How to Fix Jerky GoPro Footage for Smooth Playback

[@howzitchinagalleries]

thankyou for an extremely informative tutorial. The sleeping bag analogy is the best I have heard and am now adopting it as my own henceforth. Thanks and best wishes from Cape Town

[@BrewerShettles]

Nice walkthrough - for Apple! What about for PC

[@athomas424]

I downloaded the Avid package on my Mac and my PC. Following your directions, I keep getting an error on my Mac when I try to run video through MPEG streamclip. It seems to have worked on my PC, but is loading fairly slow. I will update on video on the PC when it is done. Otherwise very good, and simple to follow video and instructions!

[@planbtvnews]

I find your video interesting and it was helpful though i have not tried it yet. I Bought a Canon 200D after recording and uploading work on my pc, it because a problem to watch and edit the video. I already thought of Buying new memory card thinking it was virus, later i suspect the PC thinking it mot powerful enough, i because confused and fed up. I just thought of coming to KZbin and search for any help then i find your video. THANKS a lot. Apart from using converter on the PC is there any way to set the resolution from the Canon to reduced the MB it consumed and still have good quality video?.

[@BasicInfoEdit]

I have since purchased FCP and prores was part of its package. I also upgraded my ram and got a fw800 2tb external drive to store my media. I can now play back 720p HD without any problems. It looks like I can put off buying a new system a little bit longer.

[@M4TT4TT4CK]

yup, I had it on the 60 fps 720p setting, and when I switch it to any of the 30 fps settings, its fixed.

[@artest7]

None of us have Prores Compression. CAn u please tell us either WHERE to add it OR WHAT ELSE to use from the drop down compression options? Thank you!

[@JasonMatts]

You have literally saved my gopro experience from turning to absolute pure hatred for technology. Thank you so damn much for putting the time and effort into making this video and helping all of us less intelligent people :P

[@OU812fromBignasty]

Thank you thank you thank you!!! the video is now fixed. However I have my next issue! when I uncompress the files the audio doesnt match up to the video. For example I used my GoPro to film myself and son shooting our bows. It is attached to my bow so you see the arrow draw back then you hear it fire and 6-7 seconds later you actually see the arrow fire. So for example a 20 second video the audio is over in say 10 seconds. Please help!!!!

[@Pap3r_Mann]

Apple prores 422 is not available as a selection? I am using a MacBook

[@Beaverooable]

Same thing here, scared to start something that is in a poor format, will wait. Great videos thanks Keep them coming, a follower....

[@VideoLife_FPV_Wild]

I have a very strong computer and I can process 4K/60 video from DJI Mini 2 without any problems and the video is absolutely fluid, but the same resolution from GoPro 9 (so 4K/60) is still laggy. I record manual, shutter speed 60, 4K/30, 5500K, ISO100 (maximum also 100), Flat color, medium sharpness .... Video compression has no effect, so the same thing happens no matter what compression I use ... Can you please give me some advice to solve this problem?

[@ALEXGpkfr]

awesome but i have a mac and dont have the prores option? so im not quite sure what to do?

[@ionGuy123456789]

I did that but when i try to open it using quicktime it just tells me the codec is not supported. What do I do?

[@flamencoful]

Hey Ross i followed all of the following instructions above, and it still skips, please help me!! im so fustrated with it!

[@anthonybowler674]

Hi, the compression file you chose doesn't appear on my options could you please tell me a different one to pick, windows 10.thank you

[@GUYBITTON]

Doesn't work Not recognizing file type upon importing files

[@JadenAdamsProductions]

For some reason when I complete this proccess it slows my clip way down and the audio still continues at the normal speed. Do you know why it would do this?

[@CorpulentBeast]

Hey Ross this is very helpful but when i follow all the steps and wait till the process is over and play it back it ends up just being an audio clip. Did I do something wrong? (I'm on Windows)

[@hiking7521]

hello, all i get is audio and no video? the audio is choppy now. thanks

[@rowanhawkins4749]

Hey thanks for the tutorial, the only problem is that, i didnt have the prores so i went and downloaded the other one, but now when i change it, my video file gets changed into a audio and theres nothing i can do about it, plz help, thanks again.

[@RossFairgrieveDotCom]

Hi Travis. Try going to the link in the description and follow the instructions under "But I Use a PC". I know you don't but there's no reason you can't use DNxHD on a Mac as far as I'm aware.

[@newzombie1]

Sweet video. I was wondering if this also works if my videos are saved on apples photos app? Thanks.

[@contescamera]

Even if i am using a Microsoft system, would i still use thr Appel ProRes option?

