On October 22nd, 2015 Chris Farro & I took over the GoPro Instagram page to let people ask us questions about GoPro Awards, USC, and our experience with GoPro! I’ve archived all of the questions we were able to answer during that hour below. There were a total of 2,665 comments so we didn’t quite get to them all. If you have additional questions, feel free to ask them in the comments below! Thanks for joining us in the chat and be sure to follow us both on Instagram! @abekislevitz & @chrisfarro

It’s that time! @abekislevitz and @chrisfarro here to answer all your questions. Bring your best for a chance to win a #HERO4Session. #GoPro



gabrielleouellette How many pictures do you take before you get The shot?

How many pictures do you take before you get The shot?

gopro When I am taking photos, I usually utilize .5 second Time Lapse mode or 30/6 Burst mode. I usually just want that ONE photo from the session to tell the story of the experience. Sometimes, I’ll only post 1-3 photos from a long multi-week production. So to answer your question, it can be 1000s for THE shot.

– @chrisfarro

When I am taking photos, I usually utilize .5 second Time Lapse mode or 30/6 Burst mode. I usually just want that ONE photo from the session to tell the story of the experience. Sometimes, I’ll only post 1-3 photos from a long multi-week production. So to answer your question, it can be 1000s for THE shot. – @chrisfarro

gopro @gabrielleouellette I will usually take a ton of photos! Probably 2,000 will get you at least one epic shot!

– @abekislevitz

@gabrielleouellette I will usually take a ton of photos! Probably 2,000 will get you at least one epic shot! – @abekislevitz

greene_eggsandham What programs do you recommend for editing?

What programs do you recommend for editing?

gopro For photos, I typically bring them into Adobe Bridge and then sometimes from there into Photoshop”. For videos, GoPro Studio is an awesome and easy solution for quick videos. For longer projects, I use Adobe Premiere.

– @chrisfarro

For photos, I typically bring them into Adobe Bridge and then sometimes from there into Photoshop”. For videos, GoPro Studio is an awesome and easy solution for quick videos. For longer projects, I use Adobe Premiere. – @chrisfarro

maxeytaxi How is photo of the day chosen?

How is photo of the day chosen?

gopro photo of the day is chosen by a group of people on the social team. They see all of the photos and pick anything engaging and unique! For Indiana, I would say there are plenty of opportunities to be a great story teller. Start with that, and see where it takes you!

– @abekislevitz

photo of the day is chosen by a group of people on the social team. They see all of the photos and pick anything engaging and unique! For Indiana, I would say there are plenty of opportunities to be a great story teller. Start with that, and see where it takes you! – @abekislevitz

bgrogan06 What’s a photo you’ve wanted to get but haven’t yet?

What’s a photo you’ve wanted to get but haven’t yet?

gopro I’ve always wanted to get that perfect barrel photo while surfing. Its so challenging to even get barreled in the first place that getting the perfect photo of it has eluded me. I’ve had a couple very memorable waves at Ocean Beach that I either didn’t have a camera on my board that day or didn’t get to the record button in time (it’s spicy out there when it’s big). I really really want to get that epic barrel selfie from the board but also the handheld looking out of the barrel. It’s gonna happen! If you’re wondering what type of shot I’m talking about, look @anthony_walsh_ ! The guy is a barrel monster!!! 👍

– @chrisfarro

I’ve always wanted to get that perfect barrel photo while surfing. Its so challenging to even get barreled in the first place that getting the perfect photo of it has eluded me. I’ve had a couple very memorable waves at Ocean Beach that I either didn’t have a camera on my board that day or didn’t get to the record button in time (it’s spicy out there when it’s big). I really really want to get that epic barrel selfie from the board but also the handheld looking out of the barrel. It’s gonna happen! If you’re wondering what type of shot I’m talking about, look @anthony_walsh_ ! The guy is a barrel monster!!! 👍 – @chrisfarro

vinhtran__ What is the highlight of working at GoPro? goproTons of things are awesome at GoPro, shredding and traveling with our friends is definitely the highlight, but for me I also love technology so getting my hands on early tech is super cool!

