Comments on: Video: Dogs in slow motion http://boingboing.net/2010/03/02/video-dogs-in-slow-m.html Brain candy for Happy Mutants Sat, 18 May 2013 23:01:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: XxosirisxX http://boingboing.net/2010/03/02/video-dogs-in-slow-m.html#comment-725520 XxosirisxX Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-725520 Since when is "inspired by" the same as "ripped off"? I think this is a very well done commercial that pays homage to a previous work. Also, imho, I think it's much better done; it captures the everyday movements dogs make (as opposed to flying them around in an unnatural way--with laser effects, a la elementary school portrait background, to boot) in an effort to appeal to the emotions of dog owners. In this respect, I think the piece is a great success. Since when is “inspired by” the same as “ripped off”? I think this is a very well done commercial that pays homage to a previous work. Also, imho, I think it’s much better done; it captures the everyday movements dogs make (as opposed to flying them around in an unnatural way–with laser effects, a la elementary school portrait background, to boot) in an effort to appeal to the emotions of dog owners. In this respect, I think the piece is a great success.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/03/02/video-dogs-in-slow-m.html#comment-726033 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-726033 I did not like the Birds video because it is obvious that the dogs were being thrown and dropped for the video. Not that I think any of them were hurt but the movements were unnatural. I forget who said it but there is a quote that says, "The most creative among us simply hides their inspiration the best." In other words we all do it. True originality is extremily rare. I did not like the Birds video because it is obvious that the dogs were being thrown and dropped for the video. Not that I think any of them were hurt but the movements were unnatural. I forget who said it but there is a quote that says, “The most creative among us simply hides their inspiration the best.” In other words we all do it. True originality is extremily rare.

]]> By: vitriolix http://boingboing.net/2010/03/02/video-dogs-in-slow-m.html#comment-725538 vitriolix Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-725538 Boring, dumbed down version of the awesome Vitalic video. Boring, dumbed down version of the awesome Vitalic video.

]]> By: tinyxl http://boingboing.net/2010/03/02/video-dogs-in-slow-m.html#comment-725542 tinyxl Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-725542 So...Pleix wasn't involved? I don't think Birds is well known enough to "pay homage" to it in this way. Also, if I start watching this video and think I'm watching outtakes of Birds, it's not just "inspired by." So…Pleix wasn’t involved? I don’t think Birds is well known enough to “pay homage” to it in this way. Also, if I start watching this video and think I’m watching outtakes of Birds, it’s not just “inspired by.”

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/03/02/video-dogs-in-slow-m.html#comment-725547 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-725547 this is so obviously "ripped off" rather than "inspired by." it may be a downside to artistic minimalism, but unfortunately no one else gets to mount the bicycle wheel and call it "inspired by" duchamp. the pleix video was riveting and uncanny when it came out -- pop culture genius. this is debased. this is so obviously “ripped off” rather than “inspired by.” it may be a downside to artistic minimalism, but unfortunately no one else gets to mount the bicycle wheel and call it “inspired by” duchamp.

the pleix video was riveting and uncanny when it came out — pop culture genius. this is debased.

]]> By: El Stinko http://boingboing.net/2010/03/02/video-dogs-in-slow-m.html#comment-725556 El Stinko Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-725556 Yeah a ripoff, But it still made me smile. Loved the "inspiration" by Vitalic too but it definitely had a different vibe. Just wish the knockoff could have tried to be a *little* more original because it's certainly enjoyable to watch dogs in slomo eyeballing a flying treat. Yeah a ripoff, But it still made me smile. Loved the “inspiration” by Vitalic too but it definitely had a different vibe. Just wish the knockoff could have tried to be a *little* more original because it’s certainly enjoyable to watch dogs in slomo eyeballing a flying treat.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/03/02/video-dogs-in-slow-m.html#comment-726329 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-726329 I agree with the people who say this is very similar to the video for Vitalic's song "Pony Part I" also known as ¨Birds¨. It is sad no one from Pedigree credits that. I agree with the people who say this is very similar to the video for Vitalic’s song “Pony Part I” also known as ¨Birds¨. It is sad no one from Pedigree credits that.

]]> By: alexdecampi http://boingboing.net/2010/03/02/video-dogs-in-slow-m.html#comment-725306 alexdecampi Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-725306 Sadly a dead rip of the great Pleix video for "Birds" - http://www.pleix.net/birds.html (from about 3 years ago) Sadly a dead rip of the great Pleix video for “Birds” – http://www.pleix.net/birds.html (from about 3 years ago)

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/03/02/video-dogs-in-slow-m.html#comment-725562 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-725562 This is so cute I'm frankly scared to see scroll down and see what it's unicorn chasing. This is so cute I’m frankly scared to see scroll down and see what it’s unicorn chasing.

