How to Edit GoPro Vlogs and Travel Videos on a Mac

[@Gemini_Connect]

* AUDIO ISSUE * If you listen to this video with Stereo headphones, the audio only comes from one side. This is an issue that happened during video export, and I wasn't aware of it at the time. I'm very sorry if this affects your viewing experience. Watching without headphones does make it more bearable.

[@DeVonMArtis]

It's fine. You can just duplicate your audio in FCP and make it stereo.

[@Gemini_Connect]

@@DeVonMArtis Indeed, but I can't replace the video here with the corrected version. Bummer.

[@faisalanwar6530]

So refreshing to hear a normal down to earth version of how videos can be edited. Thank you for sharing! 🙌

[@Gemini_Connect]

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it Faisal 🙏

[@sstone6417]

Super video. Just bought hero 10 and know NOTHING about it. Mind boggling but it'll come. I appreciate your 'timeless' music and the fact that you lower the volume when speaking. Thanks for your hard work.

[@kkay2000]

You put a lot of time & energy into this KZbin tutorial! Kudos!🙏👍

[@Gemini_Connect]

I did indeed! Hope it was helpful 😀

[@AdventureTimMedia]

Thx for your video . Im going to checknout that stabilisation pgm tonight for my slr canon footage . Top job

[@Gemini_Connect]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching 🙂

[@allaboutferrets]

0:33 What kind of cameras did you use? 1:03 What computer are you editing on? 1:48 What video editing software are you using? 2:22 Step 1 - Offload and Backup Media 2:39 - Step 2 - Stabilize B-Roll Video 3:07 Step 3 - Create New Project in Final Cut 3:23 Step 4 - Create Proxy Media in Final Cut 4:07 Step 5 Edit GoPro Audio 5:12 Step 6 - Do First Round of Video Cuts 9:43 - Step 7 - Do Second Round of Video Cuts 9:56 - Step 8 - Look for Music 11:08 Why you shouldn't use copyrighted music 16:52 Step 9 - Add B-Roll and Photos 17:44 Step 10 - Color Grade 18:47 Step 10 - Add Intro & Conclusion 19:17 Step 11 - Watch Final Video 19:36 - Step 12 - Export Video

[@SM-mr3kq]

WOW! That "R" key thing you did to lower the music audio just blew my mind 🤯. You've officially changed my Editing game forever lol thanks

[@Gemini_Connect]

The range tool is super useful! Took me awhile to find it, but now I use it all the time. Thanks for watching 🙂

[@dr0pb3ar]

Same. I would use keyframes previously. "R" is a awesome tip.

[@kathchang]

love your content! would love to see more videos like this! editing, behind the scenes, etc...

[@Gemini_Connect]

Definitely will do. Thanks for the feedback Kat 🙂❤

[@mrktm65sx]

Thank you so much for walking through this process step-by-step. I learned a lot from your workflow!

[@Rhoenschrat]

The 10.4.9 update of Final Cut added a new function for audio crossfades! Just select at least two clips in the timeline and then choose - Modify / Adjust Audio Fades / Crossfade - or simple use Alt + T keyboard shortcut.

[@Gemini_Connect]

Sweet, thank you fir the tip! I'll definitely be using that feature.

[@mlbpropertygroup]

Sweet, love this. Im still learning about editing and this help outs. Thanks and Merry Christmas 🎄 😊

[@SKLIFEstyle]

I got two refurbished go pros as extras for a trip last summer...had to dump half the footage because the audio was just cutting out after like 7 seconds. I learned to check some of the videos as I drop them on the laptop, and don't go days just filming and saving because that sucked!

[@Gemini_Connect]

Yeah, it's super important to check your footage when traveling. We caught the audio problem on day 2 of the road trip and were able to fix it. Had we not found the problem that soon, our entire road trip vlog footage would have been ruined.

[@YouMotorcycle]

Liked your video so much that five minutes in I stopped watching, got up, left, made a snack, and came back to watch the rest.

[@Gemini_Connect]

Lol that's awesome! P.S. what was the snack?

[@YouMotorcycle]

@@Gemini_Connect First I had some cheese and salami. Then I watched your video on gopro must have accessories so, since that was going to be another 20 or so minutes, I went downstairs and grabbed an apple. Would have been a pear but it looks like a worm beat me to it lol

[@Naveenkumar-yc6yb]

superb informative,, subscribed especially after 16:58

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Nice slick workflow.

