GoPro or GoEveryone?

Recently all the video buzz has been about GoPros. Around the holidays last year I saw commercial after commercial about what you can do with a GoPro, and suddenly everyone and their mother owns one. But I'm no exception... I have the GoPro Hero3 White version. It's the cheapest version with the most limited features, but hey, I'm a student and I just wanted to try it out.

Overall though, I'm impressed. Impressed with the GoPro itself, the brand, even the convenience of the app and new editing software, that are both free. I think it's pretty impressive that GoPro has made a name for itself in the homes of beginner videographers as well as the non-techy type. Sports enthusiasts rave about GoPro, and I can definitely see why. Shots with the GoPro are easy, especially if you mount it properly, or have something exciting already prepared to shoot.

Last summer I used a coworker's GoPro to shoot some pool scenes for a commercial. I literally just had to throw it into the water and tell the kids to play around with it. It was amazing! I'm looking forward to seeing what else I can do with my GoPro. View my commercial below, and stay tuned for next week's post on the difference between auto and manual modes for your DSLR camera.