I’m a sports videographer, and this AI action cam impressed me at CES 2025

Roaming the North Hall of CES I came across a gazillion AI tools. Most were over-hyped gimmicks. However, I did find the XbotGo Chameleon to be quite interesting and useful. As a sports photographer and videographer, I pay attention to tools and camera rigs that can help make my job easier. AI isn’t going to make everything easier in this craft, but AI that can easily track athletes for you is one of the first things on a sports videographer’s workflow wish list. 

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While on the job, I’m often asked how one can get started shooting sports videography for a favorite team or athlete. Usually, this question is asked with trepidation because individuals see that I’m shooting with a fancy Blackmagic 6K cinema camera or my Canon R5 C. Pretty pricey equipment, I know.

However, impressive video can be captured with your trusty smartphone. Granted, the image sensor won’t …