[@juanpaulr]

I had the same problem. Converting it fixed the problem but the GoPro Cineform did not do a good job of converting it was still choppy. I used Sony vegas and that did the trick.

[@powdermike]

Thanks for the excellent directions. I've already imported the gopro files into iPhoto. How do I convert those files please? They're certainly jerky now. thanks.

[@IbanezjemJSX]

for some reason i can't find the memory card on the macbook? so i can't even load up the videos. I can get the videos up on photos but everytime i try and transfer it to the hardrive it just says error

[@HandsomeCoop]

Hi, thank you, the playback is better. but it is still a little bit jerky. any other advice?

[@stephenwhiddett]

Please tell us which Codec to use on the Windows version of streamclip as those Apple ones are not available.

[@evenflow3256]

Did you get an answer somewhere? I have windows also

[@juancamargo2178]

i wasn't given the compression file option shown here. what should I use?

[@NotWorthIt9]

I don't have the range of codecs in the version I d/l. V 1.9.2. I also d/l 1.9.3b8. Neither one has all those codecs.

[@arkyologist]

it looks like this process drops the video resolution from the original to 1920-1080 looks like this could all be skipped if I shot in 1080 to begin with what do I lose if I am converting a GoPro 2.7K/60fps?

[@jasonfouracres6631]

Using mpeg stream clip on windows 10 , please how to select GoPro videos to decompress? In your video you use “add files” then you select and have “go to” but when I try I only get “open” after setting and nothing happens! Any help?

[@TheBazzaboy09]

RossFairgrieveDotCom i have done what you said for windows with avid. but it wont open in the studio. any ideas why this is happening?

[@Roulyhawkdown]

Hey, so I spent roughly 4 hours of testing almost every one (computer crashed 3 times) and I found that the Apple Intermediate one is great. It's fast, and smooth as glass.

[@MikaTarkela]

What if the raw file is smooth but after cutting in movie maker or after uploading to youtube it starts to get jerky?

[@AZOTH99eod]

If we are not using quicktime or any apple products will using this software be of use. I"ve been using Cineform & Adobe aftereffects, & Windows moviemaker. These questions are in reference to your statements below. on your first selection you say export to quicktime? Also in the compression you use the apple prores codecs. If we are not using any apple software what suggestion would you suggest using. Maybe not just for myself but anyone else not using apple products. Thanks

[@Daniel-jy9xd]

when i uncompressed it, it turned into a audio file. how do i get it to uncompress into a video ?

[@simonsossoman9221]

I don't have the apple proress or whatever it is called as an option??

[@BasicInfoEdit]

I'm using a mac and do not have the prores options.

[@harleymoonshine246]

i downloaded the other codec and it made it better but my sound is way off. what do i do?

[@nbwinn]

I don't seem to have the prores option either. Help?

[@evanmcgill463]

MPEG streamclip squared 5 says it is unavailable to open do to sever identity. Do you know any way around that?

[@moperkont16]

When I download mpeg stream clip it doesn't give me the option for apple prores. Any reason? What else could I use? I'm running OSX 10.3.4

[@JonathanRichey]

Thanks for the video, I got everything working after I downloaded the Apple DnXHD codec. I selected my go pro file, followed all your settings, let the software do its thing. The good news is the video now plays nice and smooth on my Mac laptop where before it was jerky and stuttered. But, the video footage is playing back half speed for some reason. The audio no longer matches up to the video either. Any advice? Thanks

[@purlmanadventures9477]

So if u change resalution will it skip less

[@OnslaughtPBallerCam]

my video was about 2 minutes, not ten seconds like yours, but it has taken quite a while to encode...it is at 353.5 Mbps, is that slower than average? if so, how can i fix?

[@S1xThS3nSEx123]

please help me quickly i have downloaded the pc option and still don't have prores please help!!!

[@aaronstachan3883]

Followed instructions and now the audio is out of sync. Any idea why?

[@berustic3342]

mine is still not working. I will make a video and I with play it on my phone on the app and I watch it and it's all glithy pls help me

[@massarodan]

I just picked one of the Apple ones. Totally smooth after that and it would barely play two seconds before Streamclipping it, just freezing and stuttering.

[@Lankkiii]

Thanks! I was going to lose my temper because my videos was so laggy. So big thanks to you, please make more videos about GoPro!:) Also subbed you!

[@MonoTheShark]

This worked great. I still wasnt able to get the pro res option even after visiting and downloading from the link you had attached but i experimented with other formats and they play back smoothly. Thanks

[@retrorider5387]

I am struggeling. I have no problem watching the movies they are great but as soon I add them to Gopro Quick for windows the video is lagging not working and the program itself says not responding and video jump but sound work. Is there a problem with the quick for computers, or what editing software do you recommend thanks.

