Operation Manual

GoPro Studio 2.5 User Manual
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
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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 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 MOTION BLUR 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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