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GoPro Wins An Emmy For Real

by The Editors on January 14, 2014

We haven’t had the best of luck creating anything worth watching with a GoPro, however, we know that the GoPro camera has done more to shape the way we all see action sports than any single invention in the history of man. Period. Yes, it’s that big of a deal. Now, GoPro has won an Emmy from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (Natas, natas, natas . . .) in a category they basically created: Inexpensive Small Rugged HD Camcorders. For the rest of the story, watch the edit.

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GoPro Hero3+: Better & Longer Lasting

by The Editors on October 1, 2013

Gopro Hero3 PlusUntil the release of the GoPro app (iPhone, Android, and Windows) we’d pretty much thrown in the towel on ever figuring out how to use the overly complicated little action POV cameras. With no easy way to review footage or be certain the camera was even on or pointed in the right direction, we left the GoPros to the professional video guys (and the genius kids). The free GoPro app, however, has changed all that.

Now, with the iPhone app connected to the camera, reviewing shots, grabbing photos and video for Instagram, or setting the cameras functions is as easy as flipping a few sliders on our phone. The GoPro camera is now simply an amazing image gathering extension to our iPhone. Today, as GoPro has announced that the Hero3 has been upgraded to the Hero3+, we’ve become even bigger fans.

So what’s the word on the new rig? The Hero3+ camera is the same size as the Hero3, but features a 30 percent increase in battery life, faster WIFI (four times faster) and a new lens for sharper video and stills. They’ve also added a new “SuperView” video mode that is even wider that before. And when the Hero3+ is used with the new GoPro waterproof housing the total rig is reportedly 20 percent lighter. If you’ve put off buying a GoPro because you didn’t want to deal with the details, worry no more. With the free GoPro Studio 2.0 editing app for Mac and Windows grabbing great video and mashing it down into a quality edit has never been easier.

For the official word from GoPro follow the jump. [click to continue…]

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GoPro To Sponsor Mavericks Invitational

by The Editors on November 2, 2012

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Action video camera company GoPro is dropping in on sponsorship of the Mavericks Invitational as the presenting sponsor of the premiere big wave surfing event.

“GoPro is a great fit,” said contest director and Mavericks pioneer Jeff Clark. “GoPro started right here in Half Moon Bay by surfers and for surfers. We’ve watched them grow over the years through their unique ability to connect the public with action sports. We’re really excited to work together.”

It’s good when an authentic event getting an seriously authentic sponsor. The Mavericks competition window opens November 9, 2012 with an opening ceremony and runs through March 31, 2013. For the official word (including the official invite and alternate list, follow the jump. [click to continue…]

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The GoPro Hero3 Is Alive

by The Editors on October 17, 2012

Last night (October 16, 2012, during the Presidential debates), in San Francisco, California, GoPro Founder and CEO Nicolas Woodman unveiled the GoPro Hero3.

Each new edition retains the iconic look of the previous award winning HD HERO cameras but comes in at about half the size of its predecessors and has built-in Wi-Fi technology. At the top end of the new product line up, the HD HERO3 Black Edition is one of the most powerful camera systems available, delivering astounding 4K and 2.7K video resolutions all in the size of a small box of matches, making it easier to share your world. The White, Silver and Black editions are available for pre-order at GoPro.com and are shipping to specialty retailers around the world for MSRP $199.99, $299.99 and $399.99 respectively.

Yes, just like the iPhone 5, everyone who uses and loves the GoPro is going to have to upgrade, dammit.

[Link: GoPro]

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GoPro Upgrades The HD Hero To 2.0

by The Editors on October 24, 2011

10 683X426 Hdhero2 Vhs FrontThe camera that switched up the entire perspective of action sports videography has just gotten super boost. The HD Hero2 from GoPro is now twice as powerful as the original version. Check these details:

Wearable and gear mountable, waterproof to 197′ (60m), capable of capturing professional full 170º wide angle 1080p video and 11 megapixel photos at a rate of 10 photos per second, the HD HERO2 is the world’s most versatile camera. It is simply the smallest, lightest, most powerful HD camera in the world for capturing and sharing immersive videos and photos of your favorite activities. Whether your goal is to capture a great day out with friends or you’re gunning for the cover of a magazine, the HD HERO2: Outdoor Edition can help you nail it and look like a HERO.

Yes, you heard that right: 10 still photos per second at 11 megapixels. And all this for only $299. Someday, we might even give one a test run. For all the details, follow the jump. [click to continue…]

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GoPro Buys CineForm Video

by The Editors on March 30, 2011

Gopro Logo-1GoPro, the compact, HD video camera company that has completely changed the look of action sports footage, has reportedly purchased Solana Beach, California video compression technology company CineForm.

