GoPro is one of the most innovative activity camera company based in California. It has announced the release of its 3D HERO System, the add-on 3D accessory for its 1080p HD HERO camera.

It is also a waterproof 3d expansion kit for all GoPro cameras. So, it is not just an ordinary 3D camera but it can merge several GoPro cameras into a single utility piece. This is very exciting, as you can build new types of cameras with umpteen features.

Thus, any two 1080p HD HERO cameras can be combined to form a single 1080p 3D camera. Moreover, it is also the smallest and most affordable camera in its category. The company also retails HD HERO mountain gear.

The 3D HERO kit includes; waterproof housing, synchronization cable, skeleton door, anaglyph glasses, helmet, adhesive mounts and a editing software. The skeleton door enables sound capture easily even in dry environments. The anaglyph glasses are 3D with 3 red as well as blue pairs.

The helmet provided can be mounted in the front. There are two curved as well as flat adhesive mouths. The editing software supplied is a GoPro CineForm Studio 3D and can be downloaded for free.

The GoPro CineForm Studio 3D editing software is quite remarkable. It can be downloaded for free from gopro.com. It is a software designed for using photos and videos. It is very easy to create, watch and share photos as well as videos with this software. It is compatible with both Mac and other PC’s.

One of the best features of this software is that it can merge 2D photos and videos and converts them into 3D H.264 files. These can be viewed later on, on a computer, online at YouTube, and also on 2D or 3D television at home. Both 2D and 3D editing quality is amazing with this software. This is because it applies award winning compression and editing technology, which was acquired when GoPro bought the well-known video compression software company – CineForm.

The GoPro CineForm codec enables lossless 2D and 3D video editing. The editing can be done in many programs such as; Windows Movie Maker, Apple Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, Sony Vegas, and Apple iMovie. This codec can also be used to export video files.

This is an extraordinary feature that makes the device a good choice for eve professional videos. In fact, it has been used while making Oscar winning movies like Slumdog Millionaire! This codec can also be downloaded for free from gopro.com.

Interesting and innovative technology is used in this GoPro kit to hold two cameras together. There is a polycarbonate waterproof housing and also a synchronization cable plugged at the back of the device. The housing used is about 5 inches in length and 2.5 inches in height. The good news is that it is compatible with all GoPro mounting accessories. So you don’t need to buy new accessories to use this new device.

If you find it perplexing to use this product, then you can refer to the online information resources provided by this company. It is called the GoPro 3D Center. It has tutorials pertaining to the 3D HERO System as well as general resources on generation of 3D content. Information is also provided on ways in which 3D content can be viewed on laptops, youtube, 2D and 3D televisions. There are text as well as video tutorials.

The 3D HERO System can be affixed on the body, mounted vehicles or gear in motion. It also functions as a handheld camera. The camera accessories make it possible to fasten it to curved surfaces. In addition, the waterproof housing enables capturing underwater videos.

The camera remains waterproof to about 180 feet. It is an excellent device for sports and adventure lovers, who have a desire to capture their feats. It can also be used by budding film professionals and production crews. The camera is operated by a single shutter button that can be activated even through a cover.