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User Manual for Windows Operating Systems
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................... 1
What is GoPro Studio? ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Learning Resources ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
User Manual ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Readme File ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Online Help and Support ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Installing GoPro Studio .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
UNDERSTANDING THE WORKFLOW ................................................................................................... 4
Using GoPro Studio as a Stand-Alone Application .................................................................................................................................................... 4
Using GoPro Studio with 3
rd
Party Applications ......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Why Convert to the GoPro CineForm Format? .......................................................................................................................................................... 5
THE GOPRO STUDIO IMPORTER ......................................................................................................... 6
Launch GoPro Studio ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
About GoPro Studio ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Preferences ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Exit ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
OVERVIEW OF THE GOPRO STUDIO USER INTERFACE ................................................................... 9
Step 1: VIEW & TRIM .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Step 2: EDIT ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
The Player Window’s Three States ...................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Step 3: EXPORT ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Menu Commands ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
GoPro Studio Preferences ................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
CAMERA SOFTWARE UPDATES......................................................................................................... 16
Updating HERO4 Camera Software ........................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Updating HERO3+ Camera Software ...................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Updating HERO3+ and HERO4 Camera Software from a Memory Card Reader .................................................................................................. 19
IMPORTING MEDIA FROM YOUR GOPRO CAMERA ......................................................................... 20
USING GOPRO STUDIO ....................................................................................................................... 22
Step 1: VIEW & TRIM .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Creating a New Project ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Importing Source Video Files ............................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Previewing Files in the Player Window ................................................................................................................................................................ 23
Converting Files ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Working with Time-Lapse Sequences ................................................................................................................................................................. 30
Step 2: EDIT ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 33
Using GoPro Edit Templates ................................................................................................................................................................................ 34
Creating your Own Edit Using a Blank Template ................................................................................................................................................. 53
Step 3: EXPORT ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 59
Exporting a Movie ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 59
Exporting Still Images .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 61
Updating HERO2 Camera Firmware ....................................................................................................................................................................... 62
Getting Started ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 62
Updating your HD HERO2 ................................................................................................................................................................................... 62
Registering Your Wi-Fi BacPac™ ........................................................................................................................................................................ 63
Updating Your Wi-Fi BacPac ............................................................................................................................................................................... 63
Updating Your Wi-Fi Remote ............................................................................................................................................................................... 63
Configuring Your Wi-Fi BacPac™ (optional) ........................................................................................................................................................ 64
Troubleshooting Tips ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 64
Advanced Features .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 65
Working with 3D Video Files ................................................................................................................................................................................ 65
Working with Keyframes ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 69
Global Playback Settings in the EDIT Room ....................................................................................................................................................... 71
GoPro CineForm Codec Settings......................................................................................................................................................................... 74
Moving GoPro CineForm Files to Other Computers ............................................................................................................................................ 79
USING GOPRO STUDIO WITH 3
RD
PARTY APPLICATIONS ............................................................... 81
Importing GoPro CineForm Files ............................................................................................................................................................................. 81
Working with Files in the Media Bin ......................................................................................................................................................................... 82
Previewing Clips in the Player Window ................................................................................................................................................................ 83
Diverging from the Previous Workflow ..................................................................................................................................................................... 83
Playing Files in Windows Media Player ................................................................................................................................................................... 90
Using GoPro CineForm Files in Other Applications ................................................................................................................................................. 90
Avoiding Re-Transcoding ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 90
Switching Between GoPro Studio and Other Applications .................................................................................................................................. 92
Exporting GoPro CineForm Files ......................................................................................................................................................................... 92
APPENDIX A: KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS............................................................................................. 93
APPENDIX B: GOPRO STUDIO EXPORT PRESETS ........................................................................... 95
APPENDIX B: THE GOPRO CINEFORM CODEC ................................................................................ 97
Compression ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 97
Active Metadata™ Technology Overview .............................................................................................................................................................. 101
GoPro Studio 2.5 User Manual
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to GoPro Studio, a video editing application that makes it easy to create
professional-quality videos from your GoPro content.
What is GoPro Studio?
GoPro Studio makes it easy to import your GoPro media from your camera to your
computer and create professional-quality videos. We’ve taken our most popular GoPro
videos and turned them into GoPro Edit Templates that help fast-track you to an
incredible edit. The music, edit points, slow-motion effects and more have been dialed—
all you have to do is replace our video clips with yours. Or if you want to create edits from
scratch, you can do that, too. Trim and mix clips. Add titles, music, audio tracks and
more. Adjust video playback speeds for ultra slow motion and fast motion—Flux™ makes
speed changes super smooth. Plus, view HiLight Tags to quickly find your best clips for
more convenient editing.
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It’s never been easier to make engaging GoPro-style videos to
share with the world.
