Recent Comments | Action Sports in Slow MotionLife moves quickly and if you don't take a moment to slow down, you might miss the beauty of it all. The same goes for watching athletes whose movements are so fast and intricate that they can't always be appreciated in real-time. But now, by the power of almighty editing tools, we get to view the talent and technical work required to perform these complex acts. This slow motion video compiled by Gregory Villien of France displays some of today's top action sports athletes in their discipline of choice. Villien worked for over 7 years in motion and graphic design, and the effects of his editing skills are stunning. Rob Dyrdek's IVI Launch Party It was Saturday, May 12, deep in the Hollywood Hills, where some very famous people got together to celebrate the launch of skateboard mogul and television star Rob Dyrdek's newest endeavor-- a line of premium sunglasses and accessories. The party lasted well into the early hours, where a mixture of skateboarders, actors, musicians, and media rocked out to the music of L.A. based band "Bleached" and DJ Ana Calderon. Dyrdek is partnered with CEO of Fox Head, Pete Fox, and acclaimed designer Jerome Mage to create a line that promises "to represent an elevation in street and skate inspired fashion and lifestyle." The sunglasses also incorporate the work of Carl Zeiss of Zeiss Optics, which will provide every lens in IVI sunglasses for optimum, optical excellence. Is this just another star using his name to create a line of products that lack quality and substance? Or are these just some high-quality shades? For now you can check out the collection online here and product will available at local retailers in June. In the meantime, we'll just have to take Rob's word for it. Check out photos of the launch party here. Channels: Style Driftwood Collective's Board Recycling ProjectDriftwood Collective has released its third episode to give you ideas on how to recycle your old surfboards. Much to the  benefit of the environment, many companies are taking steps to go green. That responsibility falls on surfers, too, as materials that have been used in the past to make surf planks are quite harmful to the environment. Recycling the old surf plank does take some muscle work, but the results are priceless. Check out the video below by Driftwood Collective to inspire you to recycle, reuse, and get creative: LRG Artist Driven Series| BangkokTake in the sights and sounds of Thailand with LRG and three of the most influential street artists of the day in their new edit below.  The guys-- Pose, Steel and Vizie-- take inspiration from the culture of Bangkok, realizing that life on the road is not always fun and games, especially when you have a new family waiting for you at home. Nonetheless they spray paint the town red and have great stories to tell along the way. Check out part 1 of the mini-documentary of LRG's "Artist Driven Asia Tour": Stay tuned for part 2, where they take on Hong Kong. Filmed by KC Ortiz and Dylan Maddux Tony Hawk Rad ScienceWhat does the study of Physics have to do with Tony Hawk? Everything, actually. From the force of gravity and velocity to inertia and balance, all of these factors make his amazing tricks possible.  From May 26 to September 3, Tony Hawk will join forces with science for the exhibit entitled Tony Hawk | Rad Science at UC Berkeley's Lawrence Hall of Science museum. During a special premiere event on June 2 Hawk will be hand to help kick off summer with an exclusive skate demo. The exhibit will feature more than 20 interactive experiences including everything from Tony's 900 Vert Theater to footage of his first-ever 900. Other exhibits will feature the evolution of the skateboard and a street course on a stationary board that tests your balance with tricks like grinds and manuals. "Physics relates to everything that we do," said Berkeley physics professor Joel Fajans. "This cool new exhibition shows how a visit to a local skatepark can demonstrate important physics principles." Tony talks about how math and science have helped him succeed in this video: Click Here for more information and for tickets to the June 2 exclusive Tony Hawk skate demo. |