[@Gemini_Connect]

Thanks Dana! Still a work in progress 😊

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

@@Gemini_Connect workflow should always be a work in progress, always improving. earlier this year I switched from Adobe back to FCPX so I am still tweaking my own workflow.

[@Gemini_Connect]

Interesting -- why did you switch back to FCPX from Adobe? I usually hear of people doing the opposite, lol.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

@@Gemini_Connect i prefer working in FCPX, it just came down to preference.

[@robertstad8796]

Not sure if you know but you can use left and right bracket key to cut the clip before or after your cursor. Really speeds up your editing.

[@Gemini_Connect]

Oooh I did not know that. Thanks for the tip!

[@kapuyongMiXvlog]

Great video as a newbie this video is very helpful of me..thanks for sharing...

[@Gemini_Connect]

No problem! Glad to hear it was helpful 🙂

[@jerzyordon]

Thank you very much again,I learned a lot and it will apply.Super video.I am watching your videos and I have learned a lot of interesting things.You the best.

[@Gemini_Connect]

So glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching 😊

[@luischannel04]

This looks like a lot of work for a beginner. I been using the free Microsoft version. So, I’m definitely not a pro . Just watching other KZbin videos to see which one works for me. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@dinr2036]

Oh my God thank you for making this channel. You are great and I have subscribed. I have a question - just bought a GoPro 12 and recorded a 4k video - please can you tell me how I can watch it on TV in 4k without losing quality. Thank you.

[@johnroberts2012]

I really enjoy this one thanks homie

[@Gemini_Connect]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching John 🙂

[@aadilesmail5320]

thanks for making this one, im new to final cut pro and trying to get my head around the best way to do things until im comfortable, so this vid helped alot. cheers

[@Gemini_Connect]

Glad you found it helpful 😀

[@renerioscom]

Loved this video...Thanks!

[@Gemini_Connect]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching 😊

[@goguled]

Great video! :) I have FCP and and a gopro 9 can't wait to start using them. Also, I just read this on the verge, might interest you"GoPro Remote launches alongside camera updates for faster data transfer"

[@Gemini_Connect]

I literally just read about that new Smart Remote. Sounds intriguing.

[@yikesdarnell]

Great advise! Thank you for sharing!

[@Gemini_Connect]

You're welcome! Hope it was helpful.

[@hafizlatef]

This is super useful

[@Gemini_Connect]

Thanks for watching 😀

[@oneijlopez]

I would def love to see how you edit your Videos on your phone. Ugh my computers are old and slow. Lol.

[@Gemini_Connect]

I don't do much phone editing these days usually because of the ergonomics. But I started out video editing using an app called Power Director. I'll work on a video about that.

[@RonaldBrown59]

I also use Final Cut Pro to edit my video's, and I take a lot of GoPro footage as well, I have the Hero 7 & 9. Your tutorial was very helpful to me, I picked up a few tricks I didn't know already. Thanks for sharing.

[@Gemini_Connect]

So glad you found it helpful 😊❤

[@MrSteviej893]

Thanks for sharing this. It was a very detailed and thorough look at video editing. I always learn something watching your videos...oh and yes, I'd be interested in seeing a video on how you edit on your iPhone/iPad. Recently, this is how I've had to edit my video as both my iMac & MacBook Pro are from 2012 and don't support above 1080p resolution; when the footage is exported, I usually am stuck with 720p. Please tell Martin that we (ok I) would be interested in seeing how he edits video as well.

[@Gemini_Connect]

I'd like to see him do a video on Resolve too. I've tried it a few times, but I'm more used to the layout in Final Cut. Hopefully we can make it happen soon 😀

[@oodoo_wrld]

Great Content buddy ✌🏼💯

[@Gemini_Connect]

Thanks for watching 😄

[@juantrejo7686]

Great Video!!

[@Gemini_Connect]

Thanks Juan!

[@Hogdriver88]

You say you’re not an editing pro, but I disagree - this looked very ‘pro’ to me! Just bought my first GoPro and I’m looking for editing options. FCP may be a little much for me right now. I will have to try with iMovie or DaVinci Resolve (free) for now. Thanks for posting this.

