Technology I 61VIDEO
Best for... action shooting
GoPro Hero 5 Black
£400
shop.gopro.com
The world of home video has come
on a lot since the days of You’ve Been
Framed. This tiny device – far smaller
than your average compact camera –
can shoot 4K video and high-resolution
stills and can even react to voice
commands. With an additional GoPro
Plus subscription (£6 per month), you can
upload your videos and pictures directly
to the cloud so you never need to worry
about losing your work. Not that you’re
likely to break this thing – like all GoPros,
it’s designed to last, and is completely
waterproof. The two-inch display also
allows you to edit your clips on the go.
Best for... editing
Macbook Pro 13-inch
£1,749
apple.com
Apple remains the laptop maker of choice
for those in the creative industries, and
the new version moves it even further
ahead of the pack. The latest release
features the excellent Touch Bar, a
second colour display that runs above
the keyboard in place of the F keys
(only available on the £1,749 and higher
versions). This can be customised to do
just about anything, and it’s a godsend
for video editors, allowing them to scroll
effortlessly through footage with the
swipe of a finger. It’s also a dream to use,
with a retina display that’s great for both
making and watching video.Best for... VR-ready video
Nikon Keymission 360
europe-nikon.com
£430
With virtual reality becoming increasingly
common, the ability to shoot 360-degree
video is slowly moving from a niche
pursuit to the mainstream. The Nikon
KeyMission 360 is a great starting
point. The hand-held unit consists of
two ultra wide-angle lenses, one on
each side, allowing it to capture the
entire field of view. The film can then
be watched back on a VR headset or
on a desktop PC, and directed around
by moving the camera with a mouse or
trackpad. If you’re into extreme sports,
this is especially good for capturing the
panoramic glory of sky-dives or ski-runs.