SAN MATEO, Calif., July 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- GoPro, Inc.
(NASDAQ: GPRO) announced that its flagship HERO8
Black camera now functions as a 1080p high-definition,
wide-angle webcam. Users can update their HERO8 Black with a
beta-release of the new firmware and install the new GoPro Webcam
desktop utility to use their camera as a webcam today. The GoPro
Webcam desktop utility is currently available for Mac OS users with
support for Windows is in development.
"GoPro is bringing wide-angle awesomeness to webcam users," says
GoPro founder and CEO Nicholas
Woodman. "With a quick camera firmware update and desktop
utility installation, users can use their HERO8 Black camera as a
1080p HD webcam for more immersive video conferencing, wide-angle
instructional classes and so on. Fitting the entire scene in your
shot is now simple thanks to HERO8 Black's wide field of view, and
everything will look amazing thanks to GoPro's legendary image
quality. We're excited to now help webcam users GoPro at home!"
These days, everyone has different video conferencing needs.
Teaching professionals, like chefs training other aspiring chefs,
homeschool and art teachers, and fitness instructors, can now
easily share wide-angle perspectives that better demonstrate their
craft to their audiences. And, those simply looking for a
high-performance webcam will appreciate HERO8 Black's ability to
capture themselves and their environment in a more flattering
manner than traditional webcams allow.
Using your HERO8 Black camera as a webcam is easy.
Visit gopro.com and follow these simple steps:
- Install the beta camera firmware onto your HERO8 Black.
- Install the new GoPro Webcam desktop utility onto your
computer.
- Plug your HERO8 Black into your computer with any USB-C
cable (the one that came with your GoPro, for example).
- Once logged into a compatible video conference application,
simply choose GoPro from the list of available camera sources and
you're good to go!
You'll be able to demonstrate your most challenging yoga poses
with the camera just a couple of feet away, so your class can still
hear you say, "You've got this!"
GoPro's broad array of mounts makes it easy to get creative with
new video-sharing perspectives. And whether it's a classroom lab
session using the versatile Magnetic Swivel Clip Mount or
a cooking
class using the Shorty grip-and-tripod mount, everything will
be in crystal-clear 1080p high definition. You can also switch to a
720p resolution if that's more your jam.
HERO8 Black and the GoPro Webcam desktop utility are currently
compatible with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google
Meet, Discord and BlueJeans as well as Webex, Skype,
Facebook Rooms, Facebook Messenger and Slack when accessed via a
Google Chrome Browser on Mac OS. HERO8 Black can also be used
for live streaming to YouTube and to start a new movie recording in
QuickTime.
And, for those looking to live stream to viewers from a
cord-free perspective, GoPro HERO8 Black, HERO7
Black and MAX cameras live stream direct to Twitch
(most recently) as well as YouTube, Facebook profiles and Facebook
pages. Via RTMP, users can live stream to Vimeo, Facebook groups
and Workplace by Facebook.
Visit gopro.com to access the beta HERO8 Black firmware as
well as the GoPro Webcam desktop utility. Learn more about GoPro
Webcam on GoPro's blog The Inside Line.
About GoPro, Inc.
GoPro helps the world celebrate
and share itself in immersive and exciting ways.
GoPro, HERO and their respective logos are trademarks or
registered trademarks of GoPro, Inc. in the United
States and other countries.
For more information, visit www.gopro.com. GoPro users
can submit their photos, raw clips and video edits to GoPro Awards
for social stoke, GoPro gear and cash prizes. Learn more
at gopro.com/awards.
Connect with GoPro
on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube
and GoPro's blog The Inside Line.
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