- Mudder Guide: Chapter 4.8 -
You don’t want to fight through every single chapter? Then here’s the ultimate short synopsis for you.
Everything straight to the point – which GoPro model and which settings work best for Tough Mudder, which additional equipment you need, and what else you should consider:
- As long as you need the GoPro mainly for Tough Mudder, get the GoPro Hero 4 Silver Edition*. If you already have the GoPro Hero 3+ Black Edition, the upgrade isn’t worth the money. Should filming be your passion, get the GoPro Hero 4 Black Edition*.
- Record using either a video resolution of 1080p (16:9/TV format) or, for editing professionals, 1440p (4:3 format, 16:9 after editing). Higher resolutions don’t work for Tough Mudder. Use a refresh rate of 30fps.
- You definitely need an extra battery*, even if you only record the obstacles. During the race, switch off the GoPro’s WiFi.
- Get one of the high end class 10 memory cards from SanDisk* or Lexar* with 32 or 64 GB.
- The chest strap is the wrong mount for Tough Mudder. The head strap* will give you the best results. The pole mount* is an useful addition.
- To make sure all your team members are in your video, pass the GoPro around. Alternate between shots in first-person perspective and shots from outside. A good mix is important. To get an even cooler result, use at least two GoPros in your team.
- For beginners, GoPro Studio or iMovie (for Mac users) are free and capable video editing programs. Professionals swear on Adobe Premiere.
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