The 2012 Los Angeles X Games were sponsored this year by GoPro HD, and the new sponsor has brought viewers the X Games in first person. HD HERO2 professional cameras were mounted on athletes' helmets and vehicles to capture this amazing footage.
While most of us will never be able to do a back flip while speeding down a terrifyingly tall ramp, GoPro’s footage of the X Games in first person perspective gives us the next best thing. The only thing that is really missing is the feeling in your gut as you spin around in the air and the rush of the wind blowing past your face.
GoPro recorded many of the greatest extreme athletes of our day. See through the eyes of Bucky Lasek, Andy MacDonald, Mithchie Brusco, Drew Bezanson, Ken Block, Leticia Bufoni and Chad Kagy. See these death-defying stunts from the comfort and safety of your own home.
Daring Athlete Perspective Videos
GoPro HD Records X Games in First Person
Trend Themes
1. First Person Perspective Videos - The trend of filming sports and extreme activities from a first person perspective, using helmet-mounted cameras, creates immersive viewing experiences.
2. Extreme Sports Filming - The trend of utilizing action cameras, like GoPro, to capture stunts and tricks in extreme sports, allows for unique and thrilling footage.
3. Immersive Viewing Experiences - The trend of providing viewers with a first person perspective of intense sporting events, such as the X Games, enhances the sense of excitement and adrenaline.
Industry Implications
1. Action Cameras - The action camera industry can capitalize on the demand for first person perspective videos by developing innovative camera technologies and accessories.
2. Sports Broadcasting - The sports broadcasting industry can explore partnerships with action camera brands to offer immersive and engaging content to viewers.
3. Virtual Reality - The virtual reality industry can leverage the popularity of first person perspective videos to create immersive VR experiences, allowing users to feel like they are part of the action.