Life could be far more interesting if it had a slow motion button, don’t you think? After being entertained by ashomsky’s compilation of skateboarding bails and fails shot at 1,000 frames per second, I wanted to see more.
The Phantom Flex is a high-speed camcorder that is able to shoot at 1080p videos at a whopping 2,570 frames per second. Some months back, cinematographer Tom Guilmette happened to find himself in possession of a Phantom Flex, and decided to experiment with it. From the comfort of his hotel room, Guilmette used the camera to film ordinary things such as jumping on a bed, opening and closing a tap, and smashing a light bulb. These may seem like banal tasks but are taken to a whole new level at 2,564 frames per second. Have a look at his slow-motion footage below.
Find two more slow-mo videos after the jump.
In another video from Guilmette, The Phantom Experiment, shows a number of random actions shot in slow motion, the best of which happens to be a bunch of alpacas on the run. It’s set to the tune of “Dream is Collapsing” by Hans Zimmer.
Straying from the ubiquitous water balloon pops and face slaps, Jonathan Bregel from Next Level Pictures spent time in sunny Brooklyn, New York City, shooting breakdancers, basketballers, and kids playing with fire hydrants. Check out 8 hours in Brooklyn below.
[via Engadget]