Telemetry Template for GPX (Adobe AE)

How to: GPS telemetry for ANY camera

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How to use GPX data in After Effects?

Importing animated GPS data in Adobe AE is now possible with MGJSON files

How to record GPX data?

Many data loggers, activity trackers and GPS-enabled devices record or export data to the GPX file format. Even just a smartphone is enough to record accurate GPS data as GPX files, with apps like these:

If possible, set your device to record at a high rate, 1 sample per second (1Hz) or shorter.

How to synchronize de data and the video?

Start the camera and then record your GPS tracking device (or phone) the moment you start logging your location.

In After Effects, cut out the section of the video before the GPS logging starts and the data and video will be in sync.

What software do I need in order to run this?

Adobe After Effects 2020 or newer.

Can the GPS Path show satellite images or Google Maps?

Not easily. For that, use Telemetry Overlay instead.

Is this a subscription or a one-time payment?

Pay once. Use forever!

Plus, get support for one year, then optionally extend it for a fraction of the initial cost.

How to import the data in After Effects?

Convert your GPX file with the To mgJSON tool. Then import it in After Effects, drop it into the desired gauge composition and use the Control layer's effects panel to set the imported data as a source.

Experiment with the Control layer to customize the behavior and look of your gauge. You can change the colors, sizes, shapes, units (metric, imperial, nautical, american), accuracy, smoothness...

What gauges are available?

Speed, Speed Tracker (graph vs time), Distance, Altitude, GPS Path, Altitude Path (graph vs time), Course Direction, Slope, Vertical Speed, Acceleration, Time.

Can the project be longer than 1 hour?

Yes. Expand the duration of your composition from its settings, unhide and unlock all the hidden layers and extend their duration as well.

Keep in mind that Adobe After Effects cannot import mgJSON files longer than 3 hours. If that is what you need, either find a way to compress the duration of your data before converting it to mgJSON, or use Telemetry Overlay instead.

Is there an easier alternative?

Yes. Telemetry Overlay allows you to create your data dashboard without the need of third-party professional tools like After Effects. It has an easy drag-and-drop interface, hundreds of customization options and more gauge options and data types.

Can I share my video with telemetry somewhere?

Yes, please! The Facebook community is probably the best place to do so, but if you prefer to do it somewhere else, get in touch to increase your audience.

Have more questions? Check out the instructions manual, ask the community, experiment with the Trial version, or get in touch.
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Which product do I need?

Product
Purpose
Compatible telemetry
Required*/compatible
Output

Telemetry Overlay

Easily add customizable metrics to videos
Compatible telemetry
GoPro, DJI, Insta360, GPX, Garmin, AirData, CSV, AiM, KML, Dashcams, OBD-II... & MANY more
Required*/compatible software
All-included
Output
Finished video / Transparent video

Telemetry Extractor

Convert camera GPS and sensor data (accelerometer, gyroscope...) to professional data formats
Compatible telemetry
GoPro, DJI, Insta360, GPX, INNOV, GPX, Parrot, Sony, Dashcams
Required*/compatible software
Excel / Google Maps / GIS / Adobe After Effects / third party software
Output
GPX, CSV, JSON, MGJSON, KML, GeoJSON

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