I'd considered a head/helmet-cam (and it would have come handy on the Half Dome Cables), but the "bubble" head effect stopped me from using it full-time. Good old hand-held is the only way to go... See comparison below:
Daniel held the camera at chest height, fairly steady and the scenery is very well shown. Originally it was on Brightcove TV with over 6,500,000 views. So far on YouTube 2,226,000+.
Of course these guys do also this...: And looking at it again, I have to admit the climbing and the high-wire act is magnificent.
Helmet-Cam:
Head-cam (visible at 2:10 - 2:20 of video) causes too much "bubble-head" movement, and maybe a little too much tilt to the ground, probably because of inability to see what's recording. Still, good job. 500,000+ YouTube views prove that.
Daniel just posted a new take in HD version - and it's great too. But I still like the original one best.
...seems like there is a little too much "ground" showing and less scenery. Of course he probably wanted to show us the peril of the walk!
BTW, I thought of doing Angels Landing, but never got around. And after looking again at a MR video, I may have to pass on that one. When it comes to exposure, I get that "knotty" feeling in the stomach and shaky hands. And shaky hands is not good when holding and aiming a camera... So, I may have to let one of you do the honor... but, I could still come along for the "easy" part.
Thanks Rod for the comment - very happy to learn that my video "guided" you to the summit - but nevertheless, YOU did it!
