Depending on your commitment to Kinomap, you may be granted access to the slope editor.
It can be accessed from creator.kinomap.com, using your login and password used on kinomap.com.
This tool completes an essential step in publishing a video on Kinomap, as it enables you to define the slopes of a geotagged video (and therefore the resistance levels) that will be transmitted to compatible connected devices.
Its correct use is a major factor in the quality of the experience for users of the application, and it is vital to take the utmost care in carrying out this process.
The quality of GPX files is a determining factor, so we invite you to take a close look at your files, and edit them before uploading if necessary (using, for example, the free and open source VGsync tool, edited by one of our content creators Ridewithoutstomach, with the support of Kinomap). Please note that once uploaded, a GPX file can no longer be modified.
Important points to know right from the start:
You can navigate the video using the timeline at the top of the screen, and you can adjust the video playback speed.
You can also use this tool to define the thumbnail of your video (the other option is to use the kinomap.com editing tool, which also lets you modify the title and description of your videos).
Make sure your synchronization is as accurate as possible before you start. The editor lets you rework it if necessary.
There's no draft or undo function, and it's advisable to use this editor only for new uploads (don't try to re-edit videos already published and edited by Kinomap).
When you log in for the first time, a tutorial will guide you through the editor's main functions. So make sure you're available enough to concentrate on the key instructions (it's best to open it in the Chrome browser).
Main guidelines:
Try to adjust the tolerance slider so that the slopes match the height line (red) as closely as possible. If the terrain is not too rough and the GPX is accurate, you should get a satisfactory match quite easily, by adjusting the tolerance to the level where the slopes appear consistent (close to the elevation line) over the whole video. Please note that a default tolerance setting of 5 corresponds to a very smooth superposition, and should be adjusted in most cases.
There's no real tolerance limit, and you'll have to make do with the accuracy of your GPX. Take into account, however, the case of excessively uneven terrain, which would mean adjusting slopes at very short intervals (large and very frequent changes, for phases lasting only a few seconds), of no interest for indoor effort, and not allowing low-end equipment to adjust quickly. So, if the quality of the GPX implies some inconsistencies, opt for a higher tolerance, but try to remain faithful to what your course actually gives.
Example below: change tolerance from 5 (default setting) to 0.4.
You can correct GPX inaccuracies by dragging the white dots located on each slope change in all directions (up, down, right and left). Please note that this is a delicate operation, as these adjustments are sensitive and do not allow for great precision. It's easy to create inconsistent slopes with this manipulation, so be careful not to create inconsistent slopes. You can always improve things a little by zooming in your browser, but the tool isn't designed with this function in mind, and will remain limited to coarse adjustment.
You can also correct slope values directly in a slope list, by navigating to it using the icons on the right. You can also delete points by deleting lines from this list. Please note that lists located before the image displayed in the timeline are highlighted in yellow and cannot be deleted. To delete a line, place the cursor on the timeline at a point prior to that line.
Note that for videos of rowing, kayaking or other adapted water sports, the slopes should be set to 0 all along the route.
You can then save the slopes to give your video a “slope processed” status by clicking the “save chart” button, and thus make the video eligible for publication (another process you can access later, and which is made for Kinomap until you get those rights).
When you return to the list of videos in the creator, you'll see an orange indicator showing that the slopes have been processed.