About Dual Chase View

The following describes the evolution leading to the genesis of Dual Chase View^TM.  A slide show with video is available at the Cyclist View website.

Bare View - not so good

Taken from a forward facing helmet camera on a solo cyclist, the "Bare View" video shows how roadway cycling looks from the cyclist's point of view.  The problem with this view is that it is difficult to judge the cyclist's roadway position and the proximity to other traffic.

Chase View - good

The "Chase View" view shows a cyclist in the video.  This technique was used for the Cyclist's Eye View video in 2002.  With a cyclist in the video frame, it is much easier for the viewer to see the cyclist's roadway position and proximity to other traffic.  The downside with this setup was that traffic movement behind the cyclists cannot be seen.

Dual Camera View - better

The "Dual Camera View" was our first innovation in May 2005.  The cameraman has two helmet mounted cameras (one pointed forward, one pointed backward) and a switch to toggle between both views.  The cameraman can then switch to the rear view on occasion.

Dual Chase View^TM - best

Dual Chase View^TM is our latest innovation in January 2006.  Both cyclists are equipped with helmet mounted cameras in order to shoot simultaneous front and rear views.  This allows synchronized "picture in picture" video display of both the front and rear views.  Now it is possible to view traffic flowing around integrated traffic cyclists.