GoPro Takes Audiences Inside the Storm with “Twisters”

By Brian k Neal

GoPro, Inc. is bringing audiences into the heart of the action for Universal Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures, and Amblin Entertainment’s new film, “Twisters,” hitting U.S. theaters on July 19. Known for their durability and ability to endure extreme weather, GoPro cameras played a crucial role in capturing the high-octane, adrenaline-pumping sequences of this epic summer blockbuster, which immerses viewers in one of nature’s most awe-inspiring—and destructive—forces.

“We’re incredibly proud to have helped the Twisters filmmaking team bring their vision to life,” said Rick Loughery, GoPro’s VP of Global Marketing & Communications. “Our cameras are designed to take users where no other camera can go, making them the perfect tool for a movie that explores the raw power of nature. While GoPro is no stranger to the film industry, this collaboration perfectly highlights the spectacular capability of GoPro’s technology.”

The Twisters creative team leveraged GoPro’s compact and durable cameras to push the boundaries of action cinematography. Mounted on vehicles, weather instruments, and even used by actors on set, these versatile cameras captured some of the film’s most intense scenes. In moments of roaring tornadoes and harrowing escapes, the crew deployed up to 20 GoPro cameras simultaneously to place the audience directly in the path of the storm.

“Because of GoPro and their technology evolving over the years, I’ve been able to evolve,” said Frank Zambetti, behind-the-scenes camera operator for Twisters. “They’re able to shoot high-speed so you can get amazing slow motion. It’s a camera you can virtually do anything with. Sometimes on big action movies, like Twisters, I might have 15-20 GoPros running in one scene.”