[@Gemini_Connect]

That's great to hear 😀 Resolve is a great program. You can do a lot with the free version, and it gives you tons of features for "pro" edits too.

[@TIKOYVLOG]

is saramonic b2 PRO usable outside that is windy like in that video?

[@Gemini_Connect]

Yes, it includes wind screens for the microphones on the transmitters. As long as you use the wind screens, you're fine.

[@TIKOYVLOG]

@@Gemini_Connect yes i bought saramonic b2 pro bec i saw your vlog. thanks for the review. 👍

[@jeraldfranklinbrown9361]

Ms. Gemini Is The Best At Everything.

[@Gemini_Connect]

Lol, I try! 😋

[@DorZen]

As a newbie, For me this this tutorial is so professional bcoz i m editing my 4k video in 2340×1080 in huawei p30 pro smartphone.

[@Gemini_Connect]

That's great to hear! I did my first ever video editing on a Samsung Galaxy smartphone.

[@AjaySingh-228]

Nice tutorial mam..i like it

[@Gemini_Connect]

Thanks Ajay 😊

[@AjaySingh-228]

@@Gemini_Connect you are welcome

[@michaelcurulewski5968]

Great video. I am very new to GoPro cameras and have a question regarding choppy videos. I recently brought my brother's hero8 to the Bahamas to take video of our family vacation. The footage plays well on my Mac book pro. I purchased the new hero11 and the footage plays choppy on the same Mac book pro. Video recorded with the same settings (4k 30). Do you have any thoughts or suggestions?

[@carlosjimenez6738]

So my go pro hero 10 footage is slowing my project down I am attempting to proxy my shots but its super slow as you explained is there any other way to speed this process up? Using FCP

[@EricCrofut]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Gemini_Connect]

You're welcome 😊

[@UKFR]

Good video. I like the tip about adding notes, I will be using this! I don't know if you're aware but final cut does have an option to add audio fades , under modify/adjust audio fades, which has worked OK for me in removing any clicking. Also I like the fact you film colour as it comes rather than flat and then re-grade it - maybe tweaking a bit afterwards of course, but colour grading is such an unnecessary extra step for the majority of vloggers.

[@Gemini_Connect]

Wow, I can't believe I didn't know about that shortcut to audio crossfades. Thank you for the tip! Will start using it ASAP. 😀

[@joseljimenez9801]

Great video editing tutorial ! What do you think about the new GoPro 9 firmware update ?

[@Gemini_Connect]

Admittedly, we *just* heard about the new firmware update, lol. From first glance, it looks like not all if the features they promised to fix are on the list, which is disappointing. But we're trying it out now and will have an updated video soon.

[@joseljimenez9801]

Great ! I’d love to hear your opinion about it. Also there was an update for the Osmo Action camera if you guys have one laying around.

[@jimslasercreations2221]

Suzi, Martin, great video and content again but to me it looks very complicated

[@Gemini_Connect]

Thanks for watching Jim. It's definitely an intimidating process at first, but it gets easier with practice.

[@nareshbedi-Cameraismyheart]

I have gopro max & quik on my Android 11 mobile phone. It's working fine. I want you to have a video on editing on quik. Thanks.

[@Gemini_Connect]

That video is here- kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3TJn6uDrtaef8U

[@petertothtoma]

If you add 00:00 to the time stamps, then YT will show them on the navigation bar of the video.

[@kacperwilk4747]

Thank you for yours video ;)

[@Gemini_Connect]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching 😀

[@ISLANDVIBE2]

Great video editing help. 😄 What is the name of the software you use for making videos more stabilized??

[@Gemini_Connect]

Thanks for watching! It's called Mercalli SAL by ProDad. Strange name, but really legit.

[@jimsnodgrass8454]

Wow, excellent walk thru of your editing process. I really enjoyed watching it, but couldn’t help but recognize I’m no where near as much a perfectionist, nor will I ever be as good at this as you are.. I’ve tried several editors, liked DaVinci and am now appreciating the simplicity of Shotcut. Thanks Again for taking all the time to document it all end to end.