– @abekislevitz richmao What are the benefits of the HERO4 Session?

What are the benefits of the HERO4 Session? gopro 3 things! Waterproof, small, and the battery lasts forever! I keep that thing on me at all times!

– @abekislevitz

3 things! Waterproof, small, and the battery lasts forever! I keep that thing on me at all times! – @abekislevitz carkuno How does it feel to go from making YouTube videos as a college kid at SC with the ski team and now finally being able to do all the work you did with GoPro? How did it happen? @chrisfarro @abekislevitz

How does it feel to go from making YouTube videos as a college kid at SC with the ski team and now finally being able to do all the work you did with GoPro? How did it happen? @chrisfarro @abekislevitz gopro it’s been an amazing ride going from making videos at #USC to now #GoPro .Lots of hard work, but simply following our passions! Ultimately it feels like the natural progression of what we were already doing, just bigger and better things with all the same good friends!

– @abekislevitz

it’s been an amazing ride going from making videos at #USC to now #GoPro .Lots of hard work, but simply following our passions! Ultimately it feels like the natural progression of what we were already doing, just bigger and better things with all the same good friends! – @abekislevitz jennaennna I’m from Hawaii!!!! How do you capture the best motion picture?!?! 🏂🏂🏂🎿🎿📷📷📷📷📷📷

I’m from Hawaii!!!! How do you capture the best motion picture?!?! 🏂🏂🏂🎿🎿📷📷📷📷📷📷 gopro Hello Hawaii!!!! Make sure you have those anti-fogs in the case, or just use the HERO4 Session!

– @chrisfarro

Hello Hawaii!!!! Make sure you have those anti-fogs in the case, or just use the HERO4 Session! – @chrisfarro luke_mallon19 abe who’s the better twin? @abekislevitz @chrisfarro

abe who’s the better twin? @abekislevitz @chrisfarro gopro @calebfarro is definitely nicer, but @chrisfarro is better looking and better at sports 😉

– @abekislevitz

@calebfarro is definitely nicer, but @chrisfarro is better looking and better at sports 😉 – @abekislevitz gopro hahahaha @calebfarro is definitely better at getting extension

– @chrisfarro

hahahaha @calebfarro is definitely better at getting extension – @chrisfarro fulks I know lowering the Frame rate in low light helps with the quality (lighting/grain). But does filming at 2.7k 30FPS look much better than 2.7k 60FPS. And do you recommend lowering the frame rate if there is no plan for using SlowMo?

I know lowering the Frame rate in low light helps with the quality (lighting/grain). But does filming at 2.7k 30FPS look much better than 2.7k 60FPS. And do you recommend lowering the frame rate if there is no plan for using SlowMo? gopro if it’s lowlight, it will look significantly better (if you have an eye for quality). Otherwise it’s not a huuuge deal

– @abekislevitz

if it’s lowlight, it will look significantly better (if you have an eye for quality). Otherwise it’s not a huuuge deal – @abekislevitz blakebreton How do you stay motivated?

How do you stay motivated? gopro Living life to the fullest takes effort and passion! Wake up early, don’t hit the snooze button (more than once), and if you are ever questioning whether you should do something that day, don’t! Get out there and do it! Never have I regretted surfing that blown-out day, or skiing in bad conditions.

– @chrisfarro

Living life to the fullest takes effort and passion! Wake up early, don’t hit the snooze button (more than once), and if you are ever questioning whether you should do something that day, don’t! Get out there and do it! Never have I regretted surfing that blown-out day, or skiing in bad conditions. – @chrisfarro ortizolave How can I get chosen for GoPro Awards – I only have a HERO2

How can I get chosen for GoPro Awards – I only have a HERO2 gopro the people that get the GoPro Awards will be those who are either pushing themselves as story tellers with engaging stories, or showing us your passions in a way we haven’t seen before. It’s entirely possible for you do that even with a HERO2 – all you need is a camera and a good story! Get to it!