GoPro Studio enables you to do the following:
• Easily create engaging GoPro-style videos
• Automatically import your GoPro media from the camera to your computer via USB
connection or microSD card reader
• GoPro Edit Templates help fast-track you to an incredible edit by dialing the music,
edit points, motion effects and more
• Trim, edit and mix video clips
• Add titles, music, audio tracks and more
• Flux™ enables super smooth ultra slow-motion and fast-motion speed changes
• View HiLight Tags to quickly find your best clips for more convenient editing
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• Fisheye adjustment control
• Export video still frames at full resolution
• Create videos from Time Lapse photo sequences
• Edit immersive 3D videos (requires Dual HERO System
2
)
• Update your camera software for the latest features and best performance
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• Automatically sync your camera’s time with your computer’s time
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• Supports GoPro, Canon, Nikon and other constant frame rate H.264 mp4 and
.mov
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formats
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Compatible with HERO4 cameras only.
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Sold separately.
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Compatible with HERO4 and HERO
cameras only.
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.mov files are not supported in Windows 8.
Learning Resources
GoPro offers several ways to help you learn how to use GoPro Studio. There’s the User
Manual that you are reading now and an online support
website, gopro.com/studiosupport
.
User Manual
The User Manual explains how to use GoPro Studio, giving an overview of the product’s
purpose and highlighting its various workflow options. It goes into detail about each and
every feature that the software offers, explaining its purpose and usage. It’s a great
resource to help you get the most out of your GoPro Studio experience.
Readme File
The Readme file installs with GoPro Studio and includes release notes for the current
and previous versions as well as a list of current known issues.
Online Help and Support
In addition to the User Manual, further learning materials are available
at gopro.com/studiosupport
. There you’ll find workflow tutorials and answers to frequently
asked questions. If you have a question or issue that you don’t see addressed in the
tutorials or FAQ, please contact our support team and we’ll be happy to help answer your
questions.
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Installing GoPro Studio
GoPro Studio is installed by launching the installer file that can be downloaded
from http://shop.gopro.com/softwareandapp
.
1. Verify that your computer meets the minimum system requirements for your
operating system and hardware. System requirements can be found
at http://shop.gopro.com/softwareandapp
.
2. After the file has finished downloading, you’ll see the installer file. Double-click on
it (it should be called, ‘GoProStudioPC-2.x.x.xxx.exe’, where the x’s are replaced
by the specific version and build number). That will launch the Install Wizard
which will guide you through the installation process.
3. If this is your first time installing GoPro Studio, during the installation process you
will be prompted to install a device driver from Woodman Labs. It is completely
safe to install this driver. In fact, we suggest that you check the “always trust
drivers from Woodman Labs” checkbox. This will ensure that your compatible
GoPro cameras and accessories will be properly detected by GoPro Studio for
product software updates.
NOTE: The GoPro Studio installation wizard automatically chooses the most appropriate
default install location based on your system. Do not modify the default location unless
you are an experienced user.
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UNDERSTANDING THE WORKFLOW
There are two ways of using GoPro Studio. The first way is as a stand-alone, start-to-
finish video editing application. The second way is to use GoPro Studio in tandem with
other 3
rd
party video editing applications such as Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere
Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro and others. This User Manual will discuss each of these
workflows in separate chapters. The two workflows are as follows:
Using GoPro Studio as a Stand-Alone Application
In this workflow you trim and convert your camera source files into GoPro CineForm files,
then use GoPro Studio to combine clips, add color effects and speed changes, music and
titles, all using the built-in storyboard editor (the built-in Edit Templates make this a quick
and easy process). Then you export your movie to various formats—YouTube, Vimeo or
a high-quality Master file for archival purposes. With this workflow, all you need is a
compatible computer and GoPro Studio.
Using GoPro Studio with 3
rd
Party Applications
In this advanced workflow, you convert your camera source files into GoPro CineForm
files, use GoPro Studio to add color effects, adjust framing and other settings, then use
those same GoPro CineForm files in other 3
rd
party applications for further editing or
processing. This workflow requires another video editing or compositing application to be
installed on your computer. Some of the popular professional applications are Adobe
After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer and Sony
Vegas. GoPro CineForm files are also compatible with various consumer-level products,
such as iMovie, Adobe Premiere Elements, Sony Movie Studio Platinum and Windows
Movie Maker.
NOTE: GoPro CineForm files are saved as standard AVI and MOV files so applications
that support those file formats should be able to use GoPro CineForm files.
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Why Convert to the GoPro CineForm Format?
The first step in any GoPro Studio workflow is to convert your source files into the GoPro
CineForm format. This is very important and there are several reasons to do this.
All consumer-level cameras and many professional-level cameras record in highly
compressed video formats designed to capture large amounts of data very quickly and
save that data onto an SD card or other portable media format in as small a file as
possible. This is great for recording large amounts of data onto a small space, but these
compression formats are not designed nor optimized for maintaining image quality during
editing or color correction processes. Because these formats are so compressed, they
often require an ultra powerful computer to decode (playback) the files without
performance degradation (choppy playback or dropped frames).
Because of this, many professional filmmakers and consumer-level videographers use
what is called a Digital Intermediate (DI). A DI is an exact copy of the data from the
original video file saved in a file format that is specifically optimized for higher image
quality and fast playback on modern computer systems. This makes for a much better
editing experience.
The GoPro CineForm format (or codec) is the Digital Intermediate (DI) used in all GoPro
Studio workflows and is one of the best in the industry—used by indie filmmakers and
Hollywood studios alike. It has been standardized by SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture &
Television Engineers) as the VC-5 codec.
