New Technicolor-Certified ProTune firmware uprgrade for for HD HERO2

hawaj

hawaj

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I've been waiting for this, but I didn't expecting to be able to use it on my recent GoPro model, I rather expect new camera with this specification. This is great, no more macroblocking water droplets in my surfing footage! :thumbsup:

GoPro Partners with Technicolor to Incorporate CineStyle™ into GoPro’s new Protune™ Firmware for HD HERO2
Technicolor-Certified ProTune Mode Adds 24p, 35Mbps Data Rate; Non-Destructive 3D LUT and Color Presets to Greatly Enable Professional Production Workflow... free firmware update for your Hero2 this summer

http://gopro.com/gopro-partners-with-technicolor-to-incorporate-cinestyle™-into-gopro’s-new-protune™-firmware-for-hd-hero2-at-nab-2012/


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- 24fps frame rate, enabling GoPro HERO2 content to be easily intercut with other sources without a frame rate conversion

- 35Mbps data rate for the industry’s highest quality compressed image with virtually zero artifacts

- Neutral color profile, allowing for greater flexibility in a color correction workflow

- Log curve encoding, offering more detail in shadows and highlights

- Reduced sharpening and noise reduction for improved flexibility in professional post- production and color design workflows
 
I was waiting to see if they were coming out with a new one this year because I heard mention of a more professional model but this might be it. I got the first one and will pick up the 2nd one once the bugs get worked out of it after the update.
 
Awesome stuff. Love my two GoPros. Just bought a third after hearing this news. Wish they'd get the WiFi BacPac out the door.
 
Talked to a guy at GoPro when I ordered the new Dive Housing (awesome, btw), and they are moving back the release date of this upgrade to "summer." He said end of June/early July.
 
mico said:
Did you see this: http://cheesycam.com/gopro-wi-fi-bacpac-soon/

Looks like its coming very soon. Can't wait for the pro tune upgrade. 24p and 35Mbps on a Gopro Hero 2. How come Go pro can juice up the Mbps with firmware and other companies can't or should I say won't ?
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Well in the case of for example AVCHD, there are many companies locked in together. They have all agreed on the specifications and therefor they can't just change them whilly nilly. It's actually a monopoly, which is illegal, but not to worry..
 
mico said:
Did you see this: http://cheesycam.com/gopro-wi-fi-bacpac-soon/

Looks like its coming very soon. Can't wait for the pro tune upgrade. 24p and 35Mbps on a Gopro Hero 2. How come Go pro can juice up the Mbps with firmware and other companies can't or should I say won't ?
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I picked one up yesterday and despite being able to do the software update I couldn't get the BacPac to talk to the Hero2.
In fairness to GoPro I really think Best Buy had sent me home with a re-packaged/returned unit . . .
I returned the BacPac his morning and will wait for the iOS/Android software availability, then order direct from GoPro.
The possibilities are endless!
 
mico said:
Did you see this: http://cheesycam.com/gopro-wi-fi-bacpac-soon/

Looks like its coming very soon. Can't wait for the pro tune upgrade. 24p and 35Mbps on a Gopro Hero 2. How come Go pro can juice up the Mbps with firmware and other companies can't or should I say won't ?
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GoPro bougt the Cineform company, so when they came with new Hero 2 with lots of computational power it was just the matter of time when they implemented powerful Pro Cineform Codec capabilites in it. ... I was moaning about higher bitrate on their Facebook page all the time... and voilá ... :)
 
dregenthal said:
I picked one up yesterday and despite being able to do the software update I couldn't get the BacPac to talk to the Hero2.
In fairness to GoPro I really think Best Buy had sent me home with a re-packaged/returned unit . . .
I returned the BacPac his morning and will wait for the iOS/Android software availability, then order direct from GoPro.
The possibilities are endless!
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Just an FYI. The current firmware release by Gopro is not the pro tune update that gives higher bitrate and 24p.
 
Correct . . . It is basically version 1 of the software tweak that permits the Hero2 (and hero) to communicate with the wi-fi BacPac . The "stream to the web" and preview/control with your tablet or smart phone features are "coming soon."

As you point out this has nothing to do with the increased data rate or CinemaScope venture . . . But these are certainly wonderful times we live in, for sure.
 
Anybody heard anymore news about the new firmware update? I'm looking forward to the announcement... between this and the new Dive Housing I think I'm really going to notice an improvement in some of my surfing stuff, both above and below the surface.
 
Yeah, between this and the "coming soon" features for the wifi bacpak software features I'm wearing out my keyboard checking their websites (GoPro & Cineform) every day.

Waaa.
 
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