[@Gemini_Connect]

There's definitely a lot of precision in video editing and many are even more anal than I am lol. I think the best way to edit is whatever suits your style and taste the best.

[@jimsnodgrass8454]

@@Gemini_Connect Yeah, my dedication and motivation to put in the time needed for decent video editing sucks. I've had some pretty good results with AI algorithms like Magistro and MAGIX's Fastcut.. with certain footage but what's needed is an editor algorithm you talk to and can easily train while in preview and just say things like: keep, cut, mark, move , copy increase audio xx dB, transition, etc.. Currently all the algos I've tried fail since they always think a small dot like an RC plane, or a kid on a soccer field is not something to focus in on and track.. They ALL exclude that type of footage. They do a great job of slicing it up and mixing in wild transitions and music with the raw clips you feed them tho. In another 5 years they'd get smart enough to allow you to train them and will "know" what's important to particular humans tho. :) If Elon says it can be done.. it's gotta be true right?

[@southernkingtv3674]

Little too advance for me. I need a super beginner guide but this will be used once I get the hang of all the verbiage

[@SKLIFEstyle]

I just got the Go Pro 9 and legit just questioned how I will edit 4K video. I appreciate the other videos on Go Pro and certainly this one as well!

[@Gemini_Connect]

Makes sense! We first started editing video after we bought our first drone and then realized we had to learn what to do with the video footage, lol.

[@SKLIFEstyle]

@@Gemini_Connect Haha, I hear that. I will probably use one of the flat fee subscriptions. Def. looks way more involved that what I use now..but I 'm sure before I know it I will have it down and look forward to the higher quality videos.

[@chouspit9304]

Like your videos.. Awesome!

[@Gemini_Connect]

So happy to hear. Thanks for watching 🙏

[@annastasiaranjitadevi6388]

Which camera did you use to make this video? (am considering whether to use a smartphone or GoPro for indoor videos..)

[@prestonowens4594]

Hello, I’m using an M1 Mac mini. I’d like to use a GoPro as a secondary camera but I’m not sure if it’d be compatible with the Apple M1 chip. Do you know if the go pro footage can still be edited on an M1 chip?

[@phillip2446]

hi. i could not physically download the images from the micro sd card so i had to download it through the go pro quick app. it is on my ipad in quick app. how do i transfer the images from quick app over to the ipad itself / photos or onto my mac computer? thanks. phil

[@OciLife]

How Tq ma'am this is what I comment your last videos you help me a lot thank you

[@lucyp8993]

thank you Gemini, just got my gopro 9 where can i order this editing prog

[@Gemini_Connect]

You can get it online. It only works with Apple computers.

[@bluelagoontipplerloft6130]

Nice 👍

[@Gemini_Connect]

Thank you for watchiing!

[@gediminasjucius]

Brilliant video!!! Would be great to see davinci resolve as well

[@Gemini_Connect]

Noted! Thanks for watching 🙂

[@ac2278]

I know you said you edit using your Macbook Pro and iMac, but do you have recommendations on monitors that are good for video editing?

[@Gemini_Connect]

I used a 4K LG monitor with my MacBook Pro laptop and it was pretty good. But a more recent monot6that I've heard good things about is this one by Dell - geni.us/FFLR7D Great sharpness and color accuracy when editing, from what I have heard.

[@mice_cowski]

Great video and some good ideas for editing. Sounds like your narration only comes out of the left channel though.

[@Gemini_Connect]

Interesting...thanks for letting me know about the audio. Not sure what made that happen.

[@arjuntelugutraveller]

I am unable to open my GoPro Hero 9 video files in my fcpx 10.01 older version

[@vancodeswitch6399]

THANK YOU

[@stevensonrf]

Awesome! Do you edit 4K files? Sure hope we will get a Final Cut Pro app for the iPad soon?

[@Gemini_Connect]

Yes, we shoot 4K most of the time. There are rumors of Final Cut making it to iPad this summer. Not sure why they've taken so long!

[@rolandscholze-bosch9845]

Thank you for that video. When you stabilize your videos in Mercalli, what are your settings when you export it? Is the format .mov and codec ProRes ok or should I choose another codec like ProRes HQ? After stabilizing I want to import and edit the stabilized clips in FinalCut. My RAW footage is filmed with Canon R6 in C-Log.

