GoPro Studio 2.5 User Manual
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Using GoPro CineForm Files in Other
Applications
There are many video editing, color correction and compositing applications available
today. GoPro CineForm files are compatible with those that support standard Windows
AVI and QuickTime MOV files.
Avoiding Re-Transcoding
For most 3
rd
party applications you can use its standard import method to load your
GoPro CineForm files into the application. Some of these applications, however, will
attempt to re-‘transcode’ or ‘optimize’ your video files during the import process. This is
not necessary with GoPro CineForm files because they are already optimized and if you
re-transcode them, you’ll lose the ability to make further adjustments to them in GoPro
Studio.
Below, we’ll discuss how to disable or get around the re-transcoding process that some
specific 3
rd
party applications employ.
NOTE: In some consumer-level applications, it is impossible to avoid the re-transcoding
process. In these situations, the GoPro CineForm workflow ends when you import your
GoPro CineForm files into those applications. However, you will be able to continue using
the workflow employed by that particular application.
Importing Into AVID Media Composer
When importing GoPro CineForm files into AVID Media Composer, use the ‘Link to AMA’
option in the Media Composer File menu. This will force Media Composer to import the
GoPro CineForm files as standard GoPro CineForm QuickTime files rather than re-
transcode them into AVID’s DNxHD format.
Importing Into iMovie
When importing GoPro CineForm files into iMovie, uncheck the ‘Optimize video’ option in
the ‘Import Movies…’ dialog box. This will ensure that your GoPro CineForm files will not
be re-transcoded into Apple Intermediate files.
