{"id":3116,"date":"2015-05-13T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-05-13T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sproutvideo.wpengine.com\/?p=101"},"modified":"2020-01-06T18:52:49","modified_gmt":"2020-01-06T18:52:49","slug":"taking-video-to-new-heights-with-gopro-and-drones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sproutvideo.com\/blog\/taking-video-to-new-heights-with-gopro-and-drones.html","title":{"rendered":"Taking Video to New Heights: GoPro and Drones"},"content":{"rendered":"

Maybe you already own a GoPro or HD video-equipped drone, or maybe you\u2019re thinking of investing in one to bring an element of epicness into your videos. In either case, GoPro and drones have a lot to offer in terms of drama, with the ability to capture powerful new perspectives that translate into amazing video moments.<\/p>\n

Here are the basics on GoPros and drone cameras for those who aren\u2019t yet familiar, along with few ideas of how you can use these tools to make awesome video.<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s a GoPro?<\/h2>\n

Marketed as an \u201caction camcorder,\u201d GoPro is a videocamera you can mount easily onto almost any surface, including yourself, your pet, your surfboard, whatever. The aim of the GoPro is to enable videographers to capture moments right in the thick of it, and to create immersive video experiences for audiences.<\/p>\n

Features<\/h3>\n

The GoPro (and other cameras modeled after its design) is compact, lightweight, wearable, and gear-mountable. It\u2019s also waterproof up to 40 meters, meaning you can shoot underwater. It has a host of associated accessories, and a range of camera features to suit almost any budget. You can also coordinate your filming with the GoPro app installed on your phone.<\/p>\n

Price:<\/strong> $100 to $600, plus the cost of accessories.<\/p>\n

Cool things you can do with a GoPro<\/h3>\n

Attach it to sports equipment, like in this video featuring pole vaulter Allison Stokke:<\/p>\n