Ultimately, GoPro CineForm files are better for editing than camera source files. They
improve on image quality and playback speed, as well as provide the Active Metadata
TM
architecture required to enable the real-time image development and enhancement
features available in GoPro Studio’s EDIT Room.
NOTE: You can learn more about the GoPro CineForm Codec and its Active Metadata
TM
technology in the APPENDIX
section of this User Manual.
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THE GOPRO STUDIO IMPORTER
After GoPro Studio has been installed, a new icon appears in the Windows System Tray
(this is the area next to your system clock down in the lower right-hand corner of your
screen). This is called the GoPro Studio Importer and it replaces the GoPro CineForm
Status Viewer system tray application from previous versions of GoPro Studio.
Clicking (or right-clicking) on the system tray icon will reveal a pop-up menu with a list of
options.
The top half of the window shows the GoPro CineForm Codec Settings which previously
existed in the GoPro CineForm Status Viewer system tray application. These advanced
settings are discussed later, in the section called, “GoPro CineForm Codec Settings
”.
The bottom half of the window shows the following options:
Launch GoPro Studio
Clicking on the Launch GoPro Studio option opens the GoPro Studio application.
About GoPro Studio
Clicking the About option launches the About GoPro Studio window. In this window,
you’ll see the exact version and build number of the currently installed version of GoPro
Studio as well as a list of the team members who designed and developed GoPro Studio.
GoPro Studio Importer
GoPro CineForm
Codec Settings
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Preferences
Clicking the Preferences option launches the GoPro Studio Importer Preferences
Window, where you will see two tabs at the top, which separate the two preference
panels – General and Camera.
GENERAL PREFERENCES
The GENERAL tab is indicated by the gear icon at the top of the Preferences Window
and it contains the following GoPro Studio Importer settings.
IMPORT MEDIA FROM GOPRO CAMERAS TO THIS LOCATION
By default, the GoPro Studio Importer will import media into a GoPro subfolder in the
current user’s Pictures folder. We recommend keeping this as the default location but you
are welcome to select a different location if desired. Click on the CHANGE button to
manually select a new import destination.
USE GOPRO STUDIO TO IMPORT MEDIA FROM YOUR GOPRO CAMERA
By default, this option is enabled as indicated by the checkmark in the checkbox. If you
would prefer to import your GoPro camera media to the computer using an alternative
method, you can opt-out of using the GoPro Studio Importer by unchecking this
checkbox.
AFTER IMPORT, SHOW YOUR MEDIA IN GOPRO STUDIO
By default, this option is enabled and it causes GoPro Studio application to launch after
the import process with your most recently imported photos and videos loaded in the
GoPro Studio Import Bin, ready to view and trim.
NOTE: Mulitple photos will be loaded into GoPro Studio as timelapse sequences, even if
they are not part of a sequence. Use the playback controls to manually step through each
individual photo.
GENERAL TAB
The GoPro Studio Importer Preferences Panel
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AUTOMATICALLY SYNC COMPUTER TIME AND DATE WITH CAMERA
By default, this option is enabled and it causes your GoPro camera (when connected) to
sync the date and time with your computer. It’s good to keep this option enabled as it
ensures your GoPro camera always has the correct time.
AUTOMATICALLY DELETE MEDIA FROM YOUR GOPRO CAMERA AFTER
IMPORT
By default, this option not selected and it is okay to leave it unchecked, however, if you
know that you will always want to delete the files after importing, then it’s a good idea to
enable this option here. By enabling this option, you will not be prompted whether or not
to delete the files after import.
CAMERA PREFERENCES
The CAMERA tab is accessible by clicking on the camera icon at the top of the
Preferences Window. This is where you assign a folder name for your GoPro camera.
After assigning a folder name, the GoPro Studio Importer will use this location for all
media imported from this particular camera.
NOTE: When plugging in a GoPro camera for the first time, if you agree to let GoPro
Studio Importer manage the importing of your GoPro camera files, you will be prompted
to create a folder for that particular camera. The folder name chosen there is the same as
the one that will show here in the CAMERA tab in the GoPro Studio Preferences Window.
Exit
Clicking Exit closes the pop-up menu and removes the GoPro Studio Importer from the
Windows System Tray.
CAMERA TAB
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OVERVIEW OF THE GOPRO STUDIO
USER INTERFACE
The GoPro Studio application consists of three main workflow steps:
• Step 1: VIEW & TRIM
• Step 2: EDIT
• Step 3: EXPORT
Each of these steps is accomplished using three different work areas in the user
interface. When you launch GoPro Studio, VIEW & TRIM is the active work area. The
Work Area Selection buttons at the top of the user interface allow you to switch between
the VIEW & TRIM, EDIT and EXPORT work areas.
NOTE: The first time you launch GoPro Studio, the Import Tutorial will appear. The
Import Tutorial gives you a brief walkthrough of how to use the IMPORT Room. You can
step through the tutorial using the NEXT buttons or cancel out of it by clicking the SKIP
TUTORIAL button.
