They be little, but they be fierce: the GoPro was designed as an action camera, making it as tough and durable as whatever adventure the shooter was partaking in. Originally invented for surf photography, they’re made to be attached to a body or moving object. Body-worn cameras provide a new perspective on moving image and are linked to the term ‘sousveillance’, which describes the monitoring and recording of an activity by a participant in the activity itself (rather than surveillance, which refers to being watched by authoritarian figures). These types of cameras have been hugely popular in creating videos for social media and digital platforms.
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Collection
Not in ACMI's collection
On display until
16 February 2031
ACMI: Gallery 1
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
AEO179120
Subject category
object → 3D artefact
Curatorial section
The Story of the Moving Image → Moving Minds → MM-05. Camera Tech → MM-05-C01
Measurements
180 x 80 x 60mm
Object Types
3D Object
Camera/ Camera crane / Camera lens/Film and television equipment
Materials
metal, electronics, perspex casing