– @abekislevitz

the people that get the GoPro Awards will be those who are either pushing themselves as story tellers with engaging stories, or showing us your passions in a way we haven’t seen before. It’s entirely possible for you do that even with a HERO2 – all you need is a camera and a good story! Get to it! – @abekislevitz jameshustler We will be seeing much more spherical content from GoPro and their athletes?

We will be seeing much more spherical content from GoPro and their athletes? gopro You bet you will see more spherical content in the future. We plan on leading the category!!

– @chrisfarro

You bet you will see more spherical content in the future. We plan on leading the category!! – @chrisfarro mbeckerone How hard is it to read all these comments?

How hard is it to read all these comments? gopro we got this in the bag!

– @abekislevitz

we got this in the bag! – @abekislevitz bransonbowler what’s the most fun you have had in Utah!?

what’s the most fun you have had in Utah!? gopro The most fun I have had in Utah was on the HERO4 Session Production for rock climbing. With minimal climbing experience, I had to repel down 450′ off the top of a 1400′ wall to film @sashadigiulian as she crushed the top of the route. It was so scary just dangling there and knowing the consequences if I were to drop anything from my camera kit!

– @chrisfarro

The most fun I have had in Utah was on the HERO4 Session Production for rock climbing. With minimal climbing experience, I had to repel down 450′ off the top of a 1400′ wall to film @sashadigiulian as she crushed the top of the route. It was so scary just dangling there and knowing the consequences if I were to drop anything from my camera kit! – @chrisfarro synthsrule1 What kinda of photos would be better to submit for #GoProAwards? POV of landscape or just landscape?

What kinda of photos would be better to submit for #GoProAwards? POV of landscape or just landscape? gopro sounds like POV of a landscape would be more engaging! Try it!

– @abekislevitz

sounds like POV of a landscape would be more engaging! Try it! – @abekislevitz josuemgphoto Hey guys I know you travel a lot , and it opens your mind , what do you think it´s the difference between you (the gopro guys) and we the customers , we spend hours in front of our phones watching your awesome content .I thinks there´s something we are missing…

Hey guys I know you travel a lot , and it opens your mind , what do you think it´s the difference between you (the gopro guys) and we the customers , we spend hours in front of our phones watching your awesome content .I thinks there´s something we are missing… gopro Good question! It doesn’t have to be an exotic place or crazy adventure to get that amazing GoPro shot. A huge portion of the content we post is from our customers doing normal things but capturing it in a unique and immersive way! Use your camera more often and I think you will be happy with the results!

– @chrisfarro

Good question! It doesn’t have to be an exotic place or crazy adventure to get that amazing GoPro shot. A huge portion of the content we post is from our customers doing normal things but capturing it in a unique and immersive way! Use your camera more often and I think you will be happy with the results! – @chrisfarro icollectmaps Who inspires you as photographers? And who would you like to strap a GoPro to for a day? Besides Superman, of course.

Who inspires you as photographers? And who would you like to strap a GoPro to for a day? Besides Superman, of course. gopro there are a ton of photographers on Instagram that I follow and look up to! @travisburkephotography has amazing adventures!

– @abekislevitz

there are a ton of photographers on Instagram that I follow and look up to! @travisburkephotography has amazing adventures! – @abekislevitz jameshustler I recently won your creators challenge which was awesome and you guys kindly put me on the new awards site. In future will GoPro awards winners be re-uploaded by ‘GoPro original productions’ or will content be featured from, and remain on users channels?

I recently won your creators challenge which was awesome and you guys kindly put me on the new awards site. In future will GoPro awards winners be re-uploaded by ‘GoPro original productions’ or will content be featured from, and remain on users channels? gopro potentially both – ultimately Awards winners will be content that GoPro uploads to our own channel to share out to more people! We’ll definitely link back to all of your channels

– @abekislevitz

potentially both – ultimately Awards winners will be content that GoPro uploads to our own channel to share out to more people! We’ll definitely link back to all of your channels – @abekislevitz bransonbowler here’s a new idea! Y’all should share your best pow day playlist with us! What do ya think??

here’s a new idea! Y’all should share your best pow day playlist with us! What do ya think?? gopro I don’t ride with music! My pre-shred jams are ruled by @taylorswift!