Work Area Selection Buttons
VIEW & TRIM
STEP 1: VIEW & TRIM
STEP 2: EDIT
EDIT
EXPORT
STEP 3: EXPORT
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Step 1: VIEW & TRIM
The VIEW & TRIM work area, or “VIEW & TRIM Room”, is where you view your source
files, select initial trim points using your best footage and choose advanced conversion
settings. You then add your source files to a conversion list for batch processing into
GoPro CineForm files. If you have not converted any of your source files into GoPro
CineForm files, this is where you should start.
Menu
Import Button
Work Area Selection Buttons
Conversion List
Trim Point Buttons
File Name Box
Rotate / Flip and
Advanced Conversion Settings
Buttons
Playback Controls
Convert All Button
Conversion Details
Change Directory
Button
Full-screen Button
Import Bin
Play-head
Player Window
Remove Clip Buttons
Volume Controls
Playback Slider
Add to Conversion
List Button
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Step 2: EDIT
The EDIT work area, or “EDIT Room”, is where you do further trimming, combine multiple
videos on a storyboard and add effects, music and titles. If you have already converted
your source files to GoPro CineForm files, click the STEP 2 EDIT button at the top of the
user interface to switch to the EDIT Room.
Work Area Selection Buttons
Add Media Button
Add Title Button
Media Bin
Remove Clip Buttons
Trim, Split and
Clip Navigation Controls
Storyboard
Menu
Playback Controls
Player Window
Volume Controls
Global Playback Settings
Video & Audio Playback
Settings
Color Correction,
Framing & 3D Controls
Effect Presets
Load Template Button
Reset All Settings Button
Storyboard Time Indicator
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The Player Window’s Three States
In the EDIT Room, the Player Window is used to playback your files and clips. The Player
Window displays the contents of the Media Bin, the complete Storyboard as well as
individual clips on the Storyboard.
The Player Window has three different states which are determined by the area of focus
in the EDIT Room work area.
1. When a file or clip is selected in the Media Bin, the Player Window will display
the current frame in selected file. The Storyboard becomes grayed out when the
Player Window is being used by clips in the Media Bin.
2. When the Storyboard is selected, the Player Window will display the contents of
the Storyboard. You can use the yellow Storyboard Time Indicator bar to drag to
specific locations on the Storyboard. As you do, the Player will update to display
the current frame.
3. When an individual clip is selected in the Storyboard, adjusting the IN or OUT
point markers will cause the Player Window to display only the selected clip.
When this happens, the yellow Storyboard Time Indicator bar on the Storyboard
will become grayed out, indicating that only one clip is being used in the Player
Window rather than the entire Storyboard.
More specific information about the Player Window and Playback Controls can be found
throughout the User Manual.
Player Window
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Step 3: EXPORT
The EXPORT work area, or “EXPORT Window”, is where you export your movie to a new
file, ready to share with the world. Here you’ll be able to choose from a variety of preset
export formats or create your own custom export setting. When you are done editing your
project in the EDIT Room, click the STEP 3 EXPORT button to launch the EXPORT
Window.
Export Presets
Export Settings
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Menu Commands
The menu at the top of the VIEW & TRIM and the EDIT work areas is comprised of three
main menus, FILE, EDIT and HELP.
The FILE menu includes the following commands:
• New Project creates a new GoPro Studio project.
• Open Project opens an existing GoPro Studio project.
• Save Project saves the current GoPro Studio project.
• Save Project As saves the current GoPro Studio project with a new name.
• Recent Projects shows a sub-menu listing recently used GoPro Studio projects.
• Load Edit Template launches the Edit Template Selection Window.
• Export with sub-menu of Export Movie and Export Image.
• Exit closes GoPro Studio.
The EDIT menu includes the following commands:
• Redo allows you to redo an action after previously using the ‘Undo’ command.
• Undo allows you to undo the 50 most recent change to the storyboard.
• Copy copies Storyboard elements and clip attributes to the Windows clipboard.
• Paste pastes Storyboard elements and clip attributes from the Windows
clipboard to the Storyboard or Storyboard elements.
• Clear Storyboard clears the Storyboard of all content.
• Preferences launches the Preference window (details below)
The HELP menu includes the following commands:
• Launch Import/Edit Tutorial opens the Import or Edit Room Tutorial.
• Device Window opens the Device Window where you can update HERO2, Wi-
Fi BacPac
TM
and Wi-Fi Remote product software. (HERO3 and HERO3+
camera software is updated at gopro.com/update
. HERO4 camera software is
updated automatically when the camera is plugged into the computer).
• GoPro Studio Manual opens the GoPro Studio User Manual.
• Launch Help Page launches your default web browser to the GoPro.com help
page.
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GoPro Studio Preferences
The GoPro Studio Preferences panel can be accessed via the Edit menu. In the
Preferences panel, you can enable or disable the Auto Save Project feature. When
enabled, the Auto Save feature periodically saves a back-up file of the current project.
In addition to being able to turn Auto Save ON or OFF, you can also choose the time
interval that GoPro Studio will use for automatically saving the back-up project file. You
have the choice of the following intervals:
• 30 Seconds
• 1 Minute
• 5 Minutes
• 15 Minutes
• 30 Minutes
• 60 Minutes
NOTE: The Auto Save feature is turned ON by default and it’s a good idea to keep it
enabled. This way, if you ever have a system crash or accidently close GoPro Studio
without saving the main project file, you can recover your work using the Auto Save
project file. The Auto Save project file is saved in the same folder as the main project file.
