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\"Fun<\/a><\/p>\n

When Nick Woodman founded GoPro in 2002, he did so with one mission in mind, to make a versatile camera that you can take anywhere in the world. The idea came to him when he went surfing in Australia and found he could not capture quality photos or up close action shots without expensive equipment or professional photographers. His solution, the GoPro has since revolutionized the world of action photography, a portable, durable lightweight camera that can be harnessed to the end of a surfboard or the side of your motorcycle to capture high definition video of your adventures. With the release of the Hero4 Session<\/a>, the GoPro<\/a> is smaller, lighter and more portable than ever before. While we all know it will be great for action shots, this camera\u2019s versatility is not to be understated\u2014here are 8\u00a0ways you might not have thought of to have fun with a GoPro.<\/p>\n

1. Stick it on an Instrument!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The GoPro<\/a> is so small and compact you could easily attach it to the bow of a violin or the slide of a trombone. PaulTheTrombonist, a popular star on youtube covered Katy Perry\u2019s \u201cDark Horse\u201d<\/a> to interesting effect using this technique. There are countless other examples of instruments you can stick a GoPro to. Add another dynamic element to your musical performance by strapping it to anything that moves.<\/p>\n

2. DIY Personal Surveillance Drone<\/strong><\/h2>\n

While most drones come equipped with a camera, the video quality isn\u2019t always the best or at an angle that you want to use it. Plus the ability to strap a high quality video camera to a mobile quadcopter means you can capture new angles and stunning aerial views that you wouldn\u2019t be able to see otherwise. GoPro has plans to make its own quadcopter in the next couple of years, but in the mean time you can outfit your own with the lightweight GoPro Hero4 Session<\/a>. Just be sure to mind the weight and the copter\u2019s center of gravity, you wouldn\u2019t want to crash your drone.<\/p>\n

3. Pet POVs<\/h2>\n

What would the internet be without cat videos? If you\u2019ve ever wondered what you cat does at home when you\u2019re not around, strap a GoPro to your cat for instant entertainment. Or stick it to your dog and experience the joy of running around your uncut lawn at ground level. Strapping GoPros onto animals is popular enough that GoPro even sells dedicated harnesses for your pets. Just be mindful of how your animal feels wearing the camera as it\u2019s not worth hurting your pet over a video.<\/p>\n

4. Bird\u2019s Eye View of your Room<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ever wonder how people make those cool \u201cfish-eye\u201d aerial shots of their room? The answer is a wide angle lens. In the past you would have had to risk stringing up your DSLR to your ceiling fan, but thanks to GoPro, you have a durable wide angle lens camera that you can control remotely with your smartphone. Hang up your GoPro<\/a> without fear, and you\u2019ll turn the messiest of rooms into an artsy aerial photo.<\/p>\n

5. Hula Hoops, Ceiling Fans, and More<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s not just for instruments, try sticking your GoPro on anything that moves for unique and new perspectives. The hula hoop GoPro<\/a> is now a classic mainstay of youtube videos. You get to show off your awesome figure with the unique perspective of a twirling hula hoop.<\/p>\n

6. Dishwasher<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A GoPro can make something as mundane as your dishwasher an endless source of amusement. Well maybe not \u201cendless\u201d but you can certainly take an afternoon to use your waterproof GoPro<\/a> to figure out why your dishwasher always leaves crumbs on one side of the rack or determine the optimum way to pack your dishes for maximum cleanliness.<\/p>\n

7. Roller Coaster<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Those photos they take at roller coasters are always overpriced, what\u2019s more you only get a handful of shots to choose from when you reach the end of the ride. A GoPro was made to handle action<\/a>, and your roller coaster is no different. Take high definition video of the ride from the front of the roller coaster, and serve the stills up to your friends. Just be sure to mind the rules of the amusement park and realize that they are not liable for the loss of your camera.<\/p>\n

8. Weather Balloon<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Send your GoPro up to the stratosphere<\/a> for some amazing aerial shots of the Earth. It\u2019s as close to photographing space as you can get without working for NASA, just be sure you\u2019re willing to run the risk of losing your GoPro upon its descent back to Earth.You will need to be mindful of where your weather balloon lands and track it with a GPS device if you want to stand a chance at recovering the video. If you\u2019re looking for tips, Hartley Brody<\/a> has an excellent breakdown of his GoPro weather balloon project on his blog.<\/p>\n

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