– @chrisfarro

I don’t ride with music! My pre-shred jams are ruled by @taylorswift! – @chrisfarro joshua_budney What you both do is such an awesome sport. One day I hope to do the same. When you were younger, was it intimidating at first? Was there ever a time when you were discouraged from it?

What you both do is such an awesome sport. One day I hope to do the same. When you were younger, was it intimidating at first? Was there ever a time when you were discouraged from it? gopro Growing up skiing you definitely have your moments of butterflies. Injuries are discouraging but nowadays there’s so many ways to practice on trampolines and foam pits! Find a good pow day!

– @abekislevitz

Growing up skiing you definitely have your moments of butterflies. Injuries are discouraging but nowadays there’s so many ways to practice on trampolines and foam pits! Find a good pow day! – @abekislevitz icollectmaps

Thanks for answering our questions, @abekislevitz and @chrisfarro. You guys are awesome.

Thanks for answering our questions, @abekislevitz and @chrisfarro. You guys are awesome. gopro no worries! Thanks for joining!

– @abekislevitz

no worries! Thanks for joining! – @abekislevitz anthonysrice what are your morning rituals or morning routines look like?

what are your morning rituals or morning routines look like? gopro I don’t meditate but I do try and hit the gym or surf in the morning before work. That way i’m energized for the whole rest of the day!!

– @chrisfarro

I don’t meditate but I do try and hit the gym or surf in the morning before work. That way i’m energized for the whole rest of the day!! – @chrisfarro charlie_oestreicher So…do u think u boyz could take me In a game of horse in the park?

So…do u think u boyz could take me In a game of horse in the park? gopro haha no way, we can only do selfies and backflips 😛

– @abekislevitz

haha no way, we can only do selfies and backflips 😛 – @abekislevitz bencarey21 Hey @chrisfarro I’m a twin as well, what your favorite and least favorite part of working with your brother???

Hey @chrisfarro I’m a twin as well, what your favorite and least favorite part of working with your brother??? gopro Great question! I get along really well with my little twin bro @calebfarro! he’s actually on a production right now in Bermuda and I can’t wait for him to come back; i need my surf buddy! My least favorite part of working with him is when he gets sent on cool productions and I get left behind!

– @chrisfarro

Great question! I get along really well with my little twin bro @calebfarro! he’s actually on a production right now in Bermuda and I can’t wait for him to come back; i need my surf buddy! My least favorite part of working with him is when he gets sent on cool productions and I get left behind! – @chrisfarro _teocolombo any advice about how to win gopro awards?? @calebfarro @abekislevitz

any advice about how to win gopro awards?? @calebfarro @abekislevitz gopro when I’m looking through entries to pick a winner I’m looking for content that’s really unique or high quality. It’s going to be rare that we choose a music video-type highlight. Raw clips are good and easy for us, and if you do an edit – tell a good story and make something engaging!

– @abekislevitz

when I’m looking through entries to pick a winner I’m looking for content that’s really unique or high quality. It’s going to be rare that we choose a music video-type highlight. Raw clips are good and easy for us, and if you do an edit – tell a good story and make something engaging! – @abekislevitz mikehofffff What is the first step i should take if I want to work for gopro or become an intern?

What is the first step i should take if I want to work for gopro or become an intern? gopro Be a creative content creator! Nearly everyone hired on the Media Team is an avid user of their GoPro before they come to GoPro. It’s much easier to get your foot in the door if you have a deep portfolio of GoPro content!

– @chrisfarro

Be a creative content creator! Nearly everyone hired on the Media Team is an avid user of their GoPro before they come to GoPro. It’s much easier to get your foot in the door if you have a deep portfolio of GoPro content! – @chrisfarro ronnels Do you think El Niño will bring food snow to Tahoe this year?

Do you think El Niño will bring food snow to Tahoe this year? gopro I do think we’ll get snow – but I’m concerned that the air might be too warm…. we’ll see!

