How to Import GoPro HERO4 (Black) 4K footage to Sony Vegas Pro 13/12

Facing problems when importing and editing GoPro HERO4 (Black) 4K footage in Sony Vegas Pro 13/12? Fortunately, there is an easy way to fix the issue. Let's find it out here.



GoPro's 2014 flagship camera (Hero4 Black) finally brings a lot of the features professionals have been begging for, most significantly: 4K video at 30 frames per second, and 1080p video at a mouth-watering 120 frames per second. If you've have shoot some 4K videos and want to import GoPro 4K films to Sony Vegas Pro 13 or Vegas 12 for further editing, you will find it's a frustrating thing. If you're facing problems editing GoPro Hero4 footage in Sony Vegas, here is a simple tutorial for you, guarantee to achieve your goal smoothly.

Althogh Sony claims Vegas Pro 12 claims that it support 4K footage, the H.264 MP4 is a final delivery codec it is not one you want to use for editing. The easy workaround to work GoPro Hero4 4K videos in Sony Vegas Pro is to convert GoPro MP4 to a more editing-friendly format, such a Vegas' MPEG-2 or WMV files. Along with some help from third-party software like Brorsoft Video Converter, it can be done effortlessly. The guide below will teach you how to convert and import GoPro Hero4 4K MP4 to Sony Vegas Pro so you can make engaging movies with the GoPro HERO4 footage.

How to convert GoPro MP4 to Sony Vegas Pro

Step 1: Download and install Brorsoft Video Converter. The program supports creating high quality WMV video for your Sony Vegas Pro. Clikc the Add file button to load GoPro MP4 videos. Check the "Merge into one" box, you can merge your GoPro videos into one file.



Step 2: Click "Format" pull down list to select Adobe Premiere/Sony Vegas> MPEG-2(*.mpg) as the best video format for Sony Vegas Pro. WMV, MOV formats are the good choice as well.



Tip: In case the default settings do not fit your requirement, you can click "Settings" button and enter "Profile Settings" panel to adjust video size, bit rate, frame rate, sample rate and audio channels.

Step 3: Finally, click "Convert" button to start encoding Gopro Hero4 4K MP4 video to WMV for importing to Vegas Pro 11/12/13. When the conversion task is finished, click "Open" button to get the exported files and then import the converted GoPro MP4 files into Sony Vegas Pro to do further editing.

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