Best of Youtube 2017

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Like every year, people try recalling how the whole year went by. Nowadays with Youtube and camera phones, people have hundreds of things that they can recall and summarize into one video, popularly known as Rewind. Even facebook and other social media platforms have jumped onto this concept, calling them stories (by making slideshows of photos for the year). Above is the official video of Youtube Rewind 2017. Check out the official channel for the Youtube Spotlight, CLICK HERE.

Many other Youtuber have made a compilation list of their own version of Rewind. Have a look at Zapatou's Best of the Web 10. CLICK HERE to see his Youtube Channel. CLICK HERE to check out his whole playlist for Best of Web. Check out the previous post by me on the previous year's zapatou's videos: CLICK HERE.

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Have a look at the 'Top 100 viral videos of the year 2017' by Junkin Video. CLICK HERE to check out Junkin video Youtube channel.

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'Best videos of the Year 2017' by the Youtube channel 'People are awesome' is out and can be watched below. People are awesome's playlist of Top 25 videos of 2017 is up. CLICK HERE to check out the Youtube playlist. CLICK HERE to check out the Youtube Channel.

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One of the first by Red Bull is out. 'Bike Rewind Best of 2017' is the first one released by Red Bull. CLICK HERE to check out Red Bull's Youtube Channel.

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The next in GoPro - 6

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GoPro brings us another set of amazing features and products with their latest release (28/09/2017). The more 2x performance Hero6 along with features like 4K60 and advanced stabilization, better image quality, more fun with slow motion and introducing Touch Zoom. The major upgrade comes in the QuikStories which helps in making Story using the GoPro app which automatically edits the footage that has been sent to the phone from the Hero6 (upgrades to the sharing have also taken place).  The QuikStory creates an epic video with music and effects using GPS location, time stamps, faces, audio and accelerometers to make a well coordinated story line. #QuikStories is the hashtag to check out already created content.

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The other beautiful thing that comes out is FUSION. It captures immersive 360° videos in 5.2K to play back as VR. As the saying goes FUSION - Relive Reality. This will bring us a step closer to reality in VR. Experiencing adventures in VR is a whole new feel and closeness one can get.

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The launch of Fusion should make some amazing 360° videos that upload to Social media (Like Facebook, Youtube and others) an amazing experience as most current cameras on the market just capture HD or around that. The amazing experience with Fusion is, to forget pointing the camera at a particular direction and just spending the time experiencing the adventure. This freedom will help in producing some amazing videos. See the below video in 360°.

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The images that one captures from the Dual cameras on the Fusion and amazing feature like OverCapture which helps in creating awesome traditional videos from the spherical footages that Fusion captures. This will bring amazing set of videos as Fusion will not only feature 360° videos but any part or any detail out of the the 360° video that can be made into a traditional video. The below OverCapture video is of the same 360 video above and one can tell the amazing features of OverCapture.

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Fusion in a few words as per GoPro - Seamless VR Stitching, Amazing gimbal-like stabilization, OverCapture for transforming your best spherical clips into traditional videos. Relive reality  and see what makes Fusion the most versatile GoPro ever. #GoProFusion - Has Voice Commands and connects to GoPro App - It is a GoPro through and through. You get effects like Angel View, Little Planet, Canoe flow and Time shift.

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The GoPro Karma which was introduced a year back has also got some more new upgrades with follow me and camera movements.

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The ultimate video that GoPro takes out at the launch from footage from Hero6, Fusion and Karma is listed below.

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CLICK HERE to check out my previous post on the launch of GoPro 5.

CLICK HERE to check out my previous post on the launch of GoPro 4.

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Unleashing the Best of the Web 9th Edition 2016

Photo Courtesy to Luc Bergeron - Zapatou

The latest edition of Best of Web is out (2016 - 9th Edition). This is one of the compilation of what the web has to offer. For this edition 367 videos from year 2016 have used. The series is not monetized (therefore hopefully Youtube will let it be online) This actually helps a lot of the videos by publicizing them. Hats off to Luc Bergeron for the amazing compilation of the awesome videos online. Take a look at the video ( 10 mins of awesomeness)

Zapatou - Best of the Web 9 (2016 edition) in HD

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The information on his previous videos and also other references are mentioned below.

