# Camera-Stabilizing Ring Lights The GoLapse 'HOOP' Camera Ring Light Promises Impressive Shots By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-12-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-ring-light References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/hoop-ring-light-and-camera-stabiliser-12-12-2018/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/golapse/hoop-the-ring-light-that-stabilizes-your-camera) The GoLapse 'HOOP' camera ring light is a multifunctional solution for photographers to utilize when looking to enhance their craft and made their job a little easier. Attaching onto your existing camera or [smartphone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ma5r), the unit comes in Mini and Pro versions to offer a series of ultra-bright LEDs that will enhance your videos and/or photographs alike. The unit also features a [stabilizing design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-osmo-mobile-7-pro) that will keep your solution upright at all times to prevent unwanted movement from being captured to ensure crisp final content. The GoLapse 'HOOP' camera ring light also works as an external light when the sun has set to make it a multifunctional photography light that photographers, influencers and prosumers alike will appreciate. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Camera-stabilizing Ring Lights:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include developing AI software that can integrate with the camera-stabilizing ring lights to enhance image or video quality, and partnering with social media influencers to promote the product. - **Multifunctional Photography Lights:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include creating wireless charging options for the ring lights and experimenting with different LED color settings. - **Smartphone Camera Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include developing an app that can control the various settings of the camera-stabilizing ring light for maximum customization. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography Equipment Manufacturing:** Opportunities include expanding existing product lines to include camera-stabilizing ring lights and investing in R&D to create new innovative photography equipment. - **Social Media Marketing:** Opportunities include working with social media influencers to promote the ring lights and developing social media campaigns to drive sales. - **Smartphone Accessory Manufacturing:** Opportunities include developing and marketing the camera-stabilizing ring lights to a wider audience of smartphone users as a must-have accessory. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Triple-Camera Video Rigs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ulanzi-urig-light.md) - [Photography-Ready Smartphone Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandmarc-prolight-kit.md) - [Three-in-One Photography Gimbals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q09-gimbal-stabilizer.md) - [AI-Powered Smartphone Gimbals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-smartphone-gimbal.md) - [Mobile Lighting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-fill-light.md) - [Ultra-Bright Smartphone Lighting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harlowe-sol-5.md) - [Motion-Tracking Smartphone Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insta360-flow.md) - [AI-Powered Gimbals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isteady-m7.md) - [Vlogging-Ready Camera Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-c55.md)