Okay, something a little more design oriented for everyone… but still a video.
I’m not going to pretend I know anything about skating or snowboarding–I don’t. The closest I’ve been to that sort of thing is the few times I’ve tried to ski. Those recreational romps usually lead me straight into the T-bar lift operator at high speed. My point is not to trust me when friction is thrown out the window.
However, this skating/snowboarding video has all the cool moves:
See? Totally tubular!
I was initially kind of shocked that the designers chose to go with the 3D-2D characters, but it really gives them a sense of depth and makes them feel like they’re a more cohesive part of the world. But, the biggest design question I have is this: does it add anything?
The video is cool to look at in its own right, but I feel the characters and action movie explosions take away from the people doing the tricks. Again, I don’t understand the finer points of this medium, but isn’t the point to show off the totally rad skills these athletes possess?
