Merging GPS Data with GoPro 360: Exporting MP4 and Reframed Timestamps
GoPro 360 cameras offer a unique perspective for capturing video content. When it comes to merging GPS data with your GoPro 360 footage, there are a few considerations to keep in mind. This article will cover the process of merging GPS data with your original GoPro 360 file format and reframed exported versions in MP4 format, including timestamps.
Understanding GoPro Reframe
GoPro Reframe is a feature that allows you to reframe your 360 footage to create a traditional video perspective. This feature is available in the GoPro app and Quik desktop app. When using Reframe, it's important to note that the exported MP4 file will have a different format than the original 360 file, which can make merging GPS data more challenging.
Extracting GPS Data from GoPro 360 Footage
To extract GPS data from your GoPro 360 footage, you'll need to use a tool like GoPro's Fusion Studio software. This software allows you to import your 360 footage and extract the GPS data as a .csv file. Once you have the .csv file, you can use a tool like GPS Visualizer to view the data and see the timestamps for each data point.
Merging GPS Data with MP4 Files
When it comes to merging GPS data with MP4 files, the process is a bit more complicated. MP4 files do not have a built-in way to store GPS data, so you'll need to use a tool like MP4Box to add the GPS data to the file. Here's an example of how to do this:
MP4Box -add GPS.csv:name=gps -new output.mp4 input.mp4This command will add the GPS data from the GPS.csv file to the input.mp4 file and create a new file called output.mp4 with the GPS data included.
Reframed Exported Versions
When exporting reframed versions of your 360 footage, the process for merging GPS data is similar to the process for MP4 files. However, it's important to note that the timestamps for the reframed footage may not match the timestamps for the original 360 footage. To account for this, you'll need to adjust the timestamps in the GPS data to match the timestamps in the reframed footage.
Merging GPS data with GoPro 360 footage can be a challenging process, but with the right tools and a bit of patience, it's definitely possible. By understanding the process for extracting GPS data, merging it with MP4 files, and accounting for reframed exported versions, you can ensure that your GoPro 360 footage is accurately geotagged and ready for use in any project.
References
- GoPro. (n.d.). Fusion Studio. Retrieved from
- MP4Box. (n.d.). Retrieved from
- GPS Visualizer. (n.d.). Retrieved from