The next revolution in POV cameras and viewing software allows the watcher to control the view. has teamed up with the tech company to release a series of action sports videos captured with the ViewCam 360, that records a really, really wide view. The that the camera can capture 360-degree, 4K x 2K equirectangular video at 25-50fps. The whole contraption weighs around 600 grams, or 1.3 pounds. The recordings are added to playback software titled the , which allows the online watcher to pan and tilt the footage for the view they want.
Two of the more feature footage recorded from a race car and downhill mountain bike racer. The video above shows mountain biker Brendan Fairclough navigating a course in Hafjell, Norway. Use the arrow keys or a mouse to see the competitor in front, the clouds passing overhead, the trees whizzing by, the athlete gaining from behind, or whatever other POV angle makes you feel less ill.
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