'CatCam' gives viewers a look at life from a cat's perspective

MNN ^ | Mon, Jun 04 2012 | Laura Moss

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If you have a cat, you’ve probably wondered what escapades your feline friend gets into when you’re not around.

 

Jürgen Perthold, a German-American engineer, was similarly curious about where his cat, Mr. Lee, went when he disappeared from his South Carolina home, so Perthold designed a special camera for him to wear. Weighing less than 3 ounces, the camera is engineered to capture continuous photographs for two days straight and fits around the cat’s neck.

 

It took several attempts, but eventually Mr. Lee returned with the camera intact and photographic evidence of his days-long adventure. Perthold published the cat’s-eye-view photos on the Internet, and was surprised at the response his pictures and his tiny invention received.

 

The Perthold family and their tomcat were soon the center of a media storm, and Mr. Lee’s photos captured the attention of filmmaker Seth Keal. Keal traveled to Perthold’s South Carolina home and did a three-day shoot of Mr. Lee. He combined his footage with Perthold’s cat-cam photos to create a 16-minute documentary titled “CatCam: The Movie.”

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Video at source.

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[lurk]

Is the camera still useable after being struck by a car?

[SkyDancer]

~ Doggie Cam ~

[Responsibility2nd]

Bump to watch video at home. In the meantime. Here's the diary....

 

 

Secret Cat Diary

 

DAY 752 - My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while I am forced to eat dry cereal. The only thing that keeps me going is the hope of escape, and the mild satisfaction I get from shredding the occasional piece of furniture. Tomorrow I may eat another houseplant and cough it up on the carpeting.

DAY 761 - Today my attempt to kill my captors by weaving around their feet while they were walking almost succeeded, must try this at the top of the stairs. In an attempt to disgust and repulse these vile oppressors, I once again induced myself to vomit on their favorite chair...must try this on their bed (again).

DAY 762 - Slept all day so that I could annoy my captors with sleep depriving, incessant pleas for food at ungodly hours of the night.

DAY 765 - Decapitated a mouse and brought them the headless body, in an attempt to make them aware of what I am capable of, and to try to strike fear into their hearts. They only cooed and condescended about what a good little cat I was...Hmmm. Not working according to plan...

DAY 768- I am finally aware of how sadistic they are. For no good reason I was chosen for the water torture. This time however it included a burning foamy chemical called "shampoo". What sick minds could invent such a liquid. My only consolation is the piece of thumb still stuck between my teeth and the tiny bit of flesh under my claws.

DAY 771 - There was some sort of gathering of their accomplices. I was placed in solitary throughout the event. However, I could hear the noise and smell the foul odor of the glass tubes they call "beer." More importantly I overheard that my confinement was due to MY power of "allergies". Must learn what this is and how to use it to my advantage.

DAY 774 - I am convinced the other captives are flunkies and maybe snitches. The dog is routinely released and seems more than happy to return. He is obviously a half-wit. The Bird on the other hand has got to be an informant. He has mastered their frightful tongue (something akin to mole speak) and speaks with them regularly. I am certain he reports my every move. Due to his current placement in the metal room his safety is assured. But I can wait, it is only a matter of time.

 

 

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Goggies lie.

[SkyDancer]

‘Course they do, right where you want to walk ... :)

[Jean S]

You guys have to see this.

[Richard from IL]

Funny

[Doogle]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcoMubTeJrU

[Slings and Arrows]

LOL! Busted!

[bgill]

Mine sleeps 23 hours a day. The other hour would include eating, willing the treat drawer to open, begging to be petted and giving the evil eye to the dog. Her video would be boring.

[TurboZamboni]

[CatherineofAragon]

Now that’s novel!

[CatherineofAragon]

LOL!