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CAMERA SOFTWARE UPDATES
As a company, GoPro is always innovating and always improving the features in our
cameras. One of the ways we do this is by releasing periodic camera software updates.
These provide camera performance enhancements, bugs fix and new features. GoPro
Studio makes it easy to install these software updates onto your GoPro cameras.
Refer to the list below to know which update method is right for your particular GoPro
HERO camera model.
• GoPro HERO2 camera software is updated by following the steps in the section
called, “Updating Hero2 Camera Firmware
”.
• GoPro HERO3 camera software is updated through our support website
at gopro.com/support/product-updates-support
.
• GoPro HERO3+ camera software is updated by following the steps in the section
called, “Updating HERO3+ Camera Software
”.
• GoPro Hero4 camera software is updated by following the steps in the section
called, “Updating HERO4 Camera Software
.”
Updating HERO4 Camera Software
The following explains how to update the camera software in your GoPro HERO4
camera. In addition to the camera, you’ll need a memory card and a USB cable.
Step 1 – Make sure a memory card is plugged into the camera.
Step 2 – Turn on the camera.
Step 3 – Plug in the USB cable to the compter.
Step 4 – Plug the other end of the USB cable into the camera.
At this point, if GoPro Studio is installed, it will detect the camera and if there is an update
available, it will prompt you to install it.
Click the INSTALL UPDATE button to begin the update process.
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You will then be shown the Software Update release notes.
Click CONTINUE to move on to the next step.
The End User License Agreement will appear.
Check the box to indicate that you accept the terms of the License Agreement.
Then click CONTINUE to move on to the next step.
A window will appear indicating that the camera software is downloading.
Once downloaded, the camera software will be installed onto the camera.
You will be notified when the update is complete.
Click on the DONE button.
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Updating HERO3+ Camera Software
The following explains how to update the camera software in your GoPro HERO3+
camera. In addition to the camera, you’ll need a memory card and a USB cable.
Step 1 – Make sure a memory card is plugged into the camera.
Step 2 – Turn on the camera.
Step 3 – Plug in the USB cable to the compter.
Step 4 – Plug the other end of the USB cable into the camera.
If GoPro Studio is installed, it will detect the camera and if there is an update available, it
will prompt you to install it.
Click the INSTALL UPDATE button to begin the update process.
At this point, your default web browser will launch, taking you to the GoPro Support
website where the latest camera software can be downloaded and installed. Follow the
steps there to complete the camera software update.
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Updating HERO3+ and HERO4 Camera
Software from a Memory Card Reader
The following explains how to update the camera software in your GoPro HERO3+ or
HERO4 camera using a memory card reader rather than a USB cable. You’ll need a
memory card and a memory card reader.
Step 1 – Insert your SD card into your HERO3+ or HERO4 and then power on
the camera. This initializes the card for use on a GoPro camera.
Step 2 – Remove the memory card from the camera and insert it into the memory
card reader.
Step 3 – Plug the memory card reader into the computer (unless it is already
plugged in or built into the computer).
When GoPro Studio recognizes that the SD card contains GoPro camera media, a
window will appear instructing you to reinsert the SD card into your camera and then
connect your camera to the computer via USB.
With the camera connected via USB, click the INSTALL UPDATE button.
At this point, if you have a HERO4 camera the update procedure proceeds as described
previously, in the section called, “Updating HERO4 Camera Software
”.
If you’re updating a HERO3+, you’ll be taken to the GoPro Support website, where you’ll
be guided through the rest of the camera software update process.
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IMPORTING MEDIA FROM YOUR
GOPRO CAMERA
When starting a new GoPro Studio project, you must first transfer the media from your
GoPro camera to your computer. With GoPro Studio installed, the GoPro Studio Importer
makes this a quick and easy process.
Your GoPro camera records video files in the DCIM directory on your SD card. There are
two ways to access these files on your computer:
• Method 1: Turn your camera on and then connect it to your computer using a
USB cable.
• Method 2: Remove the SD card from the camera and use an internal or external
SD card reader (this method requires a microSD card adapter if you use a
HERO3 or newer camera).
STEP 1: Allow the GoPro Studio Importer manage your media
Once you have mounted your SD card using one of the methods above, if this is the first
time you have plugged in a GoPro camera or SD card to this computer, you will be
prompted to choose whether or not you would like to use the GoPro Studio Importer as
the default importer for GoPro cameras.
You are welcome to ‘opt-out’ and import your files using an alternative method, but the
GoPro Studio Importer does a great job of transferring all your media into an organized
structure on your computer in a folder that you specify. It is for this reason that we
recommend that you click on the YES button and allow the GoPro Studio Importer to
handle the import process.
STEP 2: Create a folder for your camera files
After agreeing to let GoPro Studio Importer manage your GoPro media, you will be
prompted to create a folder name for the specific camera that is plugged into the
computer. A default name (based on the camera model) will be offered. You can
customize this if you want, or leave it as it is. This will be the folder name on your
computer where the media will be imported into.
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Click on the CONTINUE button to move on to the next step.
