Formula Drift - inFlux Productions

[Spiff325iS]

Went out to Irwindale and met up with a good friend to film his friend drifting during the Qualifying session for Formula D. Got some pretty sweet footage and threw together a sick little video.

Yes, it's over-done with color and vignettes. Yes... I still think you'll like it. It's 8 Minutes.. but there is definitely worth-while footage throughout, and 4 sweet little mini-segments.

Let me know what you think.. I know it's a tad long @ 8 minutes, but I wanted to throw in extra footage for those that are on those teams and those that like sitting back and just watching some drifting.

I would highly suggest turning up the volume, sitting back, and enjoying.

Vimeo:

http://www.vimeo.com/1941558

-Dan

Shot on DVX100b, stock lens @ f/11 @ 1000. 24pa. Edited and Color Corrected in FCP.

[Erick]

Definately a lot of nice footage there dude. I'm hoping to start putting something similar together for the local events. :)

[Spiff325iS]

Definately a lot of nice footage there dude. I'm hoping to start putting something similar together for the local events. :)

Thanks dude.

If you ever want something edited, let me know. I've got a shit-ton of server space so you can upload it and yada yada then I can edit it...

[xlr8rbob]

nice camera work, cool music, and great editing.

FTW

[325_e30]

awesome.

[Vlad_318iS]

REally nice! I really like the whole thing. Well, the music in the end kinda got annoying. It felt like the drifting should have been in slow motion for that music..yarramean?

[xLibelle]

OK

I love'd the video. Very nice!
I am not someone that easily professes a liking to drifting, but its starting to pull stings when it comes to a more professional and dramatic level.

I've been reading old magazines and books that describe the rally scene as it is resembling the drift scene. Though drifting still lacks a sole point, the rally drew hordes of spectators for the same reasons. Because it looked cool. Ultimately, Audi pissed the masses off. It was the IDEAL rally car that made the sport boring. One could argue because it was the Quatro was top dog and defeated all, or because it took the fun out of rally. Either way, the masses came, standing in cold rain for hours on end to be at the front of the lines to see a car go sideways into a turn, like 40 feet before the corner. And thats it. To see a driver hold a line in what would appear to be the most impossible of automotive abilities, for obtaining the champion place in competition, 1st in time.
Drifting, by definition, puts a car into competition against competitors, for style of a sideways drift. Nothing more (actually much more, but simply so.) Which is very hard for many to grasp as to this being a REAL automotive sport.

Let me step back a moment to rally. Thousands of people drawn to events which had vehicles going sideways INTO corners for the greatest amount of traction, keeping RPM'S at optimal levels, and to obtain the fastest possible time on a certain type of terrain, with a certain type of car. In order to make the fastest time, it is necessary to obtain such angles around corners. Drifting on the other hand must retain a description of show.
By no means can the drift run ever be based on fastest time alone. You can take the performance of a car to a certain level, hang the tail out and be criticized on various levels to obtain a score derived by judges?! I know there is a proper outcome to the ideal definition of drifting, but i have yet to see it. EVER. This video is the closest as I have come to seeing that the culture understands its own definition.

If you would like to further define Drifting, please do. Because everything that i have seen thus far, has sucked ass and has not proven it's self for what it should be.

[xLibelle]

OK

I love'd the video. Very nice!
I am not someone that easily professes a liking to drifting, but its starting to pull stings when it comes to a more professional and dramatic level.

I've been reading old magazines and books that describe the rally scene as it is resembling the drift scene. Though drifting still lacks a sole point, the rally drew hordes of spectators for the same reasons. Because it looked cool. Ultimately, Audi pissed the masses off. It was the IDEAL rally car that made the sport boring. One could argue because it was the Quatro was top dog and defeated all, or because it took the fun out of rally. Either way, the masses came, standing in cold rain for hours on end to be at the front of the lines to see a car go sideways into a turn, like 40 feet before the corner. And thats it. To see a driver hold a line in what would appear to be the most impossible of automotive abilities, for obtaining the champion place in competition, 1st in time.
Drifting, by definition, puts a car into competition against competitors, for style of a sideways drift. Nothing more (actually much more, but simply so.) Which is very hard for many to grasp as to this being a REAL automotive sport.

Let me step back a moment to rally. Thousands of people drawn to events which had vehicles going sideways INTO corners for the greatest amount of traction, keeping RPM'S at optimal levels, and to obtain the fastest possible time on a certain type of terrain, with a certain type of car. In order to make the fastest time, it is necessary to obtain such angles around corners. Drifting on the other hand must retain a description of show.
By no means can the drift run ever be based on fastest time alone. You can take the performance of a car to a certain level, hang the tail out and be criticized on various levels to obtain a score derived by judges?! I know there is a proper outcome to the ideal definition of drifting, but i have yet to see it. EVER. This video is the closest as I have come to seeing that the culture understands its own definition.

