Super slomo fire breathing

Napalm Dragon posted a gorgeous super slow motion video of fire breathing. (via @futuryst)

[Anonymous #1 09:04 on Sun, Oct.25]

what's the soundtrack?

[Ironic Sans #2 09:21 on Sun, Oct.25]

See also Penn Jillette fire eating in similar slow mo: http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/time-warp-penn-eats-fire.html

[Little John #3 11:15 on Sun, Oct.25]

I like these notes from the site:

- Napalm Dragon (Hat): 15 years experience
- Geordie (Bald): 2 Years experience
- Jonathan (Hair): 2 Days Experience

Good things to know when the learning curve (and one's hair) is flammable.

[David Pescovitz #4 13:29 on Sun, Oct.25]

My wife just said the video is very Bill Viola. True, that.

[The Lizardman replied to comment from Little John #5 16:58 on Sun, Oct.25]

With proper technique and understanding there is no problem or danger with hair - including full beards and moustaches. of course, it is generally advisable that people starting off should shave, trim, or otherwise protect their locks. Being clean shaven also allows for cool scalp and facial flame retentions.

I hope that the people in the video (and others) don't just appreciate the beauty of the footage but also use it as a tool for refining technique and understanding the process. For instance, beyond going for a specific type of blast there is little to be gained by spraying directly into the torch head - igniting the fluid through the flame above the head often produces better and more importantly safer results.

Lizardman (bald): 20 years experience

[Anonymous #6 19:59 on Sun, Oct.25]

glad to see beloved vancouver friends featured on boingboing.

[jfrancis #7 20:38 on Sun, Oct.25]

If I had to paint that from my imagination I would have put more light on the faces.

[Anonymous #8 23:46 on Sun, Oct.25]

The music seems to come right from a Myst game. Cool!