TV on a Rolling Cart

Q&A for The One Moment

From OK Go Sandbox · 2018

Q&A for The One Moment
5 min3rd4th5th6thMath
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Summary

The band responds to student questions about filming 'The One Moment' in a few real seconds and stretching it with high-speed cameras. Reinforces the timing and slow-motion math behind the video.

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Discussion questions

Discussion

Capturing four seconds in perfect slow motion took careful planning.

  1. What would be hard about getting everything to happen in just four seconds?
  2. Why does a high-speed camera matter for smooth slow motion?
  3. What follow-up question would you ask the band?

Quick work-a-long

Vocabulary: slow motion, high-speed camera, interval, plan.

Try it: List everything that would have to happen in exactly the right order for a 4-second shot to work.