We need a Rubik's cube solve filmed with a slo mo camera

[FrankLZ]

I think it is incredible to watch a world class Rubik's cube solve, but let's face it, most regular cameras just don't have the framerate to fully capture what the person's fingers are doing. Therefore I think we need someone to film a world class solve by one of the champs using a slow motion camera.

I think that if this got out into the wild then it would be really popular with the public because people better understand how talented the fast cube solvers are (which would be great for the 'sport?'). Not to mention it would be incredibly instructive for other speedsolvers.

Anyway, I say we start contacting people that have a slow motion camera and see what happens. Here is one guy that does some amazing stuff with a slow motion camera: http://www.vimeo.com/4167288 and even this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BOhDaJH0m4&fmt=22 (though getting on the BBC would be a huge long shot)

 

[d4m4s74]

well, call the guys from discovery timewarp, they are looking for subjects

or just put it on their forum

 

[jcuber]

Stefan has a HD and Hi-speed camera that does 60 fps, I think. If only Yu, Erik, Cohen, etc. had them, we could probably learn alot.

 

[That70sShowDude]

thats a good idea, have you ever seen those slow mo cameras in the dirt at MLB home run derby's, they're about 5-15 ft away in front of the batter, they'd be perfect for this

 

[ConnorCuber]

Stefan has a HD and Hi-speed camera that does 60 fps, I think. If only Yu, Erik, Cohen, etc. had them, we could probably learn alot.

60 fps is nothing compared to the better Hi-Speed cameras. IIRC in slow motion, Stefan's video was choppy, and he doesn't turn fast at all compared to the very top cubers.

 

[jcuber]

The title of the thread was "rubik's cube solved with a slo mo camera", so I told them who has one. Though Stefan isn't "fast" (faster than me, but relative to the top cubers) he could still do a slo mo solve.

 

[qqwref]

Someone at my college filmed one of my solves a few months ago and then showed me the video slowed down to half speed. It was pretty entertaining to watch because it looked like I had huge pauses EVERYWHERE

 

[Ethan Rosen]

*cough* PatrickJameson *cough*

 

[FrankLZ]

well, call the guys from discovery timewarp, they are looking for subjects

or just put it on their forum

This would be perfect! Who's going to write the message that we all support?? I vote, not me!

 

[PatrickJameson]

well, call the guys from discovery timewarp, they are looking for subjects

or just put it on their forum

This would be perfect! Who's going to write the message that we all support?? I vote, not me!

Uh, yeah. Let's just say, they already know.

 

[Odin]

well, call the guys from discovery timewarp, they are looking for subjects

or just put it on their forum

This would be perfect! Who's going to write the message that we all support?? I vote, not me!

Uh, yeah. Let's just say, they already know.

Can you post a link please?

 

[PatrickJameson]

well, call the guys from discovery timewarp, they are looking for subjects

or just put it on their forum

This would be perfect! Who's going to write the message that we all support?? I vote, not me!

Uh, yeah. Let's just say, they already know.

Can you post a link please?

No, it's not like that. They have contacted people. Not much to say right now though. Just saving you the trouble.

 

[Nukoca]

That's some pretty cool Jello!

 

[FrankLZ]

well, call the guys from discovery timewarp, they are looking for subjects

or just put it on their forum

This would be perfect! Who's going to write the message that we all support?? I vote, not me!

Uh, yeah. Let's just say, they already know.

Can you post a link please?

No, it's not like that. They have contacted people. Not much to say right now though. Just saving you the trouble.

Awesome!!! This is going to be Huge! I hope they do a piece on the WCA and how big it has gotten.

I really hope they post a digital copy of it.

You the man Patrick!

 

[DavidWoner]

well, call the guys from discovery timewarp, they are looking for subjects

or just put it on their forum

This would be perfect! Who's going to write the message that we all support?? I vote, not me!

Uh, yeah. Let's just say, they already know.

Can you post a link please?

No, it's not like that. They have contacted people. Not much to say right now though. Just saving you the trouble.

Awesome!!! This is going to be Huge! I hope they do a piece on the WCA and how big it has gotten.

I really hope they post a digital copy of it.

You the man Patrick!

Why would they do a piece on the WCA? The focus of the piece would obviously be on the cuber and how they turn. They might mention the WCA, but I can't see a show that specializes in showing cool things in super slow motion doing a documentary type piece on the WCA.

 

[qqwref]

I can't see a show that specializes in showing cool things in super slow motion doing a documentary type piece on the WCA.

I can. *imagines*

"Today the first thing we will cover is the Rubik's Cube. Nowadays, there's not just the one cube, though - there are many kinds available now, from the 2x2 up to the massive 7x7. Go ahead and watch this incredible slow motion solve of a 7x7 cube! Since this will take a good ten minutes, we're going to explain the history of competitive Rubik's Cube solving while you watch.
*talks about 80s cubing, the WCA, modern comps, etc*
Wow! Even in slow motion it's hard to follow. Now let's watch a 3x3 solve..."

>_>

 

[soccerking813]

Yea, I don't think that will happen. A 7x7 solve in the slow motion speed they use would take an hour or two. At least.

It would be interesting to see something like this though. You could learn alot about finger tricks by watching it.

 

[Poke]

I can't see a show that specializes in showing cool things in super slow motion doing a documentary type piece on the WCA.

I can. *imagines*

"Today the first thing we will cover is the Rubik's Cube. Nowadays, there's not just the one cube, though - there are many kinds available now, from the 2x2 up to the massive 7x7. Go ahead and watch this incredible slow motion solve of a 7x7 cube! Since this will take a good ten minutes, we're going to explain the history of competitive Rubik's Cube solving while you watch.
*talks about 80s cubing, the WCA, modern comps, etc*
Wow! Even in slow motion it's hard to follow. Now let's watch a 3x3 solve..."

>_>

Having watched timewarp so many times, they would show only part of the 7x7x7. And on the 3x3x3 they would show the huge pause on the OLL or PLL.

 

[Stefan]

I agree good 60 fps is nothing compared to let's say good 1000 fps, but at least it's better than bad 30 fps or less. So at least it's a start. Here's Mats at full speed and then 1/6 speed (and zoomed):

 

[Offblast!]

That's cool slow motion vid, more please