So it’s important, after the double-black diamond runs, to film some ‘narrative’ content, too. In other words, take it off the helmet, and shoot your family entering the après-ski chalet, and drinking their cups of hot chocolate. Even better, start in the morning with close-ups of putting on the gear, strapping on the skis, and chatting whilst going up the lift (take the camera off the helmet for these shots, strap it around your glove, or a GoPro Pole so you don’t drop it!) and take selfie footage. Although the GoPro doesn’t have a viewfinder to center yourself in the image, if you just try your best, you’ll get pretty close.

Beach Holiday – GoPros are waterproof, so they’re fantastic for the swimming pool or the surf. I gave my kids a GoPro a couple of summers ago, and just said go have fun, and we edited the footage later. So here’s a great example of what’s possible.

Again, notice the ‘narrative’ linking shots, like getting on and off the boat, or putting on the snorkel gear. These just help to tell the story of the holiday better when we edit it for you.

The GoPro Pole – When you buy the GoPro, go ahead and buy the pole, too.  It allows you to take a more adventurous selfie video.