STEP 3: Set your import preferences
Next you’ll be asked to select your preferences, which include the following options:
• Changing the folder where your GoPro camera’s media is imported into
• Selecting whether to show your media in GoPro Studio after import
• Selecting whether to automatically delete the files from your GoPro after import
NOTE: These settings can be changed later by using the GoPro Studio Importer
application in the Windows System Tray as described previously in the section called,
“The GoPro Studio Importer - Preferences
"
Once you’ve decided on your preferences, click CONTINUE.
STEP 4: Watch your media get transferred
At this point the media from the camera should be transferring to the computer. The
progress bar gives a rough indication of how long the import process is going to take.
Clicking on the X button will cancel the import. The files that had been transferred prior to
the cancellation will remain on the computer and all files will remain on the camera.
NOTE: GoPro video files can be quite large and GoPro CineForm files (especially 3D
files) are even larger. With this in mind, make sure you have plenty of disk space for both
your source files and the converted GoPro CineForm files.
STEP 5: GoPro Studio launches
After the import process is complete, GoPro Studio launches with all your media imported
into the Import Bin, ready for you to view and trim.
If GoPro Studio is already running at the time the import process completes, you will be
prompted whether or not you would like to create a new project or add the files to the
existing project.
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USING GOPRO STUDIO
Step 1: VIEW & TRIM
If you used the GoPro Studio Importer to transfer your camera media to your computer,
your videos and photos should already be imported into the Import Bin in a GoPro Studio
Project. If that is the case, skip down to the section called, “
Previewing Files in the Player
Window”. But if you chose not to automatically launch GoPro Studio after import, you
should now bring your media files into GoPro Studio to view and prepare them for
conversion into GoPro CineForm files.
Creating a New Project
If GoPro Stuido is not currently running, launch it by double-clicking on the GoPro Studio
desktop icon.
Before going any further, it’s a good idea to save the project and give it a project name.
1. Go to the File menu and click Save Project (or press ‘Ctrl+S’ on your keyboard).
2. Browse to the folder where you would like to save your project.
3. Type a name for your project in the File name box.
4. Click the Save button to create the new project file.
NOTE: Your new GoPro Studio project file will be saved with a “.GCS” file extension.
Importing Source Video Files
To import your video files, do the following (skip these steps if the files are already
imported):
1. Click the IMPORT NEW FILES button (or right-click in the Import Bin and select
Import Files) and browse to the project folder that contains the files you want to
import.
2. Highlight the videos you want to import and click Open.
3. Press ‘Ctrl+S’ on your keyboard to save the project.
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Previewing Files in the Player Window
After importing your files, you’ll see them represented as thumbnails in the Import Bin on
the left-hand side of GoPro Studio’s IMPORT Room. Along with each thumbnail, the
following file details are indicated:
• Filename
• Image Size
• Frame Rate or Frame Count
• 2D or 3D
• HiLight Tags exist
• Video or Time-Lapse Icon
• Duration
You can select files in the Import Bin by clicking on them or using the up and down arrow
keys on your keyboard to cycle through them.
To remove a clip from the Import Bin, select the clip you wish to remove and click on the
REMOVE CLIP button at the bottom of the Import Bin or press the ‘DELETE’ key on your
keyboard.
To remove all clips from the Import Bin, click the CLEAR ALL button at the bottom of the
Import Bin.
You can preview your files in the Player Window by using the Playback Controls.
• With a clip selected, press the PLAY button in the Playback Controls (or the
SPACEBAR on your keyboard) to see the clip playback in the Player Window.
• Use the Step Forward and Step Backwards buttons to step through the clip one
frame at a time.
NOTE: Depending on your computer specifications and the in-camera recording format
used, the files may play back choppy. This is to be expected and one of the reasons we
will be converting the files into the GoPro CineForm format.
You can also use the Play-head on the Playback Slider to navigate through the clip. To
do this, click on the diamond-shaped Play-head and drag left or right through the
Playback Slider. While doing this, the Player Window will update to show the current
frame.
2D / 3D Indicator
Filename
Image Size
Frame Rate
Frame Count
Time-Lapse Icon
Video Icon
PLAY Button
Step Backwards
Step Forward
Play-head
Playback Slider
HiLight Tag Indicator
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Converting Files
You can rotate, trim and select advanced conversion settings on a file before converting it
into a GoPro CineForm File. There are different reasons for performing each of these
actions, as explained below.
Using the Rotate / Flip Option
When shooting with a GoPro camera, some situations will require you to mount it upside-
down. There is an in-camera setting to flip the video during recording (which we
recommend you use). If you forgot to use that option, GoPro Studio gives you an easy
way to account for this in the converted GoPro CineForm file.
1. Select a source file by clicking on it in the Import Bin.
2. Click on the ROTATE / FLIP button.
After performing these steps your file will appear right-side-up in the Playback Window,
and after the conversion your converted GoPro CineForm file will be right-side-up as well.
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Setting Initial Trim Points
GoPro Studio lets you trim your source file before converting it to a GoPro CineForm file.
This is helpful in reducing the size of the converted file and it eliminates any unwanted
portions of the initial recording from being included in the converted file. By using the
MARK IN and MARK OUT buttons you can trim the file to include only the portion(s) of
the recording that you actually want to keep. Do this to choose your favorite shots and to
make your editing experience easier and more fun.