If you would like to further define Drifting, please do. Because everything that i have seen thus far, has sucked ass and has not proven it's self for what it should be.

fuk, i feel like that was so well put, it should be quoted a second time :p

[Spiff325iS]

So, are you saying that with this video you are seeing more light into the craze of drifting and are becoming somewhat of an intrigued spectator. And/or, was this video purely visual stimulation and you would like to know more about why drifting is embraced the way it is?

I would say, regarding the video, that any sport.. or show/event can become more dramatic and appealing when filmed/edited/and produced in a fashion that creates visual elegance. I'm not trying to say I'm a god at doing that, but I do think this video would be a good example on displaying drifting as more of an Art/Sport rather than just a means of driving the car.

Secondly, if what you are asking is insight on why drifting is how it is, this is what I could say off the top of my head:

While drifting is judged based on various aspects of a drift, linked drifts, and many other criteria: the event remains a sport and is embraced so because people began to realize how much talent, skill, and balls it takes to pull off these 'moves'.

Yes, it is 'just sliding sideways' and it isn't timed.. But this is nothing compared to rally entry and exits. While rallying proves to put cars at extremely high speeds: these cars(in drifting) enter speeds at 100-130mph.. far beyond what I think rally cars enter.. let alone exit at.

I can't speak from experience, because my driving background is strictly initiating, maintaining, and correcting over-steer to be used as an advantage on a race-track in non-drift events.

I'll let rwdrift take it from there.... but those are just a few of my thoughts.

You have some very valid points, but like anything else.. I'm sure some more insight from others will help out. Also.. if you ever have a chance to check out a real professional drift event: I highly suggest taking a gander.. it may alter your perception a tid-bit.

-Dan

[xLibelle]

I thought a run was timed, which would play into the score. At least i've seen it done that way before.
In any case, I think one of my points is that I rarely see the sport for what it could be. Yet i cant say that i'm to the point of buying into the show of such a sport. I was trying to draw a parallel with rally, how it was so popular in the 80's. Something to justify, in my eyes, what usually appears to be just about going sideways.
I understand the rules and how a run is rated. Also understand what it takes, as i've tried it myself. But i think it needs further validity. Videos like this one is a pretty strong example.
Those hometown drift events that you e30 guys are attending are not supporting arguments. Thats called over-hyped wannabees. I know its the best place to practice to reach the top. But the LEAST you could do is keep the car from looking like a heap of SHIT. Missing body pannels, mouldings hanging off, things taped together, dumb slogans in whacked out colors, logos that look like they were meant to offend. ...not to harp, its just a small piece of the pie that keeps me from taking the time to pay attention.

Dan, if this is offtopic from where you wanted your thread to be, sorry. I'm trying to keep it civil and supportive of your great video. the thread bumps are good ;)

[TwoJ's]

fuk, i feel like that was so well put, it should be quoted a second time :p

Not so well put. You induce things that are really just nonsensical.

It was a good try.

[Spiff325iS]

I thought a run was timed, which would play into the score. At least i've seen it done that way before.
In any case, I think one of my points is that I rarely see the sport for what it could be. Yet i cant say that i'm to the point of buying into the show of such a sport. I was trying to draw a parallel with rally, how it was so popular in the 80's. Something to justify, in my eyes, what usually appears to be just about going sideways.
I understand the rules and how a run is rated. Also understand what it takes, as i've tried it myself. But i think it needs further validity. Videos like this one is a pretty strong example.
Those hometown drift events that you e30 guys are attending are not supporting arguments. Thats called over-hyped wannabees. I know its the best place to practice to reach the top. But the LEAST you could do is keep the car from looking like a heap of SHIT. Missing body pannels, mouldings hanging off, things taped together, dumb slogans in whacked out colors, logos that look like they were meant to offend. ...not to harp, its just a small piece of the pie that keeps me from taking the time to pay attention.

Dan, if this is offtopic from where you wanted your thread to be, sorry. I'm trying to keep it civil and supportive of your great video. the thread bumps are good ;)

No it's totally fine. I agree with you on some points, and a few I think could be explained a bit more. As for the E30's with body-moldings hanging off etc.. I actually don't mind too much, as long as it isn't a LOOK people are actually trying to go for.

I guess, for me at least.. the people I know who have some exterior ugliness only have it like that because they put their money towards tires and events rather than trying to keep their car looking Concours. Yes, there are people who look like a joke... but there are people who look like jokes in any sport.

-Dan

[xLibelle]

Not so well put. You induce things that are really just nonsensical.

It was a good try.

you can call it nonsensical, i call it shitfaced. i'm surprised i could type.

[Jesse30]

i still wanna come over and check out some editing. :D

[Erick]

But the LEAST you could do is keep the car from looking like a heap of SHIT. Missing body pannels, mouldings hanging off, things taped together, dumb slogans in whacked out colors, logos that look like they were meant to offend.

We're not targeting anyone specific in that statement are we now? :p

- Erick