– @abekislevitz

I do think we’ll get snow – but I’m concerned that the air might be too warm…. we’ll see! – @abekislevitz katiebabineau I’ve been dying to strap a GoPro on my pup, @lolalikesnuggles, but she’s only 9 lbs 😱 What mount do you recommend???

I’ve been dying to strap a GoPro on my pup, @lolalikesnuggles, but she’s only 9 lbs 😱 What mount do you recommend??? gopro sticky mount

– @abekislevitz

sticky mount – @abekislevitz adrianharyana What would be the first thing you would do if you became the CEO of the amazing brand @GoPro?

What would be the first thing you would do if you became the CEO of the amazing brand @GoPro? gopro If I was CEO I’d call up Nick Woodman and ask for help!! He does an amazing job of inspiring everyone on the vision here at @GoPro – Not sure I’d change much about what we have going on! Maybe give myself a raise! ;P

– @abekislevitz

If I was CEO I’d call up Nick Woodman and ask for help!! He does an amazing job of inspiring everyone on the vision here at @GoPro – Not sure I’d change much about what we have going on! Maybe give myself a raise! ;P – @abekislevitz _teocolombo GUS outing ! What you think about this awesome guy??

GUS outing ! What you think about this awesome guy?? gopro @guskenworthy is THE man. In my opinion, he’s the best overall freestyle skier on the planet; dude shreds pipe, big-air AND slope. I’m glad Gus made his announcement so he can live an open life! I’ll always be a Gus fan, friend and supporter!!

– @chrisfarro

@guskenworthy is THE man. In my opinion, he’s the best overall freestyle skier on the planet; dude shreds pipe, big-air AND slope. I’m glad Gus made his announcement so he can live an open life! I’ll always be a Gus fan, friend and supporter!! – @chrisfarro kyleohlson How do I turn on my GoPro?!

How do I turn on my GoPro?! gopro Slowly!

– @chrisfarro

Slowly! – @chrisfarro brettroberts8 What’s your favorite to shoot, videos or photos?

What’s your favorite to shoot, videos or photos? gopro photos are instantly gratifying, but I’m always way more stoked when I look back on old video and see that I captured some amazing experiences.

– @abekislevitz

photos are instantly gratifying, but I’m always way more stoked when I look back on old video and see that I captured some amazing experiences. – @abekislevitz stephanie_rudy @abekislevitz @chrisfarro hi 🙋 is there anyway to reduce the fish-eye effect of the cam in post processing…?? Or settings…?

@abekislevitz @chrisfarro hi 🙋 is there anyway to reduce the fish-eye effect of the cam in post processing…?? Or settings…? gopro for photos there’s a lens correction in Lightroom! I use it all the time!

– @abekislevitz

for photos there’s a lens correction in Lightroom! I use it all the time! – @abekislevitz gopro Hi! The best way to reduce the fish-eye effect in video is to shoot in a Narrow or Medium field of vier (FOW), accessible via the settings menu. For editing, you can use Andy’s Elastic (free) for correcting fish-eye, or Adaptive Wide Angle filter in Photoshop!

– @chrisfarro

Hi! The best way to reduce the fish-eye effect in video is to shoot in a Narrow or Medium field of vier (FOW), accessible via the settings menu. For editing, you can use Andy’s Elastic (free) for correcting fish-eye, or Adaptive Wide Angle filter in Photoshop! – @chrisfarro thisisyouth As a professional athlete, how do you thread the line between enjoying your experiences and making sure they’re well-documented?? I feel like this is a problem for everyone today— amateurs may even have it worse than the pros, with social media FOMO, etc. how do you manage it??

As a professional athlete, how do you thread the line between enjoying your experiences and making sure they’re well-documented?? I feel like this is a problem for everyone today— amateurs may even have it worse than the pros, with social media FOMO, etc. how do you manage it?? goprogood question – thankfully I was never a professional athlete – so for me filmmaking has always been part of the experience. There’s some days where I just need to shred and don’t bring cameras along!

– @abekislevitz