Shoot Tools: Innovision Optics

Two carrying bags store the support. Price: $1,550

Those high POV shots usually cost a fortune to achieve. That's why Innovision has developed its Bird's Eye camera support column, which offers an affordable boost to DV and HDV camcorders weighing less than 10lbs. The four-stage Bird's Eye stretches from 5ft. to 16ft., and adjustable ground spreaders (up to 4.5ft. in diameter) provide stability. To control the pan and tilt of the camera, Innovision offers Birdy ($4,950), a pan and tilt head that can pan a full 360 degrees in eight seconds.
Santa Monica, Calif.
(310) 392-4531
www.innovisionoptics.com