Robo-Cams at the Olympics

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

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

Nature Nut wrote in post #14680074
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.

FlyingPhotog wrote in post #14680090
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.

Nature Nut wrote in post #14680737
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 …ochtes-point-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/4379​4778