#oniceperspectives

[sunskate]

OMG this is a great example of how much difference the music makes- above is the last minute of Jordyn and Noah's FD filmed by oniceperspectives with the clear music track, and then the same thing from yesterday's stream from JGP Riga - just no comparison-

this program has such an exciting build starting with the twizzles, it's SO good- and you can't tell at all from the RIga clip.

At the Quebec comp last month (starts at 2:00:00) the music also didn't register in the arena so much, the sound was really muddy - it's better on the linked video than it was live, so I'm wondering if the judges also aren't getting the full impact of this program and scoring them lower than they really deserve. They could use a good sound engineer to remix this so it comes across on rink speakers- there's a lot of percussion in the most exciting parts which just sounds like noise in the arena and on yesterday's stream.

they switched the order of the elements between Quebec and Riga - in August, it was spin, Curve Lift, One foot, Diagonal, then Stationary Lift.

But yesterday was St Lift, Curve Lift, One foot, Diagonal, then spin. And they changed the ending, no assisted jump for him, and different end pose. the spin takes so much longer than the StLi that where the other elements land on the music changed too

I hope they do something about the mix, because they've created something too good to get lost because of tech issues

[oniceperspectives]

On and off ice moments from last year’s Tree Lighting rehearsals and show at @bryantparknyc. And now for some exciting news about this year’s show! This Giving Tuesday, Nov 29th at 6pm, I’ll be part of a special presentation of the Tree Lighting show at Bank of America Winter Village in Bryant Park, NYC, featuring skating by @mirainagasu, @polinaedmunds, Ryan Bradley, @thebrownsofficial_, @haydenettesusa, and @figureskatinginharlem. I hope you can be there and see it live (there will be video screens, tickets are free, and doors open at 4pm!) but for those that can’t attend in-person, you won’t want to miss the official livestream hosted at www.bryantpark.org. I am so grateful and looking forward to this incredible opportunity from Bryant Park, and I hope to see you there! 🎥🎄❄️ #bryantpark #iceshow #iceskating #figureskatinginharlem #haydenettes #synchronizedskating #oniceperspectives #figureskating (at Bank of America Winter Village At Bryant Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClbrBBcp-ac/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[deathbycoldopen]

to anyone filming a dance performance, or any artistic body movement:

I see you trying to zoom in.

don’t do it.

I’m telling you, don’t you fucking zoom in.

I don’t care if you’re bored, or you’d aiming to be a famous hollywood auteur director, or you ARE a famous hollywood auteur director

don’t fucking zoom in

in fact, just don’t do anything. set the camera down so we can see all the dancers and their whole bodies and leave it there. maybe have multiple angles available but don’t touch the damn cameras.

don’t. fucking. do. it.

signed,

a dancer who’s tired of watching close up videos of people’s faces while they’re presumably doing incredible things with their feet except I can fucking see them

[crazykuroneko]

In response to Slate's article on the possibility having non-heteromative team in figure skating (particularly, ice dance and pairs), Oniceperspective shared a glimpse of Gabriella Papadakis (FRA) and Madison Hubbell (USA) working on their same-sex program. You can see how they switch the leading figure between them.

You can see them trying out lifts in this video.

The rest is on Instagram here:

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[shormenta]

oniceperspectives 'poeta flamenco' stephane lambiel 8/24/23

[virtchandmoir]