[@danielcooke0000]

i have downloaded mpeg streamlink and then had to download and use DNxHD. however when i have finished adding the file i click go and it comes up error cant open this compression, can u please help do i need to make the settings

[@DanniMunro]

Can anyone help this girl out? Isn’t FCP 10.2.3 capable of converting gopro clips on its own? I filmed in 1080 120fps wide today on my gopro hero 5 Black. Plopped into my FCP timeline, set at automatic speed (project is 29.97 fps). It looks HORRIBLE. Like frames are completely missing! Choppy and not smooth at all 😢 any ideas? All has rendered. Gopro software updated. My gopro hero 3 looked way smoother in 720 120 fps... thx for any help you can offer!

[@RiahYannaBeans]

Please tell me you can help me. I have a Fujifilm camera not gopro but here's the thing. It plays smooth on the camera but when I play it on my computer using VLC it is crap same with editing it. I haven't posted in awhile and I really need to by Monday. so can you help please

[@andyalsford2987]

great tutorial but having downloaded the mpeg streamclip for windows there is no pro res options in the compression list?

[@KrabiAdventure]

Does it work for 4K?

[@GoogleUser-tb6yt]

Apple Pro Res is not an option on my dropdown menu

[@MrLexington1987]

i have followed the video exactly using AVID DNxHD on my mac book pro and even after uncompressing the files on MPEG streamclip they still play jerky on Quick time. Please help! this is killin me!

[@gregorybreen7705]

Hey, my issue is a bit similar to this but I’m using an iPad Pro (don’t own a computer) if I watch the video on my sd card it’s perfect, but after putting it on my hard drive that’s when it’s choppy. Any ideas?

[@1FACESand1PLACES]

Well it says unreconized files when adding to batch file then that's it doesn't go any further iam using gopro hero12 black maybee doesn't support those files maybee

[@AxelTheJibber]

The MPEG streamclip download does not work for me...

[@derekgodbout4919]

I know my footage lags cause I'm on a sub par PC. Guts are okay, but they're not that of a MAC. When I put the footage on a MAC and play it, it's smooth. No lag. Wondering why you would need this, when you have the MAC? why would it lag? Also, is there no quality loss from converting?

[@KingsDominionNikki]

I did all this and when I try to play the video the whole thing is just a blank (black) screen. Any idea what went wrong?

[@mcallkrm]

I got the same thing. I can hear the sound but the video is black.

[@chotario]

same here.. i used the Avid DNxHD codec suggested on the web site and the video is a black screen.. i can still hear the audio, though

[@Mrsamuriwarrior]

When I click the compression tab I don't seem to have as many options as you do in the video I am missing quite a few including the apple prores 442. Would you recommend any of the other compression types?

[@Rippedfat]

I know this video is 9 years old..Tried downloading the free software but won't work with the latest Mac OS?

[@Yeroc93]

I can't find the MPEG Streamline app on the Laptop. Help? any other apps that work the same?

[@The_Darrell]

I recently purchased a Sony AX53 and it has an issue with stutter during pans. Can this be fixed on Adobe Premiere Pro CS6? If so, which tool should I use? Thanks

[@cometravelwithus1696]

I thought I was doing good until I got top the part in the video that i change compression in I am not given the option of apple pro res. as an option???

[@Borderlands808]

after selecting "export to quicktime" select H.264 from the compression drop down window. This is for PC btw. I did it this way and it runs smooth 1080p. I can even play it through windows media player and works fine with vlc. if still laggy try H.263 or apple H.261 then convert.

[@Charlie-rt1nm]

I'm using windows but t on compression there isn't a option saying Apple proRess

[@Guilopes99]

I did this on my 8 min clip and got a 27gb clip which is even worse. Is it because of the size?

[@MrDjslim20]

Hi, thanks for the vid, I'm gonna need this cos my playback is terrible! Only problem is on my windows machine it doesn't have prores 42, can you tell me which one I need to use please as I keep getting sound and no picture :( Thanks mate

[@kyak_r34p3r6]

Will it work better when I get a sd card

[@magicaltravelears]

Thank you for the great video. I followed all of your steps to convert my video on a PC using the Avid DNxHD setting, but the video playback in Quicktime is still choppy. Any suggestions? Thanks

[@tresspasssmith1738]

what should i set the quality as if im using a windows computer?

[@stevieackerman4290]

i don't have a list on my mac?

[@Tchalla5150]

i dont have ProRes... anything else i can use?

