GoPro HERO5 Leaks Out

It looks like the GoPro HERO5 has leaked out ahead of the official announcement (usually in the Sept./Oct. timeframe). Based on a video that surfaced on Reddit and later on The Verge, the HERO5 appears to feature a touchscreen display and a new connection option called GoPro Sniper. Of course, the HERO4 Silver has a touchscreen […]

Swim with dolphins while staying dry with this great immersive 360 VR video

360° video is taking off like crazy. Is it just a fad as some have suggested? Perhaps. But for now, it’s here and it probably will be for some time. The amount of 360° cameras is seems to be growing daily. From consumer cameras like the Theta S and Gear 360 to expensive cinema solutions, VR has become accessible […]

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Build your own DIY GoPro stabiliser out of LEGO

Stabilising small cameras such as GoPros can be tricky. Their light weigh makes them particularly vulnerable to things like wind or fast movements. There are commercial handheld options out there to give you smoother footage, like the Lanparte HHG-01 or the Ikan Fly-X3-Plus, but they can be a little pricey. While it’s not going to give […]

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Drone records woman trying to steal it, falsely telling police it “almost killed” her

While flying at a park in Costa Mesa, California, one pilot’s drone lost signal and when the propellers stopped spinning it fell to the ground, as it was meant to.  After this, things get a little crazy Fortunately for us, the folks at SFPV uploaded the whole video for us to check out ourselves.  If there […]

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No budget? No problem! This music video was shot with a coat hanger, some wire and a GoPro

Adding some motion to the camera is one of the simplest ways to give your footage a bit of interest.  Today, we have more options than ever when it comes to how we can get that motion. For Matt and Kim’s latest music video for their song, Let’s Run Away, they decided to try something a […]

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No budget? No problem! This music video was shot with a coat hanger, some wire and a GoPro

Adding some motion to the camera is one of the simplest ways to give your footage a bit of interest.  Today, we have more options than ever when it comes to how we can get that motion. For Matt and Kim’s latest music video for their song, Let’s Run Away, they decided to try something a […]

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Make your own DIY GoPro backpack strap mount in 15 minutes or less

GoPro cameras seem to get mounted everywhere these days, but what do you do when you simply want to attach one to the strap of your backpack and give yourself a bodycam? For those that don’t already own something like the excellent Peak Design P.O.V. action camera mount and want to get up and running quickly, this […]

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Now you can capture 3D Video with a single GoPro for only $50

Stereoscopic images aren’t new.  In fact, they’re one of the earliest forms of 3D imagery available.  They also seem to be making something of a comeback, now that VR headsets are becoming more inexpensive and easily available. The Vitrima VR Lens wants to bring this capability to the GoPro.  Describing itself as “The first GoPro lens […]

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GoPro cameras record the tragic story of two fearless base jumpers

In a departure from the typical adrenaline pumping videos typically posted by GoPro, When We Were Knights is a powerful story on the bonds of friendship, love and loss. Matt Blanc and Ian Flanders were the best of friends, constantly pushing and inspiring each other.  In July 2015, during what was supposed to be a fairly […]

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This team used drones to create an epic aerial Star Wars battle and it’s awesome

This has to be the best use for drones ever and you can almost hear “Help me R2, you’re my only hope!” running through your head as the video starts to play. The guys at CorridorDigital teamed up with the amazing drone pilots from Rotor Riot to bring us one of the most amazing drone videos we’ve ever seen. […]

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