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Splitting Clips 
 
After dragging some clips to the Storyboard, you may find yourself in a situation where 
you want to insert a clip in the middle of another clip. To do this, you can use the  SPLIT 
button.  
 
1.  Move the Play -head or the  Storyboard Time Indicator  to the location where you 
would like to insert the new clip.  
2.   Press the  SPLIT button to split the clip in two.  
3.   Drag the new clip between the two split clips.  
TIP: If you position the Play -head at the first frame of a clip, clicking the  SPLIT button will 
split the clip in half.  
 
Adding  Transitions  
 
When playing back your Storyboard,  the  default transition  between two clips  is a  ‘CUT ’. 
You have the option, however of using a  ‘DISSOLVE ’  instead.  
 
To change the transition from a ‘ CUT ‘to a ‘ DISSOLVE’ , do the following:   
  1.  On the Storyboard, click the  ADD TRANSITION icon ( + sign ) between the two 
clips where you’d like to add the dissolve.  Once added, the + sign will change to 
a new icon, indicating that it is now a  ‘DISSOLVE’ . 
2.   Move the  Storyboard Time Indicator  to a couple of seconds behind the transition 
point and press the  PL AY button  to see that  the new transition  has been applied. 
 
To change the duration of a ‘DISSOLVE’, click on the D issolve Icon to select it. Then 
move the Play -head to the desired out point on the Playback Slider and press the M ARK 
OUT  button or move the OUT  Point Marker to a new position on the Playback Slider.  
 
To remove a ‘ DISSOLVE’,   c lick and drag the  Dissolve Icon off the top of the Storyboard 
or select it and press the ‘DELETE’ key on your keyboard.  
 
NOTE: Transitions use frames from the end of the first clip and the beginning of the 
following clip. The number of frames used depends on the duration of the transition. The 
number of frames in the transition cannot exceed the number of frames in the shortest 
clip.
 
SPLIT Button 
Add Transition Icon 
Dissolve Icon 
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Additional Enhancements 
 
You can further enhance the clips on your Storyboard by using the features mentioned in 
the “Using  GoPro  Edit Templates
” section of this user  manual. These include the video 
and audio playback controls, color -correction  and framing controls, and the ability to add 
color and effect presets, titles and audio files. F or the most part, you can refer to the 
specific instructions mentioned previously but there are a couple of things to note in 
regards to adding titles and audio  files. 
 
Adding Music  
 
When using a  GoPro Edit Template, one of the Audio Tracks is used up by the template’s 
music soundtrack  so you only have one Audio Track available for additional audio files . 
When using a Blank Template, however , you have the ability to add audio files to either 
of the two Audio Tracks because there is no existing music soundtrack.  
 
Adding Titles  
 
In addition to being able to add titles to one of the two available Title Tracks, when using 
a Blank Template you can add titles directly to the Video Track as well.  
 
As you drag a title to the Video Track. GoPro Studio uses a vertical green line to indicate 
the spot where the title will be inserted.  
 
To adjust the duration of a title on the Video Track, select the title and drag the yellow 
OUT POINT markers on the Playback slider to lengthen or shorten the title.  
 
To move a title earlier or later in time, simply click and drag it to a new location on the 
Storyboard.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
IN Point Marker OUT Point Marker 
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Step 3: EXPORT 
 
When you’re done editing your Storyboard  and are happy  with how it looks , you’ll want to 
share it with the world. With GoPro Studio you can export  your completed Storyboard 
(combining all the video clips, titles and audio tracks into a single file) using one of the 
s tandard  export options designed for specific target distribution outlets, or you can create 
your own custom export settings.  You can also export single frames of your video clips or 
Storyboard.  
 
Exporting a Movie 
 
To access the Export Window, click on a clip on the storyboard to make sure the 
Storyboard is selected rather than a clip in the Media Bin. Then do one of the following:  
 
•  Click on the EXPORT  button at the top of GoPro Studio’s work area  
•   Select the ‘Export  Movie…’ option from the FILE  menu  
•   Or click ‘Ctrl+E’ on your keyboard  
 
In the Export W indow you can choose from any of the following export options:  
 
•  YouTube  (creates an  average quality h.264  mp4 file with a bit rate of 8Mbps)  
•   Vimeo  (creates an above average quality h.264  mp4 file with a bit rate of 
15Mbps)  
•   Mobile Device  (creates a low quality h.264 mp4 file with a bit rate of 2Mbps)  
•   HD 720p  (creates an average quality h.264  mp4 file with a 720p image size and 
a bit rate of 8Mbps)  
•   HD 1 080p  (creates an above average quality h.264  mp4 file with a 1080p image 
size and a bit rate of 15Mbps)  
•   UHD 4K (creates a high quality h.264 file with a 3820 x 2160 image size and a bit 
rate of 50Mbps)  
•   Archive/Edit  (creates a GoPro CineForm avi  or  mov  file using user -selectable 
quality level)  
•   Custom  (lets the user choose the format, image  size, frame rate and quality 
settings)  
 
When clicking on the “Custom” option, the previously selected preset’s settings become 
the starting point for customization.  
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NOTE: The default frame rate for an export is determined by the frame rate used by the 
majority of the clips on the Storyboard.  Exporting to frame rates above 30 fps is not 
recommended if you wish to retain compatibility with modern electronic devices and 
streaming services. . 
 