]]> By: MadMolecule http://boingboing.net/2010/03/02/video-dogs-in-slow-m.html#comment-725307 MadMolecule Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-725307 That video is the greatest thing that's ever existed. That video is the greatest thing that’s ever existed.

]]> By: adwkiwi http://boingboing.net/2010/03/02/video-dogs-in-slow-m.html#comment-726075 adwkiwi Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-726075 I learned that someone actually came up with BARF as an acronym related to food, which is awesome. Also you guys are no fun, this video is groovy :) I learned that someone actually came up with BARF as an acronym related to food, which is awesome.

Also you guys are no fun, this video is groovy :)

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/03/02/video-dogs-in-slow-m.html#comment-725309 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-725309 I've seen that ad on TV set to different music. However, it seems to be "creatively inspired" by the music video for Vitalic's Poney part 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F52dx9Z0L5k). I’ve seen that ad on TV set to different music. However, it seems to be “creatively inspired” by the music video for Vitalic’s Poney part 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F52dx9Z0L5k).

]]> By: MelSkunk http://boingboing.net/2010/03/02/video-dogs-in-slow-m.html#comment-725326 MelSkunk Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-725326 Normally I kind of assume Occam's razor in that two people can have an awesome idea of the same sort but I gotta agree, some of the shots look rather similar in execution. Normally I kind of assume Occam’s razor in that two people can have an awesome idea of the same sort but I gotta agree, some of the shots look rather similar in execution.

]]> By: qubitsu http://boingboing.net/2010/03/02/video-dogs-in-slow-m.html#comment-727631 qubitsu Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-727631 After seeing this, I immediately wanted to see cats filmed at high speed. Here's one! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxZIT7CORsQ&hd=1 After seeing this, I immediately wanted to see cats filmed at high speed.

Here’s one!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxZIT7CORsQ&hd=1

]]> By: gdholtby http://boingboing.net/2010/03/02/video-dogs-in-slow-m.html#comment-725330 gdholtby Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-725330 Uh, Vitalic ripoff much? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F52dx9Z0L5k Uh, Vitalic ripoff much? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F52dx9Z0L5k

]]> By: XxosirisxX http://boingboing.net/2010/03/02/video-dogs-in-slow-m.html#comment-725843 XxosirisxX Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-725843 Since I barely had time to come back here and check your whiny responses to my comment, I won't take the time to do a side-by-side comparison to show just how different these two clips are. Since when is "dogs in slow" motion an original idea? Only one person can take credit for this *genius* idea. Please note my sarcasm in the use of the word "genius," as you clearly can't see the forest for the trees. Since I barely had time to come back here and check your whiny responses to my comment, I won’t take the time to do a side-by-side comparison to show just how different these two clips are. Since when is “dogs in slow” motion an original idea? Only one person can take credit for this *genius* idea. Please note my sarcasm in the use of the word “genius,” as you clearly can’t see the forest for the trees.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/03/02/video-dogs-in-slow-m.html#comment-725590 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-725590 I suspect that Pleix was involved with this in some way. I'm thinking back to the big "skateboard on hamburger" hubbub for that Beck/Gainsbourg music video where the director (Keith Schofield) based a single shot on one of William Hubley's photographs-- uproar ensued, and Schofield ultimately apologized and credited Hubley for inspiration. And that was just one shot in a much larger video, as opposed to this- which is an entire commercial for a large corporation clearly built from a pre-existing video. If Pleix wasn't involved, they got jacked. I suspect that Pleix was involved with this in some way. I’m thinking back to the big “skateboard on hamburger” hubbub for that Beck/Gainsbourg music video where the director (Keith Schofield) based a single shot on one of William Hubley’s photographs– uproar ensued, and Schofield ultimately apologized and credited Hubley for inspiration. And that was just one shot in a much larger video, as opposed to this- which is an entire commercial for a large corporation clearly built from a pre-existing video. If Pleix wasn’t involved, they got jacked.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/03/02/video-dogs-in-slow-m.html#comment-726106 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-726106 You are absolutely right. Shame on Pedigree! You are absolutely right. Shame on Pedigree!

]]> By: General Specific http://boingboing.net/2010/03/02/video-dogs-in-slow-m.html#comment-725863 General Specific Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-725863 I couldn't care less about whether it's a rip-off or not. That doggy smile at about 1:00 is amazing. I couldn’t care less about whether it’s a rip-off or not. That doggy smile at about 1:00 is amazing.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/03/02/video-dogs-in-slow-m.html#comment-727401 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-727401 Yeah sadly. It has to be at least 4 year before anyone can make a derivative work. The is no need to give any credit to the creator of this video. Once someone creates a work no one else can ever make something similar. Ever heard imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Guess not. To busy judging from way up there on that pedestal. Life must be hard for someone as negative as you. Yeah sadly. It has to be at least 4 year before anyone can make a derivative work. The is no need to give any credit to the creator of this video. Once someone creates a work no one else can ever make something similar.