[@Gemini_Connect]

I export in H.264, mp4. It results in a smaller file than ProRes, making it more optimal for long-term storage on hard drives and also uploads to KZbin faster (YT will compress the video anyway). So...really depends on what you'll be doing with the final video.

[@rolandscholze-bosch9845]

@@Gemini_Connectyesterday I was so confused about the Codecs and after using Google Search and reading a lot of technical stuff totally down and more confused. I want to thank you a lot for your reply, now I know how to export so it is all right. In which case do you recommend to use ProRes ?

[@NotMyWay]

Hello how are you doing...love your videos...currently iam using hero 7 black for motovlogging....planning to buy another camera but i see that ur not happy with hero 9 as u have mentioned that it has ton of bugs....kindly help which model should i opt hero 8 or hero 9 price doesnt matter but the sales and support in India is not available for gopro...once purchased we have no option for return or replacement

[@Gemini_Connect]

I would go the the Hero 9. Many of the problems we mentioned have been fixed via firmware updates, and overall it has better image quality than the Hero 8.

[@HolaACchillin]

Very cool!

[@travelswithmygoprograemeha7031]

Thanks for the video, I only have an iPhone and iPad. What software is best to edit my videos ?.

[@Gemini_Connect]

Good question. I don't use iPhone or iPad, but iMovie is available on iOS and seems like a good choice. There are also rumors that Final Cut might be on iPad by summer 2021.

[@travelswithmygoprograemeha7031]

@@Gemini_Connect that sounds good

[@ionutionut8343]

I'd be very grateful if you could tell me an easy way to merge gopro files without having to render it again. I've tried a few ways that I found online but none seem to work. Thank you

[@Gemini_Connect]

Unfortunately the only way I can think to merge files is by running them through software. I don't think there is a way to avoid rendering them.

[@MarisolsAdventures]

do you have to carry two tripods then? i am so confused on how to do my set up. i use gopro for video and iphone for photo. the gopro has a handheld stick and iphone has a tripod. but sometimes i need to put gopro in tripod...i takes too long that i just dont do it. any suggestions? tks

[@Gemini_Connect]

I usually have a dedicated tripod for each camera to make it easier and faster to film. Alternatively, quick releases like this can also help: geni.us/gA6ip

[@adiazfdez]

Good tutorial. How did you do the audio transition to avoid the “pop” sound between scenes?

[@Gemini_Connect]

It's called an audio crossfire. Here are some ways to make it - support.apple.com/guide/final-cut-pro/crossfade-audio-in-final-cut-pro-ver66d503b23/mac

[@steve5by5]

Have you had any issue with the go pro footage quality when uploading it to KZbin ? I recently brought one and the quality from the created video compared to the uploaded video is annoyingly different.

[@Alex-FFM]

Hi, the videos I take on my Hero 11 Black are completly laggy when I watch those on my mac. Any idea why? On the Quick App they run perfectly. I have no idea how to fix it. THX

[@Gemini_Connect]

this is likely an issue with the codec for certain settings. You should see if anyone has any downloadable codec support for Mac preview

[@TC_Conner]

At 2:22 in your audio dropped from stereo to only the left side. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Gemini_Connect]

Yeah, I know 😭 I recorded all of the audio on a new mic and didn't realize it had recorded in stereo sound, rather than mono.

[@TC_Conner]

@@Gemini_Connect Dontcha just love audio technology?! 😂😂

[@happysimpleliving]

I need help, I couldn't use my GoPro Hero 8 anynore because of "codec" issue, unsupported. I'm using an android and my editor app is Kinemaster. Do you guys by any chance have any solutions on codec issues without ending up using another editor or video player? Much love to you guys!

[@johnhpalmer6098]

If it's H.265, you will likely need to convert it to H.264. I do with my old version of Premiere Pro for my Hero 9. Since my Canon Vixia camcorder is AVCHD, it it taken natively by Premiere.

[@Mrvivi18]

Hi , I shot some 3k 60fps videos on my Hero 9 ..but when I play it in my mobile or MacBook Pro its in normal speed..how do I play it slow please

[@Gemini_Connect]

You'll need to view it in video editing software like Final Cut Pro and slow the footage down.

[@amalyachaya3185]

what is the macbook version that you have?

