GoPro Studio 2 User Manual

GoPro Studio 2.5 User Manual 
FRAME  RATE 
 
Use the FR AM E R AT E  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 
rec orded 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 
fi le that plays in...

GoPro Studio 2.5 User Manual 
FILE  FORMAT  
 
GoPro CineForm files can be saved as W indows AVI files or QuickTime MOV files. T he 
FILE FORMAT option in t he W indows version of GoPro Studio l ets 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...

GoPro Studio 2.5 User Manual 
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...

GoPro Studio 2.5 User Manual 
Before moving on to the next chapter,  let’s take a moment to look at the  techniques used 
to convert t ime-lapse sequences into GoPro CineForm files as t he 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...

GoPro Studio 2.5 User Manual 
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 
i con.  
•   The number of frames is sho wn rather than a specific frame rate 
 
Despite the differences, you can...

GoPro Studio 2.5 User Manual 
FRAME RATE 
 
When  converting time- lapse sequences, GoPro Studio sets the default frame rate to 
29.97 frames per second. So if you have a sequence consisting of 300 frames at 29.97 
frames per second, your converted clip will play for about 10 seconds. If you want the 
same number of frames to play for a longer span of time, change the Frame Rate value 
to a lower setting.  
 
NOTE: Choosing the exact frame rate prior to conversion is not crucial because you can 
always...

GoPro Studio 2.5 User Manual 
Step 2: EDIT 
 
GoPro Studio’s  EDIT Room allows you to view, rearrange and enhance your converted 
GoPro CineForm clips.  
 
In the Edit Room  y ou can: 
 
•  Trim and combine multiple clips on a storyboard  
•   Add transitions  
•   Add music or other audio  
•   Add titles  
•   Change playback speed 
•   Add fade in and fade out effects  
•   Adjust color, framing and 3D convergence  
•   Apply preset ‘looks’ to create dramatic effects on your clips  
 
When you first...

GoPro Studio 2.5 User Manual 
Using GoPro Edit Templates  
 
GoPro Edit Templates are based on our most popular GoPro videos, and make it easy 
for you to turn your content into epic GoPro- style edits.  
 
Follow these steps to create a video using an Edit Template:   
.  
1.  Select a  GoPro Edit Template from the Browse Edit Templates window.  
2.   The Edit Template then populates the Storyboard, complete with  sample video 
clips, music and titles.  
3.   Replace the Edit Templ ate content on the...

GoPro Studio 2.5 User Manual 
Identifying GoPro Edit Template Elements  
 
When loaded, the GoPro  Edit Template,places sample content onto the Storyboard 
consisting of the following elements:  
 
•  GoPro Bumpers  T hese  remain at the front and the end of the Storyboard  
•   Target Areas Y ou’ll need to replace these elements with your own video clips  
before exporting 
•   Optional Replacement Areas  You can optionally replace these with your video 
clips  
•   Template Titles  You can move these...

GoPro Studio 2.5 User Manual 
Use the Scroll bar at the bottom of the Storyboard window to access portions of the 
Storyboard that go past the borders of the Storyboard window.   
 
The Navigation Controls allow you to cycle forward and backwards through each Edit 
Te mplate element on the Storyboard.   
 
•  Use the  Previous Clip  button to move to the previous element . 
•   Use the  Next Clip  button t o move to the next element . 
 
 
Viewing a GoPro Edit Template in the Player Window  
 
Before you...