Ever heard imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Guess not. To busy judging from way up there on that pedestal. Life must be hard for someone as negative as you.

]]> By: Oscar_Littlelad http://boingboing.net/2010/03/02/video-dogs-in-slow-m.html#comment-725867 Oscar_Littlelad Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-725867 Considering the contents of most processed petfoods - Pedigree included - it's tantamount to animal abuse to feed the furry members of your household with them. The ingredient labels of petfood available in UK supermarkets typically boast around "4% meat derivatives". If you're serious about your dogs' (and cats') welfare, prove it by considering a BARF diet (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food) http://ukbarfclub.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewDoc&docId=11 My staffie/jack Russell cross was abandoned by his previous owner as sickly and unmanageable - simply swapping him onto a BARF diet free from beef and cereals transformed him into an obedient, healthy family pet in less than a fortnight. It's not costly either - less than £5 a week keeps his tail very waggy indeed. Considering the contents of most processed petfoods – Pedigree included – it’s tantamount to animal abuse to feed the furry members of your household with them. The ingredient labels of petfood available in UK supermarkets typically boast around “4% meat derivatives”.
If you’re serious about your dogs’ (and cats’) welfare, prove it by considering a BARF diet (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food)
http://ukbarfclub.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewDoc&docId=11
My staffie/jack Russell cross was abandoned by his previous owner as sickly and unmanageable – simply swapping him onto a BARF diet free from beef and cereals transformed him into an obedient, healthy family pet in less than a fortnight. It’s not costly either – less than £5 a week keeps his tail very waggy indeed.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/03/02/video-dogs-in-slow-m.html#comment-725368 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-725368 That shot of the pitty with her tongue lolling is the best part. Silly clown! That shot of the pitty with her tongue lolling is the best part. Silly clown!

]]> By: johnhazard http://boingboing.net/2010/03/02/video-dogs-in-slow-m.html#comment-725625 johnhazard Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-725625 Dogs are the greatest, most beautiful creatures on the planet. When the bulldog smiled I almost screamed out loud (at work). Dogs are the greatest, most beautiful creatures on the planet.
When the bulldog smiled I almost screamed out loud (at work).

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/03/02/video-dogs-in-slow-m.html#comment-725382 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-725382 Yes, automatically it's a ripoff because nobody in the history of mankind has ever thought that a slow motion video of dogs catching a treat in their mouth would be a cool thing to see. Yes, automatically it’s a ripoff because nobody in the history of mankind has ever thought that a slow motion video of dogs catching a treat in their mouth would be a cool thing to see.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/03/02/video-dogs-in-slow-m.html#comment-725386 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-725386 That was the first thing that I thought of; the "Birds" video. Yeah, that's pretty blatant. That was the first thing that I thought of; the “Birds” video. Yeah, that’s pretty blatant.

]]> By: Anne K. http://boingboing.net/2010/03/02/video-dogs-in-slow-m.html#comment-725401 Anne K. Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-725401 I loved the way you could see the the muscle groups tensing and releasing when the dogs jumped. Muscles are so cool. I loved the way you could see the the muscle groups tensing and releasing when the dogs jumped. Muscles are so cool.

]]> By: Blinky http://boingboing.net/2010/03/02/video-dogs-in-slow-m.html#comment-725917 Blinky Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-725917 Everything in the world turns amazing if you look at it close enough or in slow motion. Especially dogs. THEIR TONGUES!!!! Everything in the world turns amazing if you look at it close enough or in slow motion. Especially dogs. THEIR TONGUES!!!!

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/03/02/video-dogs-in-slow-m.html#comment-725665 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-725665 at xXOsirisXx: the vitalic Video "inspired" them to to recreate the shots as closely as possible while slapping their company logo in the corner at xXOsirisXx: the vitalic Video “inspired” them to to recreate the shots as closely as possible while slapping their company logo in the corner

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/03/02/video-dogs-in-slow-m.html#comment-725925 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-725925 That is the first thing I thought of! Lakai Fully Flared! That is the first thing I thought of! Lakai Fully Flared!

]]> By: japolo http://boingboing.net/2010/03/02/video-dogs-in-slow-m.html#comment-725430 japolo Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-725430 reminds me of the Lakai Fully Flared video for the soundtrack. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5283202447763536267# reminds me of the Lakai Fully Flared video for the soundtrack.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5283202447763536267#

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