Visit National Geographic's "Q" in His Inventor's Workshop
submitted by King
on 01/25/15
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James Bond wishes he had a "Q" like Walter Boggs. A mechanical engineer, Boggs has been at National Geographic for 32 years, developing technology to help photographers get the shot on their most challenging assignments—from remote-controlled camera cars to a life-size hippopotamus suit. Read more about Walter and his work: proof.nationalgeographic.com/2013/10/30/before-the-story-with-walter-boggs/ See some of Walter's inventions at work in the field: Remot-controlled camera car used to photograph tigers: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbpXw95WbHE Life-size hippopotamus suit: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECNxBhkS6jw PRODUCER: Shannon Sanders
