# Tablet Videography Frames The Padcaster Helps iPad Videographers Use Lights, Lens and Tripods By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-06-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/padcaster References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/padcaster-any-mobile-device/38174/) & [thepadcaster](http://thepadcaster.com/) The latest [Padcaster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-teleprompter) is a vibration-proof [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mattebox) frame that is targeted towards people who shoot video with their [iPads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iframix-smart-frame). The contraption allows iPad videographers to add accessories such as a light, lens, tripod or shotgun mic, allowing them to capture higher-grade video using the iPad's camera system. The new Padcaster is set to be available in 4-6 weeks and is expected to cost less than $100, making it cheaper than other offerings. Sold as both a stand-alone offering or as a package that include a wide-angle lens and a mic, this contraption will surely help iPad-toting video enthusiasts to get the best out of their gadget, whilst also allowing them to better express and convey their creative eye. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Tablet Videography:** The rise of tablet videography has created a demand for accessories that enhance the video shooting experience on tablets. - **Accessory Enhancement:** The Padcaster exemplifies the trend of creating accessory frames that enable users to attach lights, lenses, tripods, and microphones to tablets for better video quality. - **Affordable Solutions:** The Padcaster's competitive price point under $100 disrupts the market by making professional-grade tablet videography accessible to a wider audience. ### Where This Applies - **Photography and Videography Equipment:** The Padcaster targets the photography and videography equipment industry, offering a solution specifically designed for tablet videographers. - **Consumer Electronics:** The rise of tablet videography and the demand for accessory frames present opportunities for consumer electronics manufacturers to create innovative tablet accessories. - **Mobile Technology:** The Padcaster taps into the mobile technology industry by providing a tool that enhances the videography capabilities of tablets, aligning with the growing use of tablets for professional content creation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smartphone Filmmaker Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beastcage-16.md) - [Proprietary Smartphone Camera Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/final-cut-camera-app.md) - [Mobile Editing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mattebox.md) - [Tablet-Based Video Magnifying Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-magnifier.md) - [Triple-Camera Video Rigs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ulanzi-urig-light.md) - [Vlog Camera Cage Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smallrig.md) - [Immersive Tablet Picture Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iframix-smart-frame.md) - [Mobile Video Editors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filma.md) - [Holistic Instant Video Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinone-video-kit.md)