Essential Information
- If you want to keep the horizon level in your videos while you’re recording them, then you should use Horizon Lock.
- If you want to level the horizon in your videos after you’ve recorded them, then you should use Horizon Leveling.
- If your videos are still shaky after using Horizon Lock or Horizon Leveling, you can try using a gimbal or a tripod to stabilize your camera.
The GoPro 11 is the latest and greatest action camera from GoPro, and it comes with two new features that are designed to make your videos look smoother and more professional: Horizon Lock and Horizon Leveling. But what’s the difference between these two features, and which one should you use? In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at GoPro 11 Horizon Lock vs Horizon Leveling, and we’ll help you decide which one is right for you.
What is Horizon Lock?
Horizon Lock is a feature that keeps the horizon level in your videos, even when you’re moving the camera around. This can be helpful for creating videos that look more polished and professional, and it can also help to reduce nausea if you’re watching your videos on a motion-sensitive device.
What is Horizon Leveling?
Horizon Leveling is a feature that levels the horizon in your videos after you’ve recorded them. This can be helpful for fixing videos that were shot at an angle, and it can also help to create a more consistent look and feel for your videos.
How to Use Horizon Lock
To use Horizon Lock, simply turn it on in the GoPro 11’s settings menu. Once it’s turned on, Horizon Lock will automatically keep the horizon level in your videos, even when you’re moving the camera around.
How to Use Horizon Leveling
To use Horizon Leveling, simply select the “Leveling” option in the GoPro 11’s video editing menu. Once you’ve selected the Leveling option, Horizon Leveling will automatically level the horizon in your videos.
Which One Should You Use?
Which one should you use, Horizon Lock or Horizon Leveling? It depends on your needs. If you want to keep the horizon level in your videos while you’re recording them, then you should use Horizon Lock. If you want to level the horizon in your videos after you’ve recorded them, then you should use Horizon Leveling.
Pros and Cons of Horizon Lock
Pros:
- Keeps the horizon level in your videos while you’re recording them
- Can help to create videos that look more polished and professional
- Can help to reduce nausea if you’re watching your videos on a motion-sensitive device
Cons:
- Can be computationally expensive, which can reduce battery life
- Can cause some distortion in your videos if you’re moving the camera around quickly
Pros and Cons of Horizon Leveling
Pros:
- Levels the horizon in your videos after you’ve recorded them
- Can help to fix videos that were shot at an angle
- Can help to create a more consistent look and feel for your videos
Cons:
- Can’t be used to keep the horizon level while you’re recording your videos
- Can take some time to process your videos
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which one is better, Horizon Lock or Horizon Leveling?
A: It depends on your needs. If you want to keep the horizon level while you’re recording, use Horizon Lock. If you want to level the horizon after you’ve recorded, use Horizon Leveling.
Q: Can I use both Horizon Lock and Horizon Leveling at the same time?
A: No, you can only use one at a time.
Q: How do I turn off Horizon Lock or Horizon Leveling?
A: To turn off Horizon Lock, simply turn it off in the GoPro 11’s settings menu. To turn off Horizon Leveling, simply select the “None” option in the GoPro 11’s video editing menu.
Q: My videos are still shaky after using Horizon Lock or Horizon Leveling. What can I do?
A: If your videos are still shaky after using Horizon Lock or Horizon Leveling, you can try using a gimbal or a tripod to stabilize your camera.
Q: Can I use Horizon Lock or Horizon Leveling with other GoPro cameras?
A: No, Horizon Lock and Horizon Leveling are only available on the GoPro 11.