14 DAY TRIAL // GoPro cameras are great if you’re seeking to document your thrill action-packed weekends, but they can be turned into really creative tools too.
Just yesterday we told you the story of Matt Benedetto who used his GoPro camera in combination with a drone to snap an epic selfie off the bosky cliff in Lake Champlain / Vermont.
Today’s topic of discussion is also a GoPro camera, actually more than one. Have you ever asked yourself what happens when you have more than 20 of these little shooters at your disposal? Well, you are able to create some magic, that’s for sure.
Marc Donahue puts 20 GoPro cameras at work, all at once
Marc Donahue of Permargin Films came up with a really creative idea of what he could do with his pack of GoPro cameras.
He assembled them in a so-called “GoPro Array,” meaning he arranged them side-by-side in a slightly curved custom holder and set out to film with them in super slow motion, as seen at Fstoppers.
At first Donahue shot some nice scenes, but he felt he could do a whole lot better. He had a plan, so he contacted the breakdancing crew called True Movement and explained to them he wanted to shoot them using his invention in order to make a “bullet-time” video.
True Movement was excited about the idea, especially since the short clip was going to give them the opportunity to share their story with the world.
However, Donahue had a problem on his hands. Being out of Pergamin Films headquarters, he could no longer access the services of light techs, extra camera operators and assistants. So he turned to social media in order to find replacements.
Instagram followers were happy to help
Donahue reached out to his Instagram followers asking for help, and surprisingly, a large number actually showed up on location, willing to help.
The short-film was shot at the San Diego UNITED Training Center which is a gymnastics establishment meant to guide and inspire youths in various disciplines such as Parkour, Break Dancing, Gymnastics, Aerial, Tricking and Calisthenics fitness.
The team used the GoPro array in concert with some Canon DSLRs, which remain unnamed. They also brought in a sync cable that is hard wired into all 20 GoPros and can hold up to 32 cameras.
You can see the end result below. Donahue has entitled it Breaking Gravity. You can also check out the gallery to take a sneak peek of the behind-the-scenes images, if you’re curious about what went on behind the camera.
