What is a correct synchronization movement?
To get the best stabilization, it is essential to correctly synchronize the video with its motion data recorded by SteadXP.
For each video, the software performs an automatic synchronization, which must be validated in Sync tab (takes ~10s per video). If done correctly, the background should remain perfectly still during playback.
If your synchronization movement doesn’t work or if you forgot it, don’t worry! There is always a way to find to correct synchronization value, as long as the SteadXP was correctly plugged and the focal length didn’t change. You can either Retry to synchronization analysis on a different frame or change the synchronization value manually.
However, a correct synchronization movement will save time in post: the auto-synchronization will be perfect right away!
Here is how to make a good synchronization movement:
For SteadXP+:
1. Aim at distant contrasted background, slightly up (not too many foreground objects for the first 5/10 meters)
2. Plug SteadXP+ and wait a few seconds for the boot sequence to finish (do not move the camera)
3. Start the recording
4. Make 2/3 sudden low amplitude wrist movements on the pitch axis, like explained at the start of this video tutorial
For SteadXP@:
1. Aim at distant contrasted background, slightly up (not too many foreground objects for the first 5/10 meters)
2. Start the recording and wait a few seconds for the boot sequence to finish (do not move the GoPro)
3. Make 2/3 sudden low amplitude wrist movements on the pitch axis, like explained at the start of this video tutorial
You can choose to detect the synchronization movement at the end of the videos instead of the beginning (the default).
This can be done in the Preferences:
NB: Make sure to film only above the horizon when doing the synchronization movement, to avoid foreground objects (floor)
NB: If you are filming inside, aim at a ceiling corner