 5 BEST GoPro Settings for Sport, Action, Travel [GUIDE] and GoPro Settings Explained: Best for Action, Travel and More.

Cheat Sheet – Best GoPro Settings for Motocross

Based on my above-mentioned observations, here are the best GoPro settings for motocross:

  • Resolution: 1080p
  • Frame Rate: 60FPS
  • FOV: SuperView
  • HyperSmooth: ON

These settings will give you the best-looking motocross footage without taking up too much of your SD card space.

To have a full overview of the various GoPro Settings, take a look at this post:

 

Last Word Of Advice

So, use all the settings given above to get the best results. Make some wonderful memories of your adventures and have fun watching them later. However, please note that, apart from proper mounting, there’s another thing that you need to look into in order to get the perfect motocross footage. It is the positioning of your GoPro. If you are positioning the action cameras too far forward, you’ll end up seeing the handlebars. On the other hand, if the camera is too far up, you’ll be watching the sky.

Therefore, your GoPro should always be looking ahead while you’re in a riding position. The best way to do this is by linking the camera with your phone. When it’s linked, see how the footage is looking. Based on your observation, make tweaks to the camera angle until you find the right spot. That’s it! You’re now ready to shoot some of the best-looking motocross GoPro footage.

 

 

Thanks for reading!

I hope this guide helped you learn some settings that will help you capture some wonderful motocross videos with your GoPro action camera 🙂

 

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