“We’re extremely excited to welcome the CineForm team to GoPro,” exclaims Nicholas Woodman, GoPro’s founder and CEO. “CineForm is an industry leader in video codec technology and is famous in professional circles for their HD and 3D content creation tools. As GoPro is focused on making it easy for consumers to capture professional quality content, we’re eager to incorporate CineForm’s technology and passion into future GoPro products.”

How Woodman took GoPro from a company that marketed crappy, waterproof, plastic, disposable film cameras on a Velcro wrist strap to a brand delivering ubiquitous micro HD video camera companies is worth a book in and off itself. Now, it appears that he’s kicking the whole thing up another notch by owning the compression technology. Smart moves from GoPro. [click to continue…]

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GoPro HD Hero 960: HD Gets More Affordable

by The Editors on September 29, 2010

Gopro HeroWhen we’re at resorts and we see the kind of people who are riding around with GoPro camera’s locked onto the tops of their helmets we can’t help but laugh. Then again, seeing Tim Humphrey film himself rocking the Mammoth park, or Chuck Patterson’s footage of the great white sharks at San Onofre, we begin to understand what this small Half Moon Bay, California based camera company has done to change the way we view action sports.

Today, GoPro is announcing the release of the HD Hero 960. A more affordable version ($179) of their HD Hero.

The HD HERO 960 is an entry level version of the original 1080p HD HERO, sharing the same cutting edge video and audio capture technology but with resolutions on the HD HERO 960 limited to 960p (1280 x 960) and 720p (1280 x 720) at 30 frames per second, and WVGA (848 x 480) at 60 frames per second. Also removed from the HD HERO 960 is the HERO BUS™ expansion port that is present on the full featured 1080p HD HERO. The HERO BUS allows for LCD, secondary battery and additional expansion BacPacs™ to be attached to the original 1080p HD HERO camera, but not the HD HERO 960.

We’re not going to be riding around like Al Franken with a camera on our heads any time soon, but we can think of all kinds of great uses for a small, cheap waterproof HD video camera. Follow the jump for more info or click here to buy one.
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Tim Humphreys GoPro Filming Mission

by The Editors on May 3, 2010

Snowboarder Mag linked this Tim Humphreys GoPro Youtube.com clip up last week, but we just can’t stop watching it.

[Link: Snowboarder Mag]

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Post Olympic News Lister Time

by The Editors on February 14, 2022

It’s newsies time. Obviously, this list is overloaded with Olympic content since that’s what snowboarding is up to right now. And Shaun White is the biggest news from Chinaland. Shaun, and the terrible judging. But, oddly, few outlets wrote about that. Censorship? Probably not, but you know the journalists who are visiting China and hope to stay and/or return to the country don’t want to upset the PRC media watchers. Click the link for the list. And get going. This is enough to make it look like you’re working for the rest of the afternoon!

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Did Trevor Jacob Crash A Plane For Views?

by The Editors on January 4, 2022

Former pro snowboarder Trevor Jacob (heir to the Ski Tote fortune) has reportedly had a plane crash called into question. Some suggesting that the crash may have been staged to increase his YouTube video views, (yes, we’re helping him get more right now), according to a story on OutThere Colorado. Someone has pointed out a few inconsistencies in Jacob’s “I had to bail from the plane” video including: 

Instagram user @enbm_spotting made this comment on Jacob’s post, raising some of the common arguments of people who are accusing him of crashing on purpose: 

“1. You did not troubleshoot the power loss.

2. You had all the cameras angled to not show any of the perfect landing sites underneath the plane when you bailed.

3. You were wearing a skydiving parachute and altimeter.

4. You bailed instead of landing at any of the landing sites, all of which you had more than enough altitude to glide into.

5. You made sure to grab a selfiestick before bailing.

6. You intentionally landed close to the aircraft to retrieve the GoPros.

This is all pure BS. Go find cheaper and better things to intentionally destroy than a vintage T-craft.” 

So far the video has been viewed 372,146 times (and the comments have since been turned off), so maybe Trevor’s plan is working. That has not stopped other pilots from commenting, however. Here’s a pretty good breakdown from a Tuber named Jay Alaska:

Here’s another take. . . Begging the question, shouldn’t Trevor get Google ad credit for all the views other people’s comment videos are garnering from “reaction” videos? Penguinz0’s has 2.5 million views (almost triple Trevor’s original video). And the fact that PenguinZ has 9.75 million followers is more frightening than anything Trevor has ever done, however, all to the point the Jacob has attained viral success no matter how you shake it.

[Link: OutThere Colorado]

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