Introduction

The GoPro camera was invented in 2002 by an American named Nicolas Woodman. It is a high-definition camera used to capture the most unforgettable moments. According to an interview on Malakye.com of its creator, Nicolas - Nick- Woodman, the idea of creating such a camera first came when Woodman went on a trip to Australia with some friends. Having difficulty to immortalize their surfing exploits from the shore, he started thinking about a super resistant camera that would directly hang to a belt around the surfers' waist, making the pictures look even more intense, clear and real. Although it took time to become recognized, GoPro is today the most used camera in the extreme sports' world, according to an article published in Bloomberg Businessweek magazine. In fact, the author of the article explains that "GoPro makes a small, durable, lightweight (just 3.3 ounces) camcorder and special mounts to attach the device to surfboards, helmets, ski poles, car hoods, or pretty much anything else." He goes on citing an analyst in IDC, named Christopher Chute, who even said that it "may well be the world's fastest-growing camera company, as Woodman became a billionaire in the latest years by selling hundred of thousands of cameras. The purpose of this paper is to explain how the GoPro camera works, and its impact on society.