# Automated Smartphone Gimbals The OPTREC by Optec Smartphone Photography Mount is Interactive By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-09-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optrec-by-optec References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/smart-interactive-phone-pod/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+thegadgetflow+%28Gadget+Flow%29) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/optrec/optrec-0?ref=2rdzxn&utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow) The OPTREC by Optec smartphone photography mount is an interactive solution for users that enable them to enjoy an enhanced performance when utilizing their device for photo or video capturing. The unit works by having a smartphone mounted in the dedicated section and will go to work following the user thanks to a [facial tracking functionality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obsbot-tail-2). The system will also work effectively for [live streaming and video calls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obsbot-tiny-se) by enabling users to focus less on their equipment setup and more on the call itself. The OPTREC by Optec smartphone photography mount comes with a remote control that can be used for seamlessly making adjustments from afar to further enhance the intuitive, ease of use design of the system. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smartphone Photography Mounts:** The OPTREC by Optec showcases the trend of smartphone photography mounts, offering an interactive and user-friendly solution for enhanced photo and video capturing. - **Facial Tracking Technology:** The facial tracking functionality of the OPTREC by Optec highlights the trend of facial tracking technology, providing a hands-free and seamless experience for users. - **Remote Control Integration:** The inclusion of a remote control with the OPTREC by Optec taps into the trend of remote control integration, allowing users to conveniently make adjustments from a distance. ### Where This Applies - **Photography Equipment:** The OPTREC by Optec caters to the photography equipment industry, offering a disruptive innovation opportunity for smartphone photography enthusiasts. - **Live Streaming Platforms:** The OPTREC by Optec presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for live streaming platforms, empowering users to focus on their content and engagement instead of equipment setup. - **Video Conferencing Solutions:** The OPTREC by Optec introduces a disruptive innovation opportunity for video conferencing solutions, providing a seamless and hands-free experience for users during video calls. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automated AI Smartphone Stabilizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smove-pro-mobile-x.md) - [Automatic Tracking Smartphone Gimbals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-pro-smartphone-gimbal.md) - [AI-Powered Gimbals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isteady-m7.md) - [Advanced AI-Powered Smartphone Gimbals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-tracking.md) - [Facial Recognition Phone Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-holder-tripod.md) - [Solo Vlogger Smartphone Gimbals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gimbal-griptok.md) - [Motion-Tracking Smartphone Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insta360-flow.md) - [Motion-Tracking Phone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-tracking-phone-mount.md) - [Modular Multifunctional Smartphone Gimbals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-osmo-mobile-7-pro.md)