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

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. Continue reading Chicken-based camera stabilization more effective than the human head mount (video) Chicken-based camera stabilization more effective than the human head mount (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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