PD16 and Cineform 5.2K 360 degree source

textrovert

Newbie Joined: Dec 15, 2017 16:04 Messages: 2 Offline

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Dec 15, 2017 16:09

I am using a GoPro Fusion 360 degree camera with PowerDirector 16. As long at I import 4K or lower resolution H.264 files, PD16 is able to fully manupilate and produce final video. However, the camera has a max resolution of 5.2K which is rendered by Fusion Studio after stitching only a Cineform (H.265). This is recognized only as audio by PD16.
Is there any workaround to this?
Can PD16 be made to import H.265 5.2K 360 video? Can PD16 Produce H.265 in greater than 4K resolution?
Thanks!

jsquared

Newbie Joined: Jan 03, 2018 13:00 Messages: 1 Offline

Jan 12, 2018 16:47

Quote I am using a GoPro Fusion 360 degree camera with PowerDirector 16. As long at I import 4K or lower resolution H.264 files, PD16 is able to fully manupilate and produce final video. However, the camera has a max resolution of 5.2K which is rendered by Fusion Studio after stitching only a Cineform (H.265). This is recognized only as audio by PD16.
Is there any workaround to this?
Can PD16 be made to import H.265 5.2K 360 video? Can PD16 Produce H.265 in greater than 4K resolution?
Thanks!

I'm having the same issue and would love an answer as well!

PowerDirector Moderator

Senior Contributor Location: New Taipei City, Taiwan Joined: Oct 18, 2016 00:25 Messages: 2104 Offline

Jan 15, 2018 06:01

HI,

If you look here for the PDR16 spec

https://www.cyberlink.com/products/powerdirector-ultra/spec_en_US.html

the key bit is:

"360 Video: Equirectangular format MP4 (H.264). Supports up to 4K resolution in 2:1 aspect ratio."

I'm not sure of the policy on upgrades to newer file formats in between versions, but perhaps it will be available in a later full patch version of PDR16, although I think it more likely that such upgrades will wait until PDR17 is released.

Cheers
PowerDirector Moderator.

textrovert

Newbie Joined: Dec 15, 2017 16:04 Messages: 2 Offline

Jan 15, 2018 13:30

Quote HI,

If you look here for the PDR16 spec

https://www.cyberlink.com/products/powerdirector-ultra/spec_en_US.html

the key bit is:

"360 Video: Equirectangular format MP4 (H.264). Supports up to 4K resolution in 2:1 aspect ratio."

I'm not sure of the policy on upgrades to newer file formats in between versions, but perhaps it will be available in a later full patch version of PDR16, although I think it more likely that such upgrades will wait until PDR17 is released.

Cheers

PowerDirector Moderator.

Thanks, will see if a subsequent patch or PD17 adds this capability.

Alexmia305

Newbie Joined: Sep 29, 2014 01:14 Messages: 4 Offline

Aug 10, 2018 21:09

Quote HI,

If you look here for the PDR16 spec

https://www.cyberlink.com/products/powerdirector-ultra/spec_en_US.html

the key bit is:

"360 Video: Equirectangular format MP4 (H.264). Supports up to 4K resolution in 2:1 aspect ratio."

I'm not sure of the policy on upgrades to newer file formats in between versions, but perhaps it will be available in a later full patch version of PDR16, although I think it more likely that such upgrades will wait until PDR17 is released.

Cheers
PowerDirector Moderator.

Thanks for the reply this would a good idea for patch or new PDR17....do you have an idea when that would be available(PDR17)..i believe the file Gopro fusion after stitching is cineForm 422 high' MOV. CODEK 5.2k, or prores 422 also in. MOV 5.2k

CharlesSK

Newbie Joined: May 30, 2019 03:08 Messages: 2 Offline

May 30, 2019 03:18

Any updates on this? It would be nice to be able to edit a full resolution GoPro Fusion 360 video. Only option now is to go to Adobe Premiere Pro.

optodata

Senior Contributor Location: California, USA Joined: Sep 16, 2011 16:04 Messages: 8630 Offline

May 30, 2019 12:21

Quote Any updates on this? It would be nice to be able to edit a full resolution GoPro Fusion 360 video. Only option now is to go to Adobe Premiere Pro.

That last statement isn't actually true, for many reasons. Please see this post and this one for more info on using PD.

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CharlesSK

Newbie Joined: May 30, 2019 03:08 Messages: 2 Offline

May 31, 2019 01:55

Quote

That last statement isn't actually true, for many reasons. Please see this post and this one for more info on using PD.

Great helpful response. I need to give this a try. Thank you very much.