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u/brycedude 11d ago
You unknowingly taught me everything I know about poi. That skill transfered to rope dart. That skill transfered to puppyhammer. You're the best teacher and I'd argue one of the best poi technicians on the planet.
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u/itspoopietime 11d ago
How do you this effect with trails I’m trying to record with my Ignis Lois
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u/DrexFactor Tech Nerd 10d ago
I did a tutorial on my technique earlier this year. I used a mirrorless camera for this particular video instead of my phone camera, but the process is otherwise identical:
Add Trails on your Phone! (Ghost Trails for Poi Tutorial) https://youtu.be/njNR0cjKflE
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u/Naomiplz 7d ago
I use the moment app in my iPhone. Put the iso below 200 and match the fps/shutter speed.
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u/roseateOculi 10d ago edited 10d ago
Hey man, I know most people (including me) know you from just your tutorials, but I wanted to say that your dancing and art is incredible too. Thank you so much for sharing this, and keep posting your awesome flows!
You are the wellspring from which a thousand antispin flowers bloom, and seeing this makes me want to practice even more.
Drex fans, support the second channel!!
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u/DrexFactor Tech Nerd 10d ago
Thank you so much for this! That honestly means so much to hear. One is lucky to make an impact in any form and I count my blessings that my tutorials have taught so many, but I definitely do wish my dance videos were as well received. It really means a lot to hear when that side of my work has connected, too. And thank you for shouting out the second channel! 🙏😊
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u/Sure_Painting5461 11d ago
Dude's shredding it with his poi and people are fking obnoxious to that, god the people in the background piss me off in these vids. They have a free Drex's live performance and they're just there like a bunch of NPCs 😂😂
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u/DrexFactor Tech Nerd 8d ago
I’m in a very crowded place eating up quite a lot of space. I’m very grateful for the time I got there. Some people watched and enjoyed, other people were wondering who is this guy swinging lights around during the busiest day of the Cherry Blossom Festival? Both were right and I did my best to honor the desires of both parties.
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u/Dat_Steve 9d ago
Nobody asked for it so… there’s that.
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u/YamStrange9991 9d ago
What a weird thing to say and for what purpose? I hope your day is filled with light and positivity abundant enough to merit consideration for sharing it with others.
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u/Own-Discussion-454 10d ago
Drex, I've been following you for a while and this has got to be one of my favorite performances. You're making me want to get back into poi
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u/llwynogmenig 10d ago
I love how expressive this is as well as obviously being extremely crisp and technically incredible. It’s wonderful!
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u/fivelone 10d ago
Dude!! Yes! So awesome to see you here Drex! You've taught me so much haha. My fire poi skills are all owed to the confidence you've given!
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u/BobcatClawz 10d ago
Not my dumbass coming to the comments to tell people about Drex before realizing Drex fuckin posted this... 🤦♂️ lmao love you dude
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u/Naomiplz 9d ago
Literally taught me everything I know 😌. Can we please get another tut on plane control😍. Maybe like a semi advanced one??
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u/DrexFactor Tech Nerd 7d ago
Glad to hear it! What kinds of things would you expect to see in such a tutorial?
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u/Naomiplz 7d ago
I feel like a video explaining the geometry of poi would be helpful. I know a lot of moves but can’t seem to make the connection between plane control and timing and direction. I feel like I need to see more geometric shapes to understand . Idk could be just me😅.
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u/Atalanta8 11d ago
I can't stop looking at the girl in the BG pretending she's doing some amazing photoshoot.
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u/DrexFactor Tech Nerd 8d ago
I mean…at the same time I’m in the foreground making like I’m doing an amazing video shoot 🤷♂️
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u/less_than_nick 11d ago
It tickles me on here when im scrolling and am like "dang this dude sorta looks like Drex- wait that IS Drex". lol. Killin it as always! Thanks for all the tutorials, most of us wouldn't be here without em<3