my first decent video!

justy1590 · Post by **justy1590** » 19 Jun 2008 19:20

So here it is...my friend filmed me this morning and I got some pretty nice runs in. The movie was originally 1:40 but it got cut to :42 for some reason. Critiques once again are welcomed so don't be afraid to give your 2 cents

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2NN5weIpGk[/youtube]

EoghanMcDowell · Post by **EoghanMcDowell** » 19 Jun 2008 23:53

Hey Nick

I liked this video way way more then your last one. It's awesome that you're learning everything both sides, thats always good to see in new players. Your string length was a million times better in this video then in the other one, so props for that. Just keep drilling and getting all your basics consistent, it'll be a huge benefit in the future.

Make lots of videos of your progress, it's always fun to watch people progress over time.

justy1590 · Post by **justy1590** » 20 Jun 2008 08:54

Thanks man, but I'm Justin

I figured that would happen...I just put introducing Nick O'Connor over that part because for that 2 seconds its my friend doing an around the world. Sorry that was my bad not yours but thanks I'll make sure to drill and make more videos as I progress

Not-so-ripped Warrior · Post by **Not-so-ripped Warrior** » 25 Jun 2008 17:05

Great control. I really respect those long runs. Keep shredding!

justy1590 · Post by **justy1590** » 26 Jun 2008 10:36

thanks eric! I really liked your last video and it's cool to hear comments like that from someone who I think is a really good player.

mikeanello · Post by **mikeanello** » 27 Jun 2008 08:50

This video was alright. The camera was in a good place. The lighting was good. You took up most of the screen which is good too.

A few things to consider in the future:
- Have an intro or at least a title screen listing or introducting the players, or do this at the end.
- End the video at the end of a song or fade the music out. Perhaps this video was cut short during the upload process.

Advice for your shred:
- Keep the bag closer to you.
- Dex with your thighs whenever you can.
- Wait for the bag to come down and then dex.

When you do a mirage, try dexing the bag with your thigh. Raise your knee so that your thigh is straight out. Let your lower leg hang straight down - not pointing out. To dex, move your thigh sideways as the bag passes by. This should take very little effort.

When you do legovers, the bag should be close to your body. Lift your knee up with your lower leg down. As the bag comes down, point your lower leg inward across your other leg. Circle the bag as you bring your leg down and catch. You do not have to reach up for the bag as it must, by the laws of gravity, come down.

Keep shredding.

Peace.