Robo-Cams at the Olympics

[FlyingPhotog]

Article on how Reuters is using remotes and robotics to shoot various events: LINK

[Nature Nut]

Pretty thrifty devices. I still would like to see an olympic version of BeetleCam chasing the speed skaters.

[FlyingPhotog]

Originally Posted by Nature Nut

Pretty thrifty devices. I still would like to see an olympic version of BeetleCam chasing the speed skaters.

I think you'll probably just have to settle for the rail-cam the TV side uses...

Can't see them allowing a camera actually on the ice during competition.

[Nature Nut]

Originally Posted by FlyingPhotog

I think you'll probably just have to settle for the rail-cam the TV side uses...

Can't see them allowing a camera actually on the ice during competition.

I haven't really studiously watched the olympics the past few years but it might be cool if there was a way to rig up a live feed go pro camera to the athletes. Granted it would probably interfere, but might be another unique pov if ever possible.

[waterrockets]

Originally Posted by Nature Nut

I haven't really studiously watched the olympics the past few years but it might be cool if there was a way to rig up a live feed go pro camera to the athletes. Granted it would probably interfere, but might be another unique pov if ever possible.

NBC strapped a GoPro to Aaron Piersol (retired) at the trials in Omaha a couple weeks ago, while he swam in the arena. At least it gave you a sense for what someone at that level is seeing during competition.
http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/swi...t-of-view.html

Also, my teammate made this film by strapping a GoPro to the current US Nat'l crit champion. Very cool/successful leadout train (red/black kits & red Specialized bikes):
https://vimeo.com/43794778