[@Gemini_Connect]

2015 MacBook Pro 15"

[@RViscara]

It was my understanding that devinci would not run or work on a older 2015 laptop the minimum ram would be 16 gigs of ram.

[@Gemini_Connect]

Martin only uses Resolve on the iMac and it works well. When using Resolve on my 2015 laptop it did act super buggy and would shut down at random moments, so that's the main reason why I started editing in Final Cut instead.

[@OFFICIAL_M7]

Does anyone else go pro footage freezes on Final Cut Pro?

[@theronsan]

How long does it take to edit a video like the one you are talking about in this video?

[@Gemini_Connect]

This one took about 3 hours. Usually it takes 3-4 hours for a 10-20 minute long vlog.

[@theronsan]

Okay thanks 🙂

[@augustoliver2779]

Can you update this video for 2024? Thanks

[@sepmoblifard8628]

whats the easiest way to transfer your newly recorded go pro hero 9 vlog to your macbook pro computer?

[@Gemini_Connect]

Getting footage off the camera? The fastest way is to take out the microSD card and insert into the computer with a card reader.

[@sepmoblifard8628]

@@Gemini_Connect Can I directly make the transfer through the camera without removing the SD card from it?

[@Gemini_Connect]

@@sepmoblifard8628 yes with USB-C cable. But file transfer is verrrrryyyy slow.

[@sepmoblifard8628]

@@Gemini_Connect is there an SD card reader/brand you’d recommend? I am in Canada and Amazon prime is my go to :)

[@Gemini_Connect]

@@sepmoblifard8628 this is a great size and works really well - geni.us/Uohfx

[@texgem]

Yes please show us how to edit on phone . Thank you

[@stevensonrf]

So Susie? What do you think of 360 videos? Have you used the GoPro Max? Your thoughts? :-)

[@Gemini_Connect]

Haven't used the Max, but we have the Insta360 One R. It's fun shooting in 360 with it, but the biggest pain point IMO is the editing process as it is a time suck. kzbin.info/www/bejne/naCwdYeGjL-eoNE

[@stevensonrf]

@@Gemini_Connect And the Fusion was even worse! You had to stitch the video yourself. In the Max it’s done for you which saves a lot of time. But you’re right! It is more of a time consuming workflow. Keep up the good work on your videos!

[@Gemini_Connect]

Yeahhhh I heard some bad things about the Fusion. These newer 360 cameras are better at AI and editing clips for you, but still a bit more work for the user.

[@arielqtv6934]

please make a tutorial video on your phone

[@Gemini_Connect]

Ok, will do!

[@benjaminzac_Man_Wi_A_Tan]

Folk should remember many computers may not be able to use some of the advertised software for editing because their graphic cards are too old. Using a newer mobile phone like the iPhone 11 may be a better option.

[@Gemini_Connect]

True. We use 2015 computers and they work fine, but anything older than that may struggle. Video eiting on a phone feels too tedious for the detailed work and also the small screen.

[@TheMfmccarthy]

I am starting to feel regret at having upgraded from the hero 8 to the hero 9

[@Gemini_Connect]

Why's that?

[@AndrewBerube41]

Final cut just seems like a bunch of extra steps that DaVinci already has

[@sijilo]

👍

[@overpowerentertainment4]

GoPro max 360

[@azanrashid2270]

Why is your one eyebrow always up???

[@Gemini_Connect]

She's a fan of the Rock!!

[@azanrashid2270]

@@Gemini_Connect 😂😂

[@DisgustedGenXr]

OK well this is perfectly impossible for me to follow I guess this is not for beginners

[@jerzyordon]

You show it and explain it too quickly, slower and more visibly, you do it permanently and for an amateur it's a bit too fast.

[@Gemini_Connect]

Use the pause and rewind buttons.

[@romodrummer]

My left ear just got raped. Thanks for that. 🙄

[@Gemini_Connect]

You're welcome?

[@dawinner777]

Why do editing videos how to are so fast. Why don’t you actually show people how to do an do a edit. You just talk with technical terms that no newbies have a clue of what you are talking about. You talk way to fast

[@Gemini_Connect]

I can't cater to every skill level out there in a single video. If this were a video meant for beginners, it would say so in the title.