oniceperspectives: Scott introduces Layla & Alexander’s new Free Dance to “You Will Be Found” from @dearevanhansen Canadian Junior Ice Dancers Layla Veillon & Alexander Brandys practice their 2023 Free Dance to music from “Dear Evan Hansen” at the Ice Academy of Montreal. They are coached by Scott Moir and Alma Moir in London, Ontario, with choreography by Cara Moir and Sheri Moir. Watch Layla and Alexander’s full routine on YouTube.com/oniceperspectives! Thank you to all of our supporters who make videos like these possible. 💙 Filmed August 2022 by Jordan Cowan of @oniceperspectives. #youwillbefound #dearevanhansen #benplatt #scottmoir #iceacademyofmontreal #icedancing #iceskating #jgpfigure #isufigureskating #oniceperspectivesScott introduces Layla & Alexander’s new Free Dance to “You Will Be Found” from @dearevanhansen Canadian Junior Ice Dancers Layla Veillon & Alexander Brandys practice their 2023 Free Dance to music from “Dear Evan Hansen” at the Ice Academy of Montreal. They are coached by Scott Moir and Alma Moir in London, Ontario, with choreography by Cara Moir and Sheri Moir. Watch Layla and Alexander’s full routine on YouTube.com/oniceperspectives! Thank you to all of our supporters who make videos like these possible. 💙 Filmed August 2022 by Jordan Cowan of @oniceperspectives. #youwillbefound #dearevanhansen #benplatt #scottmoir #iceacademyofmontreal #icedancing #iceskating #jgpfigure #isufigureskating #oniceperspectivesScott introduces Layla & Alexander’s new Free Dance to “You Will Be Found” from @dearevanhansen Canadian Junior Ice Dancers Layla Veillon & Alexander Brandys practice their 2023 Free Dance to music from “Dear Evan Hansen” at the Ice Academy of Montreal. They are coached by Scott Moir and Alma Moir in London, Ontario, with choreography by Cara Moir and Sheri Moir. Watch Layla and Alexander’s full routine on YouTube.com/oniceperspectives! Thank you to all of our supporters who make videos like these possible. 💙 Filmed August 2022 by Jordan Cowan of @oniceperspectives.

[pommepommepomme]

oniceperspectives : billie jean - @quadg0d - part 1

Ilia Malinin warms up his 2021-22 short program before performing at the Patriot Figure Skating Club’s 1st annual ice show on May 7th.

[papciz-gram]

oniceperspectives: OLYMPIC CHAMPIONS 🏆 @gabriellapapadakis & @guillaume_cizeron 🇫🇷 practice an early version of their Waacking- @JohnLegend Rhythm Dance at an @iceacademyofmontreal ‘competition simulation’ back in Summer 2021. Read more and watch the full video on YouTube/OnIcePerspectives! #iceskating #figureskating #gabriellapapadakis #guillaumecizeron #icedancing #icedance #icedancing #beijing2022 #winterolympics #waacking #whacking

(15.02.2022)

[yuzurukun]

Yuzuru Hanyu｜Parisienne Walkways ↳ On Ice Perspectives

[seimeiorigin]

The Point: The skater’s face is the part of the performance that sucks you in and makes you feel – the part that grabs you and invests you in how well they do in their performance. 

Dear Figure Skating TV Camera Operators

The work you do goes un-noticed. Stated. Fact. Acknowledged. I know this because up until this weekend I have never really paid attention to what you do. You do your thing and we can see our figure skaters. That’s all there is to it really. So, this message goes out to you for two reasons.

First, on behalf of all of us fans, thank you for choosing video and image for your career. Thanks for the technical skills and abilities that enable you to know where to focus your camera, when and why. Thanks for all the knowledge you have accumulated over many years that contributes to knowing how to cover the ice. Thanks for being so familiar with the sport that you can anticipate where skaters will be during certain parts of the program. Thanks for trying to marry the speed of the skaters with capturing a moment in time. Thanks for the drive you have to be the best, show the best and produce the best content you can. I know it’s not just a job to you – it’s a skill, an ability and pride in a product produced to the best of your ability.  We would be nothing without you – you are one of the most essential groups of people in the figure skating world. You are important.

As a long-distance fan of figure skating (I live in the southern hemisphere), I have come to realise how important you are to my viewing experience. Might I please suggest a couple of things from a fan perspective that you might consider to increase our enjoyment?

1.       When Yuzuru Hanyu skates to Hana Wa Saku (or any other gala program), the most important part of the whole four minutes is Yuzuru’s face. Yuzuru’s emotions are spread all over his face for the world to see and it is THIS that makes the audience invested in his performance.  If Yuzu’s face could be more often seen during the performance it would really make a fan’s experience so much better. 

2.       World Team Trophy – The whole thing about the team experience is focusing on the team experience. Undoubtedly because of Covid we did not get the full experience this year but in future I hope we can see more of the interaction between team mates and other teams, perhaps off and on the ice so those at home feel like there is a comraderie and competition between the people performing.

