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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 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 ar e 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 c hecking 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 s ped 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 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 use MOV files.  So f or most 
W indows -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 signi ficant 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.  
 
REMEMBE R 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  ‘Ctr l’ or  ‘Shift ’  keys while selecting files in the Import 
Bin , or press  ‘Ctrl+A ’  on the keyboard to select all the clips at onc e. 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 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 go about importing the files and choosing your c onversion 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 
i con.  
•   The number of frames is sho wn 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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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 speed up or slow down the converted GoPro CineForm clip on the  Storyboard in 
the EDIT Room.   
 
SPEED UP and FRAME BLEND (MOTION BLUR)  
 
Speeding up a clip is a great way to remove extra frames in a time- lapse sequence. 
When checking SPEED UP option, a slider and entry box appear. Use the slider to select 
the number of time -lapse 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.    
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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 open the  EDIT Room, the Browse Edit Templates  window will appear. In 
this window, you’re presented with the option  to use a  blank t emplate  or to choose f rom a 
list of  available  Edit Templates.  
 
In this chapter  you’ll learn about how to create a movie using one of GoPro Studio’s Edit 
Templates as well as how  to create a movie from scratch using a blank template.  
 
 
   
 
 
 
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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 Storyboard with your own content.  
4.   Then you’re ready to export the Storyboard and share it with the world.  
 
Selecting a GoPro Edit Template  
 
The Browse Edit Template window lists the available Edit Templates installed on your 
computer. GoPro Studio installs with three  Edit Templates and you can install more by 
downloading them from the GoPro Edit Template g allery at gopro.com . 
  1.  If you’re not already looking at the Browse  Edit Template window,  make sure 
you’re in GoPro Studio’ EDIT Room and click on the LOAD TEMPLATE button 
located directly above the Storyboard or press ‘Ctrl+T’ on your keyboard.   
2.   Browse the Edit Template Selection Window to find the GoPro  Edit Template that 
you wo uld like to use. Notice that each Edit Template lists the title, artist  and 
song, a brief description, duration,  number of clips used and tempo.  
3.   Click on the desired Edit Template to select it and then click the CREATE  button.  
  NOTE: If this is your first time selecting a GoPro  Edit Template, the EDIT Tutorial will 
appear. The EDIT Tutorial gives you a brief walkthrough of how to use the  Edit 
Templates in the  EDIT Room. 
 
At this point GoPro Studio s hould have populated the Storyboard with the Edit Template 
that you chose.  
   
Thumbnail 
Title 
Duration & Number of Clips 
Create Button 
Description 
Edit Templates 
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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 to new locations on the storyboard or 
delete them entirely  
•   Audio  T his element is locked in place and provides the template’s music 
soundtrack  
 
Each of the Target Areas  are  synced to the music soundtrack and locked in place on the 
Storyboard.  While you can’t change their duration or position, all other aspects (frames  to 
show, speed, color, framing, etc.) are under your creative control.   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
Template Titles 
Audio Tracks 
Video Track 
Title Tracks 
GoPro Bumper Target Area Target Area Optional Target Area 
Scroll Bar Music Soundtrack Storyboard Time Indicator 
Template Details 
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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 begin replacing the GoPro Edit Template content with your own video clips, 
it’s a good idea to playback the Storyboard a few  times to get a feel for the flow of the 
Edit Template.  
 
•  Click on a clip in the Storyboard and then drag the Storyboard Time Indicator  to 
the beginning of the Storyboard  and press the  PL AY button in the Playback 
Controls (or the SPACEBAR on your keyboard) to see the all clips played back 
sequentially .  
•   The  Decrease Speed  and  Incre ase Speed  buttons can be used to play the 
video faster or slower.   
•   Use the  Step Forward  and  Step Backwards  buttons to step through the 
Storyboard one frame at a time.  
•   Press the LOOP  button to cause playback to start over from the beginning when 
the Play -he ad reaches the end of the Storyboard.  
 
Tip:  As you play through the GoPro  Edit Template, pay particular attention to its use of 
slow -paced scenes and high- action scenes. This is important because when replacing 
these Target Areas with your own video clips,  you’ll want to match the energy level of the 
content you’re replacing. This will ensure that your edits line up with the existing musical 
cues in the Edit Template’s soundtrack.  
 
Once you have a good feel for the flow of the GoPro  Edit Template, you’re ready move 
on to the next section, where you’ll learn how to replace the Target Areas with your own 
video clips.  
   
Next Clip Button 
Decrease Speed Play Increase Speed 
Step Backwards Loop Step Forward 
Previous Clip Button 
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