[@dm.media_6612]

Hey ross I don't have the Apple pro codec you used, is their another alternative. Thanks

[@maitinoso]

Hi, I downloaded the file you put in the descrption but still didn't get Pro-Res but I got various others which one is the equivalent?

[@wolfey7983]

I have a windows 8, but I do not have the compression option that you have. (Apple Pres) What do you recommend using?

[@davidforgot79]

I can't find the compression option "apple ProRes 422". The compression list doesn't have all the options. :-(

[@amymarchisio213]

This helped my videos become a little less jumpy, BUT it stretched the visual in the video, like when I'm using it for Imovie, the old video looks normal but the new video makes everything look wider.

[@dkwgallery2024]

I have a feeling this is very out dated. (2012) I followed the instructions but the format was not the same. Video came out blank. How about an update or just delete the video?

[@ConsultancymarketingCoUk]

Very interesting Ross - but I don't have (nor want) Apple codex. I have a pc. What should I be using instead?

[@sylviescopazzo2445]

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[@WoodchuckCanuck]

Tks for the mac tutorial. I didn't have the Prores so I went over to read your blog and dl the Avid Codecs. Followed your directions and example, and everything worked as you said. Indeed, new file size is 10x the orig. I mostly do video tuts on YT. Storage isn't really a problem, but slow internet connection is. (At best we get an upload speed of 0.5 MBps ) Do you have any recommendations for what settings to use that will assist in reducing file size? Or what settings to use on the gopro that would reduce the original file size? Currently using 720x60wide because I don't like the "fish bowl" video look. Thanks for any help you can provide.

[@WoodchuckCanuck]

My mac is an OSX 10.6.8 2GH Intel Core 2 Duo, 4 GB 667Mhz DDR2 SDRAM. I did a test of a short video GOPR0093.MP4, 144.7MB, 57 sec. I ran the MPEG Streamclip just as you outlined and the vid finished at GOPR0093.mov 3.15GB (!!) QuickTime movie. So then I did a bit of reading online about what formats KZbin like. I read a preferred method is H.264 using standard 16:9 and 30fps. So, I ran the same source vid using Compression H.264, Frame Size 16:9 and Frame Rate 30. The resulting video is 182.8MB, only a little larger than the original file and MUCH SMALLER than using AVID DNxHD Codec. I think the H.264 produced a better color and less grainy video too.

[@rebeccathornton6274]

it worked but dont work in go pro studios it just keeps crashing

[@jashb06]

Hi, I just want to ask, why can't I open the file in gopro studio? Your video worked for me, made it smooth, the problem is that i can't open it and edit in gopro studio. need help please.

[@wissamfady883]

+Joshua Bugayong yeah same problem

[@ultimatestudios3124]

Pls guys help me my exported mov files did not play after i recovered it from corrupted hardrive, what can i do?

[@Rich..]

My footage is all recorded in 47fps. Is this going to cause any issue?

[@autogeek23]

My Mac says the App needs updated to work :(

[@boarderkid699]

It takes a while to export it

[@stigo1]

So what sleeping bag do you recommend?

[@sailingchloe2330]

Interesting Video!! I downloaded the stream clip you suggested - it's version 1.9.2 - BUT the video formats to convert to are different from those you show in your video. I took a stab in the dark and selected 'apple video', hoping it would be a reasonable option - but it grew the file sizes of my video by 30X. 30M --> 900M. But, the video did stop jumping! So it worked ... which is cool. BUT is there something a little 'lesser' in term of decompression you could suggest? I just wanna make youtube vids with some simple go pro footage. Any suggestions? Thanks for your Great Vid!!

[@olgafokina6163]

hi man, i download a a pertain program but anyway i can't find the Apple ProRes 422 in Compression option on MPEG Streamclip program. How i can find it and use it? Thank you

[@rypurn]

I did exactly as you said, except I had to use the DNxHD codec, but the footage is still choppy (although much better). My computer isn't terrible either - 2012 macbook pro 2.5ghz dual core... Is there a way to get the ProRes 422 option? Or an alternate program to transcode?

[@Pacoklein]

did you ever find a fix?

[@24karatHAMSTER]

rypurn Check the desc.

[@stustunz]

Doesnt work on windows Cant read gopro files seems a codec or something missing

[@WASRT001]

After converting as described, can the footage then be loaded into GoPro Studio and be a usable format? Thanks for the great video.

[@1010curtdd]

hey Ross, im a new gopro user and I followed your directions and used Avid DNxHD but upon playback it still has the jerky look to it. Also do I do my editing from the compressed file. I will be using the CineForm studio program. I am a Mac OS X user with 10.6.8 thx