GoPro 3 black color correction

[lotn]

Hmmmm, I wasn't aware that David and GoPro managed to get First Light integrated into the GoPro product line.

It is an awesome tool. I was persuaded it vanished after GoPro's Cineform buyout...

Great news for me, as I don't really like the NLE <-> Resolve roundtrip.

Thanks ! :)

[Liverpool TV]

Hmmmm, I wasn't aware that David and GoPro managed to get First Light integrated into the GoPro product line.

It is an awesome tool. I was persuaded it vanished after GoPro's Cineform buyout...

Great news for me, as I don't really like the NLE <-> Resolve roundtrip.

Thanks ! :)

I am not sure what GP call it now. To be honest, the version that I use is very old and was CineForm/First Light. I assume it is all just integrated into GP now.

The free version, the one for the GP3+ etc. Must use the engine from FL somewhere, as it does apply "looks" to the GP3+ MP4 to CF AVIs. Although this is not the full blown FL software, or at least its interface. Rather, it is a bunch of preset "look" that I assume is using the FL technology.

If you try downloading one of the 30 day trials, premium or professional. I think these have the full FL. The control over the looks/colouring is absolutely amazing. And yes, this workflow totally beats the pants off the problematic and still not right, Edius/Resolve one.

[lotn]

You are right, old CineForm links to Neo/FirstLight redirect to GP's studio Premium.

The fact that this tool is apparently so little known is beyond my understanding. Maybe it's all about marketing...

Thanks

[Liverpool TV]

You are right, old CineForm links to Neo/FirstLight redirect to GP's studio Premium.

The fact that this tool is apparently so little known is beyond my understanding. Maybe it's all about marketing...

Thanks

Yes, very strange? Why GP have played down the best bits of CF is a bit beyond my comprehension.

I think GP just wanted their own proprietary codec and a way of doing 3D, and it was probably easier to just buy out CF and pick the bits they wanted for their protune and 3D workflow.

It may have been the case that GP could have used other technologies, but maybe did not want to leave themselves vulnerable to using a codec that they did not own.

From my point of view, CF/FL/Neo is a bit like GV with Edius. Both examples of industry beating technologies that have a tough time. I used to think that the lack of migration was due to editors simply being happy with their chosen platform. But reading other forums, it is apparent that people don't seem to mind bouncing from one A to another A. This just suggests snobbery, and because Edius is not one of the 3A's, it is stupidly overlooked, just like CF.

[Rusty]

I think GP just wanted their own proprietary codec and a way of doing 3D, and it was probably easier to just buy out CF and pick the bits they wanted for their protune and 3D workflow.

It may have been the case that GP could have used other technologies, but maybe did not want to leave themselves vulnerable to using a codec that they did not own.

I have to agree, when you have piles of cash you can do what you want. GV pretty did the same thing, saw a well developed codec and used it to their advantage.

I have to wonder if GP/CF has made a nickel with all the marketing they have to do.

[3dguy]

Absolutely not. Edius is a much better tool to use. I have been shooting both ProTune and Camera Raw settings in 3D with my SuperHero 3D System. I have used both Hero 3 and Hero 3+ and With the Color Balance Filter and the Waveform I find it a very simple matter of adjusting the brightness and contrast first. Once that is done Chroma can be boosted and then apply whatever grading you like using any of the color correction tools.

[Liverpool TV]

I have to agree, when you have piles of cash you can do what you want. GV pretty did the same thing, saw a well developed codec and used it to their advantage.

I have to wonder if GP/CF has made a nickel with all the marketing they have to do.

Yes, when you have got the best selling video camera in the world, by a long margin, you can afford to buy out the odd software company or two.

Will be real interesting to see when GP make a proper camera. From what I have heard on the grapevine they are already looking into developing small prime lenses, I think they are looking into a glass company as well? This would make the acquisition of the CF codec make more sense. Some cameras already use CF for recording http://www.siliconimaging.com/Digita.../products.html

Anyway Rusty, all the best for Christmas for you and yours mate.