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(Los Angeles, CA – Sony Studios) March,05- Fashion models are getting taller and skinnier these days. Take for instance the newest hottest one to grace the runway in recent years- HI-POD.

The HI-POD was able to capture fabulous footage of the four stage “Rock & Republic” fashion event, sponsored by Cadillac and hosted by Sony Studios. Packed with celebs and wannabe stars there was very little room to position for a good shot. But that did not matter to the HI-POD operator, Hector Murga. “This time I wanted different shots of the fashions. Instead of getting in the pack I moved to the bleachers, and extended the HI-POD to 15 feet. The shots were beautiful and so different than anybody else’s .”

(Rome, Roman Empire 50 A.D.) The History Channel , through the help of Jupiter Entertainment, has created an hour long documentary on the first Century Roman justice system.

“The HI-POD was used as a second camera for the recreations of Roman street scenes, gladiator training, and arrests.” according to Jupiter Entertainment Producer Geoffrey Proud. “An XL-2 mounted HI-POD was secured with sandbags on a ladder so we could change position quickly.” exclaimed executive Proud. The show airs March 21st on the History Channel.

(Los Angeles 3/10/2005) An unofficial 70,000 soccer fanatics watched the annual battle between the national futbol clubs of Argentina and Mexico at the Los Angeles Coliseum last night. They watched the Mexican team put on a solid first half capped by an accidental autogol by Argentina’s Fabricio Fuentes. Then the audience watched a poised and disciplined Argentina team lead by Rolando Zarate comeback and tie the game in the second half.

But the audience also witnessed two HI-PODS covering the game. Each goal was towered by a separate HI-POD. This way all the action on each side of the field was easily captured. Both coaches expressed interest in the HI-POD as a new piece of soccer training equipment- even Alberto de la Torre the President of the Federation of Mexican Futbol took the time to check out the HI-POD and pose with the future of soccer goal camera systems.

(Los Angeles, CA 3/8/05- Tuesday 11pm) Towering high above the Villaraigosa victory camp at the Henry Fonda Music Box Theatre in Hollywood, HI-POD captured breathtaking footage of the election celebration. Although reserved and cautious over the apparent win, Villaraigosa was all smiles and offered profuse thanks to all his supporters.

As seen in the photos the HI-POD was able to move around the crowded event and capture candid shots of Villaraigosa and his supporters. From the back of the room, to the press pit, and ultimately to the stage, the HI-POD was able to quickly get up in the air, get the shot, and go.

(Los Angeles, CA 2/27/05) Hi-POD was once again invited to the attend the Red Carpet arrivals for the Oscars. Space is at a premium at this event. Every credentialed press photographer and videographer in the world fight for position at this gala event. All of these individuals are given a position on the bleachers that line the entrance the KODAK Theatre.

The HI-POD’s uniqueness means that the operator does not have to stand in the bleachers but amazingly the operator can be behind the bleachers. This means the HI-POD operator takes up no space. Elevated at fifteen feet above and extremely mobile, the HI-POD is a star at any red carpet event.