The growth in online video is explosive but the growth in user generated content using video, is moving fast.
Using drone footage (auto helicopters with cams) has allowed filmmakers to do special things like this from Alex Chacon and it's pre-rolled by Guinness. So he can earn a few bob from his work.
Because they're a mixture of Selfies and Drone footage, they're called 'Dronies' and with access to free YouTube (only 10 years old!) gives an outlet for this type of work. Beautiful it is too.
But the growth in Go Pro cameras and combined on Drones, gives high definition, ultra sharp pictures in miniature size so they're fairly transportable. Streamabout uses them all the time and notably Go Pros are great for attaching to cars to get good, low driving shots. Great in the pool too for swimming shots - just great anywhere.
This is building a YouTube audience because one thing is for sure, this type of footage would never surface on traditional TV broadcasters. And when you look at it, you'll see it's long form (over 3 minutes) so that's more engaging than any 30 second TV commercial.
If you're a fan of 'House of Cards' you'll notice that the opening sequence is built around time lapse shots of buildings. The person that was commissioned to produce those was found on YouTube.
Lovin' it.
Google Glass has a new application - Google Soldiers.
US Soldiers (and I guess, others) are looking at equipping troops in the field with Google glasses. What it will allow them to see, is video.
Perhaps video of soldier positions from over a hill from drone sky footage; perhaps a close look at a house or enemy position; perhaps better live maps of terrain; all in full colour and possibly in 3D.
Developed in the UK by BAE, in a secure network, it will be a huge military advance.
But it does also open the possibility of other applications that may be extremely useful. We've already seen leisure applications such as video of yourself, skiing.
But Rescuers, such as lifeboats, being another one. Clear views of a distressed ship status by sending out a video drone in advance and beaming back to a lifeboat member.
Or Police drone footage relayed to pursuing vehicles in a car chase saves the cost of helicopters as well as, making that information more readily available. Every police station could have a video drone.
Or Medical applications through live video links to a hospital as a doctor tries to help someone off-site. Australia's bush doctors would be glad of them!
Or Traffic drones, helping cars see traffic blocks ahead so as to avoid them.
Google Glasses might just be becoming more than just smart leisure wear.
And perhaps, helping develop business opportunities.