Facebook: CLICK HERE

Twitter: CLICK HERE

Google+: CLICK HERE

Youtube: CLICK HERE

Zapatou - Best of the Web 8 (2015 edition) in HD

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Zapatou - Best of the Web 7 (2014 edition) in HD

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Zapatou - Best of the Web 6 in HD

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Zapatou - Best of the Web 5 in HD

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Zapatou - Best of the Web 4 in HD

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Zapatou - Best of the Web 3 in HD

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Zapatou - Best of the Web 2 in HD

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Zapatou - Best of the Web 1 in HD

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The next in GoPro - 5

Hero5 Family - HERO 5 & Session. Photo Courtesy to GoPro

GoPro has been bringing their A game in portable high definition cameras. Their latest upgrades have not been disappointing. Examples: Waterproofing for certain depth which helps a lot during surfing, kayaking, swimming, jet-skiing and others. Another amazing feature of their Hero5 is the LCD which was missing previously due to their compact size and power backup. They have maintained their quality and upped their game in the video features also. The latest addition to the GoPro is Karma - flying drone with stabilizer. Have a look at the amazing video which was completely shot on GoPro Hero5.

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By the way the music is by Jai Wolf "Indian Summer"

Link to buy: goo.gl/BVQz3c

Hero5 Family - Karma. Photo Courtesy to GoPro

GoPro entering the drone game with Karma puts up another angle to an amazing development in drone technology. Along with other amazing drone technology companies, the prices, features, weight reductions, stabilizers, size reductions and sound reductions will keep getting better and better as time moves on.

GoPro Hero5 Black Introduction

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GoPro has also worked at the software angle with putting out GoPro Plus which has been updated and upgraded with some more better features for the desktop and mobile devices.

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GoPro: Introduciong Karma

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GoPro: Introducing HERO Session

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GoPro: The new GoPro Experience

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CLICK HERE to see the previous post on GoPro HERO 4 and below is the video which was entirely shot using GoPro 4. Have a look at the amazing set of images captured by GoPro cameras across the world.

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Hyundai Motorsport 2016 Stop Motion Animation

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 Hyundai has come up with a beautiful Stop Motion Animation of an i20 conquering the 2016 World Rally Championship. It is definitely a tedious work to make a Stop Motion Animation but the final results make it worth each of the 30 frames that take to make one second of the video.

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The following are the other links that should give you some more information.

Youtube Channel: CLICK HERE

The News Wheel article: CLICK HERE

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Hardcore Henry POV Feature Film

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First Person Point of View Feature Film - What more is there to say? Ilya Naishuller is the writer-director of this movie that is set to release on 8th April 2016. I had previously written about First Person POVs in another post with online crowd funding helping creators and film makers. For the post, CLICK HERE. Now the trailer for Hardcore Henry, have a look below.

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STX Entertainment is working on bringing a unique concept to filmography. I am sure the movie will be wonderful and also am hoping that it will be compatible with VR sets (Virtual Reality) so that the feeling will be amplified. Anyways, for more details check the links below:

Website: http://www.stxmovies.com/hardcorehenry/
Facebook: http://bit.ly/STX_HardcoreHenryFB
Twitter: http://bit.ly/STX_HardcoreHenryTW
Instagram: http://bit.ly/STX_HardcoreHenryIG

Youtube: CLICK HERE

I came across the above trailer when watching Jaby Koay and Jenn Cadena in their Trailer Reaction video on Youtube. Have a look.

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Monster Drift - Lamborghini vs Mustang

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What happens when a Mustang takes on a Lamborghini, that also at drifting. Vaughn Gittin Jr. in his 550 HP 5.0L V-8 Mustang RTR takes on Daigo Saito's 650 HP V-12 Drift Lamborghini at Niigata, Japan. Liberty Walk and Phat Five racing built the drift Lamborghini. This brings us to the Battledrift stage.

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Monster Energy are the same people who brought to us the #Recoil - Ballistic B.J.Baldwin, 2 years ago. Have a look at the video below

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Also Recoil 2 - Ballistic B.J.Baldwin, 1 year ago which was unleashed in Ensenada, Mexico

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Volvo Trucks new Live Tests

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Volvo Trucks have come up with a new Live Test after its amazing series of live test that were done last year (The Epic Split and Ballerina Stunt, naming a few). CLICK HERE to check out all the Volvo Truck Live Tests that were done last year. The teaser video of the live test is below, definitely give it a look before the explanation is given.

Volvo Truck New Live Test series (Teaser)

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Now we get to the interesting part, what every kid or guy dreams off; Remote controlled car (RC cars), in this case Remote controlled Truck. Above all that, a testing field/track under professional guidance/observation. (Oh Sophie, you have no idea how many people would love to be in your shoes - ofcourse none of us will fit in it). Give a look at the full video below.

Volvo Truck New Live Test series (Main Video)

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The above video with the directors commentary is also available. The details of the features of the track have been explained and also each aspect of the test. The FMX Volvo Truck and its survival through each of the tests have also been explained. Have a look below.

Volvo Truck New Live Test series (Main Video)

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Volvo Trucks have started with a bang with this new Live Test series. Let's see what else are they up to in the coming months.
Another Reference : Creativity Online - CLICK HERE for their post.