1. Select a source file by clicking on it in the Import Bin.
2. Move the Play-head on the Playback Slider to the desired start point of your clip
and press the MARK IN button to trim the beginning of the file.
3. Now move the Play-head to the desired end point of your clip and press the
MARK OUT button to trim the end of the file.
Clicking on the MARK IN and/or MARK OUT buttons will mark your trim points by
darkening the unused portions of the file on the Playback Slider. To undo your trimming,
simply move the Play-head to a new location and click on the MARK IN or MARK OUT
button again.
If your clip has any HiLight tags, they will show up on the Playback Slider as yellow
vertical markers. You can use these as a guide to quickly find the HiLights from your
recorded videos. Then simply set your IN and OUT points around the HiLight tag.
Now you can add the file to the Conversion List or set advanced conversion settings.
TIP: If you want to convert multiple portions of the same source file, mark the IN and OUT
points for the first clip and then add it to the conversion list. Then repeat the IN and OUT
point marking process to choose new trim points for the second clip and then add the
second clip to the conversion list. Repeat these steps for as many clips as you would like
to make from the original file.
MARK IN Button
MARK OUT Button
Playback Slider
Unused Portions of File
IN & OUT Point Locations
HiLight Tags
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Choosing Advanced Conversion Settings
When you select a file for conversion, GoPro Studio chooses default conversion settings
based on the file’s original format. You can keep the default settings or customize them to
meet specialized needs. This section will provide information about the various advanced
conversion settings and explain why they are useful in certain situations.
Click on the ADVANCED SETTINGS button to open the Advanced Settings Window.
IMAGE SIZE
Use the IMAGE SIZE setting to adjust the resolution of the converted clip. The source
file’s resolution is identified by the word “Source” next to it (as shown in the screenshot to
the left). You can keep the source setting or change it to a different resolution. Some
reasons to change the resolution are as follows:
• You shot at a higher resolution than your desired output format (e.g. source was
2.7K but your output format is 1080p)
• You shot at a lower resolution and want to upscale it to a resolution that matches
your desired output format (source was 720p 120fps but your output is 1080p
30fps)
• You shot in a format that uses a 4:3 aspect ratio but your desired output format is
16:9
NOTE: In GoPro Studio’s EDIT Room, you can mix and match resolutions on a single
storyboard so it is not crucial that you change the image size in the conversion process.
However, if you are planning on taking your converted clips into other applications that
don’t let you mix resolutions, it’s a good idea to convert to the resolution that you’ll be
using in those applications.
MAKE 16:9
The MAKE 16:9 option appears as a checkbox when you select a new IMAGE SIZE of
1080p or smaller and the source video has a 4:3 aspect ratio. When checked, it scales
and stretches the 4:3 image to fill a 16:9 frame.
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FRAME RATE
Use the FRAME RATE setting to adjust the frame rate of the converted file. The source
file’s frame rate is identified by the word ‘Source’ showing next to it. One reason to
change the frame rate is to create a smooth slow-motion effect. Let’s say that you
recorded using one of the camera’s higher frame rate modes, such as 1080p 60. Using
the Frame Rate option you could change the frame rate to 30 fps resulting in a converted
file that plays in slow-motion at half the speed of the original source file.
Please note that frame rates below 23.976 are meant to be used with Time-Lapse
sequences, so avoid those if you are working with video files. We’ll discuss more about
Time-Lapse conversions in the section “Working with Time-Lapse Sequences
”.
NOTE: In GoPro Studio’s EDIT Room, you can mix and match frame rates and change
the speed of clips on a single storyboard so it is not crucial that you change the frame
rate in the conversion process. However, if you are planning on taking your converted
clips into other applications that don’t let you mix frame rates, it’s a good idea to convert
to the frame rate that you’ll be using in those applications.
SPEED UP and FRAME BLEND (MOTION BLUR)
Using the SPEED UP option is a great way to simulate a time-lapse look from video files.
When checking this option, a slider and entry box appear. Use the slider to select the
number of video frames to be skipped or type a number in the box. The more frames you
skip, the more sped up the converted file will be.
The FRAME BLEND option also appears once you’ve checked the Speed Up option.
Check this option to give your converted file a motion-blur effect, which is often useful to
produce the smoothest time-lapse output.
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FILE FORMAT
GoPro CineForm files can be saved as Windows AVI files or QuickTime MOV files. The
FILE FORMAT option in the Windows version of GoPro Studio lets you choose which of
these format ‘wrappers’ you would like to save your files into.
NOTE: QuickTime must be installed in order to create QuickTime MOV files.
TIP: If you’re not sure which format to choose, consider the fact that most Windows
applications use AVI files and most Mac applications use MOV files. So for most
Windows-based workflows, its best to leave this setting at the default AVI format, but if
you’re planning on using these files on a Mac, select the MOV format.
QUALITY
The QUALITY setting affects the data-rate used in the converted GoPro CineForm file.
The data-rates will always vary, based on the complexity (image detail) in the source file,
but you can choose whether to use Low, Medium or High.
