360-degree video tours of Katrina damage

For a different perspective on Hurricane Katrina's impact, check out MSNBC.com's 360-degree video tours of the damage. The videos were shot by Ashley Wells using a special Ladybug 'spherical digital video camera' complete with six cameras.

Here's what else he says he used:

1 skydiving helmet with camera mount on top. Carbon fiber is the hot look this season. And don't forget the chin strap. That's key.

2 'storage units' for that camera, each packing four 40GB hard drives. Bonus feature: Their heat output can keep a RV warm all night.

1 backpack to hold said storage units.

2 optical link cables connecting the camera to the storage units. Sexier when taped down the back of the helmet.

1 separate camera to record audio, presumably of your tour guide. Even more fun when a 4-foot wire tethers you to that tour guide.

1 tricked out Acer Ferrari laptop, also in carbon fiber. Hey, it's an accessory. But unlike a purse, it can't be closed, at least not while recording. So sashay while holding it upright and open. Totally completes the look.

Sep 07, 2006 | E-MAIL | SAVE | PRINT | PERMALINK | DISCUSS(0)

Discussion

0 comments about '360-degree video tours of Katrina damage'

Post a comment

Name:

Email Address (will not be published):

Comment on "'360-degree video tours of Katrina damage'":


Security code:     Enter code to post:

Site Map