The Chimpcam Project - story with pics

[Kadie]

The Chimpcam Project
http://chimpcam.com/


Group of 11 apes at British zoo make film with specially designed 'chimpcam'
BY Stephanie Gaskell
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER
Tuesday, January 26th 2010, 10:08 AM

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The group of 11 apes at a British zoo made the film with a specially designed "chimpcam" - and the results will be shown on the BBC on Wednesday night.

The camera allowed the chimps to see live images of what they were shooting, which appears from a preview of "Chimpcam" to be pretty much the sky, the ground and the occasional other chimp.

Some of the chimps also get close up and lick the camera.

It's unclear whether the animals knew they were making a film, but primatologist Betsy Herrelko said it was interesting to see what the apes focused on.

The chimps were also given another camera that showed live shots of several parts of the zoo, including their living area and the room where the zoo staff prepares their food.

The chimps were taught how to press a button to select which image they wanted to watch.

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/pets/2010/01/26/2010-01-26_going_ape_for_simiantography.html#ixzz0dkHstYCS




A chimpanzee holds a video camera in a protective case as it climbs in the Budongo Trail enclosure at Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland January 26, 2010. For the last eleven months the chimpanzees residing in the Budongo Trail have been taking part in a study called 'The Chimpcam Project'. The project, a joint collaboration between the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, University of Stirling and Burning Gold Productions, allows the chimps to shoot their own footage using a chimp-proof camera, experience video streaming for the first time and learn how to use touch screen technology.
REUTERS/David Moir (BRITAIN - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY)


A chimpanzee carries a video camera in a protective case as it climbs in the Budongo Trail enclosure at Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland January 26, 2010. For the last eleven months the chimpanzees residing in the Budongo Trail have been taking part in a study called 'The Chimpcam Project'. The project, a joint collaboration between the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, University of Stirling and Burning Gold Productions, allows the chimps to shoot their own footage using a chimp-proof camera, experience video streaming for the first time and learn how to use touch screen technology.
REUTERS/David Moir (BRITAIN - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY)


A chimpanzee throws a video camera in a protective case in the Budongo Trail enclosure at Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland January 26, 2010. For the last eleven months the chimpanzees residing in the Budongo Trail have been taking part in a study called 'The Chimpcam Project'. The project, a joint collaboration between the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, University of Stirling and Burning Gold Productions, allows the chimps to shoot their own footage using a chimp-proof camera, experience video streaming for the first time and learn how to use touch screen technology.
REUTERS/David Moir (BRITAIN - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY IMAGES OF THE DAY)

[Hugin]

1. This will lead to a return of quality journalism!

I betcha! ;)

[xchrom]

3. Except at fox. Nt

[Hugin]

4. Yes, except at Fox.

They don't believe in evolution there at Fox.

But, don't you think Fox's stealing of content from the Ape Networks might influence their overall quality in a positive direction or would they flub that up, too?

[Wapsie B]

2. Oh hell, and here I thought it was a cam overlooking *'s new digs.

I'm heartbroken.

[Kadie]

9. LOL

I think this just may be a bit more interesting than watching *.

:rofl:

:hi:

[Scurrilous]

5. "...primatologist Betsy Herrelko said it was interesting to see what the apes focused on."

My money's on chimp porn. :thumbsup:

[ret5hd]

6. Wonder what would happen if you rick-rolled a chimp?

[fascisthunter]

7. Now Try this Experiment on Freepers

[Hugin]

8. The FreeperCam is a prospect too terrifying to contemplate.

:scared:

Although, I doubt the light-levels in their parent's basement would allow for good video, anyhow.

[Wapsie B]

11. I'd love to have an anti-war or a pro-choice sign with a hidden cam.

Curious as to how long it would be before it was defaced.

[damntexdem]

10. The one throwing the camera obviously understands American TV:

It knows that what the American TV camera typically records is similar to the other substance that chimps like to throw.

Amazing that chimps in Edinburgh could come to so understand American TV. ;-)