Friday, December 31, 2010

Chicken-based camera stabilization more effective than the human head mount (video)

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As you're undoubtedly well aware, the chicken's vestibulo-ocular
reflex and gaze stabilizing function (Google it!) is highly evolved,
making it just the thing for steadying your camera. Of course, you
need access to live poultry, a tiny camera, some sort of rubber band,
and the patience and skill to befriend a rooster and bring him to your
film shoots. You've already seen one loyal Engadget reader's fledgling
attempts at the Chicken Powered Steadicam[TM], but you can rest
assured that this fowl gadget (groan) is constantly in development.
Check out our friend Jeremiah's video after the break to see
comparison shots between a rooster cam, a handheld camera, and one
just sort of strapped to Jeremiah's head.

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