Comments on: Slow Motion Compilations

By: sparge

sparge — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:58:29 +0000

Viola - I’m glad I’m not the only one who had that opinion.

By: Ali S.

Ali S. — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 18:59:26 +0000

From what I can tell from my paltry knowledge of physics is that all the water droplets fall at the same rate. Think of the experiment by Galileo when he dropped a ten-pound weight and a one-pound weight and found that they fell at the same rate which would point out that at any weight and size they fell at the same speed. Now take this in context with the raindrops and its easier to understand. However, I’m sure they do collide due to wind resistance and when they are blown about by gusts of wind.

By: Thomas

Thomas — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:39:29 +0000

What keeps rain drops from colliding in midair to form larger drops? Makes perfect sense to me. Besides, sometimes you get that really fine mist of a rain, and sometimes you get the huge drops. Nothing new.

By: Alannah

Alannah — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 18:43:08 +0000

First video - I know that all the crack shots took great skill, but the lighter was by far the coolest. It amazes me how violent reactions are in slow motion. Almost makes the whole world a far scarier place.
Second video - Was that first water bit rain? If it was, I always thought all rain drops were the same size. There’s no reason they should be, but I had no idea there was a difference from one drop to another.

By: Viola

Viola — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 13:13:37 +0000

@ cuimhne

Thank you for that. I am sending it to every cellist I have ever known. Too freakin’ funny.

By: Viola

Viola — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 13:07:01 +0000

Other than the quartet in the background playing the simplest and most renown canon in the world severely out of tune, the second one was a great video. I want to know who recorded the music so I can hit them.

By: cuimhne

cuimhne — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 12:39:46 +0000

@ weymes

If you like Pachelbel’s Canon then you should check this out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdxkVQy7QLM

By: weymes

weymes — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 11:28:06 +0000

thanks ali for the tip regarding what the music was.
ive no idea about classical music at all.. but ive always really liked that piece..

By: mattytiz

mattytiz — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 01:51:19 +0000

This is Neatorama at its best!

By: fsmarch

fsmarch — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:32:15 +0000

I have always loved slow motion photography.

The first one was interesting, but I did prefer the second one, even if it is considered ‘artsy’. Great interface between music/video.

By: Jacques

Jacques — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:48:22 +0000

The music is Pachebel’s Canon (in D Major).

I preferred the first.

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:04:40 +0000

Don’t forget about Brainiac’s Things in Slow Motion segment, here’s a compilation of some from this season: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuTc9-SMKX4

By: Ali S.

Ali S. — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:00:45 +0000

@ just a guy

Well, I guess I used the word ‘bemused’ to point that after saying, “Whoa!” you’d sit there perplexed at the absurdity of what you just saw. But I see what you mean…even looking at it now it looks odd.

By: jenjen

jenjen — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:12:59 +0000

I cringed at the last scene of the bird taking off after all the shoot-em-up / blow-em-up shots - I was afraid I was going to see a bullet come in and blow that pigeon apart!

By: just a guy

just a guy — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:09:32 +0000

“..,that you’ll be saying, “Whoa!” with a bemused look on your face.”

I.. don’t think you used ‘bemused’ correctly here. Why would I have a confused expression?

By: Ali S.

Ali S. — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:00:11 +0000

@ Thespian24601

Well on the main page and here on the comments if you look all the way to the top right of the page you’ll see the “Register” link just below the “Search” button. Click on “Register” to save yourself your name permanently.

That way you’ll be able to automatically log in to comment and be able to see if you’re one of the top commenter’s!

By: thenight_1

thenight_1 — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:48:26 +0000

Thespian makes sense and of course the 24601 is the prisoner’s number in Les Miserables. I like the name.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:47:14 +0000

What a coincidence! At lunch today I was talking to my friend about how awesome slow-motion videos are, and then I come see this post! Cool!

By: cuimhne

cuimhne — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:37:16 +0000

Well Ali I’m an artist too! Love art! Just felt the second was a wee bit contrived. At least the first video wasn’t alluding to anything, just pure entertainment. Anyone else felt the same? or am I the only one?!

By: Thespian24601

Thespian24601 — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:28:09 +0000

What would I do to register? I’m confused :S

By: Ali S.

Ali S. — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:17:27 +0000

@ weymes

The song is the famous Pachelbel’s Canon in D Major.

By: weymes

weymes — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:59:23 +0000

i loved the lucid movement one, does anyone know what the music is on that clip ??

thanks

By: Ali S.

Ali S. — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:49:12 +0000

@ Everyone

Darn my artsy nature! Oh, and Thespian24601 I’m sure you could try to register with that name. Though…

By: Thespian24601

Thespian24601 — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:43:25 +0000

I like my name. Oh well, I was kinda thinkin about changing it too. It does seem too long.

By: cuimhne

cuimhne — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:32:35 +0000

I liked the first one better too! The second one was a bit “art-ier” though!

By: Jason E.

Jason E. — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:15:41 +0000

Interesting video, the second one. (I’ve seen the first one several times, so it has lost it’s luster)

However, I don’t know that “Lucid Movement” is the most accurate title. It seems to me that the slowing down of these common events brings to light more hidden features… not lucid ones.

By: Andrew G

Andrew G — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:38:46 +0000

Some stunning video’s, although I would have to say that I liked the first one better…