Real Life First Person Shooter Live Action

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We have games, then we have live action videos; but now we have Live Action Games. That too the first one to dive into is First Person Shooter category. The creator at Realm Pictures came up with the idea of bring First person Shooter in Real life but also wanted the users to enjoy and participate interactively, by making it a Real Life First Person Shooter Live Action Experience. A lot of hard work and time went into getting this done as the whole thing was live for the users at Chatroulette who had no idea what they were getting themselves into once logging into the video chat. Enough of chit chat, just watch the video below.

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I was really thrilled to see that the people who participated on the video chat were hooked to it. I think some of them have never played games, or even first person shooter at that. Getting them interested in this might open a new front for the gaming developers/community. Below is the behind the scenes of how all the things came together.

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I came across this first on facebook through Mysterious things in the world sharing a video of GamersGRABR.

This reminds me of the First POV Action Movie - Hardcore that was made. In that you can see POV footage of the actor going through different obstacles and making it to a set goal. CLICK HERE for the post on that.

Motor Bike Surfing

Photo Courtesy to DC Shoes - Pipe Dream project - Robbie Maddo Maddison.

I came across this today morning and its going viral, the epic dirt bike surfing is one of its kind done by Robbie "Maddo" Maddison. DC Shoes - Pipe Dream project shows Maddo riding his dirt bike on the powerful and iconic waves of Tahiti. For more information, check the description of their official video. CLICK HERE.

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DC Shoes Official Information
Website: http://DCShoes.com/PipeDream
Facebook: http://Facebook.com/DCShoes
Twitter: http://Twitter.com/DCShoes
Instagram: http://Instagram.com/DCShoes
Use Hashtag: #DCPipeDream
Music available at: CLICK HERE (Sound Cloud)

Pipe Dream Teaser

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My References for coming across the video and gif files are

Facebook : Architecture & Design
Facebook : NowThis
Website : BlindFold

Pipe Dream "Mikey Taylor" Teaser

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Superman with a GoPro

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An interesting video uploaded on Youtube with the age old concept of Superman flying around but this time with a GoPro on. So we get a First Person Point of View of Superman flying around saving a damsel in distress. (The video was released on 17th March 2014). The creators are Corridor Digital.

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They put up Behind the scenes of the above video. It gives an insight on how the flying and the actions are done along with other nice tips.

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Information on the video.

Superman played by Will Sterling: http://twitter.com/WillSterling_

Damsel in distress played by Karin Lee: https://twitter.com/karinsurance
Criminals played by the guys at Mars Rising films: https://twitter.com/marsrisingfilms
Give 'em a shout! They'd appreciate the love.

Help us bring our big ideas to life - http://patreon.com/corridordigital
Check out http://dronefly.com to learn more about drones!
Pegboard Nerds - Hero ft. Elizaveta http://monster.cat/1dbCj1x
A big thanks to Taylor Chien for the awesome drone work. You're an ace!
Facebook! http://fb.com/CorridorDigital
Twitter! http://twitter.com/CorridorDigital

Close encounter with a lava lake

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The Most Incredible Volcano Video ever shot ! Geoff Mackley, Bradley Ambrose, Nathan Berg, after an epic struggle with the weather for 35 days, we became the first people ever to get this close to Marum Volcano's famed lava lake on Ambrym Island, Vanuatu. Coming within 30 metres of the lava lake down a watercourse, it was possible to stand the heat for only 6 seconds. With Fire Brigade breathing apparatus and heat proof proximity suit it was possible to stand on the very edge and view the incredible show for over 40 minutes.

The above quote from Geoff mackley from his expedition to the Lava lake. CLICK HERE for his website and CLICK HERE for his Youtube Channel. I came across this first on Sam Cossman video release on September 4, 2014. Sam Cossman was along with the team.  His quote is below.

Sam Cossman and George Kourounis with volcanic pioneers Geoff Mackely and Brad Ambrose become among the first explorers to step foot inside the worlds most dangerous and inaccessible volcano, Marum Crater. More people have visited the moon than the firey bottom of this spectacular and deadly location.

 The above video was posted by Sam Cossman on his Youtube Channel

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The below videos are from Geoff Mackleys Youtube Channel and the videos are in more detail about their 35 days trip. He has covered other volcanoes also, CLICK HERE to check his playlist.

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First POV Action Movie - Hardcore

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We have played many games which are First Person Point of View (POV) like Counter Strike, Soldier of Fortune, Grand Theft Auto, Hitman and so many others. Ilya Naushuller is directing a First POV Action Movie and he has completed all the shooting. The movie currently is in Post-Production. For some post-production related stuff, they have turned to Crowd Funding site Indiegogo for assistance on the post-production. Below is the Video from the movie which is quiet interesting. CLICK HERE if the below embedded video is not working. (Disclaimer/Caution and Warning: The following video is using strong language and graphic scenes.)