 3.       Signature moves. When a skater does their signature move the camera often seems to be behind them. Very understandable because they move so fast. I wonder if there is a way that the camera people could perhaps anticipate this and figure out a way to see the best aspect of the move? (for example, Yuzuru’s face instead of his bottom when he is hydroblading). Perhaps by watching some previous performances and storyboarding the best camera angles?

This collection of thoughts and suggestions focuses on the off-rink Cameras and camera people.It would be re-miss of me not to mention Jordan from On Ice Perspectives.

Jordan and his team have given us a delightful, interesting, and new way of seeing skating that is very enjoyable. My first on ice perspective was Yuzuru’s Parisienne Walkways and it blew my mind. After watching it many times (and the WC Gala) I can now say that there are some discerning things as a fan that I think would add to the on-ice experience:  I want to see Yuzu’s face! I want to see his sexy smile during the pistol pose and a full-on face shot when he combs his fingers through his hair. I feel like the camera is constantly moving away from these moments and we only get a slight glimpse of what is on his face. More often than not we see his side or back - perfectly understandable because of the technicalities of obtaining the image. Don’t get me wrong, both are very nice sides of Yuzu and I am definitely not complaining 😉

Again, whether the camera is on the ice or off of it, the focus comes back to the skater’s face because it is the part of the performance that sucks you in and makes you feel – the part that grabs you and invests you in what they are doing.

So, please forgive me if it feels like I am telling you how to do your job, but please, would you consider a greater focus in future on showing us how the skater’s expressions and emotions?

Thanks 😊

EDIT: Point in case : SOI Blinding Lights. There is no way that 18 mins of slow mo video would be a thing if we did not see Yuzu's face. Yuzu knew it so he arranged multiple cameras for us to see his face.

[sunskate]

Scott working with Jacob Richmond (and Emmy Bronsard) in the background of oniceperspectives reel of Mariia Holubtsova & Kyryl Bielobrov’s FD practice

[oniceperspectives]

Ain’t nobody, loves me better than you. 🖤 __⛸ Holly Harris & Jason Chan, Australian Ice Dancers competing this weekend at Finlandia Trophy. __🇦🇺 @HollyHarr1s @Jason.Chan0 __🎭 2021-22 Senior Free Dance __🎥 Filmed by Jordan Cowan @oniceperspectives __🎓 Coached by @iceacademyofmontreal __👣 Choreography by @mf_dubreuil __🎵 Ain’t Nobody (Loves Me Better) Acoustic @jasminethompson __🎧 Music Design by @sk8mixhugo __📍 Filmed at Verdun Auditorium __🗓 2nd September 2021 __🙏 Made possible by the generosity of supporters like you on Patreon. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to travel, film, and publish these videos at no charge to skaters, and share the joy of figure skating to new audiences and generations. The future of the sport relies on its viewership and fans. Learn more and become a supporter of On Ice Perspectives at Patreon.com/oniceperspectives. ❄️ #jasminethompson #icedancing #icedance #iceskating #figureskating #hollyharris #jasonchan #iceacademyofmontreal #oniceperspectives (at Verdun Auditorium) https://www.instagram.com/p/CU0VZ9LMmXb/?utm_medium=tumblr

[figure-skating-confessions]

“Honestly dragging Jordan (On Ice Perspectives) for not filming your favorite skaters more is just embarrassing. ‘He only films North American skaters!!!’ He’s based in Montreal and obviously has more access to Canadian events. Even then, when he has the opportunity to film and it doesn’t clash with broadcasting rights (because you know some TV stations are sensitive to this, especially in Japan and US), he tries his best to do it.”

[crazykuroneko]

In response to Slate's article on the possibility having non-heteromative team in figure skating (particularly, ice dance and pairs), Oniceperspective shared a glimpse of Gabriella Papadakis (FRA) and Madison Hubbell (USA) working on their same-sex program. You can see how they switch the leading figure between them.

Here is the link to Oniceperspective's post. There are four other videos I can't put on this post. Please like, comment, and share. More engagements will show ISU that this kind of team has a lot of audience:

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[kichessarjilian]

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[pommepommepomme]

oniceperspectives: Part 2 of Ilia Malinin @quadg0d’s warm up an hour before performing in the show at @patrioticecenter last weekend.

Billie Jean cover by @davidcookofficial, choreo by Irina Romanova.