DIY third person camera rig allows you to pay attention to what's most important: you

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Now, this is a strange project to undertake, for sure -- but that
doesn't make it uninteresting. And interesting it certainly is. Over
at Instructables, you can currently find step-by-step instructions for
how to create your very own camera setup, which will allow you to view
yourself tooling around in the third person. Weird, right? The whole
setup consists of a camera rigged at your back from a distance far
enough to film you from behind, a pair of video goggles to wear as you
gallivant about, and optionally, a radio transmitter, allowing a
remote viewer to join in on the fun and watch along with you. How does
it work? A bit disconcertingly if you ask us, but it's something we'd
certainly consider giving a try, if only once. Hit up the source for
full instructions as well as impressions of the experience. There's a
video after the break.