The creators (Biting Elbows) had previously made a video a two years back, one can view that video for their First POV which was released as a music Video. CLICK HERE for Part 1 and CLICK HERE for part 2, if the below video is not working. (Disclaimer/Caution and Warning: The following video is using strong language and graphic scenes)

Part 1 - The Stampede (Official Music Video)

Part 2 - Bad MotherF****r (Official Music Video)

The Camera Rig the creators have come up for shooting the POV is amazing with the GoPro Hero cameras being used. It is definitely difficult to shoot the entire action movie with the GoPro cameras along with the camera rig which has resulted in a lot of GoPro' getting damaged. Below is the picture of the Camera Rig setup.

Camera Rig for the Movie Hardcore - Photo Courtesy to the Movie Crew and Indiegogo

I came across this video on Nerd Alert on their Youtube Channel - CLICK HERE if the below video does not work. They did the review on this.

Volvo Trucks Live Tests

Photo Courtesy to Volvo Trucks - The Epic Split - Jean Claude Van Damme JCVD

Volvo Trucks have been publicizing its technology by showing the tests in different environments under different circumstances. They have really made it entertaining enough for some of the videos to go Viral. The list of Live tests (as of date) are 6 Videos which have been listed below:

1. The Ballerina Stunt: (Location: Unopended Highway, Vrgorac, Croatia) Record-holding highliner Faith Dickey battles to cross the line between two speeding trucks. (above 10 million views) CLICK HERE for the LIVE test 1 Video if the below embedded video doesn't work. There are videos behind the scenes also. CLICK HERE for Faith Dickey's comments and CLICK HERE for the driver's comment. CLICK HERE for the complete story on 'The Auto Channel'.
2. The Hamster Stunt: (Location: Quarry at Los Tres Cunados, Qurense, Spain) A hamster named Charlie driving a brand new 15- tonne Volvo FMX in a rough quarry. (above 6 million views). CLICK HERE for the LIVE test 2 video if the below embedded video doesn't work.  CLICK HERE for the behind the scene for the technology used. CLICK HERE for Charlie the hamster.
   
3. The Chase: (Location: Ciudad Rodrigo, Spain) A Red truck being chased by a herd of bulls through the streets of a Spanish city. CLICK HERE for the LIVE test 3 video if the below embedded video doesn't work. CLICK HERE for the behind the scene video. Since they used 28 cameras in total, one can view their 360° camera angles of the 2 km run from the top of the truck. One can also view the 28 cameras that have been placed around the whole course. Really interesting. CLICK HERE to go to the site (Select Language -> United Kingdom for English)(The loading may take sometime). 
4. The Hook: (Location: Gothenburg Port, Sweden ) The president of Volvo trucks puts his neck on the line in his own exciting stunt. Claes Nisson, testing the new Volvo FMX' s hool which can hold over 32-tonnes of weight. CLICK HERE for the LIVE test 4 video if the below embedded video doesn't work. CLICK HERE for behind the scenes.
   
5. The Technician: (Location: Teruel, Spain) Roland Svensson's head measures 275 mm. The new Volvo FMX has 300 mm of ground clearance. CLICK HERE for the LIVE test 5 video if the below embedded video doesn't work.
   
6. The Epic Split: (Location: Closed off landing field, Spain at Sunrise) Jean Claude Van Damme carry out his famous split between two reversing trucks. CLICK HERE for the LIVE test 6 video if the below embedded video doesn't work. CLICK HERE for the Teaser of the Live test. CLICK HERE for behind the scene shown on AutoMotoTV. CLICK HERE for the complete story shown on AutoMotoTV. (The Live test 6 video has clocked over 76 million views as of date)
   

All the above videos are from the Volvo Trucks Youtube channel and the amazing thing is that all of the LIVE test videos were released first on the internet on their Youtube channel. CLICK HERE to check the complete list of the LIVE test videos. CLICK HERE to check the Volvo Trucks Youtube channel. All the action done in the above videos were done under strict professional settings and all the safeties were taken into consideration. DO NOT try this on your own - better yet DO NOT try it at all.

GoPro HERO4: The Adventures of Life in 4K

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GoPro has come out with its 4th Generation GoPro - HERO4 in two Varieties - HERO4 Black  & HERO4 Silver. The thing about the HERO4 Black is that you can record it in 4K at 30 fps OR 2.7K at 50 fps or 1080p at 120 fps. On the other hand, HERO4 Silver records in 1080p at 60 fps OR 720p at 120 fps. The camera is 12 MP.

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Another video showing the love for Cars and Bikes in Japan. The video is shot on GoPro Hero 4. The amazing thing is the night time footage which has amazing clarity. CLICK HERE if the below embedded video doesn't work.