The default is Medium which will be a very high-quality video file. You can choose High
quality, which may or may not end up creating a significant visual quality difference in
the image. If you know you need to make significant changes to color in a clip, the extra
quality might be beneficial but it will create a larger file and may take longer to process
when you choose to convert. Even the Low quality setting is a relatively high-quality
video file yet takes up less space on your hard drive.
REMOVE FISHEYE
GoPro cameras are famous for their wide-angle look. This is beneficial if you want your
image to have a large field of view (FOV). However, in some situations you might want to
reduce the FOV that you get when shooting in one of the camera’s wide modes.
Checking the REMOVE FISHEYE option applies a “lens adjustment” to the converted
GoPro CineForm file giving it a smaller FOV.
REMEMBER SETTINGS
To process future clips in your Import Bin with the same settings, check the REMEMBER
SETTINGS box before closing the Advanced Settings window.
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Selecting a Destination for Converted Files
To specify a file name or destination other than the default provided for the converted file,
use the FILE NAME text box (below the Playback Controls) and the CHANGE
DIRECTORY button.
TIP: Holding down the ‘Ctrl’ key on your keyboard while clicking on the CHANGE
DIRECTORY button will change the SAVE TO location to be the same location as the
selected source file.
Adding Files to the Conversion List
Whether or not you’ve flipped your file, trimmed it, changed the conversion settings or
renamed it, when you’re ready to convert it select it in the Import Bin and click the ADD
CLIP TO CONVERSION LIST. You should now see the file’s thumbnail in the
CONVERSION LIST. Repeat this step for as many clips as you’d like to convert.
TIP: You can select multiple clips in the Import Bin and add them to the conversion list all
at once. To do this, hold down the ‘Ctrl’ or ‘Shift’ keys while selecting files in the Import
Bin, or press ‘Ctrl+A’ on the keyboard to select all the clips at once. With the clips
selected, click the ADD CLIP TO CONVERSION LIST button.
To verify that the clips in the Conversion List will be converted with the correct settings,
click on the little arrowhead to the right of the words “CONVERSION DETAILS” towards
the bottom of the CONVERSION LIST. The settings for the original file are shown on the
left and the settings for the converted GoPro CineForm file are shown on the right.
When your clips have been added to the Conversion List, click the CONVERT ALL
button to start the batch conversion process. Once the batch has started, you can still
add more clips to the conversion list, if needed. When the conversion is complete, click
the PROCEED TO STEP 2 button to switch to the EDIT Room.
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Before moving on to the next chapter, let’s take a moment to look at the techniques used
to convert time-lapse sequences into GoPro CineForm files as the import and conversion
steps for these source files require some specific considerations.
Working with Time-Lapse Sequences
The process for converting time-lapse sequences into GoPro CineForm files is similar to
one used for converting video files. However, there are a couple of minor differences in
how you go about importing the files and choosing your conversion settings.
About the File Structure
When you record a time-lapse on your GoPro camera, the images are saved as
individual .JPG files (or frames) in a folder called “100GOPRO”. If your recording contains
more than 999 frames, the camera breaks the files up into separate folders. The second
folder will be called “101GOPRO” and the third “102GOPRO”, etc. In order for GoPro
Studio to convert the files properly, you’ll need to keep the folders separate, just like they
are on the SD card.
Importing Time-Lapse Sequences
The process for converting time-lapse sequences into GoPro CineForm files is as follows:
1. Copy the time-lapse folders from the DCIM folder on the SD card to a location on
your computer. We suggest creating a specific folder for your GoPro Studio
projects.
2. Click the IMPORT NEW FILES button and browse to the folder that contains the
time-lapse sequences you want to import.
3. Highlight the folders you want to import and click Open.
4. Press ‘Ctrl+S’ on your keyboard to save the project.
NOTE: You can import an entire folder of frames by simply dragging the folder from
Windows Explorer and dropping it onto the Import Bin.
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Previewing Files in the Player Window
After importing your sequence folders, you’ll see them represented as thumbnails in the
Import Bin on the left-hand side of GoPro Studio’s IMPORT Room. There are a couple of
things that differentiate these from your video files.
• The Time-lapse icon is shown directly under the thumbnail instead of the video
icon.
• The number of frames is shown rather than a specific frame rate
Despite the differences, you can still preview a time-lapse sequence in the Player
Window by selecting it in the Import Bin and using the Playback Controls.
Trimming, Rotating and choosing Conversion Settings
Time-lapse sequences can be trimmed and flipped in the same way that video files can
be, but when choosing your advanced conversion settings there are some additional
things to consider.
IMAGE SIZE
Time-lapse sequences can be recorded using the different shooting modes (accessible in
the camera menu). Each of these modes results in a different resolution.
You can convert these files using the Source resolution, but doing so will result in very
large files. If the final output of your project is intended for broadcast or uploading to the
web, consider downscaling the time-lapse to 1080p during the conversion process. This
will create a smaller and more manageable file.
TIP: The benefit to converting the sequence using the source file’s resolution is that you
can zoom in and pan to specific regions within the larger frame size without degradation
of image quality during editing but it will require a faster computer to ensure smooth file
playback.
Time-Lapse Icon
Frame Count
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