I’m going to write this article assuming you only know one thing about the GoPro and that is the fact that the GoPro is a rugged, go anywhere, digital video camera. This being said let me explain to you the significance of GoPro’s newest product: the GoPro Wi-Fi BacPac + Wi-Fi Remote Combo Kit. This kit does a ton of cool stuff for the affordable price of $100…
#1 The GoPro Wi-Fi BacPac + Wi-Fi Remote Combo Kit sets up its own Wi-Fi network which allows you to set up your camera and see your video through your Android or Apple based tablet or smartphone (once GoPro releases the App.) The reason this is a big deal is because by the time you strap your GoPro to your helmet or skateboard – you don’t actually know what your camera is “seeing.” Just the slightest adjustment could mean you see sky and not slopes. So, with this device connected to your phone you can strap on your helmet, make a few adjustments, and be sure you have the sightline you wanted in the first place.
#2 The GoPro Wi-Fi BacPac + Wi-Fi Remote Combo Kit allows you to connect up to 50 GoPro cameras at once up to a distance of 600 feet away! This awesome for many reasons.
A. If you have ever done any video editing you know how annoying it is to have to download an hour’s worth of video for a few minutes worth of clips. With the attached remote and multiple cameras you can set up the shot and then hit record a few seconds before your big moment – saving time on the memory card as well as time in the editing booth.
B. Attaching multiple cameras. Every good video is produced with multiple camera angles. You want to highlight the star of the video as well as set the scene and put the viewer in the star’s shoes. To do this, you used to have to gather a few friends willing to show up and operate a camera or you had to set up a ton of cameras and then hit record and sift through tons of unnecessary footage. Not any more. Now you can set up multiple GoPros and with the push of a button on the remote you can start and stop individual cameras or even change their settings on the fly.
#3 The GoPro Wi-Fi BacPac + Wi-Fi Remote Combo Kit when paired with your smartphone’s data network becomes a live streaming machine! Torture your friend at school while you hit the skate park! You can broadcast your feed directly to Facebook or YouTube as well as the cloud of your choice. I think this will get very interesting the next time there is a major Occupy protest.
Now, before you rush off and purchase one of these amazing devices there are a few things you need to know. The original HD Hero is compatible with the wifi remote but does not support smartphones. You need the Hero HD 2 for that. Also, once you have purchased your new GoPro Wi-Fi BacPac + Wi-Fi Remote Combo Kit make sure you follow the instructions and download the proper GoPro updates here.
And if you want to see what the pros do with this technology check out the GoPro Sheckler NYC video…
