I think it would be helpful if...

Oroza · Post by **Oroza** » 10 Jun 2006 00:09

I think it would be helpful if...There were a trick list that had moving( I dont what they call it, GIF ?) images right next to the names, something like the shred session animation, simple, cause its a pain to download... so much clickiticlack; a page you could just scroll down and see the moves in slow mo. Even better if it was searchable, like for adds, or elements; everything that starts with a certain set, or containing a the element of ducking, or spining.

Anyway, I dont know how to do such a thing, but some of you might.

SandWraith · Post by **SandWraith** » 10 Jun 2006 07:13

One problem with that is the fact that each of those gifs would have to be downloaded when the page was to be viewed. Given that there are thousands of footbag moves, 1) someone would have to record all those and upload them and 2) to view the page you'd end up waiting like 20 minutes. Sorry, it just doesn't seem that feasible to me. Is your connection just really slow?

Oroza · Post by **Oroza** » 10 Jun 2006 07:30

ok, then only a certain amount per page, whatevers feasible, or that you have to click or highlight the gif for it to start or something, its so doable, ive seen other pages with tons moving pictures, and besides, i'd wait the extra min for a list like that: nickname, jobs, description, animation, tips

Muffinman · Post by **Muffinman** » 10 Jun 2006 10:27

Moved from Trick Tips; this doesn't really fit under asking help for a specific move

I think this sounds like a great idea, though. I can picture what you mean. I don't think it would be that hard at all, especially for someone who already has something close, like a lot of move videos, or a move list with search function.

xXLoss_of_ControlXx · Post by **xXLoss_of_ControlXx** » 15 Jun 2006 17:44

just ask tom, reile, or zeke... or the raye bros.

or tell me what tricks you want to see, i prolly have it on film somewhere/ have it on my comp.

Oroza · Post by **Oroza** » 16 Jun 2006 02:12

i can find videos of moves... its just tedious, to look, to download...

i bassically want the shredsession animations in list form, no videos to download

janis · Post by **janis** » 16 Jun 2006 02:43

I think the animated gifs is a good idea

What is shredsession?

BalinorNZ · Post by **BalinorNZ** » 16 Jun 2006 03:00

If you want it so that you can see how to do the moves correctly then it's a bit of a waste of time, the gif would be way too small to see properly what is goin on.
I think a page with embedded media player where you can click each move name and it shows the move in fast then slowmo would be a good idea though, means you don't have to download them all.

Oroza · Post by **Oroza** » 16 Jun 2006 03:20

janis wrote:I think the animated gifs is a good idea

What is shredsession?

its a footbag game google it. i like those animations, i think they show enough that you get the idea of what moves are involved, if you know your fundamentals, it should be enough, but the embedded media player might be cool too, i just want more info, less click

janis · Post by **janis** » 16 Jun 2006 05:47

BalinorNZ wrote:If you want it so that you can see how to do the moves correctly then it's a bit of a waste of time, the gif would be way too small to see properly what is goin on.
I think a page with embedded media player where you can click each move name and it shows the move in fast then slowmo would be a good idea though, means you don't have to download them all.

For more complicated moves, yes.
for the basics however, when people have no idea what something is called, I think the gifs would be good. Though this would only be for a few moves (like mirage, pickup, clipper).

If I was able to get some web hosting, I'd put a page together. My idea is something along the lines of:

move name, jobs, animated gif (lowish quality) which you can click on to get a better video + some advice on how to do the move

xXLoss_of_ControlXx · Post by **xXLoss_of_ControlXx** » 16 Jun 2006 18:47

you mean like this?
Blurry Ducking Butterfly (Ripped Warrior) - CLIP > OP IN [DEX] >> (duck) [BOD] > OP OUT [DEX] > OP CLIP [XBD][DEL]

james_dean · Post by **james_dean** » 16 Jun 2006 18:49

That confuses me now, I'd hate to think what it would do to a new player's brian

thx for trying though

Matt K · Post by **Matt K** » 16 Jun 2006 19:03

I think that's too choppy. You can't really see what's going on.

(And when you write the Job's for a move with a duck, do you have the '>>' before or after the duck?)

Post by **Zac Miley** » 16 Jun 2006 19:10

Matt K wrote:I think that's too choppy. You can't really see what's going on.

(And when you write the Job's for a move with a duck, do you have the '>>' before or after the duck?)

Agreed.

janis · Post by **janis** » 16 Jun 2006 22:04

yeah, thats what I was thinking. Good to see you making a gif

Though IMO the animated gifs would only be for easier moves, because by the time some could hit ripped warrior they would probably already know the jobs notation for moves.

The framerate is not a problem, it could easily by fixed.

If I get a camera, I will make some videos of the basic tricks, for the gifs, against a neutral background (a bit like the hackrifice vids). Now all we need to do is get a list of tricks together and some web hosting space. I am more than happy to try and put a webpage together if someone is willing to host it.

xXLoss_of_ControlXx · Post by **xXLoss_of_ControlXx** » 17 Jun 2006 07:10

its not like i took the whole day to make the gif....

Tripp · Post by **Tripp** » 17 Jun 2006 13:57

I do the ">>" after the last up time dex. If there is no uptime dex, then I use it after the "CLIP" or "TOE" or whatever.