GOPRO vids..how to convert

[Idok]

ok, so I know nothing about computer video..what do I need to convert these files to so I can upload them..

also, what free downloadable software is out there?

 

[Frosty]

I use Window's Movie Maker. You can import the raw footage into WMM and after you edit (add music etc) you can simply save to your computer then upload that file to vimeo or youtube.

 

[rrlc]

1. Plug the camera into the usb port

2. Drag and drop the file from the camera onto a folder on your hard drive.

3. (optional) Edit the video, add music, titles, etc. with Windows Movie Maker or something like it.

4. Go to YouTube or Vimeo and upload the file to their website.

5. Once the file is converted on their website, you can link it up to X-h2o and share it with us.

 

[Idok]

1. Plug the camera into the usb port

2. Drag and drop the file from the camera onto a folder on your hard drive.

3. (optional) edit the video, add music, titles, etc. With windows movie maker or something like it.

4. Go to youtube or vimeo and upload the file to their website.

5. Once the file is converted on their website, you can link it up to x-h2o and share it with us.

thank you!

 

[701superjet]

if you using windows movie maker, make sure that when your done you click save movie file or ctrl + P , bc if you just try to use the regular save it wont be able to upload it to youtube vimeo ect

 

[kraqus]

You can use the Windows Media player but I would suggest using a third party. Here is one that is FREE and I recommend:
http://www.videospin.com/Redesign/

Also before editing your video, make a copy as back up. Software... any software is unpredictable. You would hate to lose the one shot of you landing that barrel roll.

p.s: After you are done editing you can then upload to your Video site of choice.

Benny

 

[rrlc]

Awesome! I've been looking for a good free alternative to Windows Movie Maker. Thanks!

 

[rrlc]

Well, it was worth a try. My POS computer won't run Video Spin. I'll have to try it on the wife's laptop:shhh:

 

[Jet5Kier4Life]

don't mean to get off topic but how do you like the gopro? i was thinking about getting one. does it hold up well in the water? even when you :splatt:

 

[rrlc]

don't mean to get off topic but how do you like the gopro? i was thinking about getting one. does it hold up well in the water? even when you :splatt:

Works great...Just tether it so if the mount fails, it won't sink to the bottom.

 

[rollin5150]

Works great...Just tether it so if the mount fails, it won't sink to the bottom.

Love mine but follow ^^^ advice!! I use movie maker as well. Just put the video card in the computer, edit, and save in the best setting you can.

 

[Idok]

Well, it was worth a try. My POS computer won't run Video Spin. I'll have to try it on the wife's laptop:shhh:

neither will mine..POS!

don't mean to get off topic but how do you like the gopro? i was thinking about getting one. does it hold up well in the water? even when you :splatt:

seems to work well...I have a couple of surf vids im trying to get uploaded..

 

[Idok]

ok, so I just tried to use videospin and it tells met hat it doesnt support AVI files.....

what did I do wrong?

 

[kraqus]

That is weird and makes no sense. an AVI file is basically a container for video and Audio and it's probably the most widely used format out there right now. I am able to open them with no problems using Windows XP and Vista.
I am searching and I can't find any info regarding that error message. I don't know what to tell you, reboot and try again, perhaps try different file? It could be corrupted. Can you watch that video using Window media Player? Is it playable?

Benny

 

[Jet5Kier4Life]

thanks for the feedback guys, I looked around a little more after I posted last night and I see that you need to tether it if you want to keep it. I think i'm gonna pick one up and hopefully be showing you some sweet videos soon

 

[Idok]

media player works, as does real player...Ill reboot and try again

 

[kraqus]

I have been trying to reproduce your error message. Is this what you are seeing?

Benny

 

[Idok]

yep!

 

[kraqus]

Ok. 2 things could be happening here.

1. Your AVI file has a proprietary codec not supported by Video Spin.
2. You are opening your file the wrong way using the FILE>NEW PROJECT menu

How are you opening your file? I am going to assume this is the cause.

Try it this way instead:

Benny

 

[Idok]

Thanks Benny! thats exactly what Ive been doing...Ill play arou8nd with it a bit more...