- In this video we're talking about a GoPro case
that is designed specifically for vloggers.
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Alright guys we're talking about a GoPro case
that is set up specifically for vlogging.
Before we get started, I just wanna let you know
that I am running a giveaway right now
so make sure you head down in the description
and you can find the link for that.
So the biggest issue when it comes to vlogging
with a GoPro is the audio solution.
You can't just plug your microphone directly into a GoPro.
So when you mount a microphone on top,
you have to actually have this audio box.
And it's this specially designed audio box from GoPro
and it basically forces you
to always have this box hanging off
if you want to vlog using an external mic.
So previously I did a video
all about vlogging with the GoPro.
Originally my solution was getting a cage
and then basically mounting everything to that.
It's not a perfect solution but it worked well
and I've been using it for a while.
Now recently there's a new case that just came out
which basically solves this problem.
And what it does is it puts the audio box below the GoPro
and it's tucked in here nicely
so that you don't ever have anything dangling off of it.
It's a super simple solution and it's super cheap
so it's a no brainer to get this case
if you are vlogging with a GoPro.
What's nice about this whole case set up
is that nothing's gonna be
dangling off when you're shooting.
So you can throw this around,
all the cables stay nice and neat.
So when you're holding out and vlogging,
it's a much smaller setup
then when you actually had to build the case
around the cage that you bought
for the GoPro vlogging setup.
So it makes a huge difference
in just the experience of working with this camera
when you're extending it out
and you don't have the potential
for things to fall off of it.
Now the GoPro I think has been a great tool for vlogging
because it makes it so easy to shoot your vlogs.
But the biggest issue has been the whole setup
because you have to have the audio box
to make the whole thing work.
With your audio box put underneath the GoPro,
the cable that plugs into the side ties up nice
and neat right on the side
so it's never having any issues,
there's not weird tension going on.
And you're not gonna accidentally break the port
by having your box dangling off the back or something.
The other really cool feature about this case
is that they basically set it up
for microphones with windscreens on them.
The issue when you're vlogging with a GoPro
and one of these microphones is that it sags into the shot
unless you find a way to basically mount it higher.
So with this case, it mounts it high enough
where it's out of your shot but low enough
that it's not super crazy out of the way.
So this is just a vlog test of using a GoPro Hero Seven
and vlogging with it.
I'm just holding it a little bit away from my body.
And I'm able to get a shot without having to see the screen.
And that's one of the best things about using the GoPro,
it's so wide so you always have a good shot
when you hold it out
and you're just looking right into the lens.
Originally I had one of these metal cages.
And I had to build a mount that sat high enough
so that the microphone got out of the frame.
Now in terms of construction, it's made out of plastic
so it's lightweight.
It's not the beefiest case in the world.
I definitely think it's durable enough
to withstand the typical day of vlogging
and you're not gonna have issues with this breaking.
On the bottom of the case it connects
to your typical GoPro mount.
So it's not a tripod mount, it's like a GoPro mount,
the three pronged, two pronged thing.
I personally would like to see a version with a quarter 20.
However with this mount you basically have
your typical GoPro adapters.
If you just get a GoPro tripod adapter it works just fine.
It's not big, it's not super obtrusive
so it's easy to keep on you wherever you're going.
Now with my setup, the microphone that I use
for my GoPro vlogging is the VideoMicro from Rode.
It's an awesome mic that keeps it super small and compact
so it's never in your shot.
And when you're using the VideoMicro,
it's set up so your cable can clip
right into the cold shoe mount
so that the microphone never bounces into your shot.
And this is something that a lot of people forget
when they're working with this VideoMicro
is that you need to make sure that your cable is clipped in
so that your microphone stays perfectly level
and doesn't dip down into the shot.
I personally use a 15 dollar little tripod for the setup.
It makes it super easy and lightweight.
You can mount it to basically anything.
If you use a Joby tripod it will work great as well.
Like I said in the beginning of this video,
this is basically a no brainer
if you are vlogging with a GoPro.
It makes it so easy so that you never have to worry
about your audio box.
And it's also just not for vloggers.
Anyone that is using this audio box,
that is using external audio with your GoPro,
this case just makes it super easy
so that you never have a dangling cord
with a little box hanging off your GoPro anymore.
And it keeps it all nice and neat in the case.
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