# Smooth Gimbal-Based Action Cams The eyyCAM Captures Smooth Footage in Rugged Conditions By Joey Haar | Published 2018-03-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyycam References: [producthunt](https://www.producthunt.com/posts/eyycam) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/eyycam-the-first-gimbal-action-camera#/) Action videography has exploded with the rise of the [GoPro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gopro-fluid-pro-ai), but the eyyCAM is a new option that aims to solve one of the original action camera's biggest issues. The new camera, which is currently funding on [Indiegogo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-creator-gear), has a built-in gimbal to provide an impressive degree of smoothness for a micro-camera. GoPro footage is often awe-inspiring simply by dint of the feats being recorded, but the technical aspects of the footage could often benefit from some stabilizing. Considering the dynamism of something like a snowboarding run or a trip through the skate park, action footage tends to be choppy to say the least. The eyyCAM's gimbal provide subtle stability to make every piece of [action videography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insta360-x4-air) look as though it was carefully planned by a professional team. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gimbal-based Stabilization:** The trend of incorporating built-in gimbals in action cameras offers smoother and more professional-looking footage. - **Enhanced Action Videography:** The trend of improving technical aspects in action camera footage leads to more captivating and immersive experiences. - **Micro-camera Innovations:** The trend of developing compact and lightweight action cameras provides greater flexibility and convenience for capturing action footage. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Action Camera Manufacturing:** The action camera industry can explore integrating built-in gimbals to differentiate their products and enhance video stabilization capabilities. - **Sports and Adventure Media:** Sports and adventure media companies can leverage gimbal-based action cameras to capture high-quality, stable footage for more engaging content. - **Travel and Tourism:** The travel and tourism industry can utilize micro-camera innovations to offer unique perspectives and immersive experiences through action videography. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thumb-Sized Action Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-action-camera.md) - [Cordless Triple-Axis Gimbal Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feiyu-pocket-3.md) - [Advanced AI-Powered Smartphone Gimbals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-tracking.md) - [Professional-Grade Gimbals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhiyun-smooth-5.md) - [Portable Stabilizing Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/djis-osmo-action-4.md) - [High-End Imaging Action Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qoocam-3.md) - [Pocket-Sized Gimbal Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-osmo-pocket-3.md) - [Tiny Cube Action Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insta360-go-ultra.md) - [AI-Enhanced Photography Gimbals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gopro-fluid-pro-ai.md)