Time to time I will catch up with what you are writing about. I felt compelled to respond to your column. I have been watching videos of bladers for the past hour to have a clearer understanding about the editing of videos. It is chalkboard scratching, root canal drilling, GLEE watching unbearable how often slow motion is used. It is true that I am not a rollerblader. However, I did find the most interesting and exhilarating videos to be the ones that emphasized on including the sounds of what was done. The sounds of the wheels rolling on concrete, the clacking of the skates entering and landing the combos, the traffic in the background, and even the disbelief comments of bystanders are what made me feel connected to what was happening. By all means, use slow motion for ridiculous combos or even tricks that were unrealistic to complete, but DO NOT bore your audience with an entire video of tricks being slowed to the point of what seems to be frame by frame. The videos with the sounds, wide angles, and a good tune are like a fine cheddar ale soup…. could take it in ALL day. Hope to see you soon. Take care.
CP

Great read keep it up