If FLUX processing has been applied to any clip on the Storyboard, the EXPORT Window 
will show an option to disable it. Simply uncheck the ‘Enable checkbox to disable Flux on 
the current export. You might want to do this to speed up rendering times as Flux 
enabled exports requir e a significant amount of GoPro Studio processing, which slows 
down the export process. However, keeping it enabled will result in the smooth looking 
slow and fast motion effects.  
 
S elect the export preset  that best m eets the needs for your project and dis tribution outlets 
and then  do the following:  
 
1.  Browse to the desired folder location and type a f ilename in the ‘File name’ box. 
2.   Click  SAVE  to start the export  process . 
3.   A progess bar will appear giving you an idea of how long the export will take.  
 
NOTE: Ex porting may take a few minutes or even  longer depending on the length of your 
Storyboard and the speed of your computer’s processor.  
 
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Exporting Still Images 
 
In addition to being able to export your Storyboard, GoPro Studio also lets you export a 
single frame (in JPG format) from a clip or the Storyboard.  This enables you to share 
images from your video clips as though they were still photos. E xporting still images out 
of GoPro Studio is done using the Export Image  W indow, which can be accessed by 
sel ecting  the ‘E xport Still image …’ command in the FILE  menu.  
 
In  the Export Still Image Window you can choose from any of the following export 
options:  
 
•  Small  (creates a file with an image size of 853 x 480)  
•   Medium  (creates a file with an image size of 1280 x 720)  
•   Large  (creates a file with an image size of 1920 x 1080)  
•   Actual Size  (creates a file with the same image size as the source clip or 
Storyboard)  
 
To export a still image, do the following:  
  1.  Select a clip in the Media Bin or the Storyboard.  
2.   Click and  drag the Play -head on the Playback Sider to the desired frame you’d 
like to export.  
3.   Select  ‘Export Still Image…’ in the FILE  menu.  
4.   In the Export Still Image Window, select the  desired export size and click 
EXPORT . 
5.   Browse to the desired folder location and  type a filename in the ‘File name’ box.  
6.   Then click SAVE  to  export the file . 
 
 
   
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Updating HERO 2 Camera Firmware  
 
GoPro Studio offers a way for you to update the  product software in your HD HERO2  
camera, Wi -Fi BacPac
TM and W i -Fi Remote.  You can perform these tasks from within  the 
Device Window , which you can access by selecting ‘Device W indow’  from the HELP  
menu or by clicking on ‘Ctrl +D’ on your keyboard.  
 
IMPORTANT NOTE:  This process is only  for updating the HD HERO 2, Wi-Fi BacPac 
and Wi -Fi  Remote.  To update an original HD H ERO, click here
. To update a  H ERO 3 or 
HERO3+ , click here.  HERO4 cameras are updated automat ically when plugged into a 
computer that has GoPro Studio installed.  
 
Getting Started 
 
•  Make sure your HD HERO2, W i -Fi BacPac and W i -Fi Remote are f ully charged 
before  beginning  update process.  
•   Make sure your HD HERO2 has an SD card inserted ( format your SD card using 
your HD HERO2 camera, and take at least one test photo or video before 
initializing  the update process).  
•   Remove any accessories (such as the LCD BacPac™ or Battery BacPac™) from 
your HD HERO2 camera.  
•   Make sure your GoPro Studio sof tware is up-to-date.  For updates, go 
to  http://cineform.com/downloads.aspx
 
•   Make sure your computer has an active connection to the internet.   
 
Updating  your HD HERO2 
 
1.  Without any BacPac accessories connec ted, power ON your HD HERO2 camera 
and connect it to your computer via USB.  
2.   Launch the GoPro Studio application. A n Update Available notice will appear. 
3.   Press the  SHOW DETAILS  button, and this will launch the Device Window . 
4.   Select your HD HERO2  camera from  the list, and click  UPD AT E . 
5.   Wait for the Update process to complete (camera may beep and lights will flash), 
and when process completes you may disconnect and power OFF your camera.   
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Registering Your  Wi-Fi BacPac™ 
 
1.  Power ON your HD HERO2 camera and connect your Wi -Fi BacPac (with power 
ON) to the back of your camera.  A lso power ON your Wi -Fi Remote.  
2.   With your Wi -Fi BacPac attached to your HD HERO2 camera, connect your W i -Fi 
BacPac to your computer via USB (make sure to connect thr ough  the USB port 
o n Wi -Fi BacPac, not the USB port on the HD HERO2 camera).  
3.   If another Update Available notice appears, you should click the SHOW 
DET AILS  button  again to get back to the Device W indow.  
4.   Select your Wi -Fi BacPac from the list in Device Window in GoPro CineForm  
Studio, and click the  REGISTER button. 
5.   Fill out and submit the Product Registration web form you are directed to.  
 
