In the world of technology, virtual reality is undoubtedly the next frontier, and the LucidCam aims to be the first to cash in on the future. The LucidCam team has developed a virtual reality camera that users can strap to their chests or mount on their hats to record video that will give viewers the most realistic experience possible.
They have turned to Indiegogo to help crowdfund their way to the next level.
Footage can be viewed through Oculus headsets or through a simple cardboard headset provided by LucidCam. The company presents a video tutorial/exhibition of their product, in which a smart phone is simply slid into the front of the LucidCam cardboard headset, and the viewer begins her VR experience.
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With this budding technology still in a relatively embryonic stage, it should be interesting to see how recent developments will effect our consumption of mass media, specifically sports. Will fans at home be experiencing each game on the virtual courtside? Are we looking at a future in which players wear VR cameras every night? There is no telling how the sports world will react to these advancements or how fans will adapt their viewing experience according to the new technology.
It’s not hard to see people being really interested in testing virtual reality, specifically young people. Being able to experience the live action of any sporting event from the comfort of your own home would be incredible; however, a bit of reluctance from viewers can realistically be anticipated.
No matter how excellent the view, sitting through an entire game with a pretty serious piece of equipment strapped across your forehead isn’t exactly the most comfortable setup. That being said, VR would be perfect for watching short highlights or game recaps. There’s also room for skepticism of how adult viewers, a significant percentage of the sports viewership, would adapt to virtual reality.
While there are certainly questions about the LucidCam, the device is undeniably worth talking about and checking out.