GoPro Exporter Version 1.9.2.0 Issues

[steved2677]

When attempting to convert files using HEVC or H.264, the videos will not play in Windows Movies and TV player (HERO8 files play), and no audio can be heard on VLC or GoPro Player.

[steved2677]

After playing with the settings even more, it appears that audio works as longer as you don't try using ambisonic audio. This feature is broken on all formats.

[sasman64]

I have been looking forward to this update, here is my results 😊

Using the updated Windows Max Exporter v1.9.2.0. I Tested the Exported files in the Video Editors I currently use.

• Cyberlink PowerDirector v17 - Both HEVC and h.264 decode as 360 files, and can be edited as required.
• VEGAS Pro 17 - h.264 decoded as expected once the project properties were defined correctly. HEVC - No success, Could not decode as no info was displayed on the file type. (Could be software related?)

For info I use a NVIDIA RTX2060 GPU with Studio Driver v441.28.

Before this update I experimented by importing the CineForm format into Handbrake and Re-Encoded the files into HEVC retaining the 5.6k Resolution. The resulting files were Imported into PowerDirector v17 which worked fine but needed shadow files enabled (reduced resolution) during editing. VEGAS Pro v17, although imported were not usable. The files could also be played in Windows 10 "Film & TV" App as 360 files smoothly.

Why is there no option for 5.6k Resolution output for HEVC?, I understand there is a limit of 4k on h.264 due to band width limitations.

I purchased the camera for a holiday in the new year, so am trying to ratify the workflow before editing loads of footage.

[jamess25127]

I now can't import converted video files using the Cineform codec into Adobe Premiere. Well, I can import to Adobe Premiere but only audio. Premiere doesn't recognize the Cineform codec. Please fix!

[snowybeach71243]

Cineform no longer works for me in Adobe Premiere as well.

[steved2677]

You are correct. I have noticed the same thing as well. It appears the video track is missing in Adobe Premiere and all you have is the audio track. I still cannot believe the ambisonic audio option is still broken for all modes of conversion. Highly disapointed. If they cannot get this thing functioning, it will be the last GoPro 360 camera I will buy. There are so many great ones out there and stuck with GoPro since I was a fan of the Fusion and really like their HERO line of products

[mariustanya]

Thank you for sharing your observations, @steved2677,  @snowybeach71243, @jamess25127, and @sasman64. We have already forwarded these to the team. We will keep you posted once we hear back from them. 

[jamess25127]

Wonderful, Thanks!!