Updating  Your  Wi-Fi BacPac  
 
1.  Back in the Device W indow, the list should refresh and show an Update Available 
for your W i -Fi BacPac . 
2.   Select yo ur Wi-Fi BacPac from the list and click  the  UPDAT E  button  if an update 
is available (a press of the Refresh button may be required for Device W indow to 
update and confirm Product Registration is complete).  
3.   Wait for  update process to complete. Up- to-date  version will be reflected when 
Device Window refreshes, and your W i -Fi Remote should now show Update 
Available.  
 
Updating  Your Wi -Fi Remote  
 
1.  After  your Wi-Fi BacPac  has been updated, your Wi -Fi Remote will show 
Connected (may require a press of the Refresh button at this point while devices 
reconnect after Wi -Fi BacPac  u pdate is completed).  
2.   Select your Wi -Fi Remote from the list, and click  UPDATE  if one is available.  
3.   Wait for  update process to complete, which may take a few minutes. DO NOT 
unplug your W i -Fi  BacPac or power OFF your HD HERO2 camera during this 
process! (NOTE: If your W i -Fi Remote is plugged into power during this update 
process, you may have to turn the device OFF for the  update process to 
complete).  
4.   Up -to -date  version will be reflected when D evice W indow refreshes. 
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Configuring Your Wi -Fi BacPac™ (optional)  
 
1.  Select your Wi -Fi Ba cPac from the list, and press CONFIGURE .   
2.   Change the n ame and password (password must be at least 8 ASCII characters) . 
3.   Click  OK . 
 
NOTE:  We highly encourage you to change your password, as your Wi -Fi BacPac  is set 
to the factory default password ‘goprohero’.  
 
Troubleshooting Tips  
 
We recommend unplugging any  peripheral devices that may be plugged into your 
computer (including USB hubs and devices, external displays or Thunderbolt devices) 
before updat ing your GoPro devices.  
 
If your GoPro devices are not recognized in the De vice Window, try the following:   
  1.  Press the REFRESH  button at  the  bottom left of Device W indow.  
2.   Unplug the device(s) and power cycle, then reconnect device(s) with power ON.  
3.   Try connecting your device(s) to a different USB port on your computer.  
4.   Try re -launching the GoPro Studio application, and/or re- launching the Device 
Window.  
5.   Make sure the device drivers have fully installed and the devic es have been 
recognized by your computer.  
 
Contact GoPro Support for additional information: http://gopro.com/support
  
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Advanced Features 
 
Working with 3D Video Files  
 
With GoPro Studio, you can convert files recorded using a GoPro 3D HERO System into 
3D GoPro CineForm files (also called Stereo GoPro CineForm files). As with converting 
2D files, there is some preparation required before importing these files into GoPro 
Studio.  
 
About the File Structure  
 
The GoPro 3D HERO System records video files on two separate SD cards —one from 
the camera representing the LEFT eye , and one from the camera representing the 
RIGHT eye. The files from the LEFT camera are saved in a folder called “100S3D_L” 
while the files from the RIGHT camera are saved in a folder called “100M3D_R”. 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 cards.  
 
Importing 3D Video Files  
 
The process for converting time- lapse sequences into GoPro CineForm files is as follows:  
  1.  Copy the “100M3D_R” and the “100S3D_L” folders from the DCIM folder on the 
SD card to a location on your computer. It is very important to place both these 
folders in the same l ocation. For example, create a new folder on your computer 
called “My 3D Project” and then copy both the LEFT and RIGHT eye camera 
folders into that same folder.  In the “My 3D Project” folder you should see both 
“100M3D_R” and 100S3D_L” listed as separate folders.  
2.   Click  the IMPORT NEW FILES  button and browse to the “100M3D_R” folder that 
contains the files you want to import.  
3.   Highlight the files you want to import and click Open . If you used the above 
method for maintaining the correct file structure, GoPro  Studio will automatically 
locate the corresponding files from the “100S3D_L” folder and import these files 
as 3D.   
4.   Press ‘Ctrl+S’ on your keyboard to save the project.  
 
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Manually Importing 
 
There may occasionally be times in which you will need to  manually import a pair of 3D 
files. This can be the case if your files have been renamed or moved to folders that are 
not  using the default folder names recorded in- camera. Fortunately, GoPro Studio lets 
you manually import and pair these files using the Manual Import option.   
 
1.   Right -click on a blank area of the Import Bin and select “Manual Import…” from the 
context menu that is displayed. This opens the Manual Import Window.  
2.   Use the BROWSE buttons to find the left and right source files.  
3.   The SKIP BACK and  SKIP AHEAD buttons can be used to step through the clips 
frame -by -frame. Use these to compare your left and right images to make sure that 
they are sync ed with each other.  
4.   Click the OK button to pair the two clips or click the AUTO PAIR button to pair all  of 
the clips found in the folder locations that you specified for your Left and Right clips.  
 
After importing your 3D files, you’ll see the word “3D” underneath their thumbnails in the 
Import Bin. This indicates that the files were successfully imported as 3D video files. You 
can now trim them and choose advanced conversion settings in the same way that you 
can with 2D files.  
 
 
 
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