Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Stabil-i Case - Shake Free Video for iPhone


Stabil-i Case is the world’s first, pocket-sized, precision balanced, video stabilization phone case that truly eliminates shake.
  • Launched: Jul. 25, 2012
  • Funding ends: Sep. 01, 2012



Hello Kickstarter!  We are the creators of Stabil-i and are very excited to share our idea with you...
Our goal is to change the way people capture the greatest moments of their lives.
Imagine looking back on one of the greatest moments of your life; you know the one, that moment you were lucky enough to capture with your iPhone.  Now instead of that video looking like an old time home movie - shaky enough to give you motion sickness - your memories can have the smooth cinematic feel of a Wes Anderson movie.

The Problem - Shaky Video

Even though the resolution and quality of cameras has increased greatly while size has decreased, there is still one limiting factor- shake & vibration. With our backgrounds in film and video production, we’ve used some of the leading camera stabilization equipment in the film industry. We know firsthand that having the right tools can make all the difference. We decided that there needed to be a stabilization system that was as compact as the phone itself.

Development - 13+ months




The first prototype
The first prototype
We began by building multiple prototypes from sheet metal in the garage, then moved on to SLA printed prototypes and finally, five iterations CNC machined from ABS plastic . We've partnered with engineers, industrial designers and materials specialists to ensure the best product possible.  

After over a year of development and 21 different design iterations, we have finally created the world’s first, pocket-sized, precision balanced, video stabilizing phone case!

The Solution - Stabil-i Case

Stabil-i shares its roots with large, high priced camera stabilization systems used in the film industry. Our patent pending design allows us to remove 90% of the hardware along with the costly bearing system. This is a unique and ultra-compact camera controller that drastically reduces vibration in all directions... Basically, it's a ninja for your phone!



Stabil-i is ready to use within seconds, right out of the box and functions 100% better than image correction software, which not only takes forever to fix your video, but can crop and add distortion.  Besides, who has time to go back and fix a video when you can shoot it right the first time?

Stabil-i features a mounting dock for a separate, metal tripod adapter.



See our Rewards to find out how you can get the a Stabil-i case AND tripod adapter!

How You Can Help

Our dream is to have Stabil-i in the hands of everyone that shoots video, from parents and real estate professionals, to tomorrow's movie makers. Reaching our goal of $80,000 will allow us to make the steel molds for the die casting of our metal parts as well as our injection molded plastics. We already have a tooling company right here in Texas, awaiting our success to proceed with manufacturing. Assembly will also take place in either Texas or Alabama. When we say "Made in USA", we mean it! Our early backers will be receiving their Stabil-i Case in early November.
We need your support to make our dream a reality!
Now, let's capture something amazing!

¿FAQ?

Were all of the clips in your video shot with an iPhone?
Yes!  Other than our interview portion, the entire video was shot, handheld with an iPhone and a Stabil-i Case.
It looks very compact.  Will Stabil-i fit into my pocket?
Absolutely!  Stabil-i only increases the length of your phone by 5% (dock to power button), 15% in width, and will make up 55% in thickness (front face to back). This is comparable to a high-impact or waterproof case.
Why is your goal $80,000?
  • Steel molds to make the plastics
  • Die-cast molds for the metal handle and hinge pin
  • Preliminary short run and assembly 
  • Custom packaging
My smart phone isn't an iPhone.  Now what?
You can still contribute $5 toward our project and make your recommendation as to what you think the next device should be. This will get you heard by us loud and clear!  Rest assured that we are working quickly to adapt the Stabil-i case to fit other manufacturer's handsets.
How much heavier will my phone be after equipping with Stabil-i?
Stabil-i will make up 35% of the total weight. The counterweight itself only amounts to a third the weight of your iPhone.
What is inside the counterweight?
We use a completely encapsulated, high-density lead alloy.
When will I receive my Stabil-i Case?
Our first backers should receive their own Stabil-i Case within 90 days of reaching our goal of $80,000!  So, if you like our campaign, help us move faster by sharing our story with your friends and family.

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