Wearable camera footage is enhanced with adventurous and unexpected viewpoints
Implications - With YouTube and social media encouraging user participation, video documentation is becoming more prevalent, causing a rise in more extreme and unusual video captures. Using devices like GoPro cameras to capture point of view shots of animals and sky-high adventures, these examples speak to a growing desire to record all aspects of life, from the extreme to the mundane.
Trend Themes
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Point of View Cameras — The rise in popularity of wearable, point-of-view cameras like GoPros are allowing for unique and creative shots, such as mounting cameras onto animals, sports equipment, and drones.
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Automated Filming — The development of drones and other automated filming tools are making it easier for amateur videographers to create professional-quality content without hiring expensive camera crews.
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Livestreaming Technology — The increasing interest in livestreaming technology is allowing for real-time broadcasting of unique and immersive experiences to people all over the world.
Industry Implications
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Sports and Outdoor Recreation — Point-of-view and automated cameras are providing unique and distinctive angles to highlight amazing experiences in sports and outdoor recreation.
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Media and Entertainment — The rise in wearable cameras and automated filming technology are disrupting the media and entertainment industries by changing the way content is created and consumed.
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Technology and Electronics — Livestreaming technology is disrupting the technology and electronics industries by making it easier for people to share their experiences in real-time and communicate with others around the world.
9 Featured, 75 Examples:
238,806 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Aug 14 — Oct 16
Trending:
Average
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